Canadian Security Magazine

G4S hires national sales consultant

May 14, 2013

Tom Barnes has joined G4S Canada as national solutions sales consultant. According to the company, Barnes will be helping G4S to further develop its national strategy of providing an integrated combination of security services, including risk assessments, security personnel, secure technology, valued goods transportation, screening services, and cash management solutions.

Several incidents raised security flag this year, Via Rail says

May 09, 2013

OTTAWA — A senior Via Rail manager says the passenger service has responded to as many as 10 suspicious incidents this year.

Top Boston cop makes surveillance recommendations

May 09, 2013

WASHINGTON — Boston's police commissioner told lawmakers conducting the first congressional hearing on the Marathon bombings that government should tighten security around celebratory public events and consider using more undercover officers, special police units and technology, including surveillance cameras — but only in ways that don't run afoul of civil liberties.

Ministers trumpet success of Beyond the Border Action Plan

May 07, 2013

Minister of Public Safety Vic Toews and Minister of State (Transport) Steven Fletcher highlighted the progress of the Beyond the Border Action Plan at the Canadian/American Border Trade Alliance Ottawa Conference on Monday.

Editorial

Trust but verify
by Tony Ball
Monday, 08 April 2013 14:32
As both personal and corporate data and applications move to…

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The five layers of online banking security
by Christy Serrato
Monday, 25 February 2013 15:00
It is becoming increasingly critical that financial institutions ensure their…

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Redefining PTSD
by Kae Roberts
Monday, 11 February 2013 15:02
The Ontario Ombudsman’s report, “In the Line of Duty,” which…

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Guarding against insider threats
by Tarun Khandelwal
Monday, 14 January 2013 15:11
Safeguarding of business applications is paramount no matter what the…

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News

Three tier security alert system for Canadian airports proposed

by Staff
Tuesday, 07 May 2013 09:31

A new risk assessment for Canadian airports has been proposed by the federal government, according to an article published by Postmedia News.

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Toronto Police Board rejects port’s proposal

by Karly O'Brien
Friday, 03 May 2013 15:27

The Toronto Police Services Board (TPSB) is willing to consider putting armed police officers at Billy Bishop airport, but rejected the Toronto Port Authority’s proposal to use private armed constables.

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AP Twitter hack an education for end users

by Karly O'Brien
Friday, 03 May 2013 15:15

Associated Press’ Twitter account was recently hacked by the Syrian Electronic Army (SEA) who posted a falsified tweet saying the White House was bombed leaving President Barack Obama injured.

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Alberta suggests it may discipline some jail guards who took part in strike

by The Canadian Press
Thursday, 02 May 2013 14:21

EDMONTON — The Alberta government is suggesting it may discipline some jail guards who took part in a recent illegal strike.

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Online safety when filing taxes online

by Karly O'Brien
Monday, 29 April 2013 15:11

With the tax deadline just around the corner, companies submitting their returns online need to address the potential security risks involved.

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Latest News

G4S hires national sales consultant

Several incidents raised security flag this year, Via Rail says

Top Boston cop makes surveillance recommendations

Ministers trumpet success of Beyond the Border Action Plan

Editorial

News