Critical Infrastructure are intertwined with, and highly reliant upon, shared energy and communications grids. The failure of a component in one silo can cause a cascading failure in another silo. [node:read-more:link]
The ability to share information quickly with the right people is an essential tool that is absolutely critical when responding to emergencies. Do Government and Critical Infrastructure sectors communicate? [node:read-more:link]
According to Dr Wolfgang Kröger, ''we seek to help avoid systems collapse through the application of high quality technical and organizational tools; the goal being to prevent minor incidents from expanding into catastrophic failures.'' [node:read-more:link]
We need a National Security Policy, particularly its Emergency Preparedness and Critical Infrastructure Protection elements, and one which allies, neighbours, businesses, provinces and municipalities can, with confidence. [node:read-more:link]
The government has recognized the vulnerable position the western world finds itself in, and legislation, policy, and funding have progressed to close gaps and reduce vulnerabilities revealed since 9/11. [node:read-more:link]
Municipal governments are responsible for taking the lead in Canada when an emergency occurs. Hazards must be identified and plans developed to mitigate each one, beginning with the most probable. [node:read-more:link]
Vancouver's emergency teams will have to be ready for anything. Dr Jack Taunton, chief medical officer for VANOC, is mandated with the challenge preventing the event from disrupting the daily medical service of Vancouverites. [node:read-more:link]
We are pleased that the federal government has awakened to the seriousness and broad scope of Cyber Security threats and is preparing a policy on this matter. [node:read-more:link]
Managing risk in today's new world of cyber crime. [node:read-more:link]
''Stealth'' provides defense-grade protection of your most sensitive information. [node:read-more:link]
Small companies can contribute to the resiliency necessary for CI protection. [node:read-more:link]
The PTSC-Online Community has matured to an active on-line community. [node:read-more:link]
The Minister of Public Safety Addresses the topic of emerging threats. [node:read-more:link]
Measuring CII is too complex - indicator metrics can provide key insights. [node:read-more:link]
Security and Emergency Management Challenges [node:read-more:link]
