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CANASA Prairie Regional Council and ASIS Manitoba Chapter Tuesday, August 2, 2022 • Glendale Golf & Country Club CANASA and ASIS members and industry associates are invited to register today to enjoy a relaxing day of golf.For one low cost, you can enjoy 18 holes of golf, cart, lunch and dinner plus a chance at…

The following article was originally written a by Sherri Davidoff and published by CSO Magazine. Why are there so few women in cybersecurity? Here’s one big reason that hardly anyone talks about: caregiving responsibilities. As a mother and 20-year veteran of the cybersecurity industry, I know firsthand the uphill battle women in cybersecurity face. Shortly before…

Founded in 1955, ASIS International is a global community of security practitioners, each of whom has a role in the protection of assets — people, property, and/or information. Represented in Canada by 11 Chapters serving over 2,000 individual members, there are more than 100 Canadian volunteers who work to bring members and non-members alike access…

Congratulations to our Elected Chapter Executive! Chapter Chair: Vacant Vice Chair: Josh Ewatski Treasurer: Johnathon Metcalfe Secretary: Lana Smirnova The new Chapter Executive will take office effective January 1, 2023. Announcements regarding appointed positions will follow. The Chapter would like to thank Ben Haegeman, Chapter Chair for his outstanding contribution to the chapter during a…

The ASIS Manitoba Chapter is planning for virtual study groups sessions for preparations to take the Certified Protection Professional (CPP) examination.  This group is not only meant for those preparing to take the exam but also to keep fresh with updated information knowledge.  All current certified members can also take this refresh for CPE credits…

Alexandria, VA (29 April 2021)—ASIS International, the world’s largest association for security management professionals, has opened registration for Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2021, a hybrid event taking place 27-29 September that will offer a digital experience on the GSX online platform as well as an in-person event at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) in Orlando, FL. “Building…

One Member’s Journey – Sloane Newton, CPP 03 March 2021 Sloane Newton, CPP, the ARVP of ASIS Canada Chapter Region 6B, shares her #MyASIS story and how membership has helped her throughout her career. In honor of Membership Appreciation Month, she also expressed her gratitude to those members who have helped her along the way.…

Many nations have international obligations to ensure equal rights and opportunities for both women and men working in the security field. For example, Resolution 1325, On Women, Peace and Security, adopted by the United Nations Security Council in 2000, has been an effective tool reformatting the issues of women’s rights in this area. However, despite…

ASIS International and the Security Industry Association aren’t rivals but they do have areas where they sometimes compete, such as their trade shows. Once COVID-19 hit, competition gave way to collaboration. Last year the two associations agreed to share staff and resources to bolster the security industry’s overall advocacy presence and response to the pandemic.…