Former FBI Director To Keynote GovSec, U.S. Law

A keynote speech from former FBI director Louis Freeh will highlight the 2009 GovSec and U.S. Law show running March 11-12 in Washington, D.C.

“In 2009, GovSec and U.S. Law is partnering with leading associations, publications, government agencies, universities, and others to ensure that key topics are addressed with the highest levels of expertise and experience,” said Don Berey, show director for GovSec andU.S. Law.

The sessions outlined below are in addition to the in-depth conference program and are available to all GovSec and U.S. Law attendees.

Keynote:
A Conversation with Louis Freeh
The former Director of the FBI speaks on the convergence of homeland and cyber security.

Full-Day, In-Depth Featured Presentations:
Operational Value of Threat, Risk, and Vulnerability Assessment
This program will assist law enforcement personnel responsible for managing risk to understand and operationally use information gathered in various threat, risk, and vulnerability assessment methodologies. CEUs and DHS Certificate of Attendance available with this program. Presented by National Domestic Preparedness Coalition and George Mason University Center for Justice Leadership and Management

Internet Protocol (IP) Summit
This program looks at the application of IP to create convergent strategies. Presented by Security Products and Network-Centric Security magazines.

The Keys to Deploying DNSSEC: Managing and Meeting Your OMB Domain Name System Requirements
This program will offer up-to-date advice, information, and tools to help federal IT managers navigate the resources and issues they face in meeting OMB and FISMA requirements for improving security of the Internet’s naming infrastructure. Presented by DNSSEC Deployment Coordination Initiative.

Briefings:

  • Federal Information Systems Security Association (FISSEA): Tips for Educating and Training the Cyber Workforce of Today and Tomorrow, Presented by FISSEA.
  • Homeland Security Funding: Trends and Tips, Presented by Grants Office LLC.
  • A Federal and Mid-Atlantic States Perspective on Achieving Communications Interoperability, Presented by InfraGard, Maryland Members Alliance and Nations Capital Alliance.
  • New Integrated Security Solutions: An Introduction to Implementing Solutions through GSA Schedules, Presented by Federal Acquisition Service, GSA.
  • Federal Role in Promoting Infrastructure Resilience: The National Infrastructure Protection Plan, Presented by The Center for Infrastructure Protection at George Mason University.
  • Preventing Terrorist Attacks Using Actionable Intelligence, Presented by Counter Terrorism, Institute of Terrorism Research and Response, International Association of Counterterrorism and Security Professionals.
  • The “Whole Person Approach” to Security Clearance, Presented by Capitol College.
  • Crisis D*I*C*E (Defensive Information to Counter Espionage) –- The D*I*C*E ULTIMATUM, Presented by The Centre for Counterintelligence and Security Studies (CI Centre).
  • The Military’s Role in Homeland Defense, Presented by David Silverberg, Editor, HSToday.
  • 21st Century Economic Espionage Tradecraft, Presented by InfraGard, Nations Capital Alliance and InfraGard, Maryland Alliance.
  • Suicide Terror, The Terrorist’s Weapon of Choice. Can It Happen Here?, Presented by Security Solutions International (SSI) and The Counter Terrorist Magazine.
  • Lessons Learned in Information Sharing, Presented by Leiloni Stainsby, Manager, Partnerships and Outreach, Lessons Learned Information Sharing/DHS.
  • National Law Enforcement Data Exchange -- N-DEx: A Revolutionary New Information Sharing System, Presented by N-DEx.

Featured

  • Achieving Clear Audio

    In today’s ever-changing world of security and risk management, effective communication via an intercom and door entry communication system is a critical communication tool to keep a facility’s staff, visitors and vendors safe. Read Now

  • Beyond Apps: Access Control for Today’s Residents

    The modern resident lives in an app-saturated world. From banking to grocery delivery, fitness tracking to ridesharing, nearly every service demands another download. But when it comes to accessing the place you live, most people do not want to clutter their phone with yet another app, especially if its only purpose is to open a door. Read Now

  • Survey: 48 Percent of Worshippers Feel Less Safe Attending In-Person Services

    Almost half (48%) of those who attend religious services say they feel less safe attending in-person due to rising acts of violence at places of worship. In fact, 39% report these safety concerns have led them to change how often they attend in-person services, according to new research from Verkada conducted online by The Harris Poll among 1,123 U.S. adults who attend a religious service or event at least once a month. Read Now

  • AI Used as Part of Sophisticated Espionage Campaign

    A cybersecurity inflection point has been reached in which AI models has become genuinely useful in cybersecurity operation. But to no surprise, they can used for both good works and ill will. Systemic evaluations show cyber capabilities double in six months, and they have been tracking real-world cyberattacks showing how malicious actors were using AI capabilities. These capabilities were predicted and are expected to evolve, but what stood out for researchers was how quickly they have done so, at scale. Read Now

  • Why the Future of Video Security Is Happening Outside the Cloud

    For years, the cloud has captivated the physical security industry. And for good reasons. Remote access, elastic scalability and simplified maintenance reshaped how we think about deploying and managing systems. Read Now

New Products

  • Mobile Safe Shield

    Mobile Safe Shield

    SafeWood Designs, Inc., a manufacturer of patented bullet resistant products, is excited to announce the launch of the Mobile Safe Shield. The Mobile Safe Shield is a moveable bullet resistant shield that provides protection in the event of an assailant and supplies cover in the event of an active shooter. With a heavy-duty steel frame, quality castor wheels, and bullet resistant core, the Mobile Safe Shield is a perfect addition to any guard station, security desks, courthouses, police stations, schools, office spaces and more. The Mobile Safe Shield is incredibly customizable. Bullet resistant materials are available in UL 752 Levels 1 through 8 and include glass, white board, tack board, veneer, and plastic laminate. Flexibility in bullet resistant materials allows for the Mobile Safe Shield to blend more with current interior décor for a seamless design aesthetic. Optional custom paint colors are also available for the steel frame.

  • Camden CV-7600 High Security Card Readers

    Camden CV-7600 High Security Card Readers

    Camden Door Controls has relaunched its CV-7600 card readers in response to growing market demand for a more secure alternative to standard proximity credentials that can be easily cloned. CV-7600 readers support MIFARE DESFire EV1 & EV2 encryption technology credentials, making them virtually clone-proof and highly secure.

  • ResponderLink

    ResponderLink

    Shooter Detection Systems (SDS), an Alarm.com company and a global leader in gunshot detection solutions, has introduced ResponderLink, a groundbreaking new 911 notification service for gunshot events. ResponderLink completes the circle from detection to 911 notification to first responder awareness, giving law enforcement enhanced situational intelligence they urgently need to save lives. Integrating SDS’s proven gunshot detection system with Noonlight’s SendPolice platform, ResponderLink is the first solution to automatically deliver real-time gunshot detection data to 911 call centers and first responders. When shots are detected, the 911 dispatching center, also known as the Public Safety Answering Point or PSAP, is contacted based on the gunfire location, enabling faster initiation of life-saving emergency protocols.