Advancing Identity Intelligence and Biometric Solutions for Enhanced National Security at Defense Strategies Institute’s Identity Management Symposium

Alexandria, VA, February 15, 2018 --(PR.com)-- Defense Strategies Institute is proud to announce the 5th Annual Identity Management Symposium, occurring on April 4 -5, 2018, in Alexandria, VA. This summit offers attendees the unique opportunity to join senior DoD officials, military leaders, academia, and solution providers for networking and collaborative discussions around this year's theme, “Advancing Identity Intelligence and Biometric Solutions for Enhanced National Security."

The objective of this year's summit is to bring together members of the DoD, DHS, Federal Government, Private Industry, Academia, and other relevant stakeholders to discuss the latest updates from key organizations involved in advancing identity and access management practices and biometric solutions that enhance National defense and security capabilities. Session discussions will allow for open and honest conversation revolving around the recent challenges, solutions and innovations for identity management practices and biometrics solutions across the DoD and Federal IT ecosystems. With a keen focus on access management, this symposium will also provide updates on the biometrics initiatives and identity management technologies that improve the efficiency and security of Government Organizations, to include national security. To this end, the Identity Management Symposium will offer over 15 sessions with diverse senior leader speakers including:

- Michael Sorrento, SES, Director, Defense Manpower Data Center

- Shonnie R. Lyon, Director, Office of Biometric Identity Management (OBIM), DHS

- COL Tom Clancy, USA, Director, Identity Management Programs and IdAM-PKI Lead, DoD CIO

- COL Donald Hurst, USA, PM, DoD Biometrics, PEO IEW&S

- COL Jesse D. Galvan, Deputy Director, DFBA

- Steve Yonkers, Director of Identity and Credentialing, Screening Coordination Office, Office of Policy, DHS

- Arun Vemury, Director, Biometrics Technology Engine, DHS

Compelling Topics to be Covered at the Symposium Include:

- Enhancing Identity and Access Management Practices for Enhanced National Security
- Developing Advanced Credentialing and Authentication Measures for Improved Digital Security
- Identity Intelligence Information Exchange and Sharing Initiatives
- Normalizing Identity and Access Management to a Single Identity Standard
- Supporting DoD Identity Activities through Biometrics & Forensics Coordination
- Driving Technology Development to Better Safeguard Sensitive Personally Identifiable Information (PII)
- Supplementing National Security through Enhanced Capture and Recording of Biometric Information
- Delivering Authentication Capabilities that Support the Operational Environment
- Improving Non-Cooperative Facial Recognition Capabilities
- Biometrics RDT&E Focus Areas and Future Investment

DSI welcomes any questions to have posed during the forum: questions should align with the topics of the sessions.

Seating is limited –
In order to allow for actionable discussion and dialogue amongst speaker and attendees, seating will be limited. Register now to reserve your seat. Active military, government and State personnel attend complimentary. Those interested in participating in the 5th Identity Management Symposium can visit Defense Strategies Institute's website at http://identitymanagement.dsigroup.org/

Anyone interested in learning more or sending questions contact Morgan at mcolfax@dsigroup.org, 201-266-0058.

Summit is Close to Press / No Recordings