GovSec to Feature Keynote Addresses by Sen. George Mitchell and FBI Experts on Cybercrime and Counterterrorism

VIENNA, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GovSec – the Government Security Conference & Expo featuring U.S. Law Enforcement Conference & Expo – has assembled an impressive line-up of keynote speakers, including two current Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) experts who are leading the nation’s fight against cybercrime and domestic and international terrorism, and a former U.S. Special Envoy for Middle East Peace who understands first hand impact of turmoil in the Middle East. GovSec will take place April 2-4, 2012, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.

“Turmoil in the Middle East: What it Means for American Security”

The opening keynote, scheduled for April 3 at 8:30 a.m., will feature Ralph S. Boelter, assistant director for the FBI Counterterrorism Division, and Gordon M. Snow, assistant director of the FBI’s Cyber Division. AD Boelter will discuss “Protecting the U.S. from Terrorist Attacks,” highlighting the FBI’s top priorities in terms of today’s terrorism threats. He also will explain how the agency mitigates potential threats and share details about some recent successes the FBI and its wide range of partners have had in stopping attacks. Following Boelter, AD Snow will address “The FBI’s Role in Combating Cybercrime,” with a focus on the efforts and accomplishments of FBI cyber investigations. AD Snow will discuss how the FBI is continuing to develop innovative new techniques and resources that will help protect citizens from cybercrimes. Both AD Boelter and AD Snow will conclude their addresses with a question and answer session open to the audience.

Former Senate Majority Leader George J. Mitchell, who served as U.S. Special Envoy for Middle East Peace in the Obama Administration, will deliver his keynote on “Turmoil in the Middle East: What it Means for American Security” on April 4 at 9 a.m. During this timely presentation, Sen. Mitchell will discuss the current dangers in the Middle East – from the Arab Spring and Israeli/Palestinian conflict to Iran’s development of nuclear weapons. He will explain how these dangers threaten the supply of oil to Europe and the United States, and create uncertainty for American security in the region.

GovSec keynotes are free and open to all registered attendees. GovSec also features a two-day free Expo – open to all qualified attendees – during which industry leading vendors will showcase their latest products and services. Expo visitors also can see live demos on K-9 explosive detection and bomb squad response and robotics, as well as test their skill, speed and judgment in true-to-life shooting simulations. There are free Expo education sessions and featured presentations in addition to Agency Briefings by the FBI’s Law Enforcement Online, Justice Department Office of Science and Technology, FEMA National Continuity Programs, Defense Logistics Agency Law Enforcement Support Office, Department of Homeland Security’s National Protection and Programs Directorate and Office for Bombing Prevention/TRIPwire Program, and the State Department’s Diplomatic Security Training Center.

Throughout April 3 and 4, GovSec also will offer, for a fee, three tracks of Conference Sessions, focusing on Critical Infrastructure Protection, Cyber Terrorism and Cybercrime, and Counterterrorism: Domestic and International. Featured speakers in these sessions are the foremost experts in these fields. GovSec attendees registered for the conference sessions also can attend sessions on contingency planning and management and network-centric security, at the two conferences co-located with GovSec.

For more information about GovSec or to register, visit govsecinfo.com.

About GovSec featuring U.S. Law Enforcement

Scheduled for April 2-4, 2012, at the Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C., the Government Security Conference & Expo (GovSec), which is produced by the 1105 Event Group, 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 .govsecinfo.com.

About 1105 Media

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About the Security, Safety, and Environmental Protection Group

GovSec is a member of the Security, Safety, and Environmental Protection Group – a division of 1105 Media, Inc. Comprised of the Security Products, Occupational Health & Safety, and Environmental Protection brands as well as events and ancillary products related to these brands, it is an industry leader in every category it includes.