Canadian Technical Security Conference (CTSC 2010)

Media Press Release

Cornwall Ontario Canada - The Professional Development TSCM Group Inc., and the Technical Security Branch (TSB) are pleased to announce the 5th annual three (3) day, Canadian Technical Security Conference (CTSC).

| Monday April 19 | Tuesday April 20 | Wednesday April 21, 2009 |

CTSC 2010 is primarily sponsored by Professional Development TSCM Group Inc., and the Technical Security Branch (TSB). Various components of the annual event are also supported by a number of industry related corporate sponsors.

Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM), Technical Security (TS) and Communication Security (COMSEC), are perhaps the fastest changing industries from a technological point of view, as technology advancements and new hostile threats such as terrorism and economic espionage have emerged and are identified on a daily basis.

On another level the speed that once previous government / military level technology is seen to hit the consumer market; oftentimes within weeks or months; rather than the many years, as observed in the past has created an entire new level of hostile technological threats to the security posture of nearly every business and individual in Canada.

The TSB recognized this problem nearly twenty-five (25) years ago and has been actively engaged in the development of both operational and advanced training research and development activities that have lead to the creation and development of the Canadian Technical Security Conference (CTSC) event.

Our annual event serves two (2) primary objectives by providing an educational component of professional skills development, and secondly by providing a networking opportunity for professional TSCM operators, equipment manufacturers, and the end user clients that are responsible for implementing formal Technical Security, Communication Security (COMSEC), and Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM) programs within the private sector, corporate or government sector they represent.

Why Are We Organizing This Conference?

Currently, there are no other (annual) non-government Technical Security (TS) related conferences of this level and specific focus available here in Canada.

There is a wide range of TSCM practitioners, business entities, organizations, and individuals, with widely varying degrees of skill and experience levels, that would clearly benefit from a professional development opportunity of this nature.

Industrial Espionage, Technological Terrorism, Identity Theft, Domestic and Foreign Intelligence Gathering, Competitive Intelligence, and Technological Crimes of all descriptions, are often the direct result of the intentional and / or unintentional compromise of sensitive business, corporate, government, military, and personal information.

CTSC 2010 is a conference not to be missed and has something for everyone concerned with Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM).

Who Should Attend?

The Canadian Technical Security Conference (CTSC) by design will appeal to a wide range of Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM) and Technical Security related interests.

Those tasked with protecting information resources, and those providing professional TSCM / Counter-Intelligence (CI) related services should consider attending this unique professional development opportunity.

• Certified Technical Security Specialists (TSS)

• Private Sector TSCM Professionals

• Government Sector TSCM Professionals

• Counter-Intelligence (CI) Operatives

• Technical Intelligence Professionals

• IT / Computer Security Managers

• Telecommunication Professionals

• Computer Forensics Specialist's

• Industrial / Commercial / Corporate Security Directors

• Law Enforcement Personnel (Intelligence / Technical Services)

• Private Sector Security Personnel

• Private Investigators

• Government Investigators

• Military / CSE / CSIS / RCMP

• Corporate Directors

• Aerospace Industry

• Aviation Security

• Mining Industry

• Oil and Gas Industry

• Financial Sector

• Manufacturing

• High Technology Sector

• Retail Sector

• Privacy Administrators

Conference Format

The 5th annual Canadian Technical Security Conference (CTSC) includes three (3) days and commands a wide range of Educational Professional Development Seminars (EPDS), a TSCM Technical Skills Workshop, TSCM Trade Show of Equipment Manufacturers, and professional services providers exhibits, and our popular (competitive) "Bug-off" for participants that wish to experience a wide range of TSCM equipment resources, and compete for a awards, prizes, and bragging rights.

There is just one (1) training track to allow maximum participation in a professional development program that is meaningful and relevant. No matter whether participants are entry-level or seasoned professionals, our conference program has something for everyone.

Dinner and Awards Night: The CTSC committee has arranged a dinner and awards night (casual) on the second day of the conference.

Our dinner and awards night includes a Key Note Speaker and is a an excellent opportunity to network with like-minded colleagues.

Conference Theme

It is difficult to narrow the conference theme to any one (1) specific area of the industry. Our objective in developing the CTSC is to consider the widest possible scope and include as many key industry subject areas as is possible in a three (3) day conference format of this nature.

Professional Skills Development is perhaps the most important theme of our conference and will dominate the agenda during future conferences as well.

Professional Standards with respect to TSCM Equipment Resources, Professional TSCM Services and Advanced TSCM Certification Training are all important elements to consider.

In a world that is currently threatened by the potential of global terrorism and considerable technologically based crime, the Technical Security Specialist (TSS) has never been as important as he / she is in the world of today.

TSCM industry professionals that are tasked with securing critical information for key private sector, corporate, government, and military resources, are essential to preventing a serious technological compromise.

Networking Opportunity

Networking is always a primary consideration when determining whether or not to attend a particular trade oriented conference. Our theme and focus on the educational component and professional skills development, cannot happen in a vacuum. Networking is the key to meeting these important aims, goals, and objectives.

This unique opportunity to network with a dedicated group of Technical Security (TS) professionals, exhibitors, government agency personnel, private sector TSCM service providers, and a variety of end user clients will ensure that our objectives are met during the conference.

It is interesting to note that no matter whether you are a seasoned professional or relatively new to the TSCM industry, everyone has something to pass on to others. Networking allows for an excellent learning environment.

We hope you will join us for the 5th annual Canadian Technical Security Conference and find out what you are missing by working within the "covert vacuum" of the industry.