Top security concerns, industry trends on agenda for ASIS 2014

July 8, 2014
Cyber fraud, drones, mental health, security metrics, aviation security among issues examined in more than 200 education sessions

Alexandria, Va.  (July 2, 2014) – ASIS International (ASIS) has announced the education sessions that will be presented during the 60th Annual Seminar and Exhibits (ASIS 2014) at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Ga.

More than 20,000 security professionals from 80 countries are expected to attend ASIS 2014 and the colocated (ISC)² Security Congress 2014 taking place 29 Sept.-02 Oct. ASIS is the largest organization of security management professionals worldwide and (ISC)² is the largest not-for-profit membership body of certified information and software security professionals worldwide.

The education sessions reflect a wide range of topics from the most urgent issues [https://securityexpo.asisonline.org/News/News%20Feed/Pages/Ripped-from-the-Headlines-Education-Sessions-.aspx] on everyone’s minds and in the headlines these days—such as mass shooting incidents, cyber fraud, aviation security, and workplace violence—to health concerns such as the safety of our food supply and dealing with legalized marijuana.

On the business side, attendees will explore management issues such as internal theft and sabotage, best practices in hiring top security personnel, monitoring internet communications, and complying with employer mandates of the Affordable Care Act.

How did Brazil hold up under the crush of tens of thousands of visitors for this summer’s World Cup? “Brazil: Lessons Learned and a Look Ahead” will provide a post-event analysis of the physical infrastructure as well as the medical and security areas.

Litigation against security is a constant threat but attendees can learn how to protect corporate interests in a session that reviews the mistakes of others and demonstrates how foreseeability and adequacy of security are argued by plaintiff and defense in actual cases.

One session focuses exclusively on a new breed of integrator that is emerging to address both small- and large-scale projects. “The Integrator of the Future” session will identify the largest growth markets for tomorrow’s integration professional.

View the complete list of education sessions online at https://app.epicreg.com/sps_a/SessionSearch/SessionName/502A195D-12F9-4275-A5A9-379E0D360CBA.

ASIS 2014 provides dozens of additional opportunities to learn, share, and network.  Three general sessions will deliver expert insight on effective threat modeling, bribery and corruption in foreign markets, and the dramatic change taking place now in China.  Keynotes will be presented by Jon Huntsman, Jr., 16th governor of Utah and candidate for the 2012 Republication Presidential nomination, and General Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret.), 65th Secretary of State. The Closing Luncheon will feature Scott Moore, United States Navy SEAL Rear Admiral (ret.) speaking on “Building Teams with the Military’s Most Elite.”

The ASIS CSO Roundtable is sponsoring a variety of programs and events Monday through Wednesday, including a Wharton-CSO Roundtable Mixer on 30 Sept. at 16:00.

ASIS 2014 also features an exhibit hall with more than 600 companies demonstrating cutting-edge technology, products, and services to support the security profession worldwide. Free career-related services such as resume reviews and daily panel sessions on need-to-know information for career advancement in security will take place in the Career Center on the show floor.

Although the official seminar Opening Ceremony takes place 29 Sept. at 8:00 a.m., three tracks of pre-Seminar intensives are offered on 27 Sept. and 28 Sept. Classroom Reviews for all three ASIS certifications—CPP, PCI, PSP—will take place Saturday and Sunday along with two new ASIS Certificate courses that will debut in Atlanta:  Critical Thinking Skills for Security Solutions and Developing and Implementing an Insider Threat Program.  A second track includes 1-day and 2-day programs on a variety of topics such as securing healthcare facilities and how to become a successful security consultant.  (ISC)² is offering a track of pre-Congress and post-Congress programs on key topics such as cloud forensics and big data.

Visit www.securityexpo.org for complete registration and housing details, as well as the most up-to-date information on ASIS 2014. Early-bird registration discounts apply through 29 Aug. 29. Exhibits-only admission is free; a $75 fee applies to nonmembers.