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Universal Protection Service acquires Guardsmark According to the companies, the acquisition has created what is now the largest U.S.-owned security company >> Read full article
Harper preaches themes of experience, economy and security Stephen Harper is pinning his re-election hopes on the themes of experience, security and safeguarding the economy >> Read full article
Anonymous vigilantism fills hole in traditional justice system, says beneficiary While experts and officials decry recent instances of vigilantism by the hacktivist group Anonymous, one beneficiary of the group's activism is adamant that justice would never have been served without involvement by the clandestine organization >> Read full article



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Featured News

Drones over JFK prompts federal terror alert The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued a warning to law enforcement to be on alert for drones that could be used by terrorists after pilots at John F. Kennedy International spotted a third drone in as many days near the runway Sunday >> Learn More…



NEWS

Paladin acquires B.C.-based security company Paladin Security announced it is expanding its B.C. operations with the acquisition of the security business assets of All-Rite Security, effective July 31 >> Read full article
New security collaboration on Parliament Hill According to an article published by CTV News, a memorandum of understanding has been signed by the House of Commons, the Senate and the RCMP for security co-ordination measures on Parliament Hill >> Read full article
Facial recognition software under scrutiny from privacy advocates Increasing use of biometrics software online is drawing heavy criticism from privacy groups who are looking for better oversight into the way the data is collected, and how — or if — permissions are obtained >> Read full article


Event Calendar

Webinar: Understanding the effects of PTSD and developing coping mechanisms Location: Online Date: Aug. 11 2015, 02:00pm - 03:00pm >> More Info
Cyber Security for ICS Canada Location: Calgary, Alta. Date: Sept. 9-11 2015 >> More Info
Security Canada Atlantic 2015 Location: Halifax, NS Date: Sept. 15, 2015 >> More Info
Retail Council of Canada Loss Prevention Conference 2015 Location: Toronto, Ont. Date: Sept. 16, 2015 >> More Info
Focus On Hospitality Security Location: Toronto, Ont. Date: Sept. 24, 2015 >> More Info