GovSec Conference Delivers Comprehensive Agenda to Prepare Government Security Professionals to Handle 21st Century Threats

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Seven Tracks Focus on Strategies and Tactics for Addressing Emergency Situations, Disasters and Cyber Attacks

WASHINGTON --

With an increase need to prevent and respond to incidents impacting our nation on a local, state and federal scale, government agencies, law enforcement and first responders have realized that they all have a stake in protecting their communities and the homeland from natural disasters and manmade threats. Scheduled for May 13-15 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C., GovSec - the Government Security Conference and Expo, taking place in conjunction with TREXPO and CPM East - is presenting seven paid conference tracks that will help enable these security professionals to engage effectively in a national approach to prevention, mitigation and response to 21st century threats.

"GovSec has put together a comprehensive agenda that will enable attendees to gain a wealth of knowledge at a single event," said Colonel Jenni Hesterman (US Air Force, retired), a counterterrorism expert who serves on GovSec's Advisory Council. "Across all GovSec sessions, we will show why it takes the broader community - from the large federal agencies down to local law enforcement departments - to identify and address many of the security issues impacting us today. Conference participants will have a valuable opportunity to gain insight into the many core issues impacting national and personal security, making them more effective in their jobs."

Conference tracks include:

  • Counter and Anti-Terrorism - Sessions in this track will increase awareness and understanding of terrorist threats to our nation's physical and economic security, and offer strategies to prepare, prevent and respond to increasingly sophisticated attacks.
  • Critical Infrastructure Protection - As threats to our nation's critical         infrastructure continue to rise, these sessions will show the government and the private sector how to implement strategies and technologies that will best protect and secure these key resources.
  • Cybercrime & Cyberterrorism - Whether coming from foreign governments, organized crime or terrorist organizations, cyber attacks continue to rise. This track features sessions that will provide an understanding of the nature and source of these attacks and how to protect against them.
  • Continuity/Emergency Planning & Management - Only the well-prepared survive, whether it's in government, law enforcement, education or business. These sessions will enable attendees to employ strategies to help their organizations remain adaptive and resilient in the face of         economic challenges, domestic threats, natural disasters, health issues, international terrorism and cyber attacks.
  • Law Enforcement Strategies and Tactics - As the first line of defense, law enforcement must have the strategic and tactical knowledge to meet the challenge of the familiar and the unexpected. From front line to the highest levels of command, these sessions will enable attendees to fine tune their leadership skills and learn valuable lessons that can be implemented quickly and effectively.
  • Access Control & Video Surveillance - The need for flexible, scalable  and effective access control system that protects people, assets and facilities is of prime importance to security professionals. These sessions will address the materials, equipment, systems and procedures, as well as how to integrate them into a comprehensive physical security infrastructure.
  • Campus Security & Life Safety - Tragic incidents at schools and universities have elevated the need for school administrators, emergency managers and security personnel to create and maintain a safer campus environment. Security experts and leaders from public and private institutions at all levels will educate attendees with strategies, best practices and case studies for effectively preparing, preventing and responding to threats.

For a full list of sessions in each track, go to the Conference Overview on the GovSec website. Participants in the GovSec conference also have access to programming for TREXPO and CPM East, which enable individuals to gain even greater education on issues faced by law enforcement and contingency planning professionals.

In addition to attending the conference, paid attendees have access to the free Expo, where leading industry vendors will showcase their latest products and services. And, in an effort to help cost-conscious organizations provide needed training in the face of budget constraints, GovSec will also provides free education sessions that include agency briefings, certifications, featured presentations and solutions theaters.

There also will be free keynote addresses by:

To register or for more information, please visit the GovSec website at www.govsecinfo.com.

About GovSec featuring TREXPO
Scheduled for May 13-15, 2013, at the Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C., GovSec, provides the equipment, tools and strategies needed by security professionals and first responders to proactively prepare for, prevent and respond to emerging and ongoing threats to their communities, companies, agencies and the homeland. TREXPO - the definitive event for tactical training, equipment, technology, and services for law enforcement, military, security, and federal agencies - joins GovSec in 2013 and further empowers law enforcement to fulfill their role as the first line of defense against threats to our homeland and the communities they serve. Both GovSec and TREXPO are produced by the Security, Safety and Health at 1105 Media, Inc. For more information visit http://www.govsecinfo.com.

About 1105 Media
1105 Media is a leading provider of integrated information and media in targeted B-to-B markets, including specialized sectors of the information technology community; industrial health, safety and compliance; security; environmental protection; and home health care. 1105's offerings span print and online magazines, journals and newsletters; seminars, conferences and trade shows; training courseware; and Web-based services. 1105 Media is based in Chatsworth, Calif., with offices throughout the United States. Visit 1105media.com.

About the Security, Safety and Health Group
GovSec is a member of the Security, Safety, and Health Group - a division of 1105 Media, Inc. In addition to premier industry events such as CPM and GovSec, the group includes the media brands Security Products, Occupational Health & Safety, and Home Medical Equipment, as well as ancillary products related to these brands. It is an industry leader in every category it includes.

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