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Homeland Security Innovation Conference Focuses on Cyber Terrorism - May 5 – 7

Submitted by: Jill Galmarini on Apr 02, 2010 at 1:57 pm Tagged with: border security, cyber security, cyber terrorism, disaster preparedness, Homeland Security, port security Source: ThinkTEC

In its sixth year, the Homeland Security Innovation Conference focuses on innovative technologies addressing terrorist and natural threats to the nation’s security, and promotes the role of the Charleston region in bringing government, business and military entities together to develop solutions. The Charleston region is highlighted as a hub of technology research, development, practical testing, and pilot initiatives for a wide range of applications.

This year’s theme focuses on counter terrorism and will feature presentations on cyber security, port and border security, and disaster preparedness and recovery. All of which are major priorities of the Department of Homeland Security. Counter terrorism is the practices, tactics, techniques and strategies that governments, militaries, police departments and corporations adopt in response to terrorist threats and/or acts, both real and imputed. Several dynamic displays of exhibitors will be showcased.

Speakers include:
• Frank Abagnale, Abagnale and Associates
• John Baumgarner, Director of Security Technology, U.S. Cyber Consequences Unit
• Jeff Brewer, CEO, Business Vitals
• Dr. Thomas Cellucci, Chief Commercialization Officer, S&T Directorate, Department of Homeland Security
• Frank Comer, Chief of Emergency Management, NGA
• Warren Edwards, Director, Southeast Regional Research Initiative, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
• Capt. Roy Facey, Advisor to the Yemen Ports Authority
• Frank Fiumano, Commander, Port Security Specialist, The Port Authority of NY & NJ
• Rudy Goetzman, Director of Homeland Security Programs, Savannah River National Laboratory
• LtGen (Ret USMC) John Goodman, Director, The Center for Excellence in Disaster Management and Humanitarian Assistance
• LtGen (Ret USMC) Dennis McCarthy, Assistant Secretary for Reserve Affairs, U.S. Department of Defense
• Chris Miller, Technical Director, SPAWAR Systems Center Atlantic
• Linda Millis, Director, Private Sector Partnerships, Office of the Director of National Intelligence
• Dr. Laura Myers, Professor of Criminal Justice and Disaster Mgmt., West Carolina University
• Terry Simpson, Principal Deputy for Intelligence, SPAWAR Systems Center Pacific

The conference will be held May 5 – 7 at the Charleston Area Convention Center. Registration fee is $395 per person. Members of the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce can attend for $250 per person. For more information visit www.thinktec.org.