2010 Speakers

Biography

After a MBA, Antoine Aveline has started his career as a Mechanical Engineer in the Aerospatiale Industry. Then, for more than 15 years he has been working for Thales in several marketing and export sales positions, based in France and in different countries (Pakistan, UK, Netherlands, Germany). It is now 5 years that he is at the heart and the origin of the Maritime Activity in Thales, first in Business Development and now as the Sales & Business Development Director.

Abstract

From sea ports to high seas: Maritime Safety & Security Solutions

As maritime threats continue to evolve, legislation is extending maritime jurisdiction further from coastal waters. In practical terms, Long-Range Identification and Tracking is set to take over from International Ship and Port Facilities Security Code, extending coverage from the current 200 nautical miles to 1,000 or even 2,000 nm from the coast. Broader global initiatives by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), the European Union’s Green Book on Maritime Policy, the new European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) and Homeland Security in the United States are attempts to create an international regulatory environment and define ways to prevent and counter risks and threats.

The challenge for industry is to provide an integrated response: technically by networking systems operated by different bodies and commercially by offering not just products, but prime contractor capabilities and services. All of this means devising innovative contracts involving all cooperating nations.

Biography

Brian Powrie serves as Senior Advisor for the IPO programme. Prior to joining IPO, Brian was the National Security Planning Director for the 2005 G8 Summit at Gleneagles. He was Chief Superintendent with Tayside Police, Scotland. He retired after thirty years in the Police where he worked in operational, planning and command roles. He has planned, coordinated and been involved in the delivery of dozens of major events.

Abstract

Cost-benefit Analysis of Investing or Non-investing in technology

Although many individuals may be risk averse, decision-making bodies, such as governments and law enforcement practitioners, need to distribute risk reduction factors in a consistent and equitable manner to achieve the best outcomes and maximise risk reduction for society as a whole. While risks are hardly ever acceptable, they are often tolerable if the benefits are seen to outweigh the costs. Many risks can be reduced but sometimes at increasing cost.

A cost-benefit analysis provides a means to measure the cost associated with avoiding the risk, to determine whether such a cost is justifiable or excessive thereby maximising societal and/or organisational resources. From a security response perspective, different situations will require different responses. The development of effective security solution responses, particularly those involving technology, equipment and security systems, such as closed circuit television (CCTV), will most often require the following to be considered:
At the strategic level: What is the need and justification for the procurement of technology, equipment and security systems? At the tactical/technical level: What is the required capacity, specification and scope of the technology, equipment and security systems? At the operational level: How in deployment terms can the return on investment be maximised? The hypothesis is that if applied within each of the foregoing decision making levels, Cost Benefit Analysis Models can assist in the maximisation of return on investment.

Biography

After his studies at the Freie Universität Berlin, Mr. Bratz has joined the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) in 1992. He acted as Deputy Head of the Counterfeit Currency Unit and was then seconded as Head of the Group Illegal Immigration to the German Internal Ministry. Subsequently Mr. Bratz led for five years the Unit Illegal Immigration at the European Criminal Police Office EUROPOL in The Hague, The Netherlands. After another secondment for five years to the German Embassy in Moscow as Senior Liaison Officer of the German Police towards the Russian Federation he is currently special adviser to the Vice-President of the BKA on security research issues and deputy Head of the Unit Strategic Planning.

Abstract

STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING PROCESS WITHIN THE GERMAN FEDERAL CRIMINAL POLICE OFFICE (BKA)

The German Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) has introduced in a pilot project an innovative form of planning and objective setting which combines elements of early detection, context information and defining strategic goals in order to determine the relevant priorities, and - ideally – link it to budget planning and human resources decisions. The circle of strategic planning will be described and visualized as generic as possible and as detailed as needed. It is an example how an organisation determines its own goals and priorities instead of just reacting to external steering processes.

Strategic Planning circle: Bearing in mind any information that might be useful for the strategy planning process – particularly results of the context related so called “environmental analysis” – the “Strategic Goals” are developed in a multi-level process, integrating all divisions of the BKA. On the basis of four main „Strategic Goals“ each division subsequently develops its own objectives to be achieved during the planning period (yearly), taking into account the resources to be expected. Finally, the “Strategic Annual Planning of the BKA” is adopted at the “Planning and Objective Setting Conference” at senior-management level, which takes place at every end of the year.

The achievements made on by the relevant parts of the organization are regularly and systematically checked. This supports the senior-management to undertake any steering measures required for the management of the organization as a whole, encompassing participation, transparency and control in one coherent procedure, which also improves the identification of each BKA-employee with his organisation.

Biography

Dr. Christian Ehler is a Member of the European Parliament since 2004.
Since November 2006, he is Member of the Bureau of the German CDU/CSU Group in the European Parliament.

He is a member of the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy; the Subcommittee on Security and Defence and a substitute member of the Committee on Foreign Affairs. Since 2009 he is the chairman of the Delegation for the relations with the Korean Peninsula (DKOR).
He is the EPs rapporteur on the Security research program (within the framework of the FP7), served as a parliamentary member of the European Security Research Advisory Board and as parliamentary observer of ESRIF(European Security Research and Innovation Forum).

Abstract

THE EUROPEAN APPROACH TO COPE WITH SECURITY ISSUES

In the past two decades we had to realize that the global security architecture has dramatically changed and we were forced to rethink the traditional world order together with its security concepts. Research has been indentified as the key aspect to meet the future challenges of global and European security.

Therefore the European Parliament in cooperation with the European Commission launched a research program in which 1.4 billion EUR have been earmarked for civil security research for the period 2007-2013. Not only does the EU allocate a considerable budget to it - it also triggers the debate by establishing promising networks, expert groups and forums where researchers, policy-makers and industry representatives elaborate future projects.

The European approach is mainly characterized by the collaboration between science, industry and end-users. Identifying the security responses in which there is a particular added value and shared interest to work at the European level and taking into account the synergies between economy and security are important are preconditions for marketable, cost-effective and innovative solutions.

The link to the industry is essential: The related Security Industry represents a growing market – if not the future market. Facing the importance of security of European Societies and the auspicious possibilities of security research Mr. Christian Ehler - in his office as Member of the European Parliament- has been and will be actively accompany and advocate this integrated approach.

Biography

Christian Sommade is Executive Director of the French High Committee for Civil Defence. The French high committee for civil defence is one of the major think tank in France on the issues of resilience against catastrophic threats with a focus on CBRN issues and critical infrastructure protection. The High committee is supported by the French Ministry of Interior and Prime Minister Dept (SGDN) as well as 90 companies and various institutions and has organized more than 60 major conferences (3 international) and over 100 breakfast meetings on a monthly basis in the French Senate. (www.hcfdc.org). Before this appointment Mr Sommade had a long career in the defence and security industry, especially on CBRN Matters.

Abstract

THE SECURITY MEASURES IN THE NUCLEAR INDUSTRY

The topic is the presentation the security measures in the nuclear industry, excluding all safety approaches which remains part of the nuclear industry. Those security matters can be divided in 2 parts. First the security of the nuclear plants, facilities and transport, Second the security of population living near the nuclear facilities in case of accident with external rejects of radioactive materials. The presentation will introduce the concept of security of site and transportation, as it is adopted in France; as well it will described the security measures, from radioactive measurement, warning, alarm, protection measures, mitigation and remediation.

Biography

Christine Riveau is currently Market manager for Critical Infrastructure Protection in Thales Security activities. In charge of coordinating and promoting Thales capabilities in the fields of critical infrastructure safety and security solutions, Mrs Riveau is responsible for developing markets and new offering for critical infrastructures and airports.
Until 2006, Mrs Riveau was in charge of business development for Thales airborne surveillance activities particularly in the fields of maritime security, at the early stage of integrated homeland security systems.

Before joining Thales in 2001, Mrs Riveau had 13 years experience as a management consultant as well as finance, large programme control, business development and M&A practice in the automotive industry.

Abstract

Optimizing security operations in critical infrastructures

The protection of critical infrastructures such as transportation hubs, energy facilities or public sites is crucial to governments and operators all over the world. Furthermore, since information systems are vital to a countrys economy and security, cyber attacks can cause serious damages to States. Accordingly, cyberspace has become a key theatre of conflict.

Considering the cost of assets, the vast amount of data collected, the number of sensors/detection points and the request for coordination and exchange between stakeholders, automation of data collection, alarm analysis, correlation with other events, cyber-protection and supervision capabilities become key.

The core process of a Security Operation Centre for critical infrastructures is to provide situation awareness and automated standard operating procedures to:

• Ensure governance and operations continuity
• Protect people, assets and data
• Prevent and detect cyber-threats
• Provide timely and efficient operational responses
• Enable the containment of and response to all anomalies detected

Its primary roles are to:

• Ensure communication and exchange of information amongst the following stakeholders: technical staff, police, civil defence, fire and rescue, operations, onsite emergency services
• Provide an effective situation awareness to support operations through detection - assessment - response - recovery - reporting and training of best practices.

Biography

David, who is based in Dubai, is responsible for G4S’s global port solutions strategy, which is focused on partnering with Industry and Government stakeholders to provide the most innovative security solutions to mitigate current and evolving global risks.

David joined G4S from DP World in Oct 2009 where, as Director of Security, he was responsible for developing and implementing their global security strategy that guaranteed regulatory compliance at all DP World terminal operations, and ensuring compliance with emerging global supply chain security programmes and initiatives, including the US Megaports and Secure freight Initiative (SFI) non proliferation programs.

Abstract

Nuclear Non Proliferation “The WMD and Compliance Risks” – The Challenge for Governments and Port Operators

2010 will be an important year for nuclear security and non proliferation. Two events in particular will impact the global nuclear non proliferation regime: 1) the Global Nuclear Security Summit and 2) the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) review conference.

In the summer of 2009, US President Obama laid out a three-part strategy to address the nuclear threats facing the world. The strategy consists of 1) proposing measures to reduce and eventually eliminate existing nuclear arsenals; 2) strengthening the Non-Proliferation Treaty and halting proliferation of nuclear weapons to additional states; and 3) preventing terrorists from acquiring nuclear weapons or materials. During the July 2009 G-8 Summit in Italy, President Obama reiterated his call for a summit to address the third component of his strategy. The Global Nuclear Security Summit will take place in April 2010 in Washington, D.C. The United States will host over 40 nations and several international organizations. The Global Nuclear Security Summit will focus on safeguarding against nuclear terrorism by bolstering international cooperation and improving security for nuclear materials worldwide.

Underpinned by the US 9/11 Commission 100% scanning legislation and framed by this forthcoming major global security summit, I will look at the challenges faced by Industry and Government stakeholders in deterring, detecting and disrupting attempts at nuclear terrorism

Biography

Involvement over nearly 45 years in fire and rescue service delivery and fire engineering has provided an extensive professional working knowledge of the fire sector both in the UK and internationally. A former HM Chief Inspector of Fire Services and Chief Fire Officer he now advises EADS DS on the range of issues that impact upon civil defence organisations.

Other leadership roles include former presidency of the international Institution of Fire Engineers and the UK Chief Fire Officers Association and the current chairmanship of the Federation of British Fire Organisations and, as a Vice President of the Comite Technique International de Prevention et d’Extinction du Feu [international fire and rescue services association] the CTIF Europe Committee. In the later role he works with many professional colleagues throughout Europe seeking to improve first responder capabilities and response.

As a chartered fire engineer and adviser within EADS DS he has involvement in many fire and civil protection subject areas including the major integration project for fire control rooms in England. In his wider role he works in the UK, Europe and overseas with governments, the European Commission, professional associations, legal firms and private companies as well as fire and rescue authorities.

Abstract

Redefining Crisis First Response

Globally we all now see an unprecedented rapidity of change and frequency in disasters that affect all our communities. These events pose particular problems for those responsible for protecting the public and ensuring that the first response will be effective efficient and flexible enough to meet whatever challenge might threaten society.

Vitally important in these circumstances is the need to support the operational commander in the role of command and control with appropriate and timely interventions that assist decision making, situational awareness, communication and understanding of the evolving scenario whilst avoiding overwhelming the individual or the command and logistic systems.

This presentation will consider: global trends and threats; limitations and lessons learnt from experience; emerging ideas and thoughts on new solutions; and review some of the technical developments that are being introduced as tools and aids to assessment, planning and response.

Biography

During a full military career Andrew Jones directed both Intelligence and Security operations and briefed the results at the highest level and was awarded the MBE for his service in Northern Ireland. After 25 years service with the British Army’s Intelligence Corps he became a business manager and a researcher and analyst in the area of Information Warfare and computer crime at a defense research establishment.

In Sept 2002, on completion of a paper on a method for the metrication of the threats to information systems, he left the defense environment to take up a post as a principal lecturer at the University of Glamorgan in the subjects of Network Security and Computer Crime and as a researcher on the Threats to Information Systems and Computer Forensics. At the university he developed and managed a well equipped Computer Forensics Laboratory and took the lead on a large number of computer investigations and data recovery tasks.

He holds a Ph.D. in the area of threats to information systems. In January 2005 he joined the Security Research Centre at BT where he became a Chief Researcher and the head of information security research. During his time at BT he managed a number of research projects and led a series of projects into residual data on second hand media. He holds a post as a visiting Professor at Edith Cowan University in Perth, Australia and he is currently the Programme Chair for the M.Sc. in Information Security at Khalifa University in Sharjah, UAE.

Abstract

THE CRIMINAL USE OF SOCIAL NETWORKS

This session examines the potential dangers that individuals face when using social networking sites and looks at the ways in which criminals are using these sites. In particular, the presentation will look at the levels of information that people expose on the sites and the value of this information to a criminal. It will also look at the ways in which criminals can exploit these sites to carry out a range of activities.

Biography

Dr. Mustapha Al Taher is a graduate of the Police College and the Faculty of Law, Cairo, in 1971. He assumed many positions at the Egyptian police in the areas of: combating criminal offenses and drug offenses, economic crimes, Interpol/ Cairo. He earned a Ph. D degree in criminal law, from Cairo University. He has taught in many colleges, police academies and universities in Egypt, UAE and others.

Abstract

UAE CONTRIBUTIONS IN THE AREA OF CRISIS AND THREAT PREVENTION AT REGIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL LEVELS

Among the most important obligations of governments all over the world are the maintenance of life and property; the smooth functioning of work in public and private facilities; the relief of victims and safety of transportation and telecommunications; and the protection of the basic components of the environment and the sources of national wealth. These concerns seem to be more crucial in cases of natural and man-made emergencies and disasters, both in conditions of war or peace.

The United Arab Emirates attaches great importance to various aspects of disaster management and risk prevention. It also gives importance to securing the highest levels of security and safety to residents of the UAE: citizens as well as expatriates. This springs from the fact that THE UAE assumes primary obligation to safeguard the security and stability of the society and create a safe environment and a better life for all those living in the UAE. It is worth mentioning here that the country succeeded in playing a significant role in relief and humanitarian efforts regionally and internationally. The name of the UAE has even become synonymous with human solidarity, regardless of gender, color or religion. This is reflected clearly in the continuous UAE initiatives to extend a helping hand to the needy and contribute to the reconstruction of areas subject to natural disasters, springing from the country’s commitment to Islamic values and morality and in an attempt to strengthen cooperation and human networking with all nations and peoples.
Within this framework, the study seeks to shed light on key international, Arab and Gulf initiatives in the field of civil protection, through international organizations, conventions and related strategies. This study seeks to review the dimensions and frameworks of the UAE integrated system for disaster management and risk prevention, with its international conventions, national legislations and strategic plans, at both the federal and local levels. Finally, the study will approach the efforts and achievements of both governmental and non-governmental security entities and other concerned agencies, in the United Arab Emirates, in areas related to disaster and risk prevention at local, regional and international levels.

Biography

As an engineer, Emmanuel VILLERS has a long lasting and international experience in Intelligence for Naval Defence Industry. Since 2006, he has set up the Maritime Security Department in the EADS Defence & Security Division in Paris and is responsible to develop this activity, promoting worldwide the EADS IMARSEC™ offer (Integrated MARitime SECurity).

Abstract

Maritime Security: the Integrated Security Systems answer

The importance of maritime trade cannot be underestimated and has increased progressively over the past 15 years. Nevertheless, although globalisation has introduced new opportunities, it has also introduced to ports, coasts and seas new threats such as piracy, illegal immigration, trafficking or terrorism against a variety of vital assets.
The maritime stakeholders have to face simultaneously complex threats, constraining international rules and multiple organizations involved in security. This explains why today, customers demand for an integrated and operational solution to their global concerns.
This presentation will explain, for ports and coastal areas examples, how the EADS IMARSEC™ offer (Integrated MARitime SECurity) can discriminate threats, detect over the horizon and integrate the information into a national command centre.

Biography

As an advisor to chemical, energy, and manufacturing companies on compliance with the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) and other security matters, and to critical infrastructure companies on liability and regulations associated with terrorism and natural disasters, Evan Wolff is one of the few legal practitioners in Washington who has real, hands-on practical experience in the policies, programs, rules, and regulations that govern companies today. Before entering private practice, Wolff served as the senior advisor to the assistant secretary of infrastructure protection of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and held several other key positions. The one-time geologist with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission played vital roles in the formation of many DHS critical infrastructure policies and programs, including CFATS. His experiences as a scientist, lawyer, and program manager help bring credibility and foundation to these important areas.

Wolff is an Adjunct Professor in homeland security law at George Mason University School of Law. He was recently named a "Homeland Security Professional to Watch" in The Year in Homeland Security, 2009 Edition. Additionally Wolff sits on many advisory boards including at Sandia National Laboratory. He holds a J.D. from the University of Maryland School of Law, and an M.S. in Geology from Northern Arizona University. Wolff is admitted to practice law in Maryland and Washington, D.C.

He is a frequent speaker on issues related to homeland security, CFATS, and infrastructure protection, and is often invited by government agencies and sovereign governments to participate in panel discussions related to these topics.

Abstract

A VIEW OF THE TRANSPORTATION SECTOR

Over the past seven years, the United States has established the mission of infrastructure protection as a focus of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). DHS created the National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP) to provide a strategy for the protection of critical infrastructure, which involves coordination with the private sector, which owns over 85% of critical infrastructure, federal, state and local agencies.

Infrastructure consists of assets and networks that have been categorized into 18 sectors, such as energy, transportation and chemical. The NIPP establishes a risk framework that allows for increased protection and enhanced resilience of critical infrastructure.

In addition to providing an overview of the NIPP, there will be a focused discussion of the transportation sector. The transportation sector consists of 6 sub-sectors including: aviation, maritime, mass transit, highway infrastructure, freight rail and pipeline. Given the size and importance of the transportation sector NIPP has developed an approach to risk management that will also be discussed.

Biography

Mr. Sanchez is the Director of the National Centre for the Protection of Critical Infrastructures and the Secretary of State for Security, Ministry of Interior, Spain. His Academic Background includes: Spanish Guardia Civil Senior Officer and High Staff Studies Degree. Field of expertise upon Critical Infrastructures Protection issues, developed in the last few years on different appointments, both in police forces (Guardia Civil) and Ministry of Interior.

Other official degrees applicable are: Intelligence Diploma, conducted by GC specialization school, Juditiary Police Diploma, conducted by GC specialization school and Criminal Investigation Diploma, conducted by Madrid Complutense University.

Abstract

VULNERABLE TARGET PROTECTION. POLICY CONSIDERATIONS

 
The onslaught of international terrorism after the 9/11 and the massive and indiscriminate nature of its actions have radically changed the security scenario. A new prospect has sprouted in which certain assets that provide essential services have become pillars of our society, due to the impact that a potential destruction or disruption of them might have on the life, health or welfare of citizens or the states themselves. This fact underlines the key importance that critical infrastructure protection has in our society today.
However, for the Spanish National Centre for the Protection of Critical Infrastructure (CNPIC) the primary concept is not the infrastructure itself, but the service supplied. Thus, infrastructures may be considered as critical as they provide essential services.
Moreover, most of our infrastructures, in western countries at least, are owned or operated by private hands, and this reinforces the need for cooperation and a comprehensive approach to critical infrastructure protection issues. Therefore, cooperation of every actor involved, either in the regulation, planning or operation of the different infrastructures that provide essential public services to the country is mandatory, in order to achieve a public-private partnership beneficial to everyone.
It’s necessary to share information among all stakeholders, business, intelligence services and law enforcement agencies. A regulation to undertake the management of critical infrastructure protection, by defining and developing a system able to bring together all relevant actors upon a basis of mutual trust, it’s also required.
Never before has the proper functioning of essential services been so closely linked to communications and computer control systems. Cyber threat is not only exploiting a new type of crime, but is a real threat, which may cause catastrophic damages to our civil society. To cope with this fact, and in order to put in place appropriate measures to lessen these risks, an effort of awareness and consciousness is required from both rulers and citizens.

Biography

Mr. Gilles de KERCHOVE was appointed EU Counter-terrorism Coordinator on 19 September 2007 by EU HR Javier SOLANA.
In this new function, Mr Gilles de KERCHOVE will coordinate the work of the Council of the EU in the field of counter-terrorism, maintain an overview of all the instruments at the Unions disposal, closely monitor the implementation of the EU counter-terrorism strategy, and ensure that the Union plays an active role in the fight against terrorism.

Abstract

ANTI-TERRORISM STRATEGIES

The presentation will address Anti-Terrorism Strategies and their role in areas related to prevention, preparedness, pursuit and adequate response. The speaker sheds light on different types of Counter-Terrorism strategies like the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy, and focuses in particular on the European Union Counter-Terrorism Strategy. He provides an overview of the threat level in the EU, the measures taken within the framework of the strategy and will give examples of major terrorist incidents and prevented attacks in Europe. He also focuses on the achievements of coordinated EU approach and improved security through combined efforts and CT policy after the adoption of the Lisbon Treaty. Finally, he will give recommendations for future activities related to Anti-Terrorism strategies.

Biography

Hans J. Wieser was born September 11th 1954 in Chur Switzerland. After he finished his college years and attended the Engineering School in Winterthur he started his professional career in the Machine Tool Works Oerlikon Bührle as Software Engineer developing mission critical missile guidance software.

During his long term delegation (for a total duration of 12 years) to the United States and Canada he assumed a variety of management positions such as Program Manager for the ADATS Launch and Command Vehicles, Head of the Software Support Centre Facilities for the Canadian Forces and Head of System Engineering of the newly established Oerlikon Aerospace Inc. Canada with 65 engineers reporting to him. From 1991 to 1993, while stationed in Orlando Florida, he assumed the overall responsibility for the production and delivery of ADATS missiles for the Canadian Forces.

Since 1994 he is employed by Siemens Switzerland Ltd as Vice President “Civil and National Security” – a division with focus areas on innovative Military and Homeland Security Solutions and Products – by October 2007 he became responsible to build up the Sales Organization for the Defense and Intelligence Portfolio of the overall Siemens AG activities and assumes today a senior position as Director Strategic Business Development in the Civil and National Security Division.

In 2004 he was elected President of the Swissmem Group “Security and Defense Technology” (Swissmem is the leading representative body of the Swiss electrical and engineering industries), in 2005 he also became a board member of the Swiss Society of Defence Technology (STA). Mr. Wieser is also a board member of EOS (European Organisation for Security) where Siemens is a proud founding member.

In his military career he is a full colonel of the Swiss Army reporting as a personal adviser directly to the Division Commander (Two Star General) – who is in charge, amongst other responsibilities, for disaster relieve and Homeland Security operations.

Abstract

Border Control Management: Integrated national ID solutions for secure frontiers

Drastically increased mobility has a strong influence and impact on the IT and communication security of organizations. Border Control is viewed as a Process where the Flow of People, the Flow of Data and the Flow of Traffic needs to be governed and mastered in all situations.

Any new security policy that emerges must take due account of both national and international interests and protect the freedom of the individual as well as catering for the demands of commerce. In order for any new policy to be effective, high-tech solutions are required, exploiting modern technology such as PKI, multibiometrics-based identification and RFID transponders. The integration in “End to End system” solution with optimized workflows is key for governmental organizations.

Such systems must be secured, totally reliable and easy to operate and as a minimum have to implement ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) compatible solutions and technologies for personal identification in several different countries.

With this the aim is to provide:

• Tighter national security
  • Greater efficiency and speedier processes due to simple and uniform border checks
  • Reduced effort for border checks
  • Automatic reading of ID and reliable identification
  • Automatic license plate recognition of vehicles
  • Cross checks with latest wanted persons in real time
• Low risk implementation thanks to solutions which have already proven their reliability and effectiveness in different countries

The presentation will focus on a clear and feasible holistic Security vision as the one promoted and proposed by SIEMENS which takes in consideration all security challenges which governments are facing. This vision considers and INTEGRATEs the technical systems and business flows in one “End to End solution” (Professional Mobile Radio) connected to Border control connected to Emergency management) using IT as common platform/layer.

Abstract

Energy Infrastructure Security: Security for smart energy grids

Critical Infrastructure 4.0 is highly complex, interconnected and dynamic and hence at high risk from criminal attacks. The whole of social and economic life, the major part of civil and national security, depends on Critical Infrastructure 4.0. and demands specific security solutions for complex IT and cyber-controlled energy networks, decentralized energy production and consumption units, as well as transmission and distribution solutions, communication networks, traffic, transportation networks, the setup of network units and other networks for supplying basic resources like water, food, healthcare products, finance, etc.

 

The smart energy grid (SEG) will be essential in the future for every other grid, e.g. traffic, communication, etc. It is totally dependent on IT and will be controlled and secured by web-based IT systems. This applies to energy transmission and distribution as well as the interfaces to energy-consuming and energy producing objects. Important technologies and applications for SEG security include IT-based surveillance solutions (sensors, CCTV, etc.), Web 4.0 observation and hacker, malware protection, SEG control centers and security management software, as well as SEG specific risk management applications.

The presentation will focus on SIEMENS’ strategies and recommendations to become prepared for all the challenges of protecting the Critical Infrastructure 4.0 in fields such as energy, traffic and transportation, communication and defense.

 

Biography

Hembert Penaranda was born in Bogotá (Colombia), in 1968. He graduated at the Genoa University (Italia), in 1994. He has been working as a professional architect for several years at the RPBW (Renzo Piano Building Workshop), in Genoa, Schmitt Stumpf Frühaufand Partners, in Munich (Germany), Chapman Taylor in Milan (Italy), as director.

At the present he is devoting his experience to his own office HEMBERT PENARANDA OFFICINA ARCHITETTI, with offices in Genoa, Milan (Italy) and Valencia (Spain), employing around 30 architects developing projects in Italy, Spain, Libya, Morocco, Azerbaijan and Ukraine.

Since 2001 he is teaching as la ecturer in Technology, at the University of Genoa.

Abstract

Cost and benefit of innovative safety and security approaches in contemporary vertical cities

The design of tall buildings is worldwide increasing and is not just focused within specific areas or under specific economical or social circumstances. At present, any experience obtained in the architectural, structural or technological field must necessarily be supplemented by climate control, IT, safety and security systems.

Specifically, it is mainly the common safety and security standards applied in the different design phases that tend to define the architecture of tall buildings: scope of this presentation is to show how to fulfil safety and security standards impact the buildings’ projects (and related service spaces and areas) underling costs and benefits of such an economic investment in the long term.

Biography

Ilkka Laitinen, Frontex Executive Director since May 2005. Born on 22 August 1962, he has dealt with border control issues both on national and European level for the past 30 years. In his home country Finland, he has reached the rank of Brigadier General. He started his career with the Finnish Border Guard working on the border with the USSR. He later joined the Finnish Permanent Representation to the EU in Brussels and was heavily involved in the performance of Schengen evaluations. He was co-chairman of the FRONTIERS Council Working Party and a director of the EU Risk Analysis Centre.

Ilkka Laitinen frequently travels between Warsaw and Helsinki, where he enjoys spending time with his family and participating in sports activities.

Abstract

ILLEGAL MIGRATION, PREVENTIVE MEASURES FROM THE EU PERSPECTIVE

1. Preventing illegal border crossings is a challenge for all modern states. Border management revolves mainly around combating illegal migration but also the closely linked problem of trafficking in human beings, and cross-border crime taking different shapes such as, for example, terrorist activity, smuggling drugs, weapons or dangerous substances.
2. These phenomena is known in most countries but the way of managing the border in EU is unique. Twenty nine European countries, EU Member States and associated countries, are part of so-called ‘Schengen area’.
3. In order to make the border permeable to legitimate flow of passengers, and as impermeable as possible to illicit activity, a proper frame for integrated border security has been created in 2006. The European Council endorsed an exhaustive model of integrated border management (the IBM). Border control being one of main elements of this concept should be seen only as an instrument promoting crime prevention and leading to inter-agency co-operation.

4. Awareness is the key to efficient border management. Member States provide Frontex with information and intelligence allowing us to perform risk analysis, gain a European-level situational picture and uncover smuggling and trafficking routes and new modi operandi used by criminal networks. Awareness defined by Frontex is not only the knowledge of what is happening beyond the border and inland.

5. Once we know the picture we can prepare a proper response, preventive measures or measures addressing specific challenge in one or more Member States. Coordination of operational cooperation between Member States in the field of management of external borders is the key task of Frontex.

6. Achieving interoperability is yet another goal for Frontex. The agency aims to be the central player for promoting harmonisation of doctrines, needs, operational and administrative procedures, and technical solutions supporting effective management of the EU external borders.
7. Frontex’s response in this regard is the application of three elements: (i) assessing threats and risks, (ii) managing joint operations, as well as (iii) building intellectual, operational and physical capacity.

Biography

James is a Senior Safety Engineering Consultant for TRL and has over ten years experience in road safety. Since joining TRL he has worked on a range of projects including EURORAP, a Europe wide road safety assessment programme, research on a strategy for improving the safety of vulnerable road users at traffic signals and on site improvement safety schemes. He spent 18 months working for the Land Transport Safety Authority in New Zealand where he worked closely with the Police and Road Controlling Authorities developing local targets and strategies for casualty reduction. He has considerable experience in traffic management including, crash reduction studies, safety audits, provisions for vulnerable road users, crash database analysis and analysis of transport assessments. Jamie is currently based in the UAE working as project manager on a number of road safety related projects.

Abstract

ROAD SAFETY MANAGEMENT

Effective casualty reduction requires a very broad level of stakeholder engagement. No one organisation working in isolation can solve or should be expected to deliver sustained casualty reductions. Road safety is a partnership approach that requires coordination and management of a strategic plan. The plan is under pinned by the creation of sympathetic multi-agency performance targets that are developed from a data led approach. The performance is evaluated and reviewed to maintain focus and adjusted to changing patterns that may arise.

Biography

Jean-Luc Thouvenel is Middle East and North Africa Sales & Marketing Director for Thales Security activities since November 2005. Thales Security activities focus on systems for the protection of critical infrastructures, such as ports/airports, energy & sensitive sites. It also addresses the market of homeland security and ID Solutions systems.

Before joining Thales Security activities, Mr Thouvenel has been Corporate Director for Thales in United Arab Emirates from November 2001 to 2005.

Also experienced in Military Systems, Mr Thouvenel served for Thales Communications in other Middle East countries where he enjoyed driving Electronic Warfare and Communications Projects.

Mr Thouvenel got a MBA in Business from the French School E.M. Lyon (France) and is 51 years old. He is a member of the French Foreign Trade Association.

Abstract

From emergency situation to crisis management

The world History over the last decades shows the increasing frequency of major threats and disasters of all sorts - natural, biological, social, technological, manmade, chemical or environmental incidents - affecting whole countries. Also, cyber attacks on critical information systems can cause serious damages to States. Facing physical or logic threats and their devastating consequences raises the question of States’ readiness and ability to respond and effectively deal with large disasters and mass casualties.

Security agencies need to master their response and strategy adaptability in case of danger. They need to be able to monitor all events in real time, deal with constant interconnection of threats and risks and evolve in an instable environment.

Major objectives are to ensure citizens safety & security, cities’ business processes continuity and critical assets protection, thus achieving States and businesses resilience. Complete crisis management model needs to be defined in order to provide rules, strategies and responses to cope with unpredictable situations that ease emergency situations’ migration into crisis operations.

Main goals are to increase anticipation and prevention monitoring, establish common technological layers through all relevant crisis effectors, increase systems, networks and organizations resilience, share and secure emergency communications networks and provide real time synthesis using new environmental supervision and hypervision tools.

Biography

Jerry Cochran is a Principal Security Strategist with Microsoft’s Trustworthy Computing group where he leads the Global Security Strategy Team and is focused on corporate strategic initiatives, critical infrastructure protection, and cyber security R&D projects. He works in these areas representing Microsoft internationally and with key U.S. government agencies such as the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, and the Intelligence community. Jerry also represents Microsoft on various projects and committees with industry and government. Jerry currently represents Microsoft in IT Sector Coordinating Council activities where he has been a key contributor in the development of the IT Sector risk management approach. Jerry also is the Microsoft board member and Treasurer for the Information Technology-Information Sharing and Analysis Center (IT-ISAC).

Jerry has spent over 26 years as a reservist with the U.S. Air Force and Air National Guard where he holds the rank of Chief Master Sergeant (E9). Over his military career he has held various positions in electronics systems maintenance, computer systems operations and squadron leadership. For the last 10 years he has been assigned as the Chief Enlisted Advisor to the 262nd Network Warfare Squadron that is part of the U.S. 24th Air Force and the Air National Guard.

In his civilian career, Jerry has held various positions in his 22+ years in the information technology industry including software development and support, systems engineering, and IT consulting. Prior to rejoining Microsoft in 2002, Jerry was with Hewlett-Packard Corporation (formerly Compaq) for over 10 years - most recently with the HP Professional Services Technology Leadership Group. As a member of the and HP Technical Fellowship program and Senior Member of Technical Staff he provided IT infrastructure, security and server applications consulting for HP customers worldwide.

Jerry is a contributing editor, technical editor and author over 200 articles for printed and electronic magazine publication and two information technology-related books from Digital Press. He holds a B.S. in Engineering and Technology Management, an A.S. in Electronics Technology, and an A.S. in Information Systems Technology. Jerry has held numerous industry certifications over the course of his career and currently holds the Certified Information Systems.

Abstract

NATIONAL SECURITY IN THE INFORMATION AGE

In the Information Age, economic security is national security. Modern economies thrive on secure and resilient information and communications technologies (ICT). The increasing reliance on ICT and a rapidly changing threat landscape is driving new national and global security strategies. Managing the risk associated with ICT reliance and interdependency is important for enterprises, nation states and the global community. New users, new devices and changing usage patterns are changing the way ICT security policy is developed. Securing the critical information infrastructure requires effective public private sector partnerships to collaboratively assess global changes in ICT usage, risk management, and resiliency. Evolving ICT security policy to meet the demands of the information society requires fresh thinking about threat disruption, deterrence, and community-based defense of vital services.

Biography

G4S is the worlds leading security solutions group, and specialised in the outsourcing of business processes in sectors where security and safety risks are considered a strategic threat.

Jorge Machnizh joined G4S as Director - Global Oil and Gas Solutions in October and his role is one of a number of sector head positions being created by G4S as it looks to build its total outsourcing capabilities and drive strategic business partner relationships in sectors where security is key to success.

Jorge has a 29-year pedigree in the global oil and gas services and technology sector and is a prestigious and recognised leader in the industry. He most recently served as President and COO for Paradigm Geotechnology, the world’s leader in enterprise software and consulting services provider of subsurface science and technologies which help oil and gas companies to manage their reserves with integrated geosciences and engineering solutions. Prior to that he was President and COO for ION Geophysical Imaging Systems Group, the largest independent developer of geophysical acquisition and imaging systems, providing advanced technologies used in geophysical 2D, 3D and 4D data acquisition, processing and imaging worldwide.

Jorge was also previously Vice-President Operations for North and Latin America for Halliburton Landmark, a leading supplier of services and software for the upstream oil and gas industry. Prior to that he held a number of roles at Schlumberger Geco-Prakla, the worlds largest integrated geophysical company, where he was responsible for business start-up and expansion into key Latin American markets. Jorge played a material role in the execution of Schlumberger’s first Integrated Project Management project in the mid 1990s. Jorge started his career in the Alaskan Arctic and has lived and travelled extensively worldwide.

Abstract

Developing a comprehensive and integrated approach to Oil and Gas facility security ecosystem.

One of the greatest challenges facing the industry is the continued increase of expenditures related to security and the continued increase in sophistication of the potential threats to Oil and Gas industry facilities. The current industry approach is not adequate to meet changing demand in this critical sector. In particular, the lack of comprehensive integration of security systems and processes to address the continued ever-increasing threats. The industry is fragmented and decisions for security are made in isolation, in most cases driven by different companies and organizations with varied types of approaches in order to build a facility or execute a project. Each organization applies its own perspective for the required security systems and services, creating vulnerability and difficulty to change and adapt as threats become more sophisticated.

The presentation will focus on addressing the needs of the industry, leveraging interdependencies and decision making framework in order to develop a comprehensive and integrated approach to security, including intelligence and risk management, leading technology systems and processes with best qualified trained personnel and how information flows with continuous improvements and adaptations, allowing operators to be ahead of the curve, leveraging the most of security spend while reducing potential security breaches.

Biography

Khalid is the Regional Director for Morpho Detection covering the Middle East Region including Egypt, Libya and Pakistan. He is based in Dubai – United Arab Emirates.

Khalid has been involved in business development and regional operations within the Middle East & Africa regions for almost 15 years. He has been exposed to a broad range of experience and different industries ranging from Communications Systems; IT Infrastructure; Healthcare and now Security through various reputable organisations and International manufacturers.

He holds an MSc. in Digital Communication Systems from Loughborough University - UK and a BEng. In Electrical & Electronic Engineering from Leicester University – UK.

Khalid is a British National, originally from Jordan and is fluent in Arabic and English.

Abstract

Security Solutions for Transport Infrastructures

• Morpho Detection History & Brief
• New Challenges in Security including drivers and technologies to address these
• Explosives Detection Systems regulations & technologies
• Regulatory bodies for industry standards and x-ray technologies, based on imaging & non-imaging techniques
• CT Scanning Technology and advancements
• X-Ray Diffraction Technology and applications
• Critical Chemical & Biological Threats including technologies for detection
• Industrial Applications across verticals and regional success examples

 

Biography

Larry Depew is a 34-year veteran of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General. His last assignment was as Director of the New Jersey Regional Computer Forensic Laboratory (NJRCFL) which provided computer forensics services to more than 550 law enforcement agencies throughout the United States. During his tenure as Laboratory Director, Mr. Depew earned certification as an assessor of forensic science laboratories seeking external assessments under the ISO 17025 international standards for accreditation. He guided the NJRCFL to be the 5th digital laboratory in the world to earn accreditation. He provides consulting services on the development of computer forensic crime laboratories and quality manage systems for general service crime labs seeking international recognition through accreditation. Mr. Depew was also certified by the FBI in computer and mobile telephone examinations, and has independent certification in Steganalysis (hidden data analysis).

Mr. Depew earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminology and Psychology from the University of Maryland and a Master’s Certification in Project Management from George Washington University. He is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) having earned his certification through the Project Management Institute. He is also a contributing author to two books on Cybercrime and Computer Forensics. Mr. Depew is a member of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences, New Jersey Association of Forensic Scientists, the High Tech Crimes Investigators Association, and the New Jersey Association of Project Management Professionals. He is a certified crime laboratory assessor for the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors-Laboratory Accreditation Board and is a past delegate member to the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors.

Abstract

DIGITAL AND MULTIMEDIA EVIDENCE FORENSICS

Computers and mobile digital devices are ubiquitous to every aspect of our personal and professional lives. Similarly, computers and mobile devices are the life-link among criminals who seek financial gain at the expense of unsuspecting victims, or terrorists attempting to threaten our peaceful coexistence and political infrastructures.

Forensic science has been providing significant support to the detection and prevention of criminal acts and terrorism by supporting investigations and prosecution of suspects. Often the evidence is irrefutable. Experts in the Digital and Multimedia Evidence forensic scientific discipline are increasingly being called upon to provide detailed analysis of computers and portable digital devices to detect illicit activities, identity suspects and co-conspirators, and develop leads to prevent illegal and perhaps catastrophic events.

The speaker will discuss the growing demand for computer forensic analysis, and its evolution from an investigative to a forensic science discipline. The topic will also cover the trends toward examiner certification and laboratory accreditation under international standards that define baseline for forensic methods and processes that span international borders and judicial acceptance regardless of where the examination was performed.

Biography

Laura Capobianco joined ICPC in February 2001. She has an Honours BA in Criminology (University of Toronto), an MA in Sociology (Concordia University) and is a 4th year PhD candidate in Communications (McGill University). She has in depth experience as an analyst, an instructor and lecturer in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Concordia University in Montreal, and at Carleton University in Ottawa. Her research interests include: media representations of crime, information communication technologies (ICTs) in crime prevention, indigenous social movements, contemporary issues in policing, and womens safety developments. Laura also has over 15 years of experience working in the private sector taking on various roles in the Financial Services Industry. At ICPC, Laura continues to conduct comparative research on policing and crime prevention partnerships, indigenous peoples and community safety, the roles of the private sector in crime prevention, and womens safety. She coordinates the Virtual Network on Crime Prevention and Indigenous Peoples, and the International Bulletin on Community Safety and Indigenous Peoples, launched in 2006, and manages several prevention programmes of exchange of research and practice with diverse stakeholders in Canada, the Caribbean Region, Norway, and Africa.

Abstract

Cost and Benefit Analysis in the Crime Prevention Field

ICPC is an international non-government organization dedicated to advancing the UN Standards and Norms in crime prevention and criminal justice. We are the only member of the network of institutes affiliated with the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice, which focuses specifically on the importance of strategic prevention, as an alternative to reactive responses to crime and security issues. Over the past 15 years ICPC has become a virtual observatory on issues of prevention, and has accumulated considerable experience and knowledge on the application of effective prevention strategies in all regions of the world.
It has become clear that while technological solutions may aid security investigations, and act to alert planned or suspected violence, they cannot ensure the long-term creation of safe and secure cities and societies. They are not designed to deal with the roots of security threats, whether they are related to terrorism, organized crime and gang activities, or street crime.

The cost benefits of investing in strategic prevention which tackles a range of social and economic factors increasing the risks of offending, compared with criminal justice interventions, have been very well-demonstrated in recent years, as this presentation will discuss. For the funds invested in prevention there are considerable savings in terms of reduced policing, court and correctional costs. There are also many other benefits in terms of social integration, employment and productive contributions to the community. These range from investment in programmes with at risk families and children, and in the most disadvantaged communities, to terrorism-prevention approaches which work to improve communications and understanding between minority populations and institutions such as the police.

Biography

Lieutenant General Dhahi Khalfan Tamim is the Commander in Chief of Dubai Police and Chairman of the Security & Justice Committee (The Executive Board of the Emirate of Dubai). Additionally, he is the Director of Security and Justice (Ministry of Interior) - Federal Security, Head of the Disaster & Crisis Team and of the steering committee of labor’s crisis Emirate of Dubai as well as a Member of Dubai Government Executive Board. He is also considered a reference in areas related to excellence, security issues and crime prevention.

Abstract

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES EXPERIENCE IN THE USE OF FEEDBACK INFORMATION TO THE FIGHT AGAINST CRIME: FOCUS ON THE ROBBERY CASE THAT TOOK PLACE AT GRAFF JEWELRY SHOP, WAFI MALL/ DUBAI



The paper discusses the role played by security data in creating security solutions. Therefore, the researcher focuses on the importance of creating databases and information centers that can be accessed when needed to reach at security solutions. In order to clarify this idea, the researcher sheds light on the role that feedback information played in enabling Dubai police to arrest the perpetrators who participated in the robbery at "Graff Jewelry Store” at Wafi Center in Dubai.

Biography

Luigi REBUFFI graduated in Nuclear Engineering at the “Politecnico di Milano” (1984) before obtaining a PhD in Engineering at Paris – Orsay University (1987).

He worked on the development of high power microwave systems for the next thermonuclear fusion reactor (ITER) in Garching, Germany (1988-1991). Afterwards, he was employed by Thomson CSF to take responsibility for European Affairs (R&D) in different sectors: telecom, industrial, medical, scientific etc (1992-1999). He worked for Thales Microwave, in the position of the Head of Unit for Sales of Telecom Products (2000-2002) and later became promoted for a position of the Thales Director for European Affairs (2003-2007). In this capacity he was responsible for the development of business and research activities with European Institutions for Thales Services Division and Thales Security Division.

Since 2007 he is the Deputy Director for Security of ASD – Aerospace and Defence Industry Association of Europe and is in charge of developing common sectoral positions on security issues at European level.

In 2003 he initiated and since 2007 has become the CEO of the European Organisation for Security (EOS) that gathers the most important European private security stakeholders and public NGOs from supply and demand side to develop and implement consistent European security solutions and services in a comprehensive approach. In this position his responsibilities cover a wide range of tasks. He plays a strategic role in defining the mission and objectives of EOS; coordinates with Members and Partners the implementation of the agreed strategy; supports and advises the 34 EOS Members. Mr Rebuffi leads EOS’ comprehensive advocacy approach and plays a key role promoting public – private cooperation on security in coordination with activities of ASD and EOS Members. He ensures effective and efficient implementation of projects directing and managing EOS multi-disciplinary team, and makes a decisive impact in influencing EU policy-making in security through communication with the European Institutions at the highest level.

Biography

Mr Ovilius is responsible for the coordination & direction of global government relations issues & group initiatives for Smiths Detection Group. Prior to joining Smiths Detection, Mr. Ovilius was a senior civil servant with the European Commission where he has held various management positions, most recently as Head of Sector, Preparedness and Crisis Management in the Directorate General for Justice Freedom and Security. Mr Ovilius was responsible for the formulation, implementation and evaluation of European Union counter-terrorism policies (including defence related aspects), law enforcement led civil protection, critical infrastructure protection, crisis management, CBRNE policies, G8 Roma/Lyon meetings and Security Research. Mr Ovilius career include being posted as a diplomat responsible for operations and coordination of cooperation to the Russian Federation representing the European Commission. Mr. Ovilius has military training as an officer with the Swedish Armed Forces (Royal Coastal Artillery) and also served as an operations officer in the UN Forces in Lebanon. Mr Ovilius holds a degree of Master of Laws from the University of Lund in Sweden.

Abstract

Transport & Critical Infrastructure Security Screening Technologies

Smiths Detection provides government regulated technology products and advanced services to security experts and governments worldwide, to detect and identify CBRNE material and other dangerous or illegal objects. We provide advanced screening systems and monitoring cross-border movements for people, baggage and freight. Our high energy screening systems help to reduce international shipments of contraband and identify explosives, narcotics, illegal substances and arms. Smiths Detection is at the forefront of providing technology solutions to detect and identify chemical and biological weapons and toxic industrial chemicals from a simple to use wearable detector to fully integrated CBRN vehicles for the military, incident command systems for emergency responders and mobile security checkpoints. Safeguarding a nation’s critical infrastructure is a priority and Smiths Detection provide customised solutions to protect government and commercial buildings, public utilities and mass events. In particular, the presentation will focus on the advanced technologies that are now available, and are being developed, to counteract the variety of threats and to equip those in the front line who support the governments in their primary responsibility – to protect its citizens and keep people safe.

Biography

Major Dr. Salem al Habsi has earned a Ph. D degree in police sciences. His thesis was on management of operations and its role in facing security crises. He has published many papers in the area of crises and disasters. He was awarded a medal of appreciation of the first-class from the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior His Highness General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

Abstract

UAE CONTRIBUTIONS IN THE AREA OF CRISIS AND THREAT PREVENTION AT REGIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL LEVELS

Among the most important obligations of governments all over the world are the maintenance of life and property; the smooth functioning of work in public and private facilities; the relief of victims and safety of transportation and telecommunications; and the protection of the basic components of the environment and the sources of national wealth. These concerns seem to be more crucial in cases of natural and man-made emergencies and disasters, both in conditions of war or peace.

The United Arab Emirates attaches great importance to various aspects of disaster management and risk prevention. It also gives importance to securing the highest levels of security and safety to residents of the UAE: citizens as well as expatriates. This springs from the fact that THE UAE assumes primary obligation to safeguard the security and stability of the society and create a safe environment and a better life for all those living in the UAE. It is worth mentioning here that the country succeeded in playing a significant role in relief and humanitarian efforts regionally and internationally. The name of the UAE has even become synonymous with human solidarity, regardless of gender, color or religion. This is reflected clearly in the continuous UAE initiatives to extend a helping hand to the needy and contribute to the reconstruction of areas subject to natural disasters, springing from the country’s commitment to Islamic values and morality and in an attempt to strengthen cooperation and human networking with all nations and peoples.
Within this framework, the study seeks to shed light on key international, Arab and Gulf initiatives in the field of civil protection, through international organizations, conventions and related strategies. This study seeks to review the dimensions and frameworks of the UAE integrated system for disaster management and risk prevention, with its international conventions, national legislations and strategic plans, at both the federal and local levels. Finally, the study will approach the efforts and achievements of both governmental and non-governmental security entities and other concerned agencies, in the United Arab Emirates, in areas related to disaster and risk prevention at local, regional and international levels.

Biography

Mamoun F. Abdel-Hafez is an Assistant Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department of the American University of Sharjah. He received his BSc from Jordan University of Science and Technology in 1997, his MSc from the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee in 1999, and PhD degree from the University of California, Los Angeles in 2003. He is specialized in Dynamics, Controls, and Navigation for Aerospace Applications. He is a recipient of the 2002 NASA Peer Award, two best presentation awards from the Institute of Navigation, and an honorable mention for the Young Author Price from the International Federation of Automatic Control (IFAC).

Abstract

APPLICATIONS OF AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY FOR HOMELAND SECURITY

In this paper, we investigate the applications of Aerial Vehicles (AV) for homeland security. The paper targets the use of this technology for various applications that include: border control, high-value targets security monitoring, traffic control, among other applications. Global Positioning System (GPS) receivers and inertial measurement unit (IMU) sensors will be used to provide high-accuracy positioning of the AV with respect to moving or fixed ground stations. The AV and the ground stations will maintain real-time communication using wireless modems. A gimbaled camera that is installed on the AV provides a continuously-updated aerial view of targets of interest that is used to monitor its status and the status of its surrounding environment. Reliability and safety challenges faced when using this technology for homeland security will be highlighted. Experimental results of aerial vehicles applications to homeland security under investigation by the author will be presented in the paper.

Biography

Marcus J. Ranum, Chief Security Officer of Tenable Security, Inc., is a world-renowned expert on security system design and implementation. Since the late 1980s, he has designed a number of groundbreaking security products including the DEC SEAL, the TIS firewall toolkit, the Gauntlet firewall, and NFRs Network Flight Recorder intrusion detection system. He has been involved in every level of operations of a security product business, from developer, to founder and CEO of NFR. Marcus has served as a consultant to many FORTUNE 500 firms and national governments, as well as serving as a guest lecturer and instructor at numerous high-tech conferences. In 2001, he was awarded the TISC "Clue" award for service to the security community, and also holds the ISSA lifetime achievement award. In 2005 he was awarded Security Professional of the Year by Techno Security Conference.

Abstract

DIVIDING UP THE CHALLENGE

Cyberwar, cybercrime, cyberterror, and cyberinsurgency - four different disciplines, subtly different from each other. How do attack and defense paradigms intersect when applied to these disciplines? Are there useful doctrines in real-world practices that can be successfully applied, or are these problems ground-breaking new areas of endeavor? In this presentation, we will deconstruct and overview the dynamics of how 'cyber-space' is different from 'the real world' and how and why we are unexpectedly vulnerable in some places and not in others."

Biography

Mr. Montanari has served as an Official of UNICRI’s Security Governance/Counter-Terrorism Laboratory since 2002. Currently, Mr. Montanari is the Head of the UNICRI of Lisbon Initiative on Public Private Security Policies & Major Events Security. Before joining UNICRI, he worked with UNHCR and later with the Terrorism Prevention Branch of UN in Vienna. Mr. Montanari has a Degree in International Relations and an MA in Advanced International Legal Studies.

Abstract

ENHANCING SYNERGIES BETWEEN END USERS AND TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPERS IN MAJOR EVENTS SECURITY

A wealth of innovative security approaches is nowadays needed to cope with constantly changing security threats. These include, inter alia, the use of technology to prevent, detect and respond to possible attacks against different types of possible vulnerable targets. This paper focuses on the need to enhance synergies between technology developers and end users, mainly from a perspective of increasing benefits in the security field while optimizing investments in technology. The opinions, ideas and concepts presented in the paper are grounded on a wealth of information exchanged by experts both from public and private sector who met in Abu Dhabi from 18 to 20 May 2009, when the UAE Ministry of Interior and UNICRI jointly convened the First International Symposium on “Technical Solutions for Major Events and Expanding Cities”. The Symposium sought to develop a roadmap to promote innovation on the use of technology, emphasizing both human factors and resource optimization. Decision-making bodies (such as governments) need indeed to distribute risk reduction funds in a consistent and equitable manner to achieve the best outcomes (risk reduction) for society as a whole. While risks are hardly ever acceptable, they are often tolerable if the benefits are seen to outweigh the costs. Many risks can be reduced, though at increasing cost.

The paper underscore how an enhanced dialogue between end users and technology developers, together with other relevant stakeholders, can contribute to cost-benefit analysis, to provide a mean to measure the cost associated with avoiding the risk, to determine whether such a cost is excessive, therefore failing to be a productive utilization of society’s resources. An enhanced dialogue between technology developers and end users will also help design security approaches and technology solutions for major events which could be applicable also in the long term, with a view of enhancing the security of cities, particularly those with rapid growth, beyond a major event context. UNICRI has recently launched, building on the results achieved in Abu Dhabi, a programme in cooperation with a group of internationally recognized technology producers. The initiative, called IPO TECH, after the name of UNICRI’s programme “International Permanent Observatory on Major Events Security (IPO)”, has been conceived as a permanent platform to facilitate information exchange between technology developers and end users, with a aim of providing strategic guidance to security planners worldwide on how technology can assist in the reduction of risks associated with the organization of major events, and how such a technology can contribute to enhance the protection of vulnerable targets at large.

Biography

Deputy Chief Michael Downing lives in Southern California and attended the University of Southern California where he received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration in 1982 and completed POST Command College in 1997. In 2007, he completed the FBI’s Leadership in Counter-Terrorism Training (LinCTs) Pacific Program. Completed the Naval Post Graduate School Executive Leadership Program in 2009. He is currently a senior fellow at the Homeland Security Policy Institute at the George Washington University.

He served as the Commanding Officer, Hollywood Community Police Station, from July 1999 to April 16, 2005, where he oversaw a command of 300 sworn and 40 civilian personnel providing service to a diverse residential population that exceeds 300,000 with an area that spans 17.2 square miles.

He was promoted to Commander in April of 2005 and was assigned as the Assistant Commanding Officer, Operations-South Bureau, a command serving nearly 700,000 people, four service Areas and 1,200 police officers in South Los Angeles. In this capacity he oversaw patrol operations, detectives, vice, and the administration of Bureau operations.

In April 2006, Michael Downing was transferred to Counter Terrorism and Criminal Intelligence Bureau and in April 2007 he was promoted to Deputy Chief as the commanding officer of the bureau. In this capacity he commands two operational divisions which oversee the Los Angeles Joint Regional Intelligence Center, Anti-Terrorism Intelligence Section, Criminal Investigative Section, Organized Crime, Surveillance Section, Hazardous Devices/Materials Section, Archangel, and LAX K-9 Section.

He completed an eight week attachment to the New Scotland Yard’s Metropolitan Police Counter Terrorism Command SO 15 and has testified before congressional sub-committees relative to radicalization, intelligence, homeland security and information sharing. His work in counter-terrorism has taken him to Israel, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, and France, all in an effort to examine best practices and build a network of practitioners.

Deputy Chief Downing has also worked with the Department of Justice, traveling to South America, Africa, Turkey, and Poland in an effort to transition large national police organizations into democratic civilian policing models.

Abstract

USE OF HIGH TECHNOLOGIES IN DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSES IN THE CONTEXT OF NATIONAL SECURITY REQUIREMENTS AND PRIVACY


The United States boasts more than 16 federal intelligence agencies and 17,500 local law enforcement agencies that employ more than 750,000 local law enforcement officers. This decentralization of law enforcement presents either an opportunity or a challenge. The outcome will be decided by how effectively U.S. law enforcement agencies are able to collaborate with each other, with the private sector, with academia and with their communities. The challenge involved in this collaboration is the applicable software to support the information sharing environment, privacy and civil liberties concerns, classified and unclassified systems, and the sheer open system nature companies and software systems.

The précis of this paper will examine the premiere intelligence software systems and compare capability and capacity with regard to state, local, and federal needs. In conducting this comparative analysis, the subject of what best system could support a national plan to create a regional information sharing system that would connect the above stated de-centralized structure of American Law Enforcement. Prior to this being developed, however, standards for effective information sharing need to be established.

The following intelligence software systems and platforms will be accessed, compared, and integrated into the discussion in addition to illustrating current applications, strengths and weaknesses. Below are short descriptions of the subject systems. The paper will go into greater depth and analysis.

Memex
Memex makes sense of information by combining its intelligent search, information access and data integration technologies with intuitive visual analytics. Analylsts can efficiently predict, prevent and respond to threats in real-time.

JRIC usage: Memex is a stand-a-lone product not currently integrated with any datasets. Memex serves solely as a tips and leads database and a 28 CFR compliant intelligence database.

Coplink
The COPLINK® Solution Suite of software organizes and rapidly analyzes vast quantities of structured and seemingly unrelated data, currently housed in various incompatible databases and record management systems, over a highly secure intranet-based platform.

JRIC usage: Currently in use by most analysts and investigators to quickly gather information on a subject or event. Coplink has multiple nodes (LA County, Orange County, DHS and FBI data)

LINX
Data integration tool. Much like Coplink, it provides easy to use query and analysis tools, with multi-levels of security. LInX is a system developed by law enforcement personnel for law enforcement personnel.

JRIC usage: Currently in use by some analysts and investigators to quickly gather information on a subject or event. Contains some datasets from San Bernardino, Riverside and Ventura Counties.

I2
i2 Inc. is the leading worldwide provider of visual investigative analysis software for law enforcement, government, military, intelligence and commercial organizations. Our integrated suite of products enables investigators and analysts to quickly understand complex scenarios and volumes of seemingly unrelated data, perform analysis and communicate the results.

Joint Regional Intelligence analysts use the i2 suite of products for managing/analyzing cases and self developed databases. I2 is not integrated with any databases. There is a product called iBridge which can provide this capability but to a limited extent.
Palantir Technologies
Palantir Government is a platform for information analysis. Palantir was designed for environments where the fragments of data that an analyst combines to tell the larger story are spread across a vast set of starting material. Palantir provides flexible tools to import and model data, intuitive constructs to search against this data, and powerful techniques to iteratively define and test hypotheses.

Biography

Michel Kozak is a Detective Supervisor with the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), currently assigned to Counter-Terrorism and Criminal Intelligence Bureau as the Officer-in-Charge of the Liaison Section. In this capacity, he supervises an ethnically and experientially diverse group of officers dedicated to the elimination of the terrorist-extremist radicalization ideology, via a transparent outreach to and in partnership with underserved faith based communities and organizations throughout the Los Angeles area. Prior to this assignment, Mike served with the LAPD Emergency Operations Division as the Officer-in-Charge of the Los Angeles Operational Area Critical Incident Planning and Training Alliance (Alliance), a multi-jurisdictional, multi-discipline regional task force, charged to develop policy, plans, and sustained training for the 88-city Los Angeles Operational Area in the event of a catastrophic event or incident of national significance.

Over his 20 year career in law enforcement, Mike has held a wide variety of operational and supervisory assignments that include Major Crimes Division (formerly Anti Terrorist Division), where he served as an investigating supervisor, tasked to investigate terrorist-related criminal activity, and post-blast investigations. He has also worked as a patrol officer, undercover narcotics officer, narcotics investigator, staff research writer, detective, crime analyst, narcotics surveillance supervisor, and polygraph examiner.

Mike obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts from Excelsior College (cum laude) with focuses on Administrative Management and Foreign Language Studies, and a Master’s of Science degree in Homeland Security Studies (with distinction) from Tiffin University. He has attended numerous law enforcement schools and training courses that include basic police academy, training officer, supervisor, watch commander, and multiple interview and interrogations courses; intelligence, terrorism/ counter-terrorism, explosives, senior polygraph examiner, Weapons of Mass Destruction, Advanced Incident Command System, and Homeland Security technology courses. He is a California Commission on Police Officer Standards and Training (POST) certified advanced instructor who teaches interview and interrogation techniques, and possesses POST dual-certification as a Computer Crimes and Identify Theft specialist. Mike is currently a candidate of the POST Master Instructor Certification Course, designed to develop and manage POST certified curricula.

He holds instructor certification from The Center for Domestic Preparedness in Advanced Incident Management System courses (ICS 300-400), The University of Maryland in Continuity of Operations, and The Energetic Materials Research and Testing Center for multiple pre and post-blast investigation courses. Mike resides in southern California where he owns and operates an investigative support services company that provides criminal and pre-employment interviews, interrogations and polygraph examinations for various county and municipal law enforcement agencies.

Abstract

CRIMINAL INTELLIGENCE

Criminal intelligence can be commonly defined as "information compiled, analyzed and/or disseminated in an effort to anticipate, prevent, or monitor criminal activity." To that end, criminal intelligence is, in its initial form, raw information. Whether the desired information is obtained via a complicated, intelligence requirement-driven collection process, often conducted by organized intelligence units, or simply real time data captured by a boots on the ground police officer during a routine traffic stop, it can’t be legitimately called intelligence until it has been analyzed utilizing a systematic fusion process. It is through this formal intelligence process that a determination can be made that said analyzed information possesses an intelligence utility suitable for strategic, operational, or tactical law enforcement purposes, and therefore deemed relevant for dissemination.

At the 2002 International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Intelligence Summit, core recommendations for a national criminal intelligence sharing plan were developed with the intent to help local law enforcement agencies attain/enhance the ability generate locally driven, actionable intelligence. These core recommendations include: (1) promote intelligence-led policing through a common understanding of criminal intelligence and its usefulness; (2) provide the critical counterbalance of civil rights; (3) increase opportunities for trust building; (4) remedy analytic deficits; (5) address training issues; and (6) address technology issues. However, intelligence systems and processes are usually difficult to develop and manage, and often transcend jurisdictions, organizational boundaries, and operational responsibilities. They must decisively adhere to strict legal scrutiny, ensuring the preservation of civil liberties, while continuously adapting to the ever-changing tactical modifications made by organizations, groups, or individuals seeking to violate the law or undermine the principles on which many great nation were founded.

The intelligence process, although relatively new to the law enforcement field, has been formally and effectively utilized by the United States and other military organizations for nearly a century. This paper will examine the evolution of the criminal intelligence architecture as embraced by the law enforcement community, expressly, the adaptation of the military model into intelligence-led policing, its effectiveness in combating criminal activity, and the necessity of the intelligence sharing requirement as it relates to an overall successful intelligence process. This document will conclude with a series of detailed recommendations designed to enhance the criminal intelligence process.

Biography

Nigel Byard is an Incident Management Specialist at TRL and previous project manager of the Co-operative Crash Injury Study, Europe’s Largest Study into the causes of car occupant injuries. Nigel founded the Accident Research Group at TRL and developed a wide ranging portfolio of projects aimed at determining and analysing real world information relating to incidents on the roads network. Nigel has worked with the UK’s Highway’s Agency’s Traffic Incident Management Programme to determine the causes of incidents and develop a programme of work to improve incident management. This work provided the development and implementation of the Traffic Officer Service in the UK and in co-operative development of incident management systems in Europe. Nigel provided the technical lead on a project for the RTA in Dubai and is currently working in Abu Dhabi to develop improved incident management and reduce congestion.

Abstract

DEVELOPING SAFETY THROUGH INVESTIGATIONS AND COLLISION DATA

When providing effective and sustainable solutions to problems it is essential to understand what the problems are in the first place. Collisions by their nature are a combination of random multi-factor events that coalesce at a given place and time but rarely having a single cause. If the causes are multi-factored then the solutions are also likely to require a multi-factored response. Investigations of incidents, whether individually or through cluster analysis, can lead to the identification of shortcomings in driver behaviour but potentially short comings in processes and systems. Development of an integrated investigation and data led approach will lead to appropriate and cost effective counter measures.

Biography

Pat is a Principal Consultant with over 16 years experience in research and consultancy in a variety of transport related topics. This has included program management of transport planning projects for Dubai RTA and Abu Dhabi DoT, the management of a number of multi million pound contracts developing state of the art training and development tools for the UK Freight and Logistics industry. Additionally he has managed and lead a number of government funded initiatives to optimise and increase the efficiency of UK Freight and Logistics industry, including specialist driver training in a truck simulator. In his earlier career he was heavily involved as a senior researcher in the development of construction techniques and specifications for low volume rural roads in Developing and Emerging Nations. Pat currently resides in Dubai.

Abstract

INFLUENCING DRIVER BEHAVIOUR

Significant factors of all collisions are failures in human performance. The majority of incidents occur from failures or actions of driver’s which on reflection after an event appear obvious to reasonable and competent road users. Incidents however continue to occur due to apparently irrational or deliberate driver behaviour. Understanding limitations of human performance and addressing driver behaviour through a coordinated approach of Engineering, Education and Enforcement can lead to safer roads and enhanced public safety.

Biography

 

Working with Sagem Securité since 1992 developing the relation and partnerships with the clients in the Government Sectors around the following major domains:

• Identity Management and Identity Documents 
• Biometric technologies
• Road Security 
• Border Control and Airport Security

Speaker, panel chairman and member in various conferences related to security.

 

Abstract

Identity Management

Id Management has been the top priority for governments to ensure and protect the uniqueness of their respective citizen nationality.

Under the pressure and risk of terrorism introducing the biometry in the ID Management became a must and standard for the border control.

This has heavily impacted the crossing of the borders introducing new constraints.

Sagem Securité is leading and paving the path introducing new technologies to address the Authorities concerns and facilitate the border crossing for the individuals.

Biography

Richard Perlotto is one of two directors running the Shadowserver Foundation, an all volunteer watchdog group of security professionals that gather, track, and report on malware, botnet activity, and electronic fraud.

Mr. Perlotto runs the technology and operational side of the organization with a focus on streamlining the processes and information gathering techniques.

Richard Perlotto is an Information Security Adviser for Cisco Systems providing assistance and guidance on Information, Internet Risks and Threats to Cisco and their Customers. Previously he ran Security Operations worldwide for all of Cisco for almost four years. He is an 11-year Cisco veteran.

Abstract

INTRODUCTION TO MALWARE FROM THE CRIMINAL SIDE

The Shadowserver Foundation, a non-profit organization, collects information on malicious activity and shares that gathered data freely to the appropriate network owners. This presentation will go through the process and methodology that Shadowserver uses to collect that information and the different types of analysis used during that process to track botnets and other criminal activity.

The presentation will be followed by a live demonstration of different malware kits and infections showing the ease and effectiveness of malicious programs that the criminals use against us.

Biography

Rita Parker, Chief Executive, ISSR, works with corporations and government agencies on ways to reduce vulnerability by building resilience. She has held senior management positions in several Australian government agencies providing high level policy advice on security and related issues. She is a Visiting Fellow at the Defence and Security Applications Research Centre, University of New South Wales at the Australian Defence Force Academy and a Subject Matter Expert at the Center for Infrastructure Protection at George Mason University Law School, Virginia, USA. Ms Parker is the Convenor of the National Technical Committee to develop the Australian Standard for Organizational Resilience and the author or several articles on resilience and security.

Abstract

MEETING THE CHALLENGES OF NATIONAL SECURITY BY BUILDING RESILIENCE

The challenges for national security in the 21st century are unprecedented and national security is no longer defined only in terms of military response. Traditional security threats have been compounded by the global economic crisis, by piracy, pandemics, cyber-security and by threats to energy infrastructure. These factors have added to global turbulence in the first decade of this Century.

Building resilience can help leaders and security professionals meet the unparalleled challenges of national security by adopting a holistic perspective which integrates capabilities and resources to deal with disruptive events.

Resilience goes beyond the traditional roles of protection and response. Building resilience means adopting an adaptive capacity and greater integration of capabilities and resources. Resilience is a measure of an organisation’s or a country’s capacity to anticipate, to learn and to adapt so that it can survive and thrive.

Biography

Sean Hoar has served with the United States Department of Justice in Eugene, Oregon, as an Assistant United States Attorney since 1991. His caseload consists primarily of complex white collar and high tech crime. He is a member of a national network of Assistant United States Attorneys who provide legal assistance in computer-crime emergencies and he facilitates training for law enforcement regarding financial crimes and digital evidence. He also coordinates the CyberSafe Initiative, a public/private partnership to educate end users of the Internet about computer security.

He has twice received the highest honor bestowed upon an Assistant United States Attorney by the Department of Justice, the Director’s Award, for accomplishments in litigation and the provision of national assistance to prosecutors and investigators. He has also been featured in Newsweek, and his cases have been featured in various media, including the NBC Nightly News and the New York Times Magazine.

Prior to joining the United States Department of Justice, Hoar served as an Assistant District Attorney for Lane County in Eugene, Oregon, from 1987 to 1991 where he supervised the District Court Division and prosecuted a wide range of felony offenses including narcotics, property and violent crime in the Circuit Court Division. He is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, the United States District Court for the District of Oregon, and the various courts in the State of Oregon.

Abstract

TRENDS IN INTERNATIONAL CYBER CRIME LAW ENFORCEMENT: THE DARK SIDE OF THE INTERNET

This presentation will include an overview of the types of cyber crimes being committed around the world, including the dissemination of malware, network intrusions, critical infrastructure attacks, data theft, and financial fraud. Case studies will be used to depict the complex nature of International cyber crime and the challenges inherent in International cyber crime investigations and prosecutions. The presentation will include a discussion of the impediments for International cyber crime law enforcement, as well as recommendations for how such impediments can be overcome. If you are involved in the prevention, detection, investigation or prosecution of cyber crime, you will not want to miss this presentation.

Biography

Simon Labbett is the Regional Director for TRL in the UAE where he has been resident for the past two years. He has more than 30 years experience in road safety and enforcement and has lead large road death investigation teams in high profile and complex investigations. Simon is a former chairman of the world’s largest international collision investigation institute and has been involved with the management of many European funded research programmes including project VERONICA, the specification and benefits for in-vehicle data recorders. He has been awarded a Bramshill fellowship for research into motor cycle related incidents and was also awarded a Fulbright Fellowship to research the application, training and management of road homicide investigations in the United States, to compare and contrast to UK methodologies and to seek bilateral development of this specialist area.

Abstract

Road Security & the Threat of National Resilience

The various approaches to road safety around the globe have resulted in a variable mix of casualty levels. It is however evident that irrespective of region road user casualties are not an inevitable consequence of a modern motorised society and that death and injury can be prevented. Reflecting on the global approaches to casualty reduction, consideration is given to the impact on the significant threat posed to national resilience if road safety is left unchecked. Coordination and direction of appropriate counter measures is required to address a compelling regional challenge.

Biography

Stephen Phipson has been President of Smiths Detection since 1 August 2004. He joined Smiths Group plc in 1997 and was previously Managing Director of Smiths Interconnect, a global leader in the supply of application specific high reliability electronic components and subsystems, with operations in Europe, the USA, Central America, Japan and China.

Stephen has an MSc in Operations Management and has held several senior roles in the electronics and defense industries both in Europe and the USA.

Stephen is the Past Chair of the UK Security and Resilience Industry Suppliers Community (RISC), Vice President Security for UK ADS Trade Association , Chairman of the UKTI Security Sector Advisory Group, Vice Chairman of the Security Commission of the Aerospace, Space and Defense (ASD) trade association of Europe, a council member of the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) and a Fellow of the Institute of Directors (IOD).

Abstract

NEW TRENDS IN AVIATION SECURITY

Civil aviation security has several aspects to it: checkpoint and hand-luggage screening, checked baggage screening, air cargo screening and increasingly the screening of travellers in today’s changing threat situation. The complex issues and technologies surrounding aviation security continue to pose challenges to airport operators, airlines and policymakers.

We are seeing specific security measures such as increased pat-down searches, more sniffer dogs in airports and a step-up in baggage inspections, training of airport security staff in "behavioural analysis techniques" to allow them to spot passengers who pose a potential threat and subject them to additional searches in combination with international intelligence focusing on improving the sharing of information on individuals of concern by means of no-fly lists.

The recently foiled Detroit terrorist act in the USA serves as a chilly reminder that terrorists will always try to find ways to get around the protections that are in place. Our best chance of stopping them is to adopt a multi-layered approach to security that includes the use of multiple technologies to screen for threats. New trends include advanced technologies for screening of people such as whole body imaging systems, automated explosives detection (with a special focus on liquids, aerosols and gels) and trace detection systems which uses high technology to "sniff out" explosives.

These advanced technologies allow greater security as well as improving efficiency and facilitates travel while also taking into account privacy concerns.

Governments worldwide are working hard to fulfil their primary responsibility – to protect passengers and keep people safe – but can only remain ahead of tomorrow’s threat with a combination of progressive security policies and access to advanced technology. As the challenge continue to evolve, so must the security response.

Biography

Prior to becoming a Director at Forward Discovery, Steve Anson was a special agent with the U.S. Department of Defense Criminal Investigative Service, where he investigated cyber attacks against its Global Information Grid, the world’s largest computer network. In this role, he oversaw international computer crime investigations with substantial impact to America’s national security.

Anson also previously served as an instructor for the Federal Bureau of Investigation, where he trained hundreds of veteran FBI cyber crime agents in the investigation of computer network intrusion and other computer crimes.
Additionally, as a Task Force Agent for the FBI, Anson had the opportunity to conduct investigations into international espionage, computer network intrusions, domestic and international terrorism, fraud, crimes against children and other cases involving the criminal use of computers.

Throughout his career, Anson has received a number of industry credentials, which include: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), and Department of Defense Certified Computer Crime Investigator and Seized Computer Evidence Recovery Specialist (SCERS). Anson holds a MS in Computer Science and is the co-author of Mastering Windows Network Forensics and Investigations from Wiley Publishing.

Abstract

BUILDING A DIGITAL FORENSICS CAPABILITY

A digital forensics capability is critical for all nations in today’s world. From tracking cyber criminals, to supporting traditional law enforcement investigations, to protecting critical infrastructure and safeguarding national security, all nations need the capability to collect and analyze digital evidence. Steve Anson will outline the need for a digital forensics capability and discuss the steps needed to develop such a capability for law enforcement, military and intelligence purposes. Mr. Anson will bring his experience in assisting multiple countries in developing such a capability and will lead a panel discussion surrounding issues of digital forensics at the conclusion of his talk.