2008 - 2009 Archive of Events
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2008-2009 Archive of Events
17 March 2009
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| Date: | Tuesday, 17 March 2009 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (9:30-10:00 networking session) |
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| Venue | Vonage 23 Main Street, Holmdel, NJ Directions |
| Topics: | Patterns in Networked Random Data: Possible
Effects of Mass Consciousness The Global Consciousness Project (GCP) is an international scientific collaboration which records continuous parallel data sequences from physical random sources located around the world. The resulting database is assessed for correlations with physical and social variables. Analysis determines whether the random sequences contain periods of structure during pre-specified global events. According to standard physical theory, there should be no structure at all in these random data. Yet, we find that many of the events we examine are associated with inter-node correlations in the network. Special times like the celebrations of New Years, and tragic events like the attacks on September 11, 2001, show changes that apparently are linked to shared periods of deep engagement or widespread emotional reactions. We have conducted a series of over 275 formal tests of the basic hypothesis predicting statistical deviations in data collected during events that evoke mass consciousness. The results for ten years of continuous running indicate a small but highly significant correlation, with odds on the order of 10 million to one against chance. Combating Terrorism through Actionable Intelligence Presentation will focus on “The Institute of Terrorism Research and Response” and how they provide Actionable Intelligence. The Institute of Terrorism Research and Response (ITRR) was created to help organizations succeed and prosper in a world influenced by terrorism. ITRR experts provide counter-terrorism training, seminars, and security specialization in dealing with threats such as WMD, suicide bombers, and other forms of international terror striking both the public and private sector. ITRR's US-based terror experts provide training seminars and expertise in dealing with domestic terrorism and eco-terror groups, including the Animal Liberation Front (ALF) and the Earth Liberation Front (ELF). The Institute of Terrorism Research and Response established the Targeted Actionable Monitoring Center (TAM-C) to provide accurate and actionable intelligence about potential security threats throughout the world. With a multilingual team of researchers and analysts, TAM-C gathers and provides intelligence on terrorist activities and plans, information on international hot-spots, historical "red-flag" dates, and real-time security alerts. Operating under the auspices and with the resources of TAM-C, the Ground Truth Network leverages the ITRR's international contacts and sources to provide real-time intelligence from the field. In this way, the Ground Truth Network keeps international corporations apprised of threats to their assets and personnel throughout the world. FBI Intelligence Gathering Overview and Case Study This two part session will begin with the Supervisory Intelligence Analyst providing an overview presentation to the members regarding the FBI’s approach to intelligence collection. The second part will be a FBI Special Agent discussing a case study wherein intelligence provided to FBI Newark resulted in an investigation, arrest and criminal prosecution. |
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Dr. Roger Nelson is professionally trained as an experimental psychologist, but his background includes a broad range of experience. His expertise in leading edge research design is augmented by a background in physics, statistical methods, non-western philosophies, and multi-media production. He served as a counterintelligence officer in the US Army in Germany, and then took a PhD in cognitive psychology, focusing on the lesser known aspects of perception. He was a tenured professor at Johnson State College in Vermont until 1980 when he moved to Princeton University to take a position as research coordinator in the Princeton Engineering Anomalies Research (PEAR) lab directed by Robert Jahn in the department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. Dr. Nelson retired from the University in 2002, but continues an intense engagement with consciousness research in his role as Director of the Global Consciousness Project which he founded in 1997. Lou Krupkin, Sr. Terrorism Analyst with The Institute of Terrorism Research & Response is part of a group of American and Israeli experts that gained their knowledge and real life experience through careers in law enforcement, military, intelligence, emergency response, and training. ITRR’s intelligence gathering and analysis, research, training and consulting provide organizations the ability to reduce vulnerability to the terrorist threat and mitigate the effects of a terrorist event. ITRR works with organizations that refuse to surrender their domestic or international operations to terrorism. Mr. Krupkin first went to Israel as a teenager for a one year work study program. During that year, Mr. Krupkin made a personal commitment to return to Israel after the completion of the year and serve in the Israeli Defense Force. Mr. Krupkin completed a full military service in the IDF while living on a Kibbutz. In addition to working in the field of security in Israel, he also worked in agriculture on the kibbutz and later on Moshav Mi Ami. When he returned to the U.S. in 1987, he completed studies in computer science and began to work in that field. Based on his past experience in military and security, Mr. Krupkin was called upon to develop and upgrade the security posture for a private school in New Jersey. He also worked on security for the Maccabi games for the JCC in Deal Park, NJ in 2001 (1,200 teenagers from throughout the United States as well as several other countries) as well as developed and ran the security operations for the JCC Maccabi Arts Fest in 2007. Based on his consultative activities in security/counter terrorism, Mr. Krupkin began to receive multiple requests to secure events, locations and individuals. In 2003, Mr. Krupkin met Aaron Richman, originally from Philadelphia, Pa. now living in Israel. Mr. Richman also served in the IDF and was then recruited into the Israel National Police. He retired with the rank of Captain where he worked in Jerusalem and was a commander for counter terrorism activities in the Old City of Jerusalem during major riots and suicide bombings. Upon his retirement he was sent to the US to work with DHS and various organizations for three years. Once the three years ended, ITRR was established in Israel with additional experts in the field throughout the world. Lou Krupkin joined The Institute of Terrorism Research and Response in 2005. He is currently pursuing a degree in Terrorism and Counterterrorism Studies and is a member of InfraGard and The International Association for Counterterrorism & Security Professionals.
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17 February 2009
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| Date: | Tuesday, 17 February 2009 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. |
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| Venue | PSEG Training Center Edison, NJ Directions |
| Topics: | Open
Source Threat Intelligence Presentation (Powerpoint) Threat intelligence through open-source information gathering enables organizations to take a proactive approach to security through visibility into the threat environment. This is made possible through monitoring public channels such as blogs, forums, social networking sites, and other public Web sites for information relevant to a particular organization or type of risk. Information such as protests, threats, coordinated attacks, and data loss or data leakage can often be determined through open source monitoring. The visibility into attacker channels can be an essential part of a security and risk management strategy. Unfortunately, many organizations are not able to take advantage of the rich opportunities open source monitoring offers for making security more proactive, because they are simply not capable of gathering this information due to scarce resources, and the sheer volume and often obscure (albeit open) sources. There is little doubt that information gained from these Web sites can have a very high impact. In fact, the U.S. military was forced to deal with the major issues of sensitive information leaked through Internet sites at the outbreak of the second Gulf War. In particular, sensitive troop movements as well as standard operating procedures could, in certain cases, be read on blog sites or even determined from social networking profiles. The sheer availability of this information poses a significant threat that is very difficult to prevent, and may be even more difficult to detect since it requires constant vigilance among a broad range of possible sources. Through open source information gathering, organizations can be capable of more effectively defending themselves against a wider range of possible attacks. In addition, organizations will be better able to monitor security in the same manner as many high powered government organizations. These organizations utilize a wealth of resources to detect and determine threats as well as to determine the leakage of sensitive information. Attendees can expect to gain a better understanding of open source threat intelligence, and links to an informational calendar that contains significant dates in terrorism history, as well as dates that terrorists may believe are important when planning "commemoration-style" attacks. The open-source intelligence service offered by the speaker's company, Cyveillance, has a client base of over 325 active customers including 26 of the Fortune 50 and 46 of the Forune 100. Identity Theft Prevention and Implications Identity Theft has become a major problem for individuals and businesses. However, there are ways one can help prevent becoming a victim, or can spot those trying to commit identity theft. Critical infrastructure must be particularly vigilant for those attempting to commit identity theft. This session will address identity theft, and will provide tips and techniques for detecting and preventing identity theft. |
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Amy R. Minyard, Manager,
CyberIntelligence Division-Cyveillance, has over nine years experience in the
intelligence field. Prior to joining the Cyveillance team, Amy
investigated online crimes against children for the National Center for
Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). She worked closely with
law enforcement and federal officials resulting in multiple arrests of
child predators. Amy has spent the past five years focusing on
open source intelligence. Presently, Amy manages the Cyber
Intelligence Division at Cyveillance and is responsible for multiple
Fortune 500 accounts in the Pharmaceutical, Energy, and Retail sectors. Michael
P. Bogart, Senior Intelligence Analyst-Cyveillance, has authored domestic terrorism case
studies, terrorism and criminal profiles, and geographic exploitation,
critical infrastructure and cyber security white papers. A
seven-year professional in the research and intelligence fields, Mr.
Bogart has assisted both the public and private sectors in market
research and analysis, cyber intelligence, business consulting and
border security. Thriving in the exploitation of open source
intelligence, Mike currently serves Fortune 500 clients in the energy
and financial services sectors by providing high-value intelligence
deliveries and requests for information to facilitate cyber security
needs and defend against threats to corporate assets. Mr. Bogart
is a graduate of Mercyhurst College's Applied Intelligence Masters
program.
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9 December 2008 Holiday Luncheon Meeting
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| Date: | Tuesday, 9 December 2008 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. |
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| Venue | O'Connor's Beef N' Chowder House 1719 Amwell Road Somerset, NJ 08873 Coffee, danish and a luncheon will be provided. The cost is $35 per person ($9.32 will go to the local chapter and is tax deductible. Invitations will be emailed and a reply RSVP is required to attend the meeting because a specific head count is necessary. |
| Topics: | Corporate
Espionage Data Leakage |
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Special
Agent Sherri Evanina is with the
Newark Division of the FBI. She has spent the past 12 years in
the criminal and counterintelligence programs, and currently serves as
the Newark Divion's Counterintelligence Domain Coordinator. In
this capacity, she helps to raise awareness of foreign intelligence
threats to proprietary and critical U.S. research, development and
technology, through an outreach and education program to New Jersey
businesses and academic institutions. This program helps to
increase protection and security of these important national assets,
and promotes partnerships between business, academia and law
enforcement. Prior to entering on duty with the FBI,
Sherri was a Certified Public Accountant with former Cooper and Lybrand
in Philadelphia, and also served as Controller at Arcadia University in
Glenside, PA. Boaz
Krelbaum co-founded Intellinx Ltd. and oversees the U.S.
Operations including responsibility for strategic alliances. In
his role as CTO Boaz is responsible for Research & Development as
well as the direction of Intellinx patent-pending technologies.
Prior to that, Boaz co-founded Sabratec Ltd. in 1997 and held the
position of VP R&D for both the legacy integration and user
monitoring lines of business. Boaz has more than 20 years of experience
in software development of middleware, database products and enterprise
applications. Prior to Sabratec, Boaz developed products for SPL
Worldgroup and Software AG. Boaz holds a B.Sc. Cum Lauda in
Mathematics and Computer Science from Tel-Aviv University, Israel and a
LL.B. from the faculty of Law, Tel-Aviv University, Israel and is a
lawyer. Assistant
United States Attorney (AUSA) Seth Kosto has served as an AUSA
for the District of New Jersey since 2005. He is one of two New
Jersey AUSA's assigned to prosecute Computer Hacking and Intellectual
Property crimes. Prior to joining the U.S. Attorney's office, Mr.
Kosto was in private practice. Jen
O'Brien and Dan Femino, Fidelis Security Systems, Inc. |
17 November 2008 Meeting
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| Date: | Monday, 17 November 2008 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. |
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| Venue | Ramapo College of
New Jersey Trustees Pavilion, Rooms 1 and 2 505 Ramapo Valley Road Mahwah, NJ Directions |
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21 October 2008 Meeting
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| Date: | Tuesday, 21 October 2008 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. |
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| Venue | Barry Lee Bush
Federal Bureau of Investigation Building, First Floor 11 Centre Place Newark, NJ 07102 Directions |
| Topics: |
Due to security concerns those who wish to attend this meeting must be NJ InfraGard members and RSVP by Replying to the email notice they should receive, no later than 8:00AM on October 10th. |
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Frank
Westfall currently serves as the
Protective Security Advisor (PSA) for the New Jersey District of the
Department of Homeland Security. Mr. Westfall supports homeland
security efforts, serving in an advising and reach-back capacity for
State Homeland Security Advisor. He contributes to the
development of the national risk picture by assisting with the
identification, assessment, monitoring, and minimizing of risk to
critical assets at the local level. As a PSA, Mr. Westfall
facilitates, coordinates, and performs vulnerability assessments for
local critical infrastructures and assets, and acts as a physical and
technical security advisor to Federal, State, and local law enforcement
and emergency management agencies. Mark Iticovici is a Special
Agent Bomb Technician for the FBI Newark Joint Terrorism Task Force
Threat Response Squad. He is also the Assistant Team Leader of
the FBI Newark Hazardous Materials Response Team and the Coordinator of
the Information Sharing Initiative.
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30 September 2008 Meeting
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| Date: | Tuesday, 30 September 2008 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. |
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| Venue | New Jersey Regional
Computer Forensics Laboratory (NJRCFL) NJSP Technology Center 1200 Negron Drive Hamilton, NJ 08691 Directions |
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Digital
Evidence and the NJRCFL Join us for a presentation given by Mr. Larry Depew, PMP, and Director of the NJRCFL. Mr. Depew will provide an overview of what the NJRCFL can provide to private and public organizations, in forensic services and expert witness testimony. The presentation will also address how to secure the "crime scene" (computer, cell phone, PDA, video, etc.), and to better assist the NJRCFL in conducting its investigation/analysis/examination. A brief tour of the NJRCFL will be offered to secure members. |
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Mr. Larry Depew is a retired FBI
Supervisory Special Agent. After spending nearly 32 years in the
FBI, he was hired and is currently employed by the State of New Jersey,
Office of the Attorney General. The NJRCFL is a partnership
between the FBI and the State of New Jersey that provides forensic
examinations and training to law enforcement in the field of digital
forensics. Larry leads a laboratory of 27 forensic examiners from nine
law enforcement agenices serving more than 550 federal, state, and
local law enforcement agencies in New Jersey and the surrounding region. Under Larry's
direction, the NJRCFL was the 2nd FBI-sponsored laboratory to be
accredited in the Digital and Multimedia Evidence Forensic Discipline,
and the 5th nationally to be accredited in both sub-disciplines of
Computers and Video by the American Society of Crime Laboratory
Directors- Laboratory Accreditation Board (ADCLD-LAB). Prior to becoming
Director of the NJRCFL, Larry worked on several Information Technology
projects at the FBI in Washington, D.C. including developing user
requirements for case management systems, and as project manager for
the deployment of the Investigative Data Warehouse (IDW v1.0).
Larry is a seasoned investigator having had a successful career in
organized and white collar crime investigations. Larry has lectured at
many government and private sector conferences on topics relating to
data management, workflow, computer security, and digital
forensics. He has appeared on the Fox network and the
Philadelphia ABC-affiliate regarding digital evidence and Internet
safety. He has been interviewed by several national publications
and regional newspapers regarding digital evidence analysis, computer
security, and Internet safety. Larry holds a B.S.
degree in Criminology from the University of Maryland and attained a
Master's Certification in Project Management from George Washington
University. He has attended advanced management and forensic training
at the University of Oregon and Northwestern University's Kellogg
School of Management. Larry is a member of
the New Jersey Association of Forensic Scientists, the Delaware Valley
(Philadelphia) Chapter of the High Tech Crime Investigators Association
(HTCIA), and sits on the technical advisor boards for computer science
at TCNJ and NJIT. He is a certified Inspector for
ASCLD-LAB-Legacy and Certified Assessor for ASCLD-LAB. Larry is an adjunct
professor in Digital Forensics at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) and
Lead Curriculum Development Coordinator for the Computer Forensics
Certificate Program at Bucks County Community College. He has
also taught Digital Forensics at the New Jersey Institute of Technology
(NJIT). Larry is a Project Management Professional certified
through the Project Management Institute. He is currently a
Senior Forensic Consultant for the US Department of Justice and US
Department of State, where he provides guidance to forensic
laboratories in foreign countries on attaining international
accreditation for forensic laboratories, and development of digital
forensics disciplines and Quality Management Systems. He recently
coauthored two books; TechnoForensics, and the The Best Damn Cybercrime
and Digital Forensics Book Period!, both published by Syngress Press.
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