Homeland Security Focus of General Defense Systems, Inc. Speakers at BiometriTech Conference & Expo in New York Abaid and Carty Explore Critical Security Integration Solutions

WHO:         Nicholas G. Abaid, General Defense
             Systems, Inc., Board Member
             John P. Carty, General Defense
             Systems, Inc., Vice President of
             Sales & Marketing

WHAT:        BiometriTech Conference & Expo
             (www.biometritech.com)    

WHEN:        Wednesday & Thursday, June 26 -27,
             2002

WHERE:     Hotel Pennsylvania, 401 Seventh
             Avenue/33rd Street, New York City

Wednesday, June 26, 2002, at 3:00-3:45 PM

General Defense Systems Board Member Nick Abaid will engage attendees on the topic of Biometrics in Government Applications. The tragic events of September 11, 2001, triggered a heightened awareness of the importance of national security, as well as the viable use of biometrics as a key component of an overall security strategy. As the largest consumers of biometric technologies, the U.S. and international governments recognize the vast opportunities for protecting government properties, personnel and the public through biometrics. Biometrics is not an end solution, rather a tool for a total security plan," states Abaid emphatically.

Thursday, June 27, 2002, at 11:30 AM -12:15 PM

John Carty, General Defense Systems vice president, will address Strengthening the Front Line with Biometrics -- the Challenges and Opportunities of Integrating Security Solutions. The U.S. Military, charged with the critical job of protecting citizens, must, in turn, safeguard and protect its processes and information. Biometrics may be used for training soldiers, securing entry to restricted facilities and controlling access to classified and sensitive information. Carty will educate attendees about some of the more practical applications of this technology for aiding all branches of the armed forces, as well as provide a case study dealing with securing a major U.S. port.

About General Defense Systems, Inc.
General Defense Systems, Inc. (GDS), headquartered in Boca Raton, Fla., is a full-spectrum integrated services firm that specializes in the conception, development and deployment of its mission-critical broadband network and wireless surveillance applications. Its customer base spans the U.S. Defense Industry, the Federal Aviation Administration, the U.S. Customs Service and other formidable companies from the public and private sectors, both national and international. GDS is a publicly listed company on the Over-The-Counter market [OTC: GNDF]. More information is available at www.generaldefense.com or by calling +1 561-994-7429.

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