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Editor's Note 
 
Catch up on all the October news, including photos and coverage from our Canadian Security Honours gala event earlier this month and profiles of all the award winners.
- Neil Sutton, Editor
 
News 
 
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Nova Scotia government hiring 47 new staff members to prevent violence in schools

The Nova Scotia government is hiring 47 "specialized staff" to keep its public schools safe, following calls from within the education system to stem a rise in violence.


How to spot a Taylor Swift ticket scam as fraud reports skyrocket

The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre has received 140 reports of fraudulent Swift tickets this year, most of which came from people who were scammed out of money.


Tim McCreight recognized at 30th anniversary Canada Night

ASIS Canada held its 30th anniversary Canada Night at the GSX conference in Orlando last month. Tim McCreight, ASIS past-president and committed long-time volunteer, was recognized with the Ron Minion Award.


How might AI help (or harm) your network security?

Cybersecurity experts weigh the pros and cons of artificial intelligence and assess the roles it will play in the enterprise as the technology continues to emerge as a dominant force.


Supporting guards' career journeys

The Canadian security industry holds the potential to not only safeguard businesses and communities but also foster the careers of its employees.


 
 
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Canadian Security Honours and Advance: Women in Security celebrates award winners and career journeys

Canadian Security celebrated achievement, mentorship and career growth at the Canadian Security Honours award gala on Oct. 8 in Toronto. Canadian Security Honours was held in conjunction with the Advance: Women in Security Breakfast this year, and the combined event was sold-out with more than 120 registered attendees. » Read full article
 
 
NEWS 
 

Lifetime Achievement Award 2024: Minaz Jivraj

Minaz Jivraj says his years in K-12 security have consistently affirmed his faith that the overwhelming majority of people are kind-hearted and good-natured. » Read full article

Community Leader Award 2024: Jason Caissie

As the driving force behind Profile Group, Jason Caissie can expect a busy schedule most days of the week, yet he’s always managed to carve out more hours for some extra-curricular activity. » Read full article

Emerging Leader Award 2024: Jessica Tanan

A relative newcomer to the Canadian security industry, Jessica Tanan has made herself an integral part of it in a few short years. » Read full article

Security Director of the Year 2024: Kirsty Bradley-McMurtrie, Conestoga College

The old saying goes, approachable managers have an open-door policy. Kirsty Bradley-McMurtrie doesn’t have a door. Or an office. She sits up front with her security team and is on campus five days a week. For Bradley-McMurtrie, the concept of an open door means the entire security department is easily accessible to the Conestoga College community it serves. » Read full article

 
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Career Expo West 

Location: Edmonton, Alta.
Date: October 29, 2024
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InCyber Forum Canada

Location: Montreal, Que.
Date: October 29, 2024
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Focus On Healthcare Security

Location: Toronto, Ont.
Date: December 3, 2024
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