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Antiterrorism Business Preparedness Conference
To Convene in New York - November 8 2004
A prestigious panel of terrorism experts will offer their knowledge and solutions on how to deal with the potential for terrorism in the workplace. This timely and useful series of presentations is scheduled at the New York Life Insurance Building, 51 Madison Avenue and 26th Street, New York, NY.
Arlington, VA - (PRWEB)September 19, 2004 -- The Arlington, VA-based International Association for Counterterrorism and Security Professionals (IACSP), in association with the Counterterrorism & Security Education and Research Foundation (CTSERF) and The National Center for Crisis and Continuity Coordination (NC4), announces open registration for The Antiterrorism Preparedness Conference: Mitigating the Terrorist Threat, scheduled for Monday November 8th, 2004. This timely and useful series of presentations is scheduled at the New York Life Insurance Building, 51 Madison Avenue and 26th Street, New York City.
Advance registration only. Day-of registration will not be allowed.
The prestigious panel of internationally recognized terrorism and security experts includes Steven Emerson, author/correspondent and internationally recognized expert on terrorism and national security; Ralph Blasi, corporate security director: Brookfield Properties; Cherie Castellano, program director for Cop2Cop, the first legislated law enforcement crisis hotline; Joseph Autera, vice president of Global Security for MedAire, Inc; John Foos, bank security expert and former managing director of Corporate Security for Deutsche Bank for the Americas; Thomas L. Norman, internationally known security consultant with expertise in the USA, Middle East, Europe, Africa and Asia; Aaron Richman, Middle East expert on undercover military and law enforcement with major crime and terrorism units; and Tom Patire, a leading expert on personal protection and safety in the
business world.
Each expert will offer their own perspectives, knowledge and solutions on how to prepare and better secure businesses for a terrorist attack. For complete list of speaker bios go to:
www.IACSP.com/biony2004.html
Topics to be covered include:
• New hot spots and an update on terrorism in the United States and Overseas
• Psychological effects of terrorism in the workplace
• How to know if your business is a terrorist target
• Getting Your People out Alive: Building Evacuation and Planning Strategies
• Use of Technology to Extend the reach of Corporate Security Managers
• Raising Awareness of Terrorism and Suicide Bombers: How to Identify and Respond to a Potential Suicide Attack
• Personal Protection: Using Non-violent CDT Method to Disarm an Attacker or Terrorist
• Employee Stress: How to Deal with Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome
• Risk Analysis: Utilize Precious Financial Resources to Protect People, Facilities and Assets
• Beyond the Protective Boundary: Developing Viable Surveillance Detection Protocols
Symposium emphasis will be on preparations made to react to various types of terrorist attacks and natural disasters. It is designed to improve the participant's ability to manage a crisis and mitigate circumstances that could include worst case scenarios. Various case studies and risk analysis will be utilized, throughout. The symposium will help participants better understand topics
and identify solutions that will reduce the impact of potential terrorist challenges to their business.
The probability for future terrorist attacks are very much on the minds of American business leaders. The IACSP has selected a prestigious group of counterterrorism, business continuity and disaster preparedness specialists to guide conference participants through the maze of terrorist probabilities. Business implementation strategies will be offered to mitigate the level of physical
and economic losses that could be sustained by businesses, employees and properties.
The Anti-Terrorism Business Preparedness Conference is recommended for all business contingency preparedness coordinators, corporate security directors, building and real estate managers, security consultants, risk assessment managers, law enforcement and fire department personnel, facilities managers, and emergency management personnel, among others. The significance of simple and easy to apply business continuity and disaster recovery strategies will be discussed.
The three sponsoring agencies--IACSP, CTSERF and NC4--provide their educational services, for America's fight against global terrorism, by focusing on how to prepare and protect employees, facilities, and infrastructure from the reality of future terrorist attacks. During the conference, respected speakers from government and private agencies will be available to network and exchange vital information with the participants.
For conference agenda, speaker bios, membership information, or to register, visit the International Association for Counterterrorism & Security Professionals web site at www.IACSP.com or contact Phil Friedman, VP Operations, Counterterrorism & Security International at 201.461.5422 or Steve Fustero, Director of Operations, at 703.243.0993.
Download a PDF format Fax Registration and mail-in form at www.iacsp.com/sympny2004.html. Email completed forms to Conference@IACSP.com.
The Park South Hotel is located just 1 block from the New York Life Building, in Manhattans Murray Hill neighborhood on 28th Street between Park Avenue South and Lexington Avenue. Call (201)461-5422 for hotel reservations. A special IACSP Conference rate of $195.00 is available until October 1 2004. The Park South Hotel web site is: www.parksouthhotel.com
The IACSP conference is underwritten, in part, by a grant from the CTSERF--Counterterrorism & Security Education Research Foundation--a tax-deductible 501(c)(3) organization. CTSERF's tax ID # is 52-2099490. The IACSP--the oldest, continuously operating organization dedicated to educating the world about terrorism--is concerned with all aspects of counterterrorism. Based in Arlington, VA, IACSP serves its members as a focal point for information and activities, and as a network for interacting with other professionals in the field. Its purpose is to provide education and information to the public, and to promote international cooperation in counterterrorism policy.
Membership is open to professionals involved in counterterrorism and security, corporate and small business owners and executives, college and university students, and members of the public who have an interest in fighting terrorism.
CONTACTS:
Craig O. Thompson
Communications Director, IACSP
(craigt@BusinessContinuityBCP.com)
www.BusinessContinuityBCP.com
P.O. Box 503, Greenwood, IN 46142
1.317.883.3603 (VOICE) 1.317.883.3603 (FAX)
Phil Friedman
V.P. Operations, IACSP
(conference@iacsp.com or iacsp@aol.com)
www.iacsp.com
1605 John Street, Fort Lee, NJ 07024
1.201.461.5422
Steve Fustero
Director of Operations, IACSP
(fusteros@erols.com)
www.iacsp.com
P.O. Box 10265, Arlington, VA 22210
1.703.243.0993 (VOICE)
1.703.243.1197 (FAX)
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