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Are you a Company Security Officer for an organization holding a federal security clearance? If yes, and you are interested in developing a better understanding of the Industrial Security Program and your responsibilities in this program, you should attend a Company Security Officer (CSO) Training Session.

PWGSC has provided the following description of the training session:

“We have designed this one-day training session to offer you an introduction to the principles of industrial security and security in contracting. We will provide an overview of the Industrial Security Program and its services. Throughout the modules, we will focus on the roles and responsibilities of government and industry in contracts containing security requirements. “

The training modules cover:

• Organization clearances
• Contract security
• Personnel screening
• Handling and safeguarding of protected and classified information

The following training sessions will be held in September 2014:

• English session – September 3, 2014, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Prince George Hotel – 1725 Market Street
• English session – September 22, 2014, Ottawa, Carling Campus – 3500 Carling Avenue
• English session – September 23, 2014, Ottawa, Carling Campus – 3500 Carling Avenue
• French session – September 24, 2014, Ottawa, Carling Campus – 3500 Carling Avenue

An additional English session will be held in October 2014 in Toronto, address and date to be determined.

There is no cost to participate.

Registration is available on a first-come, first-served basis. To register, send an email ach SSIDSICSensibilisation.ISSCISDOutreach@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.caand remember to indicate which session you would like to attend.

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