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The PSEPC Daily Brief is a compilation of summaries of publicly available and PSEPC information concerning critical infrastructure protection and emergency management.

DOB05-218 - 15 November 2005

News

PSEPC releases Advisory AV05-035
On November 14, PSEPC released Advisory AV05-035 to bring attention to a CERT-FI/ NISCC joint advisory on multiple vulnerability issues in implementations of the Internet Security Association and Key Management Protocol (ISAKMP). Due to IPSec configuration complexities, PSEPC recommends that users of IPSec-based VPNs contact their vendors or service providers for mitigation or remedial advice.
(Source: Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada, 14 November 2005)
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Border Transportation Partnership identifies potential site for border crossing
On November 14, the governments of Canada, the U.S., Ontario and Michigan announced that they have made significant progress towards developing a new Detroit River crossing at the Detroit-Windsor Gateway. The Canada-U.S.-Ontario-Michigan Border Transportation Partnership will concentrate future study of a new border crossing and inspection plazas to the industrial area of West Windsor.
(Source: Transport Canada, 14 November 2005)
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To view more information regarding the activities and progress of the Canada-U.S.-Ontario-Michigan Border Transportation Partnership, click here.

To view a map of the potential location for the new border crossing, click here.

Winter storm causes flight interruptions in southern Saskatchewan
On November 14, a severe winter storm passed through southern Saskatchewan, forcing flight delays at the Regina International Airport, and causing fatal accidents on the Trans-Canada Highway. Strong winds and wet snow reduced visibility, prompting warnings from police to stay off the roads.
(Source: CTV.ca, 14 November 2005)
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Most flights at the Regina International Airport are now running on schedule.

Environment Canada has issued several weather warnings across the country. For more information, click here.

In brief

New cameras installed at Detroit-Windsor tunnel
Detroit-Windsor Tunnel officials have installed 56 video cameras to monitor the 9 million vehicles that annually pass through the nearly two-kilometre U.S.-Canada border crossing. The cameras, which will keep vehicles in sight from the toll booth to their exit from the tunnel, are part of a $35,817,000 renovation of the tunnel.
(Source: GLOBEANDMAIL.COM, 15 November 2005)
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Tropical Depression Twenty-Seven forms in the Caribbean
As of 06:00 EDT on November 15, Tropical Depression Twenty-Seven was moving west-northwest and was located approximately 425 kilometres south of San Juan, Puerto Rico. The poorly-organized storm is expected to turn toward the west today.
(Source: National Hurricane Center, 15 November 2005)
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To see the three-day predicted track of Tropical Depression Twenty-Seven, click here.

Cyber risk assessment

Over the course of the past 24 hours, the Canadian Cyber Incident Response Centre (CCIRC) has not detected any significant new threats. However, an advisory has been issued, AV05-035, to address recently discovered vulnerability issues in implementations of the Internet Security Association and Key Management Protocol (ISAKMP).

No significant incidents with the potential to affect critical infrastructure have been reported. Accordingly, based on the information available to CCIRC, the cyber risk facing Canadian critical infrastructure is assessed as low. Personnel responsible for information, systems and network security should continue to apply appropriate security precautions and monitor their systems.

Recent cyber alerts and advisories issued by CCIRC can be viewed under “Recent analytical releases” at www.psepc.gc.ca/ccirc.

See also...

• The Weather Office
• FAC - Travel Updates

Note to readers

Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada (PSEPC) collects information related to cyber and physical threats to, and incidents involving, Canadian critical infrastructure. This allows us to monitor and analyze threats and to issue alerts, advisories and other information products. To report threats or incidents, please contact the Government Operations Centre (GOC) at (613) 991-7000 or goc-cog@psepc-sppcc.gc.ca by e-mail.

Unauthorized use of computer systems and mischief in relation to data are serious Criminal Code offences in Canadas. Any suspected criminal activity should be reported to local law enforcement organizations. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) National Operations Centre (N.O.C.) provides a 24/7 service to receive such reports or to redirect callers to local law enforcement organizations. The N.O.C. can be reached at (613) 993-4460. National security concerns should be reported to the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) at (613) 993-9620.

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