2017 ERII COUNTERESPIONAGE CONFERENCE. August 17-20, 2017 / Embassy Suites Old Town Alexandria, VA CONFERENCE PROGRAM

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1 2017 ERII COUNTERESPIONAGE CONFERENCE August 17-20, 2017 / Embassy Suites Old Town Alexandria, VA CONFERENCE PROGRAM

2 Dear Attendees: On behalf of the Espionage Research Institute International (ERII), and its Board of Directors, it is my great privilege to welcome you to the 2017 ERII Counterespionage Conference! ERII s conference is an annual gathering of membership to discuss industry news and events, listen to presentations by esteemed TSCM/counterespionage professionals, see demonstrations of new TSCM equipment and network with our distinguished colleagues. The Old Town Alexandria location also provides excellent dining, shopping and site seeing opportunities. We hope you enjoy the conference, and that you make the most of your time in Old Town Alexandria! This year, we have expanded the conference to a 4-day format at the request of ERII members. Conference attendees now have the ability to see each presentation throughout the 4-day conference. We thank each ERII member who has elected to give a presentation(s) at the 2017 conference! Your participation is much appreciated. We welcome our corporate sponsor and exhibitors to the conference as well! Research Electronics International (REI) is our Corporate Sponsor; they have sponsored a cocktail and appetizer reception on Friday evening. Thank you REI! We look forward to exhibitor presentations by REI, Professional Development TSCM Group Inc. (PDTG) and Berkeley Varitronics Systems Inc. (BV Systems). All attendees are encouraged to visit sponsor and exhibitor tables following breakfast, during breaks, after lunch, or following the conclusion of presentations by scheduled speakers each day. Sponsor and exhibitor support makes our conference possible, and their excellence in products, technology and software helps to equip our TSCM community for success. Once again, welcome to the 2017 ERII Counterespionage Conference. Enjoy! Best, J.D. LeaSure Director Espionage Research Institute International 2

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4 Schedule of Events Thursday August 17, 2017 Time Description Location 6:00 AM - 9:30 AM Made To Order Breakfast For Hotel Guests Main Hotel Lobby 8:00 AM - 8:05 AM Welcome & Opening Address by J.D. LeaSure, Director of ERII 8:05 AM - 9:00 AM 2017: The State of Counter Surveillance by J.D. LeaSure, Director of ERII. 9:00 AM 10:00 AM "Understanding the Core Advantages of Low Cost Software Defined Radio (SDR) Technology" By Paul Turner (TSS, TSI) Corporate Director of Professional Development TSCM Group Inc. 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM Morning Break/Refreshments Mason Prefunction 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM "Implementing TSCM for Businesses & Corporations" By Charles Patterson, President of Exec Security TSCM. Corporations need TSCM, but they don't always understand how to implement it into their security policies and procedures. Charles will review and outline a number of steps that corporate personnel can take to help get a handle on their TSCM and information security needs. 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM "Terrorism By The Numbers" By David Major, FBI Retired and Founder/President, CI Centre. This presentation summarizes what has happened in the world of terrorism since the last ERII conference in September :00 PM - 1:00 PM Lunch (Sponsored by ERII) Mason Prefunction 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM "Terrorism By The Numbers" (Continued) By David Major, FBI Retired and Founder/President, CI Centre. 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM "An Operational Review of Commonly Deployed TSCM Antenna Designs" By Paul Turner (TSS, TSI) Corporate Director of Professional Development TSCM Group Inc. 3:15 PM 3:30 PM Afternoon Break/Refreshments Mason Prefunction 3:30 PM 3:50 PM "24/7 TSCM SYSTEM" By Gyo An of Global TSCM Group, Inc. The Stealth DX is security equipment that prevents audio and video wiretapping 24/7. When any suspected signal is detected, based on surrounding radio environment, in the security area where the Stealth DX is installed, the Stealth DX sends an alarm signal to the control center. Dozens or hundreds of units can be installed per site. 3:50 PM - 4:30 PM The Cold War Museum: Telling the History of Vint Hill and Cold War Intelligence to the Public By Jason Hall, Executive Director of the Cold War Museum. The presentation describes and shows some of the key artifacts at the Cold War Museum, located at the former Top Secret SIGINT base at Vint Hill, and talks about what has worked and not worked in conveying the history of Cold War intelligence to the public. 4

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Visit us online to learn more about the key features and benefits of the Kestrel TSCM Professional So ware, Technical Operator Cer fica on Training, and to register for the Canadian Technical Security Conference (CTSC) April canada.com Professional Development TSCM Group Inc canada.com Telephone: pdturner@pdtg.ca Contact: Paul D Turner, TSS TSI 5

6 Schedule of Events Friday, August 18, 2017 Time Description Location 6:00 AM - 9:30 AM Made To Order Breakfast For Hotel Guests Main Hotel Lobby 8:00 AM - 8:05 AM Daily Conference Briefing by J.D. LeaSure, Director of ERII 8:05 AM - 9:30 AM "Cyber Hunting Recent Ransomware Cases" By Jarrett Kolthoff, CISSP and president/ceo of SpearTip. SpearTip's recent ransomware cases indicate that not all attacks are what they appear. Leverage our lessons learned from these cases to build a more effective defensive strategy. 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM "Common Threat Overview" By Lee Jones, Director of Sales & Marketing, Research Electronics International (REI). As the world s technology continues to advance, high quality surveillance devices are easily purchased on the commercial market and can even be disguised as common office items. Learn more about the threats organizations face on a daily basis. 10:15 AM - 10:30 AM Morning Break/Refreshments Mason Prefunction 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM "Scott Schober, President and CEO of Berkeley Varitronics Systems. Discussion on how Bluetooth, WiFi, and cellular transmissions are used for espionage, hacking computer networks, as well as skimming our credit cards at gas pumps and ATMs. 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM "Espionage By The Numbers" By David Major, FBI Retired and Founder/President, CI Centre. This presentation summarizes what has happened in the world of espionage since the last ERII conference in September :00 PM - 1:00 PM Lunch (Sponsored by ERII) Mason Prefunction 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM "Espionage By The Numbers" (Continued) By David Major, FBI Retired and Founder/President, CI Centre. 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM "Portable Video System For Added Security in Hotels and Conference Facilities" By Charles Patterson, President of Exec Security TSCM. Charles will discuss and demonstrate how he has adapted a consumer video system to help protect his equipment and secure hotel conference rooms after a sweep. 2:45 PM - 3:00 PM "ERII News & Updates" By Lisa LeaSure By Development Director. Review of the functions/features of the new ERII website, CCISM developments and upcoming changes. 3:00 PM - 3:15 PM Presentation of Membership Certificates By J.D. LeaSure, Director of ERII 3:15 PM - 3:30 PM Afternoon Break/Refreshments Mason Prefunction 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM "Multiple Sensor Remote Spectrum Surveillance and Monitoring (RSSM) TM" By Paul Turner (TSS, TSI) Corporate Director of Professional Development TSCM Group Inc. 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Evening Reception Sponsored by Research Electronics International (REI). Virginia Hall 6

2017 ERII Counterespionage Conference ABOUT THE ESPIONAGE RESEARCH INSTITUTE INTERNATIONAL ERII s Mission: The mission of the Espionage Research Institute International is to educate and advance

ERII s Aim: The aim of ERII is to ensure the skill sets and the knowledge of TSCM, Counterintelligence and Counterespionage professionals evolves as changes in spying tactics, eavesdropping

7 2017 ERII Counterespionage Conference ABOUT THE ESPIONAGE RESEARCH INSTITUTE INTERNATIONAL ERII s Mission: The mission of the Espionage Research Institute International is to educate and advance best practices in the counterespionage / counterintelligence, and TSCM community through excellence, applied learning, and research that examines issues of strategic importance to the sector. ERII s Aim: The aim of ERII is to ensure the skill sets and the knowledge of TSCM, Counterintelligence and Counterespionage professionals evolves as changes in spying tactics, eavesdropping devices and detection methods occur. The organization s success is a collaborative effort of members from around the globe with expertise in various areas within the umbrella of counterintelligence and TSCM. 7

8 Schedule of Events Saturday, August 19, 2017 Time Description Location 7:00 AM - 10:30 AM Made To Order Breakfast For Hotel Guests Main Hotel Lobby 8:00 AM - 8:05 AM Daily Conference Briefing by J.D. LeaSure, Director of ERII 8:05 AM - 9:15 AM "The Future of Security and Protection" By Hans Davies, Director of Toffler Associates. To excel in the future security environment, organizations must use strategic foresight to understand and prepare for market shifts. 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM "Power Line Carrier (PLC) Signal Path Analytics" By Paul Turner (TSS, TSI) Corporate Director of Professional Development TSCM Group Inc. 10:15 AM - 10:30 AM Morning Break/Refreshments Mason Prefunction 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Edward Snowden: The Man Who Conned the World By David Major, FBI Retired and Founder/President, CI Centre. The lecture seeks to unmask the truth behind this man. He was not a trained intelligence officer, he was not a whistleblower, was never assigned undercover overseas, but he did as much, if not the more damage to US national security, as anyone in history. 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Lunch (Sponsored by ERII) 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM Edward Snowden: The Man Who Conned the World (Continued) By David Major, FBI Retired and Founder/President, CI Centre. 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM "Introducing Kestrelnet TM Autonomous Collection and Measurement System (AMCS) TM" By Paul Turner (TSS, TSI) Corporate Director of Professional Development TSCM Group Inc. 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM "REI New Product Developments" by Lee Jones, Director of Sales & Marketing, Research Electronics International (REI). REI will be displaying several new products including the TALAN 3.0 Telephone and Line Analyzer, the ORION HX Deluxe Non-Linear Junction Detector, and the ANDRE Advanced Near-field Detection Receiver. Mason Prefunction 3:15 PM - 3:30 PM Afternoon Break/Refreshments Mason Prefunction 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM Voting & Presentation of Glenn H. Whidden Awards For Best Presentation & Best New TSCM Product By J.D. LeaSure, ERII Director. 8

9 Schedule of Events Sunday, August 20, 2017 Time Description Location 7:00 AM - 10:30 AM Made To Order Breakfast For Hotel Guests Main Hotel Lobby 8:30 AM 8:35 AM Daily Conference Briefing by J.D. LeaSure, Director of ERII 8:35 AM 10:00 AM "Kestrel TSCM Professional Software Advanced Tune-Up and Refresher "By Paul Turner (TSS, TSI) Corporate Director of Professional Development TSCM Group Inc. Bring Your Kestrel for a Software Update, and New Features Briefing. 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM Morning Break/Refreshments 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM Understanding the Key Benefits of Operating in IF Broadband (IFB) TM Vs Sweep Mode By Paul Turner (TSS, TSI) Corporate Director of Professional Development TSCM Group Inc. Mason Prefunction 11:30 AM Conference Closing Remarks by J.D. LeaSure, Director of ERII Interested In Becoming An ERII Member? The aim of ERII is to ensure the skill sets and the knowledge of TSCM, Counterintelligence and Counterespionage professionals evolves as changes in spying tactics, eavesdropping devices and detection methods occur. To Apply For Full Membership: ($ For A 365-Day Membership) You Must Be: An active TSCM Specialists having a minimum of three years current experience providing TSCM services. To Apply For Associate Membership: ($ For A 365-Day Membership) You Must Be: A non-practitioner including security directors, corporate executives, law enforcement, etc. A non-practitioner with an interest in TSCM as either a service vendor or consumer. Please visit to learn more about becoming an ERIII member. 9

10 HELPFUL INFO: Hotel Check In / Check Out Times: Hotel check in begins at 3 PM and you must check out by 12 PM. If you need to check in sooner, or check out later, please make arrangements at the hotel front desk. The hotel does offer baggage storage, which can also be arranged at the hotel front desk. ERII Conference Badge: Badges will be available at the registration table outside of Mason Room A/B (on the 2 nd floor) beginning at 7:00 am on Thursday, August 17, Be sure to wear your ERII Conference badge when attending daily conference sessions and the Friday evening reception. Breakfast: Hotel guests can enjoy a made-to-order breakfast in the hotel lobby (on the 1 st floor) from 6:00-9:30 AM on weekdays. Breakfast is served from 7:00-10:30 AM on the weekends. Breakfast includes hot and cold items such as eggs, signature custom omelets, pancakes, cereal, fruit and pastries. Food & Beverages: Snacks and beverages will be provided directly outside of Mason Room A/B (on the 2 nd floor) during conference breaks. Lunch will also be served directly outside of on Thursday (8/17/17), Friday (8/18/2017) and Saturday (8/19/2017). Sponsored Reception: The REI sponsored cocktail/appetizer reception will be held in the Virginia Hall (in the 2 nd floor lobby area) on Friday evening. Please be sure to wear your ERII Conference badge to this event. Hotel Evening Manager s Reception: Hotel guests are invited to the Evening Manager s Reception for snacks and cocktails in the main lobby each evening of their stay from 5:30 7:30 pm. 10

11 HELPFUL INFO: (Continued) Wi-Fi Internet: Parking: Wi-Fi Internet service is provided free of charge in guest rooms, in the common areas of the hotel and in the meeting rooms. Self-parking for hotel guests is available at the discounted rate of $19.00/day. Hotel Amenities: Dining: An on site Lounge, Restaurant and Room Service are available to guests from 11 am to 11 pm daily. Information about these services is available at the hotel front desk or in your in-room hotel guide. Fitness Room/Pool: The hotel offers a fitness room, indoor pool and whirlpool. Please check your in-room hotel guide for hours and further information. Transportation: Hotel Shuttle: The hotel offers a shuttle to the waterfront area for your dining, site seeing and shopping enjoyment. Please inquire with the hotel front desk about departure times and destinations. Metro Subway: The Metro subway station is located directly across from the hotel when exiting via the hotel front lobby. A schedule/route map is available in the hotel lobby. The subway provides access to Washington, D.C. and the surrounding locations, as well as the airport. The hotel is located at 1900 Diagonal Road, Alexandria, Virginia, TEL: Enjoy your stay! 11

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2015 ERII Counterespionage Conference CONFERENCE PROGRAM September 25 27, 2015 Hyatt-Dulles, Herndon, VA CONFERENCE PROGRAM Dear Attendees: On behalf of the Espionage Institute International (ERII) and its Board of Directors, it is my great privilege to welcome