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Guidance about anti-terrorism laws remains secret The federal government’s directions to Canada's spy agency about using contentious new anti-terrorism laws won't be made public >> Read full article
Airport wants fingerprint check of Uber drivers A battle is brewing in Atlanta over background checks for drivers with Uber, Lyft and other ride-booking firms >> Read full article
Suspect arrested on fear of terrorism, RCMP say Police arrested Kevin Omar Mohamed under a little-used section of the Criminal Code which allows authorities to detain someone who might commit a terrorist act >> Read full article



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Six types of cyber criminals defined Threat intelligence experts at BAE Systems have profiled six prominent types of cyber criminals and exposed how they can cause harm to businesses. The intention of the company’s information campaign is to help enterprises understand the various enemies they face so they can better defend against cyber attacks. “The Unusual Suspects” is based on research that uncovers the motivations and methods of the most common types of cyber criminals. These include the mule, the activist and the insider. >> Learn More…




NEWS

Several agencies use new information-sharing rules At least four federal agencies have used the controversial information-sharing powers that are part of the omnibus security bill known as C-51 >> Read full article
Civil rights groups question use of Stingray device by police A legal advocacy organization has filed an appeal with the B.C. privacy commissioner after Vancouver police refused to confirm they use a mass-surveillance device >> Read full article
Hudson’s Bay Company agrees to educate staff about racial profiling The retailer has settled a discrimination complaint related to a security guard questioning a 77-year-old African Canadian woman about her purchase of a rug >> Read full article


Event Calendar

ISC West Location: Las Vegas, Nev. Date: April 6-8, 2016 >> More Info
Border Security Expo Location: San Antonio, Tex.. Date: April 13, 2016 >> More Info
Security Canada East Location: Sheraton Laval, Laval, QC Date: April 20, 2016 >> More Info
ASIS Toronto Chapter 23rd Annual Best Practices Seminar Location: Markham Event Centre Date: April 21, 2016 >> More Info
Security Canada Alberta Location: River Cree Resort & Casino, Edmonton, Alberta Date: May 11, 2016 >> More Info
Tracking Terrorism Symposium: Countering the Threat of Violent Extremism Location: Oshawa, Ont. Date: May 17, 2016 >> More Info
Port Secure Location: Toronto, Ont. Date: May 18, 2016 >> More Info
The World Conference on Disaster Management (WCDM) Location: Mississauga, Ont. Date: June 7, 2016 >> More Info
Focus On Drones Location: Richmond Hill, Ont. Date: June 7, 2016 >> More Info