<registration@bestpracticestraining.org> To: <rah@ibuc.com> Subject: Credentialing - Identity Assurance - HSPD 12 - REAL ID - Training Conference Call for Exhibitors/Sponsors/Industry Best Practices Speakers Date: Sun, 15 Apr 2007 10:52:46 -0700 To: rah@ibuc.com **Call for industry best practices exhibitors/sponsors/speakers. For more information call Andrea Feinberg at 201-592-6477 or <>afeinberg@marketaccess.org ** To subscribe to your complimentary copy of Homeland Defense Journal, visit our home page at www.homelanddefensejournal.com. Special Announcement: The Integrated Physical Security Handbook is now available at www.physicalsecurityhandbook.com. First print sold out. Second printing just arrived. Published by Homeland Defense Journal and written by security, physical security, and architects this book and on-line reference library provide step-by-step guidance to building and facility managers in government and private enterprise. Sample chapters and details on content are at http://www.physicalsecurityhandbook.com/ . Homeland Defense Journal Training Conference (R) Credentialing and Identity Assurance Training Conference Best Practices and Lessons Learned in HSPD-12, FIPS-201, REAL ID, WHTI June 21, 2007 Capital Hilton Washington, DC Homeland Defense Journal is presenting the Physical Infrastructure Technologies in Homeland Security: Evaluating and Implementing Technologies & Techniques for Sustainability and Integration, a one-day conference on June 20, 2007, at the same location, that will place special emphasis on IT convergence, surveillance and inspections. .- Register for both and save $100. The following additional training courses are also available: (For details go to www.homelanddefensejournal.com) - National Conference on Data Centers, May 9-10, 2007, Arlington, VA - Crisis Management Plan Writing Workshop, May 30-31, 2007, Arlington, VA - Emergency Preparedness for Government Facilities, June 4-5, 2007, Arlington, VA - CARVER Methodology - Target Analysis and Vulnerability Assessment: An Interactive Three-Day Workshop on Conducting Facility Vulnerability Assessments, June 12-14, 2007, Falls Church, VA - Managing Today's Threats to Homeland Security Conference: With a Special Focus on Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives (CBRNE), June 27, 2007, Washington, DC - Emergency Communication and Notification Solutions for Government and Business Conference, June 28, 2007, Washington, DC - Physical Security for Government Facilities, July 24-25, 2007, Memphis, Tennessee - COOP and Telework Training Conference, August 15, 2007, Arlington, VA - Immigration and Enforcement Policies Conference, September 26, 2007, Washington, DC About This Conference Proper credentialing enables federal agencies to enhance government efficiency, reduce identity fraud, protect personal privacy and comply with government mandates. The Credentialing and Identity Assurance Conference will delve into the current political, logistical and technological implications and issues surrounding Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and the Federal Information Processing Standard 201 (FIPS-201). This conference will give federal and state employees, government integrators and industry stakeholders insight to the interoperable and future-proof solutions needed to ensure proper credentialing. It will cover compliance and interoperability issues between various components including PKI, smartcards, middleware, card management systems and physical access systems to minimize integration challenges. It will highlight the significant impact and challenges of government agencies' policies, processes and technologies, as well as provide an overview on the status of compliance. Attendees will learn about the latest technologies that are being utilized, such as biometrics, and the technical specifications required integrating these advancements into legacy, current and future credentialing systems. Attendees will also be given an opportunity to get an overview of new government credentialing programs such as the Western Hemisphere Traveler Initiative (WHTI), also known as ePassports, and the REAL ID Act on driver's license reform. Attendees will come away from this conference with insights into the timetables, opportunities and challenges ahead for government issuers at both federal and state agencies, accreditation and testing authorities, procurement programs and the industry as a whole. This conference provides an ideal forum for attendees to share experiences and challenges with their peers, receive an update on policy fronts, and more importantly, learn proven methods, processes and approaches for learning the latest on credentialing and achieving compliance. Topics Include: Industry trends represented in the credentialing market Products and services available Core security components needed for a comprehensive and compliant identification solution The importance for federal agencies to maximize their investments and credentials The impact of HSPD-12, FIPS-201, REAL ID and WHTI on the future of identity management infrastructure and agency interoperability Analysis of the next generation of government-wide security requirements Implementation lessons learned and best practices Agency compliancy updates Policy updates Who Should Attend Executive level managers & administrators: network, systems, infrastructure, and security Executives responsible for implementing, planning or maintaining facility access control systems, biometrics and smart cards Managers and staff responsible for the compliance of HSPD-12/FIPS-201 mandates Security personnel responsible for collecting and maintaining application and identification source data Decision makers that support HSPD-12, FIPS-201, REAL ID, WHTI resources IT public sector systems integrators Manufacturers of biometric technologies and scanners Federal government technology decision-makers Registration Charges Industry: $495 per person Small Business (<100 employees): $395 per person Government: $295 per person Registration Options [1] Register on-line at www.marketaccess.org [2] Phone Katie Smith at (703) 807-2758 [3] E-mail Katie Smith at ksmith@marketaccess.org [5] Mail the Registration Form provided below to: Homeland Defense Journal 4301 Wilson Blvd. #1003, Arlington, VA 22203 Contact Us * For registration information, contact Katie Smith, (703) 807-2758 * For government speaking and best practices presentation opportunities, contact Brian Lake (703) 807-2753 * For product and solutions companies interested in sponsorship information and related speaking opportunities, contact Andrea Feinberg, (201) 592-6477. Location Information The conference will be held at the Capital Hilton, 1001 16th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036 (202) 393-1000. The hotel is located only a few blocks from 3 different Metro Stations: Farragut North (Red Line), Farragut West (Blue & Orange Lines), McPherson Square (Blue & Orange Lines). Please note that the Capital Hilton is holding a block of guest rooms available at the rate of $289 +tax until May 19th. To secure a room, you must contact the Capital Hilton at 1-800-HILTON and mention Market*Access International to get this rate. ---------------------------------------------------------- REGISTRATION FORM Credentialing and Identity Assurance Training Conference June 21, 2007 Washington, DC Attendee name: Title: Company/Agency: Address: City, State, and Zip Code: Telephone Number: Fax Number: Attendee E-mail Address: Training Coordinator E-mail Address: Phone #: REGISTRATION CHARGES (CIRCLE ONE): Industry: $495 per person Small Business (<100 employees): $395 per person Government: $295 per person Method of Payment: Company Check (payable to Homeland Defense Journal) - Tax ID: 01-0577059 Credit Card Government P.O. (please attach) Type of Credit Card (check one): ____Visa____MasterCard____American Express Card Number: ____________________________________ Exp. Date:____________________ Name Printed on Card: ___________________________________________________ Signature (required): ___________________________________________________ Please fax this form, complete with payment information, to (703) 807-2728 or mail it with your payment to: Homeland Defense Journal, 4301 Wilson Blvd, Suite 1003, Arlington, VA 22203 If you have questions about registration/payment, please call Katie Smith at (703) 807-2758. Thank you -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --- end forwarded text -- ----------------- R. A. Hettinga <mailto: rah@ibuc.com> The Internet Bearer Underwriting Corporation <http://www.ibuc.com/> 44 Farquhar Street, Boston, MA 02131 USA "... however it may deserve respect for its usefulness and antiquity, [predicting the end of the world] has not been found agreeable to experience." -- Edward Gibbon, 'Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire'