The Calgary Security Professionals Information Exchange Society (SPIE) is a Calgary, Alberta based organization
created to improve access to information for local security professionals.

Please feel free to peruse the rest of the information on this site for more information about SPIE.

Our Charter

Purpose

SPIE exists to promote and advance the information systems security profession by:

• Sharing our knowledge and experiences on information and systems security matters in order to help each of us improve security within our own organizations.
• Improving individual members knowledge about information systems security.
• Providing a peer networking opportunity for members.
• Providing a forum for Special Interest Groups to advance knowledge and experiences on specific information and systems security domains.
  

Membership

SPIE is an organization of professionals with responsibility in the information and systems security area. Members may include representatives from large or small organizations, consultants, educators, public sector, vendors or others who can contribute to and benefit from the Society.

• There is no charge for members to participate in the SPIE meetings.
• Please note: A Non-SPIE member charge of $15 will be payable to at the door by either cheque payable to SPIE or cash. Receipts for expense recording and deduction will be issued. (Sorry, no Credit or Debit cards).
  

Mode of Operation

• The group meets in Calgary over lunch on the last Thursday of every month (except July, August and December) from approximately 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
• Whenever possible, formal presentations are made at each meeting.
• Meeting topics and individual attendance are recorded (optional) to enable people with certifications to obtain re-certification credits.
• Formal minutes of these regular meetings are not taken.
• The group's code of ethics are adhered to by all members.

Meeting Topics

• The topics discussed at the meeting will vary according to the needs of the group, emerging issues and technologies and available speakers.