PACS 2003: Physical and Cyber Security Conference; Experts Speak on New Developments to Be Enacted to Secure Our Future

11/4/2003

From: Mayi El-Maddah, 202-741-2117 or mel-maddah@cghtech.com; Greg Cioffi, 202-741-2155 or gcioffi@cghtech.com; both of CGH Technologies

News Advisory:

"PACS 2003: "Physical and Cyber Security," is a one-day conference that will be held Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2003, at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, 1615 H Street, N.W., Washington, D.C., from 7 a.m. -- 4 p.m. (EST).

In the wake of the many recent evacuations of government office buildings, an escalation in the amount of casualties in Iraq and the current trials of area sniper shooters, the inhabitants of the Greater Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area are more acutely aware than ever of the need for advances in the area of security.

With the staggering number of security-related threats to human and data resources, a thorough understanding of modern Information Assurance and Physical Security concepts is critical. As new security issues emerge on an almost daily basis, one fact becomes exceedingly clear -- EVERY organization may be vulnerable.

PACS 2003 seeks to provide a platform for well-renowned speakers to inform business and government leaders about the cutting edge developments in security that are most effective measures for protecting facilities, technology and people.

Speakers and Panelists:

-- Eric Belarabo -- Information Security Expert, CGH Technologies

-- Raymond J. Curts, PhD, CDR, USN, (Ret.) -- IT and Engineering Professor, George Mason and George Washington Universities, C2 Policy at ASD(NII), Syneca Research Group

-- Dan Drociuk -- Bioterrorism Expert, National Chamber Foundation

-- Dr. Wayne Hanewicz -- Department of Interdisciplinary Technology, Eastern Michigan University

-- Jerome Hauer -- Assistant Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services

-- Richard Marchinko -- Author, Nation's Foremost Special Operations Expert

-- Alfred McComber -- Executive Director, Security Intelligence Bureau

-- Bruce McIndoe -- CEO, iJet Travel Risk Management

-- Moses Reynolds -- CTO, Semper Fi Global Communications

-- Michael Snyder -- FBI, Cyber Terrorism Division

-- Fred Thompkins -- Director, IT Security Risk Management, Policy and Business Practices for BearingPoint, Inc.

Special topics:

Information Assurance Lifecycle, Combating Terrorism, Continuity of Operations Planning, Post 9/11 Physical Security, Bioterrorism, COTS Solutions, Interdisciplinary Technology, Pro-active and Active Domains, Spheres of Detection, Industry Best Practices, ISS, IT

For more information including fees, speakers, or to register online, visit http://www.cghtech.com.

The host, CGH Technologies, Inc., provides integrated business solutions with superior service and technical expertise to government and commercial clients regarding current and emerging technologies with unmatched dedication to providing real-world solutions.