June 16, 2008 – Volume 6, Issue 11



NEWS

The Canadian Security Salary Survey: the results are in

Lack of training opportunities and limited salary potential are hampering growth in the security industry, according to a recent poll of Canadian security professionals.

Ontario updates security training curricula
The province outlines material that will soon face front-line workers

According to one expert, it’s a matter of hurry up and wait for security industry workers now that the Ontario government has posted more information about training and certification.

Loss of confidential data doubles in two years
Internal breaches a growing security concern as information loss becomes more common

Even though there’s more awareness of cyberspace security threats, the loss of confidential information and intellectual property has doubled over the past two years.

Retailers tackle criminal element with internal controls
Technology tools also becoming more affordable

With the growth of retail organized crime in the Canadian marketplace, the types of security measures being employed by retailers is also growing, according to a new survey of medium and large retailers from PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) and Retail Council of Canada (RCC).

Network Defence
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PRODUCT FOCUS

Perp pix now available on BlackBerries

Geutebruck CCTV systems can now be fully accessed and operated from BlackBerry devices. Users can call up pictures to their smartphone, control dome or pan/tilt cameras, have pictures and alarm information automatically forwarded wherever they’re needed, and rely on the alarm handling system to document all alarm responses and resets.
Geutebruck CCTV systems

Exit watch covert camera

Camden Door Controls Inc. has announced the release of its new Exit Watch miniature covert doorframe camera. This camera offers commercial and institutional applications a non-intrusive way to capture high resolution, close up, images of people as they leave the premises.
Camden Door Controls Inc.




COMING UP

June/July 2008 Canadian Security

Cover: Thousands of people come to play at Canada’s Wonderland each day from spring to fall. Behind the scenes Jim Maddin and the security department spend a lot of time on the management of all those people and the potential for trouble.

Feature: Ontario's Private Security and Investigative Services Act - the Industry sounds off

Security risk and protection planning: The time to manage risk is before it happens.

In every issue:
Viewpoint
Training
ASIS Regional Report



COMING EVENTS

June 19 - 20, 2008
Tri-Lateral Security Conferences
Calgary, AB
www.trilateralcalgary.ca

June 24 - 26, 2008
Working in partnership against a common threat
Hosted by Interpol and RCMP
Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel
Halifax, NS

June 26, 2008
Anixter LAN Cabling Workshop - Fiber Optic Fundamentals
Providing a basic understanding and hands on experience.
Anixter Canada, 200 Foster Dr. Mississauga, Ont.
8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (lunch provided)
Questions? Call Maria Commisso 905-502-2371
Register at: maria.commisso@anixter.com

Sept. 11, 2008
Security Canada Atlantic Ramada Crystal Palace,
Moncton, NB.
www.securitycanadaexpo.com/

Oct. 20 - 22, 2008
Basic Level 1 CPTED Training
Best Western Durham Hotel & Conference Centre, Oshawa
Hosted by Security Through Safe Design Inc.(877) 787-7873
www.STSDInc.com

Oct. 23 - 24, 2008
Security Canada Central, Toronto Congress Centre,
Toronto, Ont.
www.securitycanadaexpo.com/

Oct. 22 - 23, 2008
Advanced Level 2 CPTED Training
Best Western Durham Hotel & Conference Centre, Oshawa
Hosted by Security Through Safe Design Inc.(877) 787-7873
www.STSDInc.com

Oct. 29 - 30, 2008
ISC East, Jacob Javits Centre,
New York
www.isc365.com

November 13, 2008
5th International Sports Security Summit
London, U.K.
Rushmans Conferences and Events +44 1264852016
www.sportssecuritysummit.com

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