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Know Thy Enemy
Charles Dodd

Topic: Security
Audience: Intermediate/Advanced

Description:
This discussion introduces the Nation States that currently posses cyber warfare capabilities which have already begun to affect the U.S. critical infrastructure. It outlines attack scenarios and shows political world leaders who boast of their cyber warfare/defense posture. This presentation also addresses the National Security Presidential Directive 16 order signed July 2002 and how it affects us in 2005. Handouts will be provided and are designed to create an interactive atmosphere.

Prerequisites:
Aggressive understanding of cyber based archetecture is prefered but not required. Well suited for contractors or companies in the DOD/ Fed Gov sectors.

History:
Information security expert w/ 10 years experience. President and CEO of CISSR Technologies, Inc a managed security provider. Currently holds CISSP,IAM, CCNA certifications.Work experience includes projects within the NSA,FBI and DHS. Field of expertise is Information Warfare / Cyber Defense. Featured articles included cover of Intelligence and Warning America by GDS publishing 9/1/04.

Last change: Sep 16, 2006 04:07:51 PM

The Speaker: Charles Dodd

Contact Organization: NICOR Global
Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Phone: 703.473.7454
Email: cdodd@nicorglobal.com
Website: http://www.nicorglobal.com
Will travel: Anywhere
Payment required: Travel
Compensation required: 0 per talk

Bio:
Information security expert w/ 20 years experience. President Founder of NICOR Global LLC. Currently holds CISSP,IAM,IEM certifications.Work experience includes projects within the NSA,FBI and DHS. Field of expertise is Information Warfare / Cyber Defense. Numerous presentations as well as featured articles including cover of Intelligence and Warning America.

Posted: Oct 25, 2008 12:45:57 PM; Last change: Oct 25, 2008 12:46:10 PM

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