C O N T E N T S
Volume 4, Issue 3 May/June 2010
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SECURING THE CLOUD
On April 15, Security Mattersand Microsoft Canada hosted a roundtable discussion, entitled Securing the Cloud. With the help of several industry experts, the event produced two concrete conclusions: cloud computing is here to stay and security is a key component to any solution selected
22 THE FASTEST GROWING CRIME 24 TRUST NOBODY
With more and more people “stretching the truth” to gain employment, it is imperative Canadian businesses perform background checks to ensure future staff are who they say they are
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STRANGE BEDFELLOWS
Every company is looking to save costs and increase energy efficiencies, which is why integrating security with a building’s HVAC and lighting systems may be a wise business move
MAY/JUNE 2010
IN THE WORLD
From skimming debit cards to the phony invoice scam, Canadian companies are increasingly being targeted and falling victim to fraud
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HEALTHY WORKPLACE
Koreen Kimakowich on Bill 168 and ensuring a safe working environment
10 CYBER WATCH
Brent MacLean on how companies can use whitelisting to protect themselves from online threats
INFORMATION OVERLOAD
Nicholas Cheung on why every employee must be involved in record management
PRIVACY MATTERS
Meaghan McCluskey on the repercussions of Alberta’s new privacy law
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DEPARTMENTS
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WHAT BUSINESSES NEED TO KNOW WHEN MAKING THE LEAP
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ANTI-VIRUS & ANTI-SPAM BUILDING AUTOMATION EMPLOYEE SCREENING
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NEWS & NOTES ASK AWAY
Enterprise UTM • Cloud Computing • Credit Reports • Information Control
COOL STUFF
Anti-Virus & Anti-Spam
TRY THIS
Incorporating a key management system can help reduce the pains of lost, stolen and misplaced keys
Q&A
Bob Hayes of the Security Executive Council explains why today’s corporate executives are more concerned about security than ever before
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