Critical Infrastructure: Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness

Robert Radvanovsky is an active professional in the United States with over 40 years knowledge in security, risk management, business continuity, disaster recovery planning, and cyber. He has a vast background in engineering, business, and cyber, specifically on the topics of critical infrastructure protection and assurance. He has a special interest and tremendous knowledge in matters of critical infrastructure, along with industrial control systems (ICS) cybersecurity, and has published a number of articles and research papers regarding this topic. His activities include working for several professional accreditation and educational institutions on the topics of homeland security, critical infrastructure protection and assurance, and cyber security.

Allan McDougall is a seasoned asset protection and security practitioner, he has over 25 years between military, public sector, and private sector experience, in addition to being highly active within the research community. A former combat engineer, his approach to problem solving can be described as pragmatic. His public-sector experience has included service in the National Coordinator Security Policy and Projects at the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, senior positions within the Fleet Security organization of the Canadian Coast Guard, the senior inspector for ports and marine facilities, and as the manager and technical authority for physical security at the Canada Border Services Agency. He is currently actively involved in international efforts associated with the future of cyber security in the maritime domain and the evolving need for certification and accreditation.