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Acts of heroism emerge in chaos of Las Vegas shooting

Amid the massacre in Las Vegas, which left 59 people dead and more than 500 injured, there were acts of compassion and countless heroics that officials say saved scores of lives.


For many hotels, terror risks make tight security routine

Across the globe, risks of extremist attacks and other violence have made tight security at hotels and resorts routine, even in countries where strict gun control laws may help prevent the kind of shooting attack that occurred Sunday night in Las Vegas.


Suspect in Edmonton attack appears in court

It was a short court appearance this morning for a Somali refugee accused of attacking an Edmonton police officer before running down four pedestrians with a truck.
 
 
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ASIS 2017: Downtown Dallas

The security industry gathered in Dallas, Tex., the last week of September for ASIS International’s annual seminar and expo — a showcase of security products and services, as well as a comprehensive education track. Here are some of the sights from the ASIS exhibition floor as well as several educational sessions. » Read full article
 
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Axis opens latest facility in Dallas

The Dallas Axis Experience Centre is a 7,100 sq.-ft. facility located in a business park adjacent to a manmade lake. The AEC contains a 30-person training centre, conference rooms, and demonstration areas that cater to vertical market needs such as gaming, retail and critical infrastructure. » Read full article
 
 
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ASIS selects 2017 Accolades Winners

ASIS International recently selected its 2017 ASIS Accolades Award winners. According to the organization, the ASIS Accolades competition recognizes the security industry’s newest, most innovative products, services and technology solutions featured at the seminar and exhibits. » Read full article

Former Equifax chairman apologizes for data breach

The former chairman and CEO of Equifax says the company was entrusted with personal information of 140 million Americans and “we let them down” as human error and technology failures allowed a massive data breach. » Read full article

Q&A: How Apple's Face ID facial recognition works

On Wednesday, Apple offered some in-depth explanations about the pains it's taking to protect your privacy in an update to its website. Here's what you need to know about how Face ID works and the precautions Apple has taken for privacy and security. » Read full article
 
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SCC Keynote Speaker

Focus on Drones

Location: Toronto, Ont.
Date: Oct. 4, 2017
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Anixter Showcase

Location: Toronto, Ont.
Date: Oct. 12, 2017
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Monitoring Station Symposium

Location: Toronto, Ont.
Date: Oct. 16-17, 2017
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Security Canada Central

Location: Toronto, Ont.
Date: Oct. 18-19, 2017
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