FAIRFAX, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--With its strong focus on homeland security, the 2011 Government Security Conference & Expo (GovSec) featuring the U.S. Law Enforcement Conference & Exposition, produced by the 1105 Event Group, will provide government military and civilian security professionals and leaders in law enforcement with wide-ranging opportunities to advance their individual knowledge and professional credentials, while gathering the tools they need to help their organization meet the growing challenges of domestic and international terrorism, cybersecurity, and critical infrastructure protection. The conference takes place March 29-31, 2011, in Washington, D.C.
“GovSec continues to offer the most comprehensive approach to informing those on the front lines about the trends, tactics and technologies for securing our nation,” said Paul Joyal, managing director for Public Safety and Homeland Security Practice, National Strategies Inc. and a GovSec Advisory Council member. “The government security programming and resources provided by GovSec give me and my colleagues the insight we need today and helps us to prepare for the evolving and diverse security challenges facing our nation in the future.”
GovSec will feature two Expo keynotes, who each bring a new perspective on issues impacting homeland security. The keynote presenters include:
- USCG (Ret.) Admiral Thad Allen – Through a 40-year career with the Coast Guard, and most recently at the center of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, where he served as national incident commander, Allen will speak about “Leading Through Crisis and Times of Change.” In his keynote, he’ll help attendees understand the importance of preparation, preventative readiness and effective crisis management.
- Nicholas Stein – As series producer of National Geographic Channel's “Border Wars,” Stein will share his thoughts on the first-hand look he’s gotten at U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s day-to-day challenges in preventing terrorists and terrorist weapons from entering the United States.
The free GovSec Expo also offers a number of educational opportunities, from agency briefings to workshops and certifications for individuals seeking ways to advance their homeland security careers. Sessions of note in the exhibit hall include:
- Agency briefings on the EPA's Community-Based Water Resiliency Initiative: Critical Steps to Ensuring Community Resiliency and Operational Value of Threat, Risk and Vulnerability Assessment.
- Building Career Competencies and Professional Recognition with PCI, CPP and PSP – Presented by ASIS International, this session will show the strategic value of pursuing one of the highly recognized designations within the international security profession, such as Professional Certified Investigator (PCI®), Certified Protection Professional (CPP®) and Physical Security Professional (PSP®).
- Security Clearance Mini Workshop – this session will help attendees better understand the process for qualifying for, obtaining, reactivating and maintaining government security clearances.
- Facilities Security: Access Control & Detection – This session will address the issue of ensuring that known and identified people do not bring illegal or unauthorized material or gear into secure facilities.
GovSec also offers a comprehensive educational conference that offers dedicated tracks on law enforcement case studies, tactics and technologies; critical infrastructure protection, domestic and international terrorism, and protecting against cyberterrorism and cybercrime. Sessions from these tracks that can’t be missed include:
- Threats to Critical Infrastructure – Understanding, Prioritizing, Defending
- It's Easy to Smuggle Illegal, Threatening and Deadly Items into So-Called Secure Environments
- Counter-Surveillance in Anti-Terrorism Operations
- An Update on Homegrown Terrorists & Lone Wolves
- Connecting the War on Drugs and the War on Terror
- Terrorist Ideologies and Pre-Attack Indicators
- Suicide Bombings – When it Happens Here
On the opening day of the conference, attendees also will get to hear from two keynote speakers:
- Janice Fedarcyk, Assistant Director in Charge of the FBI's New York Field Office, who will speak on “The Evolving Threat.” In her remarks, she’ll examine how the face of terrorism has changed since Sept. 11, and what can be expected in the future.
- Randy Vickers, director of the U.S. Computer Emergency Readiness Team at the Department of Homeland Security’s National Cybersecurity Division, will open the conference with his remarks at 9 a.m.
Registration
GovSec Expo is free to attend for qualified individuals. For a fee, attendees can register for the full GovSec and U.S. Law Enforcement conference, which includes four, comprehensive educational tracks, additional keynote presentations and networking events. The full conference rate is $395 for government employees and $445 for non-government employees. Individuals wishing to attend only select law enforcement sessions are invited to pre-register for those at a rate of $25 per session.
About GovSec featuring U.S. Law Enforcement
The Government Security Expo & Conference (GovSec) takes a comprehensive approach to securing our nation and its critical infrastructure by addressing the convergence of physical security, cybersecurity and law enforcement. This combination provides security professionals and first responders with the necessary insights, tools and tactics to protect their communities and our nation. U.S. Law Enforcement at GovSec provides the newest tools, tactics and technologies for law enforcement on the federal, state and local level to protect their communities and critical infrastructure from domestic and international terrorism, and natural and accidental disasters, while serving as the first line of defense in homeland security and as a partner in terrorism investigations. For more information, visit www.govsecinfo.com.
About 1105 Event Group
The 1105 Event Group is a division of 1105 Media Inc. and is the leading producer of exhibitions, conferences, and executive events for the government and defense information technology industry as well as the private sector enterprise computing markets. Flagship events include FOSE, GovSec/U.S. Law, Visual Studio Live!, TechMentor, and Web Design World conferences, as well as the FOSE Institute conference series. 1105 Media is based in Chatsworth, Calif., with primary offices throughout the United States and more than 300 employees. For more information, please visit www.1105media.com.