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CTSC 2012 - Schedule of Events

UPDATED: Sunday January 08, 2012

The following is the official schedule of events and is subject to change as the CTSC 2012 event planning progresses.

As many speakers and presenters have operational responsibilities that might affect his / her ability to attend or participate as scheduled, the CTSC 2012 event committee will substitute another speaker / presenter should such an issue arise leading up to, or during the conference.


Travel Day - Sunday April 22, 2012


1600 - 2100 (Exhibitor Setup) Upper / Lower Lounge

Exhibitors may setup display booths between 1600 and 2100 hours. Participants arriving on Sunday may not check-in earlier than 1600 hours.

1715 - 1915 (Dinner) Main Cafeteria

Dinner is available for those registered guests at NAV Centre in the main cafeteria.

Day 1 - Monday April 23, 2012


0630 - 0800 (Exhibitor Setup) Upper and Lower Lounge

Exhibitors are required to arrive and setup exhibit booths displays between 0630 and 0800 hours - the exhibit area will open to conference participants at 0800 hours sharp.

0645 - 0830 (Breakfast) Main Cafeteria

Breakfast is available for registered guests at NAV Centre in the main cafeteria.

0800 - 0830 (Registration) Upper Lounge

Participant / Exhibitor / Presenter Registration
Refreshment & All Day Break Begins at 0900 Hours in Lower Lounge Exhibit Area

0830 - 0835 (Opening Remarks) Lecture Hall

Opening Remarks / Paul D Turner, TSS TSI - Professional Development TSCM Group Inc.


0835 - 0930 (1A) Lecture Hall

TOPIC: "SDR Technology Developments and Potential Hostile Surveillance Applications..."
PRESENTER: Paul D Turner, TSS TSI
AFFILIATION: Professional Development TSCM Group Inc.
DESCRIPTION: This presentation will explore the potential for open-source and restricted Software Defined Radio (SDR) technology to be utilized as sophisticated Technical Surveillance Devices (TSD). The adaptability and sophistication of a wide variety of currently available SDR hardware options and open-source Software Development Kits (SDK) have significantly elevated the threat level. Such technology might be utilized as a sophisticated, adaptive smart technology, capable of passive and even active countermeasures against detection during Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM) deployment.

0945 - 1045 (2A) Lecture Hall

TOPIC: TBA
PRESENTER: TBA
AFFILIATION: TBA
DESCRIPTION: TBA

1100 - 1200 (3A) TBA

TOPIC: 7th Annual CTSC 2012 Competitive "Bug-Off"
PRESENTER: Paul D Turner, TSS TSI and Andrzej Wolczanski, TSS
AFFILIATION: Professional Development TSCM Group Inc.
DESCRIPTION: Spectrum and RF Analysis and Broadband Receivers - Participating in our competitive “Bug-off” is an excellent way to extend your networking opportunity and perhaps gain valuable in-sight from other like-minded professional TSCM practitioners and enjoy a mildly entertaining and practical component of the conference. Our TSCM “Bug-off” provides a level of light-hearted competitive sprit and the opportunity to evaluate a professional level TSCM equipment resources supplied by various exhibitors. The “Bug-off” is open to all conference participants for a chance to win prizes and personal recognition, to be awarded during the Dinner and Awards night. Participants will be provided with an assignment form to be completed and submitted to the conference committee for evaluation. The individual that has identified the most technical threats within specific categories will be deemed the 1st prize winner, and so with the 2nd and 3rd prizes. TSCM operators may utilize whatever equipment they normally use on the job, or have the opportunity to utilize equipment resources provided by the TSB. Prizes, Awards, Peer Recognition, and Bragging Rights are just a few of the benefits for the participants of our TSCM competitive “Bug-off”. The Office of Evil Intent aka Paul D Turner, TSS TSI has spend the previous year sourcing a number of challenging Technical Surveillance Devices (TSD) for this year's event.

1200 - 1300 (Lunch) Lower Lounge

Lunch will be served in on the Lower Lounge for registered participants, exhibitors and presenters. This is an excellent opportunity to view the exhibits and network with other conference participants.

1300 - 1400 (4A) Lecture Hall

TOPIC: "Detection Range of Interest (ROI) Capability Vs Operational Threat Level..."
PRESENTER: Paul D Turner, TSS TSI
AFFILIATION: Professional Development TSCM Group Inc.
DESCRIPTION: With the recent emergence of a wide variety of consumer and commercial; technologically sophisticated devices appearing on the open market; with many operating within the unlicensed ISM band, upward of 60 GHz, it is even more important than ever before; that technical operators assess and fully integrate sound threat level management when determining the upper and lower frequency range limits associated with a technical security inspection. RF spectrum analysis has taken on a renewed importance with the development of complex and difficult to detect modulation schemes operating both, lower and lower and higher and higher within the electro-magnetic spectrum. This is a deadly combination when technical operators fail to fully appreciate the complexity and necessity of conducting the RF spectrum analysis phase of a professional TSCM inspection. Learn about these recent developments and the dangers of conducting a limited range spectral analysis when the operational threat level is not properly identified or accurately determined.

1415 - 1515 (5A) Lecture Hall

TOPIC: "The Threat of Ultra Wide Band Technology..."
PRESENTER: William Pretty
AFFILIATION: William Pretty Security Inc.
DESCRIPTION: A brief history of the development of Ultra Wide Band Technology will be presented and the various types of Ultra-Wideband (UWB) transmissions and modulation techniques will be discussed. Commercial products currently available will be also be introduced. Possible solutions to the potential threats associated with will this technology also be introduced. Ultra wideband transmission systems have existed in the field of military communications since mid 1960, however, they have only recently been declassified for commercial use. Most probably this shift is in part due to the growing problem of crowding in the conventional RF spectrum bands. The availability of these products and their misuse is an on-going problem that technical operators need to be aware of at all operational threat levels.

1530 - 1700 (6A) Lecture Hall

TOPIC: "What is that You Found..."
PRESENTER: John Price, CPP CRM
AFFILIATION: Price-Langevin & Associates Inc.
DESCRIPTION: This lecture is based on both open source and industry information of actual "finds". This presentation will discuss not only, the type of device, but how and where it was installed, the installation technique and perhaps most importantly; how it was detected by the technical operator; as well as how long it was in use prior to detection. The presentation will also discus and open the floor to discussion of installation techniques and thought processes utilized in these finds to determine if there are similarities in the installation concept. Perhaps this discussion will promote an enlightening look at how a device might be installed in a real work application.


1715 - 1915 (Dinner) Cafeteria

Dinner is available for registered guests of NAV Centre in the main cafeteria.

 


Day 2 - Tuesday April 24, 2012


0630 - 0800 (Exhibitor Setup) Upper and Lower Lounge

Exhibitors are required to arrive and setup displays between 0630 and 0800 hours - the exhibit area will open to conference participants at 0800 hours sharp.

0645 - 0830 (Breakfast) Main Cafeteria

Breakfast is available for registered guests of NAV Centre in the main cafeteria.

0800 - 0830 (Registration) Upper Lounge

Participant / Exhibitor / Presenter Registration
Refreshment & All Day Break Begins at 0900 Hours in Lower Lounge Exhibit Area


0830 - 0930 (7A) Lecture Hall

TOPIC: "An Introduction to Digital Modulation..."
PRESENTER: Robin Jackman
AFFILIATION: Tektronix Canada Inc.
DESCRIPTION: TBA

0945 - 1045 (8A) Lecture Hall

TOPIC: "Practical Spectrum Analysis..."
PRESENTER: Robin Jackman
AFFILIATION: Tektronix Canada Inc.
DESCRIPTION: TBA

1100 - 1200 (9A) Lecture Hall

TOPIC: "Practical Aspects of the Signal Environment from a Technical Security Perspective..."
PRESENTER: Robert Inkol, B.Sc M.A.Sc.
AFFILIATION: Defense Research and Development Canada (DRDC)
DESCRIPTION:  This presentation provides insights into the practical aspects of the communications signal environment from a technical security perspective. It draws on selected topics from fields such as communications theory and systems, radio propagation, and signal processing. The implications of current technology trends are also discussed. Problems to be considered include the detection of Signals of Interest (SOI) and discrimination against extraneous signals such as those produced by receiver non-linear characteristics and power electronics systems.

1200 - 1300 (Lunch) Lower Lounge

Lunch will be served in on the Lower Lounge for registered participants, exhibitors and presenters. This is an excellent opportunity to view the exhibits and network with other conference participants.

1300 - 1400 (10A) Lecture Hall

TOPIC: Exhibitor / Sponsor Profile Opportunity 
PRESENTER: CTSC 2012 Exhibitors
AFFILIATION: Various Exhibiting Industry Suppliers, Manufacturers and CTSC Sponsors
DESCRIPTION: Our exhibitor profile and sponsor profile opportunity presents an excellent venue for vendors and manufacturers who are actively exhibiting or sponsoring during the conference to educate, promote or otherwise engage the attendees with information or demonstrations of various products and / or services. Each exhibitor or CTSC sponsor will have an opportunity to participate. We have expanded this important feature of the conference to include a full two (2) sessions during this year's conference event.

1415 - 1515 (11A) TBA

TOPIC: 7th Annual CTSC 2012 Competitive "Bug-Off"
PRESENTER: Andrzej Wolczanski, TSS
AFFILIATION: Professional Development TSCM Group Inc.
DESCRIPTION: Non-Linear Junction Detection (NLJD) and Thermal Imaging - Participating in our competitive “Bug-off” is an excellent way to extend your networking opportunity and perhaps gain valuable in-sight from other like-minded professional TSCM practitioners and enjoy a mildly entertaining and practical component of the conference. Our TSCM “Bug-off” provides a level of light-hearted competitive sprit and the opportunity to evaluate a professional level TSCM equipment resources supplied by various exhibitors. The “Bug-off” is open to all conference participants for a chance to win prizes and personal recognition, to be awarded during the Dinner and Awards night. Participants will be provided with an assignment form to be completed and submitted to the conference committee for evaluation. The individual that has identified the most technical threats within specific categories will be deemed the 1st prize winner, and so with the 2nd and 3rd prizes. TSCM operators may utilize whatever equipment they normally use on the job, or have the opportunity to utilize equipment resources provided by the TSB. Prizes, Awards, Peer Recognition, and Bragging Rights are just a few of the benefits for the participants of our TSCM competitive “Bug-off”. The Office of Evil Intent aka Paul D Turner, TSS TSI has spend the previous year sourcing a number of challenging Technical Surveillance Devices (TSD) for this year's event.

1530 - 1700 (12A) Lecture Hall

TOPIC: TBA
PRESENTER: TBA
AFFILIATION: TBA
DESCRIPTION: TBA


1730 - 2230 (Cash Bar) TBA

A cash bar will be available beginning at 1730 hours for registered CTSC exhibitors, participants, presenters, and CTSC guests.

1800 - 2200 (Casual Dinner / Awards Night) TBA

Dinner (Casual) / Awards Night - We invite all CTSC exhibitors, participants, presenters and CTSC guests to join us for the 6th Annual Dinner and Awards Night that includes an excellent dinner.

1930 - 2030 (Dinner Key Note Speaker) TBA

TOPIC: TBA
PRESENTER: TBA
AFFILIATION: TBA
DESCRIPTION: TBA

2100 - 2300 (Networking Opportunity) TBA

Upon completion of the dinner and awards night events there will be an informal networking opportunity rounding our the evening. This is a new event for CTSC 2011 and is an excellent opportunity for exhibitors, sponsors and participants to socialize and network.

 


Day 3 - Wednesday April 25, 2012


0630 - 0800 (Exhibitor Setup) Upper and Lower Lounge

Exhibitors are required to arrive and setup displays between 0630 and 0800 hours - the exhibit area will open to conference participants at 0800 hours sharp.

0645 - 0830 (Breakfast) Main Cafeteria

Breakfast is available for registered guests of NAV Centre in the main cafeteria.

0800 - 0830 (Registration) Upper Lounge

Participant / Exhibitor / Presenter Registration
Refreshment & All Day Break Begins at 0900 Hours in Lower Lounge Exhibit Area


0830 - 0930 (13A) Lecture Hall

TOPIC: TBA
PRESENTER: TBA
AFFILIATION: TBA
DESCRIPTION: TBA

0945 - 1045 (14A) Lecture Hall

TOPIC: TBA
PRESENTER: TBA
AFFILIATION: TBA
DESCRIPTION: TBA

1100 - 1200 (15A) Lecture Hall

TOPIC: TBA
PRESENTER: TBA
AFFILIATION: TBA
DESCRIPTION: TBA

1200 - 1300 (Lunch Break) Lower Lounge

Lunch will be served in on the Lower Lounge for registered participants, exhibitors and presenters. This is an excellent opportunity to view the exhibits and network with other conference participants.

1300 - 1430 (16A) Lecture Hall

TOPIC: "TSB Technical Workshop - Part I..."
PRESENTER: Paul D Turner, TSS TSI
AFFILIATION: Professional Development TSCM Group Inc.
DESCRIPTION: Participants will be introduced to the conceptual design and unique operational deployment concepts; features and functionality of the Kestrel TSCM TM Professional Software - Signal Intelligence Support System (SISS). The recent advancements in the development of small form factor, extremely low cost and highly sophisticated Software Defined Radio (SDR) hardware has made it possible for the Technical Security Branch (TSB) of Professional Development TSCM Group Inc., to develop an advanced professional level; work-flow based; operator centric; TSCM specific software application that significantly extends the operational capability of any supported search receiver or spectrum analyzer with SDR connectivity. The strength of our software architecture; and visionary design model has resulted in a very powerful and effective weapon against illegal interception involving near-field RF based Technical Surveillance Devices (TSD) and far-field signal monitoring, capture and analysis within the capability and limitations of the specific search receiver or spectrum analyzer utilized.

1445 - 1615 (17A) Lecture Hall

TOPIC: "TSB Technical Workshop - Part II..."
PRESENTER: Paul D Turner, TSS TSI
AFFILIATION: Professional Development TSCM Group Inc.
DESCRIPTION: Participants will be provided with an operational demonstration continuing from the previous session and have an opportunity to see first hand the Kestrel TSCM TM Professional Software deployed in a typical operational capacity utilizing the Signal Hound SDR search receiver and other available software supported hardware in a dual and multiple receiver configuration. Participants will observe first hand just some of the many powerful design features and operational deployment methods; including travel versatility and low profile covert system deployment. Gain better insight into the unique deployment methods and techniques available to the technical operator. The session will round out with a short question and answer opportunity and bringing to a conclusion the 7th Annual Canadian Technical Security Conference (CTSC 2012).


1615 - 1630 (Closing Remarks) Lecture Hall

Closing Remarks / Paul D Turner, TSS TSI / Professional Development TSCM Group Inc.

 

 

 

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