Keynote Presentations
Opening Ceremony
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Join us Tuesday morning as the FBI Police Honor Guard, led by Captain Jerry Savage, 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. |
Protecting the U.S. From Terrorist Attacks: The FBI Counterterrorism Division's Top Priority
Tuesday, April 3, 8:30 AM - 9:15 AM
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. Mr. Boelter is a native of Wisconsin.
The FBI's Role in Combating Cybercrime
Tuesday, April 3, 9:15 AM - 10:00 AM
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 for American Security
Wednesday, April 4, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Join Senator Mitchell as he discusses the current dangers in the Middle East. From the Arab Spring and Israeli/Palestinian Conflict to Iran’s Nuclear Quest, these dangers all threaten the supply of oil to Europe and the U.S. and create uncertainty for American security in the Region.
Senator 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.