Session 4-A
Panel: Securing the Border of the Future
Whether we live near an international border or not, our lives are influenced by the people and cargo that cross our borders. Trade, work and leisure take us across continents, extending the definition of “border” beyond the one to our North and South. Avocados and Apple products cross oceans, as does cyber and data transactions faster than ever. That safe and efficient transport of people and cargo is challenged by bad actors who may bear animus toward the Unites States or be willing to inflict harm for profit. How do we welcome legitimate trade and travel while ensuring the safety and security of our nation?
The Unites States Department of Homeland Security, Department of Justice, the Intelligence Community, and other federal agencies work hard to protect our nation’s safety and interests. These agencies like the Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) work in concert with other federal agencies and our state, local, and tribal partners to enable the “good” to happen and prevent the “bad” from our lives.
Join the conversation with our panel to gain some insight and share your perspectives on the importance of data, access, integration, and transparency in defining the future of the border and its ongoing impact on our lives.
Speakers
moderator: jason hannah
Sr. Director for Law Enforcement and Public Safety (LEAPS), SAIC
panelist: douglas lindquist
Senior Director, Justice and Law Enforcement, SAIC; FBI Assistant Director (Retired)
panelist: craig mcintire
Vice President, DHS Account, SAIC
panelist: Shweta Mulcare
Director, Data Science Futures, SAIC
