The Office of the Corporate Chief Information Officer (OCCIO) is responsible for the security of information and information technology infrastructure, and related applications. The Corporate Security Branch (CSB) has enterprise-wide responsibility for all I&IT security matters. CSBs’ overarching strategic objective is to safeguard internal and external government-wide information and services and enable the OPS to operate effectively and efficiently to meet the needs of Ontarians.

This session will highlight some of the key services, directions and innovations of CSB in protecting the Enterprise and building confidence in the citizens of Ontario. The goal is to change the mindset that IT security requirements and practices are roadblocks or impediments to program and service delivery objectives, but rather see security as a critical enabler of its e-business and operational objectives.

Robert Chiarelli
Senior Manager
Corporate Security Branch
Office of the Corporate CIO

Rob has been with the OPS for 30 years. His career began at the Downsview Data Centre Operations with the Ministry of Government Services. In 1989, he moved to the Ministry of Transportation Road User Safety Division and served as manager of technical support for Drivers & Vehicle issuing offices , driver exam centres, truck inspection stations and MTO regional offices. In 1999, Rob played a key role at MGS in the preparations for Y2K and then moved from this initiative to senior manager for Data & Voice Communication Networks in the OPS. Rob joined Corporate Security in July of 2008 where he currently manages Policy & Administration, Business Continuity Planning, Disaster Recovery Services, Intrusion Protection Centre and Forensics and Penetration testing.

The balance between privacy rights and the need for security is an ongoing concern when it comes to technology implementations. When considering the risk of breaches, these differences become important in making decisions. This session will discuss the difference between privacy and security and types of breaches for both. Privacy and security are closely connected, and understanding the interplay is critical in decision-making.

Tracy Ann Kosa
PIA Specialist, PIA Centre of Excellence
Office of the Chief Information and Privacy Officer
Ministry of Government Services

Tracy Ann Kosa is currently a specialist with Government of Ontario Privacy Impact Assessment Centre of Excellence. She has 10 years of privacy experience across Canada working with federal and provincial legislation in the public and private sectors. As faculty at international programs on privacy, she continues to work on creating quantitative metrics for expressing privacy preferences in trust environments using utility models, as well as the creation of privacy design requirements for IT systems. Ms. Kosa holds two Masters, one with a focus on privacy ethics from York University, the other in political leadership from the University of Manitoba.

This session will provide the participant with basic Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) strategies that can be utilized in securing public buildings and will culminate with a discussion on how CPTED, as a framework, can be leveraged to establish working partnerships. The presentation will provide numerous graphic examples that underpin the CPTED strategies discussed.

John Periversoff
VP Operations
Security Through Safe Design Inc.

John has in excess of 25 years of public and private security experience. John is recognized as an expert instructor in CPTED, having been certified in both level one and two CPTED, including CPTED - Design out Terrorism. He has also provided both security audits and training to numerous public and private institutions and has played a key role in implementing CPTED, and many other progressive crime prevention strategies and programs throughout Canada. John is currently a Board member of CPTED Ontario Association as well as a member of the International CPTED Association.

In a country where the average person is caught on video tape approximately 12-20 times per day by both private and commercial CCTV security systems, it is only natural that those performing illegal activity are caught on video as well. To this end, video is often the best, if not the only evidence, found at the scene of an incident. The quality of that video is paramount to being able to apprehend the offender in a timely fashion. In order to use CCTV surveillance systems effectively to provide safety and security within the community, there are many factors that need to be considered.

This session will provide an overview of:

• An outline of the process of Forensic Video Analysis and considerations regarding digital video evidence.
• What needs to be considered to provide the best defense for securing identifiable images of perpetrators.
• Expectations and results regarding legal investigations involving video evidence.

Tracy Peloquin
Certified Forensic Video Analyst
Forensic Identification Support Services
Ontario Provincial Police

Tracy Peloquin is a Certified Forensic Video Analyst with the OPP at General Headquarters in Orillia. Tracy has worked for the OPP in a Forensic capacity since 1990, originally working as an Identification Analyst (fingerprints/trace evidence) but has been working in the field of Forensic Video Analysis since 1992. Tracy has testified in various courts of law on a number of Forensic disciples including video, fingerprints, palmprints and physical match. Tracy became a Certified Forensic Video Analyst in 2007 through the Law Enforcement and Emergency Services Video Association and is one of only 21 people world-wide to hold this certification. In 1989, Tracy graduated from Lake Superior State University in Michigan with an honours BSc. in Criminalistics with a minor in chemistry as well as an Associate Degree in Law Enforcement.

Dan Murphy is a Forensic Video Analyst with the OPP at General Headquarters in Orillia. Dan started his career in law enforcement with the Toronto Police Service in 1993 producing community educational videos as well as training videos for police officers. In 2003 he joined the York Regional Police Service where his duties expanded to include Forensic Video Analysis.

In February of this year, Dan was hired by the Ontario Provincial Police as a full-time forensic video analyst, working alongside two LEVA (Law Enforcement and Emergency Video Association) certified FVAs – two of only 21 in North America. Dan graduated from Loyalist College of Applied Arts and Technology in 1993 with a Broadcasting Television Diploma.

PART 1 of 2 - Delegates who Register for this Session MUST Register for Session 3A as well.

A Threat Risk Assessment (TRA) is the cornerstone of any risk management plan and it should be an integral part of the overall life cycle of the infrastructure. TRAs better prepare organizations for situations that could disrupt, damage or destroy their ability to conduct business. It also provides recommendations that assist organizations in establishing a formal security posture to better protect their interests.

The importance of performing a TRA must be realized by all stakeholders within an organization.

Our Physical Security Training and Workshop will provide participants with an enhanced understanding of TRAs and their purpose, through an interactive presentation of principles and practical application of assessment criteria. The training program will consist of classroom and practical break out sessions including a mock site assessment. Our course facilitators will review the TRA process in accordance with the 5 step process outlined in the OPS Physical Security TRA Workbook. The mock assessment will test and challenge the learned skills from the classroom session.

Martin Bigras
Director of Corporate Security
SNC-Lavalin Security Consulting Inc.

Marty is a security professional with over 20 years experience in multiple security disciplines. His tenure with the Department of National Defence (DND) included Submarine Service prior to being selected as a Special Operations Assaulter with Joint Task Force II (Canada National Counter-Terrorist and Hostage Rescue Team). His responsibilities included; hostage rescue, intelligence gathering and performing various Threat and Risk Assessments on military buildings and locations both in Canada and abroad. Marty was honored to be the personal protection officer for the Prime Minister of Canada at the 1999 G8 Summit in Sarajevo.

Following his career with DND, Marty was employed as a Regional Security Advisor for a multinational corporation in Chad, Africa. Responsibilities included organizing and performing Threat and Risk Assessments for operations, offices and residences across the country. He was also responsible for producing, implementing, testing and updating evacuation planning and security measures required in the event of an emergency.

As a senior member of the SNC-Lavalin Security Consulting Team, Marty is the main contact for all security related issues on a national and/or international level. He currently manages a team of security professionals who deliver over 100 TRAs annually for various private and public sector clients. His experience enables him to address complex security issues and challenges while performing comprehensive security assessments tailored to meet the needs of our various clients.

Todd is a security professional with over 25 years experience in multiple security disciplines. His tenure with the Department of National Defence (DND) included several years in the Canadian Special Operations Forces Command, more specifically Joint Task Force 2 (JTF2). Some of his responsibilities included; hostage rescue, intelligence gathering and performing various Threat and Risk Assessments of locations and buildings both in Canada and abroad. Todd was also involved in teaching various Security Techniques to the RCMP Emergency Response Teams and to the Prime Minister's Personal Security Detail.

After leaving JTF2, Todd was employed as a Geometrics Technician in various locations around the world. Some of his duties included threat risk assessments of sites prior to VIPs' arrival and implementing security measures for residences in high risk areas in order to safeguard assets and personnel.

As a member of the SNC-Lavalin Security Consulting Team, Todd is one of the main contacts for all security related issues on a national and international level. Through his duties, Todd has acquired skills and knowledge that enable him to produce comprehensive security assessments for both private and public sector clients.

The OPS is committed to being a leader in building an inclusive, diverse, equitable and accessible organization. The new Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act aims to remove barriers by 2025 through the implementation of accessibility standards, one of which will focus on the Built Environment. Currently under development, this standard will apply to public and private sector organizations across Ontario once adopted by regulation. This is of particular interest for staff tasked with enhancing physical security in the OPS. Accessibility must be considered when assessing any current or new physical security measures (e.g. access controls, vehicle inhibitors). Embedding accessibility into all that we do – before we do it – is key to ensuring service excellence and maximizing safety and security for our employees and customers.

This session will focus on:

• Overview of the legislative and policy frameworks governing accessibility in Ontario and OPS security
• Identification of different types of impairments for consideration when developing a Building Physical Security Plan.

Lisa Vescio
Acting Director
Accessibility, Program Design and Delivery
Ministry of Government Services

Lisa Vescio is currently the Director, Accessibility Program Design and Delivery with the OPS Diversity Office, Ministry of Government Services.

Having been with the Ministry of Transportation for over 22 out of her 26 years with the OPS, Lisa joined MGS in November 2007. Lisa has extensive senior management experience and has primarily been involved in policy development and leading and implementing large complex and high profile road-safety and provincial highways related initiatives.

Lisa was also with the Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Relations during the mid 1990's, as Deputy Registrar for the Real Estate as well as Motor Vehicle industries, before they were transformed into self-regulated agencies.

Lisa is currently responsible for the development and implementation of an enterprise-wide OPS Accessibility Leadership and Compliance Strategy and multi-year accessibility plan for the OPS.

An effective personnel security screening program mitigates risk to an organization and contributes to a safe working environment. The Ontario Public Service (OPS) Personnel Screening Checks Program plays a critical role in the overarching OPS Emergency Management and Security program helping to safeguard employees, protect assets and ensure continued delivery of services. Learn what ministries can do to facilitate the screening process.

This session will provide you with an overview of:

• Background and principles of the OPS Personnel Screening Check Program and how it plays a role in protecting the public interest in Ontario.
• OPS policy requirements and status of policy implementation
• The components of a screening check process including an overview of the evaluation process and communication of results.

Catherine Kosiba
Security Coordinator
Security Services and Contingency Planning Branch
Ministry of Government Services

Catherine is a Security Coordinator in the Security Services and Contingency Planning Branch, Ministry of Government Services. She is the Operational Lead for the OPS Personnel Security Screening Program. Catherine has had a 20 year career in the OPS. Prior to taking on her current role, she held a variety of increasingly responsible positions at the Ontario Rental Housing Tribunal, including Research Analyst and Operational Development Coordinator for the Tribunal. Catherine is experienced in analyzing operational and process/procedural needs, and in developing and delivering training programs to meet legislative requirements. Cathy completed her Honours Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Toronto, majoring in English and Economics.

Addressing Violence in the Workplace is a relevant session for anyone concerned with this issue. The presentation outlines significant personality, motivational and behavioural risk factors based on current research. Delegates will recognize and understand critical factors that foreshadow danger. Domestic violence in the workplace will also be examined. This information is vital to intervention, risk reduction, and limiting human and financial losses.

Jim Van Allen
President
Behavioural Sciences Solutions Group Inc.

Jim Van Allen is the President of Behavioural Science Solutions Group Inc. He responds to a broad range of incidents with a potential for violence including: workplace violence, stalking, harassment and threats, and domestic violence in the workplace. Jim is internationally recognized for his expertise in understanding and managing violent and aggressive conduct, and identifying strategies to preserve personal and organizational safety.

Jim has extensive public sector experience and has testified as an expert regarding stalking, workplace violence, threat assessment, personality disorders, and sexual misconduct. He has lectured internationally about dangerous people and pathways to violence. Jim has successfully profiled authors of anonymous threats, letters, extortion demands and cyber communications. Behavioural Science Solutions Group Inc. is a consulting firm assisting organizations of all sizes to deal effectively with potentially menacing people and situations.

PART 2 of 2 - Delegates who Register for this Session MUST Register for Session 2A as well.

For session description, please see Session 2A.

Martin Bigras
Director of Corporate Security
SNC-Lavalin Security Consulting Inc.

Marty is a security professional with over 20 years experience in multiple security disciplines. His tenure with the Department of National Defence (DND) included Submarine Service prior to being selected as a Special Operations Assaulter with Joint Task Force II (Canada National Counter-Terrorist and Hostage Rescue Team). His responsibilities included; hostage rescue, intelligence gathering and performing various Threat and Risk Assessments on military buildings and locations both in Canada and abroad. Marty was honored to be the personal protection officer for the Prime Minister of Canada at the 1999 G8 Summit in Sarajevo.

Following his career with DND, Marty was employed as a Regional Security Advisor for a multinational corporation in Chad, Africa. Responsibilities included organizing and performing Threat and Risk Assessments for operations, offices and residences across the country. He was also responsible for producing, implementing, testing and updating evacuation planning and security measures required in the event of an emergency.

As a senior member of the SNC-Lavalin Security Consulting Team, Marty is the main contact for all security related issues on a national and/or international level. He currently manages a team of security professionals who deliver over 100 TRAs annually for various private and public sector clients. His experience enables him to address complex security issues and challenges while performing comprehensive security assessments tailored to meet the needs of our various clients.

Todd is a security professional with over 25 years experience in multiple security disciplines. His tenure with the Department of National Defence (DND) included several years in the Canadian Special Operations Forces Command, more specifically Joint Task Force 2 (JTF2). Some of his responsibilities included; hostage rescue, intelligence gathering and performing various Threat and Risk Assessments of locations and buildings both in Canada and abroad. Todd was also involved in teaching various Security Techniques to the RCMP Emergency Response Teams and to the Prime Minister's Personal Security Detail.

After leaving JTF2, Todd was employed as a Geometrics Technician in various locations around the world. Some of his duties included threat risk assessments of sites prior to VIPs' arrival and implementing security measures for residences in high risk areas in order to safeguard assets and personnel.

As a member of the SNC-Lavalin Security Consulting Team, Todd is one of the main contacts for all security related issues on a national and international level. Through his duties, Todd has acquired skills and knowledge that enable him to produce comprehensive security assessments for both private and public sector clients.

The violence that we see in the Middle East is not isolated within the region. The Toronto Jewish community, one of the world's largest outside of Israel, has to take this into consideration. It is this type of threat, directed towards this community by extremists each and every year, that has led to the need for a culture of security. There is a need to develop a security apparatus that allows threatened communities to exist on a day to day basis, without fear. We want to be careful that we are neither over or under-reacting; security cannot be emotionally driven and policy cannot be written in fear. This session will outline:

• Finding the balance between technology and people-power
• Conducting a realistic threat assessment that is cost effective and efficient
• Understanding modus operandi of the adversary
• Challenges: how do you introduce a culture of security to a community that is not security aware?

Doron Horowitz
Director, Community Security
UJA Federation of Toronto

Doron Horowitz, former Military decorated with combat experience, is the Community Security Director for UJA Jewish Federation. He's held this position for the last 4 years with the organization that is the leading representative body of the Jewish community in Toronto. It is the largest non-profit Jewish association in the GTA. Trained and certified in counter-terrorism and homeland security, Doron is up to date with the world's newest methodologies on modern terrorism and the expanding threat. He has worked in the field of security and counter-terrorism for over 20 years. Doron's areas of expertise are the development of counter terrorism measures, analysis, emergency planning, management and training as well as operations and consulting. Through Doron's position at the UJA, and as a civilian, he works with a variety of public bodies in what are considered targeted communities, to put counter-measures in place, given the threat of terrorism. He ensures that regular civilian bodies, as opposed to only specialized security personnel, are equipped to deal with threats.

An effective contractor security-screening program mitigates risk to an organization and contributes to a safe and secure working environment. Using the backdrop of new partnerships and enhanced capabilities, this breakout session will begin by addressing the roots of contractor security screening, highlighting the improvements made to security screening in the public sector.

The session will then address the maturation of security screening in government and the development and implementation of the Ontario Public Service’s Contractor Security Screening Policy, procedures and implementation strategy for the next 5 years.

The session will also provide you with a summary of implementation challenges as well as measurable successes, demonstrating both the complexity of the program and the critical role the program has played to help ensure the protection of OPS employees, assets and continued delivery of services.

Pasha Peroff
Senior Policy Advisor
Security Services and Contingency Planning Branch
Ministry of Government Services

Pasha Peroff joined the Security Services and Contingency Planning Branch (SSCPB) in 2007 and is currently a Senior Policy Advisor. Pasha is responsible for the implementation and coordination of the Contractor Security Screening Program across the Ontario Public Service (OPS). Before joining government, Pasha worked for a variety of organizations as an independent consultant in the areas of security, information management and privacy. Pasha graduated from the University of Waterloo in 2001 with an Honours BA in Political Science and a Minor in Computer Science. In 2003, Pasha earned her Masters in Strategic Studies from the University of Aberdeen in Scotland.

Founded in 1955, ASIS International is the world’s largest organization for security professionals with more than 36000 members and 204 chapters . ASIS is dedicated to increasing the effectiveness and productivity of security professionals by developing educational programs and materials. ASIS also advocates the role and value of the security management profession to business, the media, governmental entities and the public. Patrick will review ASIS International's professional certification programs, industry standard guidelines, member resources and ASIS Canada's presence and offerings.

Patrick Ogilvie
Senior Consultant
King-Reed & Associates Inc.

Mr. Ogilvie is a member of the King-Reed & Associates Inc.'s, Corporate Risk Division, operating out of the head office in Toronto, Ontario. Patrick is a Senior Consultant, and is board certified in security management, with his CPP (Certified Protection Professional) designation as awarded by ASIS International. In addition Patrick is board certified in Physical Security Assessment; Application, Design and Integration of Physical Security Systems and Implementation of Physical Security Measurers, with his PSP (Physical Security Professional) designation also awarded by ASIS International, Patrick is also Level 1 & 2 CPTED certified.

Patrick has over 18 years of proven security industry experience as the former Manager of Security at the CN Tower, a post secondary Law & Security professor. He is a graduate of Sheridan College’s Law and Security Administration, Loss Prevention Management Diploma program and is the Chapter Chairperson of ASIS’s Toronto Chapter, and a Director with the Institutional Locksmiths Organization of Canada. Formerly Patrick was National Associate Representative for the Canadian Security Association (CANASA) and is a regular contributor to such print media publications as Canadian Security, Security Product and Technology News, Canadian Retailer and Security Matters.

PART 1 of 2 - Delegates who Register for this Session MUST Register for Session 5A as well.

A Threat Risk Assessment (TRA) is the cornerstone of any risk management plan and it should be an integral part of the overall life cycle of the infrastructure. TRAs better prepare organizations for situations that could disrupt, damage or destroy their ability to conduct business. It also provides recommendations that assist organizations in establishing a formal security posture to better protect their interests.

The importance of performing a threat and risk assessment must be realized by all stakeholders within an organization.

Our Physical Security Training and Workshop will provide participants with an enhanced understanding of TRAs and their purpose through an interactive presentation of principles and practical application of assessment criteria. The training program will consist of a classroom and practical break out sessions including a mock site assessment. Our course facilitators will review the TRA process in accordance with the 5 step process outlined in the OPS Physical Security TRA Workbook. The mock assessment will test and challenge the learned skills from the classroom session.

Martin Bigras
Director of Corporate Security
SNC-Lavalin Security Consulting Inc.

Marty is a security professional with over 20 years experience in multiple security disciplines. His tenure with the Department of National Defence (DND) included Submarine Service prior to being selected as a Special Operations Assaulter with Joint Task Force II (Canada National Counter-Terrorist and Hostage Rescue Team). His responsibilities included; hostage rescue, intelligence gathering and performing various Threat and Risk Assessments on military buildings and locations both in Canada and abroad. Marty was honored to be the personal protection officer for the Prime Minister of Canada at the 1999 G8 Summit in Sarajevo.

Following his career with DND, Marty was employed as a Regional Security Advisor for a multinational corporation in Chad, Africa. Responsibilities included organizing and performing Threat and Risk Assessments for operations, offices and residences across the country. He was also responsible for producing, implementing, testing and updating evacuation planning and security measures required in the event of an emergency.

As a senior member of the SNC-Lavalin Security Consulting Team, Marty is the main contact for all security related issues on a national and/or international level. He currently manages a team of security professionals who deliver over 100 TRAs annually for various private and public sector clients. His experience enables him to address complex security issues and challenges while performing comprehensive security assessments tailored to meet the needs of our various clients.

Todd is a security professional with over 25 years experience in multiple security disciplines. His tenure with the Department of National Defence (DND) included several years in the Canadian Special Operations Forces Command, more specifically Joint Task Force 2 (JTF2). Some of his responsibilities included; hostage rescue, intelligence gathering and performing various Threat and Risk Assessments of locations and buildings both in Canada and abroad. Todd was also involved in teaching various Security Techniques to the RCMP Emergency Response Teams and to the Prime Minister's Personal Security Detail.

After leaving JTF2, Todd was employed as a Geometrics Technician in various locations around the world. Some of his duties included threat risk assessments of sites prior to VIPs' arrival and implementing security measures for residences in high risk areas in order to safeguard assets and personnel.

As a member of the SNC-Lavalin Security Consulting Team, Todd is one of the main contacts for all security related issues on a national and international level. Through his duties, Todd has acquired skills and knowledge that enable him to produce comprehensive security assessments for both private and public sector clients.

Working from a summary of influencing events in the 21st Century, Dan will examine the changing times and expectations for security at university communities in Canada and beyond.

Fuelled by unrealistic expectations created by an ill-informed media, university campus safety teams are becoming frustrated with piece-meal solutions and products that do not meet their needs.

In the absence of clear direction from government, the University of Toronto, Canada's largest university, conducted research to determine best practices and standards to meet its duty of care.

This session will include an overview of the research, the conclusions taken and the tools developed to enhance the continuum of care that prepares emergency services to respond and the community to recover.

Dan Hutt
Director, Campus Police Services
University of Toronto

In November 2000, Dan Hutt was appointed Manager of Police Services at the University of Toronto at the St. George Campus, after a 30 year career with the Toronto Police Service, where he attained the rank of Staff Inspector. In 2008, he was appointed Director of Campus Police Services.

The University of Toronto Campus Police is a Special Constable Service that celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2004. The service is known for its community policing practices and the service it provides to its community of more than 70,000 people.

Dan currently serves as Director for Canada of the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA) and Director on the Board of the University of Toronto Faculty Club. He is a member of the Ontario Association of College and University Security Administrators (OACUSA), International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) (University and College Section) and the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP). In 2006, he presented to the European Association of Campus Security conference in St. Petersburg, Russia and has presented at the IACLEA conference in Ottawa in 2004. In 2008, he presented at the Honeywell Users Group Conference in Phoenix Az; the 5th Annual Summit on Emergency and Disaster Planning in Toronto and has been asked to return to Honeywell Users Group in Phoenix in June 2009.

Although biometric technologies present a number of benefits, ranging from stronger user authentication, greater convenience for a majority of users, to improved security and operational efficiencies, they also present a number of risks to informational privacy. Any perceived or real threat to privacy could result in a serious loss of public faith and support. Organizations considering deployment of biometric technologies should address important privacy issues beforehand. The presentation dispels some misunderstandings (which are often spread by the biometric system integrators) about fingerprint biometric technologies and their privacy impact, and is intended to aid those organizations that are undertaking the task of fully analyzing the usage of biometrics prior to deployment.

Dr. Alex Stoianov
Biometric Specialist
Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner, Ontario

Dr. Alex Stoianov has worked for the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario since 2007. He provides expert advice to the Commissioner, management and staff on technical aspects of biometrics and other technologies. He co-authored several research papers on Biometric Encryption, including a book chapter and an article for the Encyclopaedia of Biometrics. Prior to joining the IPC, Dr. Stoianov worked for biometric industry. He joined Mytec Technologies Inc. (Toronto, Canada) in 1994, where he was one of the originators of the privacy-enhancing technology, Biometric Encryption. Working for Bioscrypt Inc., the successor of Mytec, as a Principal Scientist from 2001 to 2006, he developed numerous technological breakthroughs and improvements for fingerprint verification algorithms. He also won the Third International Fingerprint Verification Competition (FVC2004), viewed by many as the "Fingerprint Olympics." on the company's behalf. Dr. Stoianov has co-authored over 40 scientific papers and patents.

When critical services cannot be delivered, consequences can be severe. All organizations are at risk and face potential disaster if unprepared. A Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) is a tool that allows organizations to not only moderate risk, but also continuously deliver critical services despite disruption. Since 2003, ministries have been building their operational resilience through the continuity of operations process. Over the past six years, significant progress has been made in developing comprehensive ministry plans. With the transfer of the continuity of operations program to Emergency Management Ontario in 2009, the program will continue to evolve as part of the larger Ontario Public Service Emergency Management Program.

This session will provide you with an overview of:

• The Continuity of Operations Process
• Evolution and Growth of Continuity of Operations in the OPS
• Next Steps

Aileen Cassells
Manager, Policy and Programs
Continuity of Operations Section
Emergency Management Ontario

Aileen Cassells has played a key role in the establishment and development of the internal provincial government continuity of operations program over the past five years. Aileen has been involved in coordinating the OPS internal response to the recent SARS experience, the August 2003 Blackout and other emergency and security related emergencies (e.g., severe weather, evacuations, building and occupational hazards). Aileen has developed and evaluated government emergency exercises and developed key emergency management and security policies and emergency plans. Aileen has been involved in the development and assessment of the government's continuity of operations plans.

Bruce has been a trainer in the Ontario Public Service for almost 15 years and has performed that role in five different ministries. Consequently, he's been involved in training staff on everything from performing safe restraints to interviewing small children. He first entered the world of continuity planning with the Ministry of Government Services in 2007. He is currently a Program Coordinator with Emergency Management Ontario's Continuity of Operations Section.

PART 2 of 2 - Delegates who Register for this Session MUST Register for Session 4A as well.

For session description, please see Session 4A.

Martin Bigras
Director of Corporate Security
SNC-Lavalin Security Consulting Inc.

Marty is a security professional with over 20 years experience in multiple security disciplines. His tenure with the Department of National Defence (DND) included Submarine Service prior to being selected as a Special Operations Assaulter with Joint Task Force II (Canada National Counter-Terrorist and Hostage Rescue Team). His responsibilities included; hostage rescue, intelligence gathering and performing various Threat and Risk Assessments on military buildings and locations both in Canada and abroad. Marty was honored to be the personal protection officer for the Prime Minister of Canada at the 1999 G8 Summit in Sarajevo.

Following his career with DND, Marty was employed as a Regional Security Advisor for a multinational corporation in Chad, Africa. Responsibilities included organizing and performing Threat and Risk Assessments for operations, offices and residences across the country. He was also responsible for producing, implementing, testing and updating evacuation planning and security measures required in the event of an emergency.

As a senior member of the SNC-Lavalin Security Consulting Team, Marty is the main contact for all security related issues on a national and/or international level. He currently manages a team of security professionals who deliver over 100 TRAs annually for various private and public sector clients. His experience enables him to address complex security issues and challenges while performing comprehensive security assessments tailored to meet the needs of our various clients.

Todd is a security professional with over 25 years experience in multiple security disciplines. His tenure with the Department of National Defence (DND) included several years in the Canadian Special Operations Forces Command, more specifically Joint Task Force 2 (JTF2). Some of his responsibilities included; hostage rescue, intelligence gathering and performing various Threat and Risk Assessments of locations and buildings both in Canada and abroad. Todd was also involved in teaching various Security Techniques to the RCMP Emergency Response Teams and to the Prime Minister's Personal Security Detail.

After leaving JTF2, Todd was employed as a Geometrics Technician in various locations around the world. Some of his duties included threat risk assessments of sites prior to VIPs' arrival and implementing security measures for residences in high risk areas in order to safeguard assets and personnel.

As a member of the SNC-Lavalin Security Consulting Team, Todd is one of the main contacts for all security related issues on a national and international level. Through his duties, Todd has acquired skills and knowledge that enable him to produce comprehensive security assessments for both private and public sector clients.

Worldwide security incidents are occurring with greater regularity. In response, security capacities are being re-evaluated by all governments and in all industry sectors. The safety of government buildings, assets and officials are more than ever subject to increased risk and security needs must address these heightened security concerns. Key objectives of the OPS Physical Security Program include risk management and mitigation and ensuring that the protection of people, information, physical assets and services becomes an integral part of strategic planning in the OPS. The OPS Physical Security Program operates under the formal framework of the OPS Physical Security Operating Policy.

This session will focus on:

• Principles of the protection of people, information, services, and physical assets;
• Components of the OPS Physical Security Operating Policy;
• Threat Risk Assessments, Building and Ministry Physical Security Plans

J. Mark Langdon
Security Coordinator
Security Services and Contingency Planning Branch
Ministry of Government Services

J. Mark Langdon is a Security Coordinator with the Security Services and Contingency Planning Branch (SSCPB) of the Ministry of Government Services (MGS). Prior to working in MGS, Mark held positions in strategic and operational policy at the Ministries of Transportation and Community and Social Services, respectively. Mark completed a Ph.D in Political Studies at Queen's University. He has taught public administration and public policy courses at Trent and Ryerson universities.

The City of Toronto is the largest city in Canada and fifth largest city in North America. The diversity of its 1500 properties and 45,000 employees provides boundless security challenges and opportunities for its Corporate Security Unit. While much attention is focused on its large events and unique facilities, such as City Hall and Union Station - the busiest commuter hub in Canada, key security challenges rest in the diversity of the protection requirements of its various social and critical infrastructures that range from recreation centres, daycares, and hostels to water plants and transfer stations.

The session will focus on:

• An overview of the background and highlights of the challenges faced in securing City assets, property, employees, and visitors.
• Creating and living a vision and guiding principles.
• Aligning unit goals with organizational goals.
• The importance of risk assessments.
• The needs and process for a Security Master Plan.
• Obtaining senior management and political buy-in.
• The use of standards, benchmarking, and certification.

Dwaine Nichol
Manager, Security and Life Safety
City of Toronto

Dwaine Nichol is the Manager of Security & Life Safety for the City of Toronto, the fifth largest city in North America and the sixth largest government in Canada. Dwaine is a Certified Protection Professional from ASIS International and has been a featured speaker at a number of security conferences. He was named by Canadian Security Magazine as the "2008 Canadian Security Director of the Year" and was also recently named as "One of the Top 25 Most Influential People in the Security Industry" by Security Magazine, an international security publication.

The Forrest Green Group of Companies has been providing consumer and business credit reports, training programs and IT solutions since 1987. Forrest Green has been an authorized agent of Trans Union of Canada, Inc. for 15 years.

The world’s largest consumer credit bureau, Trans Union, has files on an estimated 500 million consumers around the world.

The Forrest Green Group of Companies has a broad history of security related projects. Forrest Green is a vendor of record for the Federal Government, Department of National Defense supporting both secret and top-secret security screening processes. Forrest Green has also worked with the Province of Ontario, Ministry of the Attorney General for remediate security systems during Y2K.

This presentation will focus on the following:

• Role of consumer credit reports in the security screening of contractors

  -Examples of organizations that currently use consumer credit reports in security screening of contractors (e.g. Department of National Defense)

  -What are key data elements in a report (eg. R9, I9, O9)

  -Industry best practices (eg. what is a credit score)

  -How to identify a high risk application (eg. high risk fraud alert)

Murray Rowe Jr.
President
Forrest Green Group of Companies

After graduating from Seneca College with a diploma in Business & Marketing, Murray spent several years working for credit reporting agencies as a national account executive.

Murray Rowe has security clearance with the Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General and Secret Security Clearance with the Department of National Defense. Murray and his team have conducted training with numerous police services across Canada related to the creation of electronic PDF eBriefs as part of an eDisclosure process. Murray has personally managed content and training for the Ontario Provincial Police, Hamilton Police Service and Halifax Regional Police.