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Allied Universal report suggests security incidents cost global companies US$1T in lost revenue

The report documented the opinions of 1,775 chief security officers (or their equivalents) across 30 countries.


Sajjan says Ottawa looking at disaster response options in wake of wildfires

Canada's record-setting wildfire season is spurring the federal government to consider how to tackle future fires, floods or earthquakes.


Canada, U.S. 'have to look after each other' on cybersecurity: Cyber Centre head

The man in charge of protecting Canadians from malicious hackers says it is vital for Canada and the United States to keep working closely together on cybersecurity.


 
 
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Canadian Security announces Security Director of the Year for 2023

Canadian Security is pleased to announce the recipient of the 2023 Security Director of the Year award, Joey Bourgoin. Bourgoin is the senior director of enterprise physical security at CIBC. Recognized for his leadership and strategic mindset, Bourgoin recently orchestrated a comprehensive update of CIBC's physical security program, fostering a seamless balance between business enablement and risk mitigation. » Read full article
 
 
 
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NEWS 
 
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Quebec judge to lead foreign-interference inquiry, first report due next February

A Quebec judge will head a public inquiry into allegations of foreign interference in Canada's affairs over the next 16 months now that federal parties have agreed on a process to examine the thorny subject. » Read full article

AI that alters voice and imagery in political ads will require disclosure on Google and YouTube

Though fake images, videos or audio clips are not new to political advertising, generative AI tools are making it easier to do, and more realistic. » Read full article

ASIS announces Awards of Excellence winners

Among this year's honorees is Harold Wax. Wax is the global security director at PepsiCo. and was recognized by Canadian Security as Security Director of the Year in 2020. » Read full article

 
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Canadian Security Honours

Location: Toronto, Ont.
Date: October 17, 2023
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Security • Police • Fire Career Expo - Calgary

Location: Calgary, Alta.
Date: October 24, 2023
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Security Canada Central

Location: Toronto, Ont.
Date: October 25-26, 2023
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