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July 28, 2008 - Volume 6, Issue 14



NEWS

CANASA executive director leaves organization

CANASA president Frank Pietrobono confirmed July 25 that executive director Ken Mitchell is no longer with the organization, indicating Mitchell has “chosen to pursue other opportunities.”

Future threats: Q&A with Dave Tyson

Canadian Security Editor Jennifer Brown talks to eBay's senior director of information security about future (and present) online security threats

A young black man enters a chain store and attempts to shoplift a small item. Caught in the act, he flees the store, pursued by a security officer and some store clerks. They catch up with him, physically wrestle him to the ground, and hold him there. He tells them he can’t breathe, but they continue to hold him down. He loses consciousness an subsequently dies of asphyxiation.

Network Defence
Q&A
WIN AN iPOD!

Are there holes in your network defence strategy?

What will you do if your network is hacked?

With the potential for harm to your brand, it's no wonder businesses are worried about their data.

From hackers to spam to viruses to DoS attacks, your network or website is constantly under attack. We want to hear about your concerns and help provide some answers.

Send your burning questions to jbrown@clbmedia.ca and we'll forward them on to DigitalDefence who will answer them in the pages of Canadian Security magazine.

Please send as much information as possible to allow DigitalDefence to analyze your question and come up with a detailed answer. The answer will be e-mailed to you directly and later be published in Canadian Security so others may benefit from your experience. Your company name will not be published.

We ask that your questions be limited to the field of network security, but other than that, anything's game.

Remember: There are no stupid questions, only safer networks.

The best three questions will receive an ipod





PRODUCT FOCUS

Bosch offers multi-channel encoder

Bosch Security Systems Inc. has released the VIP X1600 XF, a multi-channel encoder / decoder with high-speed fibre connectivity. With the new device, Bosch has added multi-channel decoding capabilities to its X1600 series, now enabling customers to combine encoder and decoder modules within a single rack-mountable base unit.
Bosch Security Systems Inc.

IndigoVision releases analytics for IP video

IndigoVision has released a new package of real-time analytics for its complete integrated IP Video system. The analytics run in the camera at the ‘network edge’ making the solution totally scalable and not reliant on central processing to analyze the video.
IndigoVision.


Have you worked with a top security integrator?
Nominate them for the Integrator of the Year Award!
DEADLINE IS JULY 31!

The Integrator of the Year award, sponsored by Anixter Canada and Canadian Security's sister publication SP&T News is designed to recognize a security systems integrator that has demonstrated dedication, professionalism, innovation and customer service. We will consider all nominations provided they adhere to the following criteria:

  • The company offers security integration services, i.e. solves a customer's problem by designing, installing and implementing a solution that meets that customer's security needs.
  • The company operates in Canada.
  • The project(s) was completed for a Canadian customer.
  • The size of the project or cost involved is not the most important factor when we judge a winner. All companies are eligible, from the largest multi-national to an organization with less than 100 employees. Please take the time to help us recognize excellence and achievement in security and nominate a top integrator today!


COMING UP

September 2008 Canadian Security
2008 Security Director of the Year

Retail focus:
Shelley Holmes,
Manager, Resource Protection
The Shopping Channel

The Shopping Channel has many of the same challenges of a traditional retailer, but there are unique aspects to the kinds of fraud and theft Shelley Holmes battles every day. We talk to her about the tools she uses to combat loss.

Best Buy secures facilities inside and out:
How the electronics retailer is using screening technology to reduce internal theft in their distribution facilities as well as improve the security of the workplace.

In every issue:
Viewpoint
Training
ASIS Regional Report



COMING EVENTS

August 20, 2008
Ride the IP Wave 08 — Explore the advantages of networked security solutions
Vanvouver Hyatt, 655 Burrard St., Vancouver
www.ridetheipwave.com
1-866-684-8006

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

Sept. 12-13, 2008
Physical Security Professional (PSP) Review; Certified Protection Professional (CPP) Review;
Professional Certified Investigator (PCI) Review; Curso de Repaso para el examen de
Certificacion para Profesionales de la Proteccion (CPP) Moncton, NB.Atlanta
www.asisonline.org

Sept. 13-14, 2008
Pre-Seminar Workshops
Atlanta
www.asisonline.org

Sept. 15-18, 2008
Annual ASIS Seminar and Exhibits
Atlanta
www.asisonline.org

Oct. 7-8, 2008
SecTor 2008
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
www.secTor.ca

Oct. 16-18, 2008
Professional Locksmiths Association of Alberta
Annual Security Convention and Trade Show
Capri Hotel, Red Deer, Alta.
www.plaa.org

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

Click here for more events.


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