Homeland Security Deputy James Loy Will Update Cargo Security Experts on Latest Terrorist Threats at Upcoming NCSC Conference in Las Vegas.Business Editors NCSC (National Computer Security Center) The arm of the U.S. National Security Agency that defines criteria for trusted computer products, which are embodied in the Orange Book and Red Book. 2004 Annual Conference ANNAPOLIS, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 8, 2004 Other Keynoters at the National Cargo Security Council's Event: Oliver North Oliver Laurence North (born October 7 1943 in San Antonio, Texas) is most well known for his involvement in the Iran-Contra Affair. Currently, he is an American conservative political commentator, host of "War Stories with Oliver North" on Fox News Channel. and Maj. Gen. Dennis Jackson, Who Led Iraq War Iraq War: see under Persian Gulf Wars. Iraq War or Second Persian Gulf War Brief conflict in 2003 between Iraq and a combined force of troops largely from the U.S. and Great Britain; and a subsequent U.S. Logistics Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security Noun 1. Homeland Security - the federal department that administers all matters relating to homeland security Department of Homeland Security executive department - a federal department in the executive branch of the government of the United States Admiral James Loy Admiral James Milton Loy (born August 10, 1942,) served as the Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from December 4, 2003, to March 1, 2005. Prior to his appointment as Deputy Secretary, he served as the first administrator of the Transportation , nine other keynoters and 60 world-renown experts on cargo theft, anti-terrorism and border security will highlight the 2004 Annual Conference of the National Cargo Security Council (NCSC), June 12-16 in Las Vegas Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. , Nev. NCSC is the world's largest professional organization of cargo transportation security experts, representing all participants in the global supply chain. "The conference at the Riviera Hotel will also feature 65 exhibits of the latest and most advanced security technology systems today," said NCSC Chairman David Jones. "The NCSC conference will have the world's most complete display in one place of the leading security solutions that are helping to make our lives and livelihoods more secure every day." Keynoters include Marine Lt. Col. Oliver North -- regularly featured on Fox Cable News, and retired Army Major General Dennis K. Jackson, who oversaw all logistics operations in the Afghanistan and Iraqi wars, many of which have helped drive best supply chain practices at blue-chip manufacturers and retailers. Other notable speakers include U.S. Chamber of Commerce The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the world's largest not-for-profit federation of businesses, representing more than 3 million businesses and organizations in the United States. As of 2003, the chamber was comprised of 3000 state and local chambers and 830 business associations. Vice-President for Homeland Security Andrew Howell and Ravi Ron, former Director of Security for Tel Aviv airport in Israel, who will detail how the world's most secure airport earned that reputation. "The NCSC conference will showcase our successful initiatives since 9/11 to mobilize government, industry and the vital transportation community worldwide to work more closely together to thwart terrorist threats and cargo theft. Speakers will provide the latest news on the most recent DHS DHS Department of Homeland Security (USA) DHS Department of Human Services DHS Department of Health Services DHS Demographic and Health Surveys DHS Dirhams (Morocco national currency) and FBI warnings of possible attacks on trucks, trains, planes and passenger busses, in addition to sea lanes and port cities," Chairman Jones added. NCSC estimates that cargo crime is an $18-billion hit on the U.S. economy and a $54-billion loss globally. For more information and online registration visit www.cargosecurity.com/ncsc04 and click "Register Online." About NCSC The National Cargo Security Council, based in Annapolis, MD, is a professional association of 1,100 cargo-transportation and security professionals from the entire spectrum of cargo security: air, truck/rail, maritime, and inter-modal. NCSC members are committed to assuring the safe and secure movement of the nation's commerce. |
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