With acts of terrorism happening almost on a daily basis worldwide, the burning question has become, how does assuring identity help curtail terrorist operations and their travel? Maybe an even more pressing issue, how do we assure the security of the data while sharing it with the proper national and international partners?The 12th Annual Biometrics for Government and Law Enforcement is designed to provide the necessary dialogue to answer tho...

This 12th Annual Homeland Security Week will bring together top homeland security leaders from government, industry and academia to dive into current challenges and future requirements necessary for numerous government agencies directly or indirectly responsible for U.S. homeland security. Through interactive keynote presentations, large scale panel discussions, project updates, case studies, and intimate roundtables, we’ll facilitate a...

Global tensions are high, and never before has the need for a global, layered, Integrated Air and Missile Defense been greater. With various threats manifesting in the form of inter-continental ballistic missiles testing, and proliferation of cruise missile and UAV technology, the U.S. and its allies must develop the tools and techniques to protect assets at every echelon of the force. Now is a crucial point in the development of air and missi...

In today's modern world, the power grid serves as the backbone of the United States critical infrastructure sector. The Utilities responsible for this tremendous responsibility have to constantly adapt to new and emerging challenges, many of which were never imagined during the creation of the current power grid. It is financially impractical to pursue every solution simultaneously. Rather, grid owners and operators need identify new technolog...

With recent threats from various terrorist organizations, radical factions, and lone wolves becoming more and more sophisticated, the need to ensure that our nation’s security at home and abroad are strongly monitored at all times by a multifaceted, interagency effort, is a necessity. Without superb intelligence, operational assets, and flawless unified communication across all stakeholders, the threat of a catastrophic outcome is an eve...

USING DATA AND TECHNOLOGY TO MODERNIZE THE POLICE FORCE Leveraging the power of big data and tech innovation - the goal of “Smart Policing” – is paramount to the modernization of our nation’s Law Enforcement organizations. Implemented by the Department ofJustice, ‘Smart Policing Initiative’ seeks to identify those tactics,practices, and technology solutions that will enhance capabilities like: offender-based...

Welcome to the only event directly supporting state and local law enforcement efforts in securing our nation’s southwest border. Scrutiny of the southwest border protection initiatives have been growing in recent years, particularly due to a surge in transnational crime, the emergence of sophisticated terror organizations, the threat of lone wolves and malicious actors, and other illicit activity. Consequently,we discuss macro strategies...

Identity Innovation: Requirements for Next Generation Government and Law Enforcement Applications The rapid pace of innovation in today’s biometric technology is making the process of analysis and authentication more effective, efficient, and secure. Advances in mobile and multi-modal analysis, including fields such as video analytics, facial imagery, Rapid DNA and balistocardiographic identity, are advancing and refining the field of bi...

It is no longer a question of IF, but WHEN your organization will be hacked. Protecting your data from even the most minor breach can be both a complex and costly process. With growing pressure to uphold client and customer loyalty as well as protect their data, this a crucial time to address why investing in the latest software and analytics solutions is fundamental for your business's success in such vulnerable times. You asked, we listened!...

Join us at the Smart Policing Summit 2015 as we bring together Chiefs of Police, Head Crime Analysts, and Senior Ranking law Enforcement Personnel from across the country to explore advancements in smart policing initiatives and modern technology adoption that will be critical in ensuring the safety of our police and the people they protect. Key Benefits For Attending: Familiarize yourself with the path to Smart Policing integration Learn to c...