Contact: Ms. Laurie Venditti
InfraGard – New York
Phone 917.596.3037
Venditti@partnerforsecurity.com
Click here to download a pdf of this release
PRESS RELEASE | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SEPT. 15, 2010
Albany, Buffalo, and Rochester InfraGard Alliances to Hold Cyber Security
Conference in Syracuse, New York
SYRACUSE, NY: On September 24 at Syracuse University, a cyber security briefing jointly produced by the
Albany, Buffalo, and Rochester InfraGard Membership Alliances and the Federal Bureau of Investigation will
be held on campus. Visit: http://nystateinfragardconference.com./
The conference is hosted by the Institute for National Security and Counterterrorism (INSCT) at Syracuse
University, and co-sponsors also include SRC, formerly Syracuse Research Corporation, and the Center for
Advanced Systems and Engineering (CASE). Additional support for the conference comes from the U.S.
Department of Homeland Security and the InfraGard National Members Alliance (INMA), and it will be held
in cooperation with regional authorities including the Syracuse Police Department.
Presentations by sought-after authorities and experts will be followed by an opportunity for dialogue and
questions. Featured speakers include:
Thad W. Odderstol, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, National Cyber Security Division, U.S.
Department of Homeland Security, Critical Infrastructure Protection Cyber Security Program, National
Cyber Security Division will deliver the keynote address on “DHS Cyber Security: Strategic and Operational
Initiatives”
Yalkin Demirkaya, Cyber Forensics Investigator and President of Cyber Diligence, Inc., will present
“Investigating Insider Abuse of IT Resources”
Jim Gagliano, Supervisory Special Agent with the FBI, will present “Cyber Investigations of Gang
Activity”
Greg Metzler, Principle Security Engineer & Cyber Intelligence Analyst with SRC, “Crime: The Next
Driver of Internet Innovation”
Daniel Alfin, Special Agent with the FBI, will present “Cyber Crime: Computer Intrusions, Pedophiles,
Drugs, and Gangs”
Tony Martino, Sergeant, Utica Police Department – “Emerging Trends and Cyber Exploits”
William Snyder, Syracuse University College of Law Visiting Professor, will discuss “When a Hacker’s
Rights to Your Computer Exceed Your Own: The Wiretap Act and Computer Trespassers”
Albert Stenson, Protective Security Advisor, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, will discuss “NIPP –
National Infrastructure Protection Plan”
This joint conference represents an unparalleled gathering of public safety, law enforcement & intelligence
authorities alongside private sector subject matter experts to provide a briefing on cyber security. The
conference will educate attendees on the capabilities of the Syracuse University Forensic Cyber Center as
well as on current tools, technologies, and trends in computer forensic investigations
.
The complete program can be viewed at http://NYStateInfraGardConference.com. Future programs with
similar presentation content are being planned through the InfraGard organization.
About InfraGard
InfraGard is a public-private volunteer organization that serves as the critical link that forms a tightly-knit
working relationship across all levels. Each InfraGard chapter is geographically linked with an FBI Field
Office, providing all stakeholders immediate access to experts from law enforcement, industry, academic
institutions and other federal, state and local government agencies. By utilizing the talents and expertise of
the InfraGard network, information is shared to mitigate threats to our nation’s critical infrastructures and
key resources. Collaboration and communication are the keys to protection.
Chapter Leadership
Albany: Brett Lewis, InfraGard Albany Chapter President
Buffalo: Timothy Lukasiewicz, InfraGard Buffalo Chapter President
Rochester: Michael Miller, InfraGard Rochester Chapter President
Syracuse (Satellite Chapter to Albany): Laurie Venditti , National Board Committee Chair - Community
Outreach & Regional Communications
Sign up here to be added to the list for receiving information on future InfraGard conferences in Syracuse. If
you have any questions, please email us at venditti@partnerforsecurity.com
InfraGard – New York
Phone 917.596.3037
Venditti@partnerforsecurity.com
Click here to download a pdf of this release
PRESS RELEASE | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SEPT. 15, 2010
Albany, Buffalo, and Rochester InfraGard Alliances to Hold Cyber Security
Conference in Syracuse, New York
SYRACUSE, NY: On September 24 at Syracuse University, a cyber security briefing jointly produced by the
Albany, Buffalo, and Rochester InfraGard Membership Alliances and the Federal Bureau of Investigation will
be held on campus. Visit: http://nystateinfragardconference.com./
The conference is hosted by the Institute for National Security and Counterterrorism (INSCT) at Syracuse
University, and co-sponsors also include SRC, formerly Syracuse Research Corporation, and the Center for
Advanced Systems and Engineering (CASE). Additional support for the conference comes from the U.S.
Department of Homeland Security and the InfraGard National Members Alliance (INMA), and it will be held
in cooperation with regional authorities including the Syracuse Police Department.
Presentations by sought-after authorities and experts will be followed by an opportunity for dialogue and
questions. Featured speakers include:
Thad W. Odderstol, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, National Cyber Security Division, U.S.
Department of Homeland Security, Critical Infrastructure Protection Cyber Security Program, National
Cyber Security Division will deliver the keynote address on “DHS Cyber Security: Strategic and Operational
Initiatives”
Yalkin Demirkaya, Cyber Forensics Investigator and President of Cyber Diligence, Inc., will present
“Investigating Insider Abuse of IT Resources”
Jim Gagliano, Supervisory Special Agent with the FBI, will present “Cyber Investigations of Gang
Activity”
Greg Metzler, Principle Security Engineer & Cyber Intelligence Analyst with SRC, “Crime: The Next
Driver of Internet Innovation”
Daniel Alfin, Special Agent with the FBI, will present “Cyber Crime: Computer Intrusions, Pedophiles,
Drugs, and Gangs”
Tony Martino, Sergeant, Utica Police Department – “Emerging Trends and Cyber Exploits”
William Snyder, Syracuse University College of Law Visiting Professor, will discuss “When a Hacker’s
Rights to Your Computer Exceed Your Own: The Wiretap Act and Computer Trespassers”
Albert Stenson, Protective Security Advisor, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, will discuss “NIPP –
National Infrastructure Protection Plan”
This joint conference represents an unparalleled gathering of public safety, law enforcement & intelligence
authorities alongside private sector subject matter experts to provide a briefing on cyber security. The
conference will educate attendees on the capabilities of the Syracuse University Forensic Cyber Center as
well as on current tools, technologies, and trends in computer forensic investigations
.
The complete program can be viewed at http://NYStateInfraGardConference.com. Future programs with
similar presentation content are being planned through the InfraGard organization.
About InfraGard
InfraGard is a public-private volunteer organization that serves as the critical link that forms a tightly-knit
working relationship across all levels. Each InfraGard chapter is geographically linked with an FBI Field
Office, providing all stakeholders immediate access to experts from law enforcement, industry, academic
institutions and other federal, state and local government agencies. By utilizing the talents and expertise of
the InfraGard network, information is shared to mitigate threats to our nation’s critical infrastructures and
key resources. Collaboration and communication are the keys to protection.
Chapter Leadership
Albany: Brett Lewis, InfraGard Albany Chapter President
Buffalo: Timothy Lukasiewicz, InfraGard Buffalo Chapter President
Rochester: Michael Miller, InfraGard Rochester Chapter President
Syracuse (Satellite Chapter to Albany): Laurie Venditti , National Board Committee Chair - Community
Outreach & Regional Communications
Sign up here to be added to the list for receiving information on future InfraGard conferences in Syracuse. If
you have any questions, please email us at venditti@partnerforsecurity.com
