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GovSec, U.S. Law and Ready! America's Premier Homeland Security Event Takes Place This Week in the Washington Convention Center(Comtex Business Via Thomson Dialog NewsEdge)Apr 24, 2006 (U.S. Newswire via COMTEX) --News Advisory: GovSec, U.S. Law and Ready! bring together over 9,000 of America's Homeland Security professionals who work in the federal government; federal, state, and local law enforcement, and on the frontlines of emergency response. GovSec, U.S. Law and Ready! Conference, Training and Workshops provide a forum where these integral professionals can discuss in an open forum topics from the war in Iraq, to avian flu, to the aftermath of Katrina and United States' port security. In addition, the exposition floor showcases over 500 industry-leading manufacturers showcasing the latest technologies being used by Homeland Security professionals today. Highlights of the exposition floor include the Wireless and Mobility Pavilion, International Spy Museum Book Signings and LEOPARD Challenge. Location: Washington Convention Center, 801 Mount Vernon Place, Washington, D.C. Dates: April 25 to 27, 2006: Training & Workshops April 26 to 27, 2006: Conference & Exposition Contact: Linda Dickerhoof, 703-606-2518 or govsecshow(At)signaturestrategy.com CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS Tuesday April 25, 2006 -- 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. GovSec, U.S. Law and Ready! Cyberterrorism Exercise. Dartmouth College's Institute for Security Technology and the United States Military Academy will simulate a full-scale cyber-attack to demonstrate how vulnerable networks hamper the ability to respond to physical terrorist attacks. -- 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Port Facility Security Officer Certification Course will provide information to participants who may be designated to perform the duties and responsibilities of a Port Facility Security Officer, and in particular, to the security of a port facility. Wednesday April 26, 2006 -- 8:45 to 9:45 a.m. Opening Keynote address presented by Michael Scheuer, a 22-year CIA veteran and bestselling author. Scheuer served as the Chief of the Bin Laden Unit at the CIA Counterterrorist Center from 1996-1999 and is the author of the New York Times bestseller Imperial Hubris: Why the West is Losing the War on Terror. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. LEOPARD Challenge, also known as the Law Enforcement Officer Performance and Reaction Drill. Those officers that take the LEOPARD Challenge sequentially negotiate a series of linked policing tasks, including dry-fire laser shooting scenarios designed to improve police officer job readiness, marksmanship, performance and survivability in a foot pursuit; officer rescue and suspect apprehension. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hacker's Challenge: What You Don't Know Is Hurting You. Join the Air Force Research Laboratory for a four-hour "hackfest" that will demonstrate how to break into wireless computer networks. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Exhibit Hall open. The combined GovSec, U.S. Law and Ready! Exhibition hall allows attendees to review and compare technology and services from more than 500 of the industry's leading homeland security suppliers, including Secure Network Systems, LLC, gun maker Glock, communications giant Verizon, and others. Products displayed in the GOVSEC Exhibition Hall include biometric identification devices, bomb diffusers, forensic investigative equipment, ammunition, personal protection devices, and more. Noon to 4 p.m. Conference Sessions. Complete list at http://www.govsecinfo.com/conference(under)sessions.html. Highlights of Wednesday conference sessions: -- Hurricane Katrina: The First 48 Hours. Join one of the Gulf Coast's local heroes to find out what you really need after disaster strikes. From battery operated alarm clocks to walkie-talkies, Lt. Joe Pevey, Administration, Harrison County, Mississippi Sheriff's Office explains exactly what was needed in the first 48 hours after Katrina, to regain some operational control and help their teams respond to their families and their communities. -- The Limitations of Intelligence Gathering. Join guest speaker Robert Baer, the inspiration for the movie "Syriana." Robert Baer's memoir, See No Evil: The True Story of a Ground Soldier in the CIA's War on Terrorism deftly illustrates the conflicting masters and excruciating decisions made in the name of national security. -- Thwarting Terrorism: Australia's Preemptive Strike. In late 2005, police raided 23 houses in Sydney and Melbourne as part of the country's largest counterterrorism operation. The raids and subsequent arrests involved about 500 police officers and followed a 16-month investigation, Join Commissioner Robert Atkinson to learn more about the investigation, the coordination of information, the impact of broadened police powers and subsequent prosecution. Thursday May 26, 2005 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Exhibit Hall open. 1 to 3 p.m. LEOPARD Challenge, Mid-Atlantic Competition. 8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. Conference sessions. Complete list at http://www.govsecinfo.com/conference(under)sessions.html. Highlights of Thursday conference sessions: -- First Responders: Preparing Effectively for a Biohazard Attack. Ken Alibek, Professor, George Mason University and author of Biohazard: The Chilling True Story of the Largest Covert Biological Weapons Program in the World, will discuss how first responders can detect and respond to chemical and biological weapons. Go beyond the basics to know exactly what to do to survive such an attack. -- Emerging Threats to IT Security. Paul Kurtz, Executive Director, Cyber Security Alliance; Bruce Walker, Northrop Grumman Information Technology; and Thomas Leighton, Chairman, President's Information Technology Advisory Committee, Professor of Applied Mathematics, MIT discuss the threats against the next generation of IT systems. See what resiliencies your system must contain to fend off potential threats arising from new scientific and technological advances and terrorist use of existing capabilities in new, unexpected ways. -- Responding to Large Scale Catastrophes: Preparing & Recovering from Katrina. After our devastating disasters, everyone took notice of the ability of the private sector to provide supplies, equipment, and food and water to aid the recovery of their local communities. Join Ken Senser, Senior Vice President, Global Security, Aviation & Travel (G.S.A.T.), Wal-Mart, to learn how they prepared, planned and helped affected communities recover at warp speed. -- Creating Seamless Security: How Physical & IT Security Converge in Las Vegas. Security at the Venetian rivals that of a city larger than San Francisco. Using large scale security events like the International Jewelry show, seemingly endless public, open access points and a constant flow of celebrities as examples, David Shepherd, Director of Security, The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino, Las Vegas, will offer best practices and lessons learned -- with a microcosm of a city's security needs. -- Plans and Implementation for Biological Hazards. Biological hazards include many threats-from anthrax attacks to avian flu. Join a panel of experts to ensure that the biological component of your preparedness plan incorporates the latest information and best practices from the public health community. 3 to 3:15 p.m. Closing Keynote address by The Honorable Curt Weldon (R-PA). Weldon, a strong advocate for bolstering our defenses, assisting our first responders and improving our intelligence gathering capabilities, joins GOVSEC to update attendees on the state of our homeland security efforts. 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. Closing Keynote address by Richard Marcinko. This counterterrorism expert, bestselling author and former Navy SEAL commander will share from his more than 30 years of experience in counter terrorism, counter intelligence and special operations. Marcinko is best known as the founder, creator and first commanding officer of two of the military's premier counterterrorism units, SEAL TEAM SIX and RED CELL, as well as for authoring 11 New York Times bestselling novels. http://www.usnewswire.com Linda Dickerhoof, 703-606-2518 or [email protected] |