New York, NY – March 22, 2011 – As the U.S. faces the long-term struggle against radical extremism in a period of persistent conflict, those responsible for Maritime Security must be prepared to conduct operations across a broad spectrum of threats and hazards.

The Maritime & Transportation Security Expo/Conference was already the nation's leading industry event dedicated to maritime security, but this year it expands to include rail, road, airport and airline security. And to kick it all off, U.S. DOT Secretary Ray Lahood and Governor Martin O'Malley will be among the keynote presenters at the Baltimore Convention Center from May 4th to 5th.

In this release, the Institute for Defense and Government Advancement (IDGA) announces its 6th Annual Border Management Summit will present attendees with three major tracks: Policy, Procedure, Technology.

This event, which PlanetData is a media partner for, is scheduled for October 25 - 27, 2010 in Arlington, Virginia.

In this article Kevin Gors explores the potential ramifications of misunderstanding today's terrorists and their use of deception as a terror tactic.

The Institute for Defense and Government Advancement (IDGA) has announced the Army Aviation Summit scheduled for June 28 - 30, 2010 at the Key Bridge Marriott, Arlington, Virginia.

The attempted car bombing on May 1, 2010, in New York's Times Square served as another wakeup call to the world's police and security forces on the uncompromising global terrorist threat, and their ongoing efforts to successfully target urban environments in the US.

This is why if you are involved in intelligence, counter-terrorism, police work, or private security you need to be trained in the most advanced anti-terror, protection and detection techniques. And the HALO Corporation's Bi-Coastal Counter-Terrorism Summit offers you all this and more.

Nearly 200 highway miles from the Nogales border crossing, residents of Phoenix are increasingly fearful of deadly violence that bloodily spills far north of the U.S.-Mexico border - a crisis that is spurring attention at the highest levels.

Mutualink Inc., a leading provider of multimedia communications interoperability solutions for first responder agencies and critical infrastructure, and James Lee Witt Associates, experts in public safety and crisis management, have announced a new low cost, full service solution for Federal, State and Local agencies seeking to implement border interoperability.

Have you prepared emergency supplies, made a plan in case of an emergency, and taken steps to stay informed? Well this article takes a look at how multiple crises striking simultaneously in your part of the country could quickly leave you scrambling if you haven't taken the time to prepare properly.

This PlanetData editorial presents a look at how U.S. President Barack Obama may be planning to reach his stated goal of doubling U.S. exports in the next five years, and the possible implications of this strategy.