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Take steps to fend off ransomware attacks, federal ministers urge Canadians

Citing a dramatic increase in ransomware attacks, several federal ministers are urging Canadians to bolster their cybersecurity practices.


ASIS announces 2022 board appointments

ASIS International recently announced its 2022 Global Board of Directors, as well as the inaugural European and North American Regional Board of Directors, with Canadian representatives in several prominent roles.


OPINION: The trickle-up effect of Ontario’s minimum wage increase

Canadian Security columnist Winston Stewart analyzes the potential impact of a minimum wage increase on security service providers and employees.
 
 
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National Life Safety

Mandatory fire safety training for security staff goes online, receives accreditation.

Your security team is the first line of defense and the Ontario Fire Code requires all staff having roles and responsibilities for fire safety - be trained on the fire safety plan - before being given any responsibilities. National Life Safety Group is proud to announce Ontario's first, online, AODA compliant training program. It's the only program to be endorsed by the Institution of Fire Engineers Canada. Keep your team compliant and reduce training costs. » Click for Program Overview
 
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Securiguard

Securiguard expands into Ontario with Russell Security acquisition

Vancouver-based Securiguard Services recently announced the acquisition of Russell Security Services, which provides guard service, mobile security, alarm response and private investigation services to a variety of clients across Ontario. » Read full article
 
 
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March Networks

The Loss Prevention Solution Trusted by 300+ Retail Brands

With March Networks’ cloud-based video surveillance solution, Searchlight for Retail as a Service, you can access video surveillance from all of your stores and receive custom reports with valuable insights on important security and operational issues. You can also view your security cameras and point-of-sale (POS) transaction data right from your mobile device.

Searchlight is easy to deploy and March Networks’ trained professionals help monitor and maintain it, leaving you free to focus on your business.
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Ontario Bollards

Governor General’s office investigating internal network breach

The Office of the Secretary to Gov. Gen. Mary Simon says its internal network was breached through unauthorized access. » Read full article

Quebec introduces $52 million in new funding to tackle gun violence and crime

Quebec announced $52 million in new funding geared towards the province’s youth on Sunday in a bid to stem a rising tide of gun violence and crime. » Read full article

News crew guard dies after being shot in attempted robbery

A security guard has died after he was shot while he protected a San Francisco Bay Area television news crew covering a smash-and-grab theft, part of a rash of organized retail crime in the region. » Read full article
 
 
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EATON

Critical Infrastructure, Protection and Resilience North America

Location: New Orleans, La.
Date: February 1-3, 2022
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Security-Police-Fire Career Expo

Location: Vaughan, Ont.
Date: March 1, 2022
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ISC West

Location: Las Vegas, Nev.
Date: March 22-25, 2022
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