Keynotes & General Sessions - Open to All
Opening Ceremony
Tuesday, April 3, 8:30 AM
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Join us Tuesday morning as the FBI Police Honor Guard, led by Corporal Michael Arnold, conducts the presentation of colors and Master Patrol Officer Alvin Johnson of the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia performs the National Anthem officially opening GovSec 2012. |
Keynote Presentations
Protecting the U.S. From Terrorist Attacks: The FBI Counterterrorism Division's Top Priority
Tuesday, April 3, 8:30 AM - 9:15 AM
Ralph S. Boelter, Assistant Director, FBI Counterterrorism Division
Learn what the FBI considers top priorities in combating today’s terrorism threat and how they’re working to mitigate potential threats—plus get first-hand accounts of recent would-be terrorist attacks stopped in their tracks by the FBI.
FBI Director Robert S. Mueller, III appointed Ralph S. Boelter assistant director of the FBI’s Counterterrorism Division on December 12, 2011. Mr. Boelter most recently served as acting assistant director of the Counterterrorism Division since September 2011. Mr. Boelter received the 2010 Presidential Rank Award for sustained meritorious performance as a senior executive. In April 2011, Mr. Boelter was appointed as deputy assistant director of the Strategic Operations Branch, Counterterrorism Division, at FBI Headquarters.
The FBI's Role in Combating Cybercrime
Tuesday, April 3, 9:15 AM - 10:00 AM
Gordon M. Snow, Assistant Director, FBI Cyber Division
We are building our lives around our wired and wireless networks. The question is, are we ready to work together to defend them?
The FBI certainly is. We lead the national effort to investigate high-tech crimes, including cyber-based terrorism, computer intrusions, and major cyber frauds. To stay in front of emerging trends, we gather and share information and intelligence with public and private sector partners worldwide.
In this keynote, Gordon M. Snow, Assistant Director of the FBI Cyber Division will speak to the efforts and accomplishments of FBI Cyber investigations and how the FBI is continuing to innovatively develop new techniques and resources that will help to protect citizens from these crimes.
Turmoil in the Middle East: What it Means to America's Economy and Security
Wednesday, April 4, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Senator George J. Mitchell, Former U.S. Special Envoy for Middle East Peace
From Iran’s Nuclear Quest to the Israeli/Palestinian Conflict to the Arab Spring, all are dangers in the Region that threaten the supply of oil to Europe and the U.S. and create uncertainty for the U.S. economy and security. These paramount threats along with acts of domestic and international terrorism continue to emerge and remain constant, challenging our security policies and taxing the resiliency of our nation.
Join Senator Mitchell as he discusses the current dangers in the Middle East and the effect on our Nation’s security, and shares his insight on how America can effectively counter terrorism from hostile governments and radical terrorist groups.
Senator George J. Mitchell served as the U.S Special Envoy for Middle East Peace under the Obama Administration and before this distinguished position, Mitchell began his career in the military, serving as an officer in the US Army Counter-Intelligence Corps. He practiced law in Washington DC and Maine before he was appointed the US attorney for Maine and the US District Judge for Maine. Shortly after, he was appointed to the US Senate. Senator Mitchell served in the Senate for 15 years thereafter. In 2008, TIME magazine named Senator Mitchell one of the 100 most influential persons in the world.
General Sessions
Nuclear Security in the New Threat Environment
Wednesday, April 4, 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Dr. Gregory B. Jaczko, Chairman, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
Dr. Jaczko will discuss the NRC’s approach to physical security for the nuclear reactors, fuel cycle facilities, and nuclear materials it regulates; and new initiatives in cyber security and counterintelligence.
Dr. Gregory B. Jaczko was designated Chairman of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) by President Barack Obama on May 13, 2009. He was first sworn in as a Commissioner on Jan. 21, 2005, and his current term runs through June 2013. Prior to assuming the post of Commissioner, Dr. Jaczko served as the science policy advisor and the appropriations director for U.S. Sen. Harry Reid, as well as a congressional science fellow in the office of Rep. Edward Markey. He also has been an adjunct professor at Georgetown University, teaching in the areas of science and public policy.
Using Technology to Empower the New Fighter Warrior: Lessons from the "Bull Frog" Seal Commander
Wednesday, April 4, 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
Eric Olson, Former Commander of the U.S. Special Operations Command, Retired Four-star Navy SEAL Admiral
It goes with out saying that the most respected military units in the world are the special operations forces – Navy SEALS, Army Rangers, Green Berets, specialized aircrews, and other elite commandos. These forces have deployed worldwide to conduct some of the most notably military operations of the last decade, the raid of Osama bin Laden prominent among them. SEAL Team Six has become synonymous with heroism, duty and justice, a group comprised of the best and the bravest and so classified that it technically does not exist. The man responsible for preparing these forces for their broad array of missions was Admiral Eric Olson. Admiral Olson will share lessons learned during his 38 year career – from the early days at the Naval Academy to some of the most recent missions under his command. He offers perspective on our changing world, encouraging looking at it in different ways. Using “The World at Night” he talks about where the challenges facing our nations come from and building, leading and recruiting teams that rise to meet them.
Eric Olson is a retired United States Navy admiral who served as the commander of the U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) from 2007–2011. During his tenure as America’s top special operations officer, he was responsible for recruiting, training, equipping, and deploying broadly capable forces worldwide. A senior member of the United States National Defense team, he is often described as one of this century’s great military leaders and credited with developing the specialized forces that have accomplished some of the most notable military operations of the last decade.