Lee Odess shares an open letter and invitation to the physical security industry: The Intelligence Era of Physical Security.
He'll explain by going deep into what that means to access control and how our industry is moving from a $10 billion hardware business to a $100 billion software business that has hardware to support it (what some are calling PhysicalAI).
The security industry is defined differently depending on who you ask, and we’re often asked why Canada Security Collective includes such a wide range of roles. It’s because security is, and has always been, a broad ecosystem.
This month, we’re celebrating community leadership, launching new national initiatives, and sharing upcoming events that continue to strengthen Canada’s security ecosystem.
Inside this edition: • Women Securing Canada — national program launch • Volunteer Spotlight: Saad Babar • Employer & candidate highlights • CSC’s national security ecosystem map • TaleCraft Workshop, Stampede Showcase, and CSC Edmonton 2026 • Sponsorship opportunities and a new business investment opportunity
Thank you to everyone contributing to a more connected, inclusive, and resilient security community across Canada.
Join Canada Security Collective’s two‑day conference in Calgary, where security professionals unite for connection, collaboration, and innovation. Featuring keynote sessions, networking opportunities, a trade show, and interactive programming, CSC Calgary builds on national momentum to advance a more inclusive, resilient security industry.
I grew up in this industry — through every role, every conversation, every challenge. I learned by doing, by asking, by watching. I learned who to turn to for answers, and how to build trust through consistency and curiosity. And as I became more visible — through events, outreach, and leadership — something shifted. People started coming to me. They asked for help building their careers, finding mentors, making introductions, and navigating self-development. They trusted me — not because I had all the answers, but because I was willing to share the journey, and to share who I was. I showed up with honesty, curiosity, and a commitment to being authentic — even when I was still figuring things out myself.
CSC Edmonton is officially underway, and momentum is building across every pillar of the event.
Here's where we currently stand:
CSC is gaining momentum—from rooftop launch parties to upcoming conferences and speaker events across Canada. Here’s how we’re building the future of security education, one connection at a time.
The Canadian security industry is full of talent—but we're working in silos. I launched CSC to connect professionals across roles and regions. This first post shares why, what’s broken, and how we can build something better—together.
