2017 Port Security Seminar & Expo

July 19, 2017
Chicago, IL

This seminar addresses the latest regulatory updates, current industry trends and key security and safety challenges confronting public seaports, and includes sessions on information technology issues such as cybersecurity.

07/19/2017
Welcome and Opening Remarks

Speakers:

• Kurt Nagle, President, AAPA, Alexandria, VA
• Joseph M. Lawless, Director of Maritime &  Bridge Security, Massachusetts Port Authority; Chairman, AAPA Security Committee
• Clayton K. Harris III, Executive Director, Illinois International Port District

07/19/2017
Keynote Address

Speaker:

• R. Adm. Paul F. Thomas, Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy, U.S. Coast Guard

07/19/2017
Marine Safety and Security in Chicago

Moderator:

• Clayton Harris, III, Executive Director, Illinois International Port  District -- The Port of Chicago

Speakers:

• CDR Zeita Merchant, Commanding Officer, U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Chicago
• Sgt. Karl Hajdu, Marine Unit, Chicago Police Department

07/19/2017
Public Space Vulnerabilities

Introduction:

• David A. Espie, Director of Security, Maryland Port Administration

Speaker:

• Dereck Starks, Federal Security Director (FSD), O'Hare International Airport, Transportation Security Administration

07/19/2017
Cruise Terminal Security

Moderator:

• Jeffrey W. Brown, Managing Partner, Transportation Technology Associates, Melbourne Beach, FL

Speakers:

• John Bolduc, VP, Public Safety/Chief of Police, Port of San Diego
• Joseph Woods, Jr., Manager, Cruise Operations & Security, Port Authority of the Cayman Islands
• Aaron Dickson, Manager, Port Security & Terminal Operations, Halifax Port Authority

07/19/2017
Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) in the Maritime Environment

Discussion Leader:

• Randy Parsons, Director of Security, Port of Long Beach

Speakers:

• Joe Morra, Acting Director AUS-400, Federal Aviation Administration, Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration Office, Safety & Integration Div.
• Joshua Jordan, Chief (A), Cross-Sector Programs Section, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
• Timothy D. Harris, Aviation Safety Inspector, Federal Aviation Administration, Great Lakes Region / NextGen Branch

07/19/2017
CBP Manpower Status and Challenges

Speaker:

• Andy Brinton, Executive Director, Mission Support, Office of Field Operations, U.S. Customs and Border Protection

07/20/2017
Cybersecurity Preparedness and Resiliency in the Marine Environment

Moderator:

• Jill Taylor, Homeland Security Manager, Port of Los Angeles

Speakers:

• Darich Runyan, Senior Director, Information Security, Virginia Port Authority
• Phillip T. Susmann, President, Norwich University Applied Research Institutes
• Capt. Ryan Manning, Chief, Office of Port & Facilities Compliance, U.S. Coast Guard

07/20/2017
ISACA/CISM Information Security Management Training for Security Directors/Managers

Discussion Leader:

• Samuel L. Harvill, Jr., PEV Security Manager, Port Everglades

Speakers:

• Michael J. Podemski, Senior Manager, Advisory Services, Ernst & Young LLP, Chicago, IL
• Pam Everitt, Chief Technology Officer, Niotec Solutions, Charleston, SC

07/20/2017
Cybersecurity: "Better Mousetraps" vs. "Disruptive Change"

Moderator:

• Anthony Incorvati, Business Development Manager, Transportation, Axis Communications, Chelmsford, MA

Speakers:

• Ken Mills, General Manager, Surveillance and Security, Dell EMC
• Adam Firestone, EVP, Engineering, Secure Channels, Inc.
• Robert Brown, Systems and Solutions Architect, Axis Communications

07/20/2017
Terminal Automation and Cybersecurity Risks

Moderator:

• Mark Dubina, Vice President – Security, Port Tampa Bay

Speaker:

• Andrew Pasternak, Vulnerability and Risk Analyst, Office of Cyber and Infrastructure Analysis, National Protection and Programs Directorate, U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security

07/20/2017
Port Security Grant Program

Speaker:

• Kimberly Chatman, Program Analyst, Port Security Grant Program, Federal Emergency Management Agency

07/20/2017
Marine Domain Security Awareness

Speakers:

• Robert L. Hall, Jr., Maritime Security Department Portfolio Manager, National Maritime Intelligence – Integration Office
• Christopher M. Hickey, Homeland Maritime Border Security Portfolio Manager
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