Media advisory - CADSI presents SecureTech 2012, Canada's National Security and Public Safety Event

OTTAWA, Oct. 25, 2012 /CNW/ -

WHAT:
Cyber Security and Perimeter Security are critical components to our public safety and national security interests. It is not surprising, therefore, that these two issues are the priority topics for this year's SecureTech Conference and Trade Show taking place in Ottawa, October 30-31, 2012.

The theme of our conference program, "The Economics of Security", reflects the realities of today's security arena where policy makers and front line professionals are challenged to respond to an ever increasing number of threats and complex challenges in an ever greater fiscally conscious environment.  And, industry is challenged to supply technology driven solutions and services to enable critical infrastructure owners and front line professionals to protect and defend Canada's interests.

SecureTech's tradeshow will once again feature 100+ booths from Canadian, U.S., and other international suppliers. Some of them are among the world's most recognized names in the public safety, national security and emergency first responder communities.

SecureTech 2012 is presented by the Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries (CADSI).  Media must register in advance for accreditation.  Visit the SecureTech 2012 website for accreditation.

Media are invited to attend the tradeshow, meal functions and plenary sessions, featuring keynote speakers.  Panel sessions are closed to the media; however, individual interviews can be requested.

WHEN:		October 30 & 31, 2012
WHERE:		Ottawa Convention Centre
		Ottawa, Canada
WHO:		Keynote Speakers at meal functions include: The Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety Suzanne E. Spaulding, Deputy Undersecretary, National Protection and Programs Directorate, Department of Homeland Security The Honourable Pamela Wallin, Senator, Chair, Senate Committee on National Security, Government of Canada Neil Yeates, Deputy Minister, Citizenship and Immigration Canada Mark J. Barrenechea, Chief Executive Officer - Open Text Corp. Sir David Pepper, Director (formerly) Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ), UK Sir David Omand GCB, Visiting Professor King's College London, UK; formerly Security and Intelligence Coordinator, Permanent Secretary, Cabinet Office

About CADSI:
CADSI is the voice of Canada's defence and security industries. CADSI represent over 900 member companies who are essential contributors to Canada's national defence and security. The sector employs 109,000 Canadians and generated over 12.6 billion dollars to the Canadian economy in 2011.

SOURCE: Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries (CADSI)

PHOTO & INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITY:

To arrange an interview with Tim Page, President of CADSI or any of the Keynote Speakers of conference speakers please contact:
Christel Gallant, [email protected]
Communications, Marketing Manager
Tel:  [phone], ext. 29
Cell: 613-266-2495