On May 3 and 4, 2017, Security & Counter Terror Expo (SCTX) – the UK national security event for private and public sector security people – will return to Olympia, London.
Alongside more than 350 exhibitors, representatives from NATO, Europol, Ministry of Defence, Metropolitan Police and critical national infrastructure firms, are due to attend. Working with the Department for International Trade (formerly UKTI), the event is expected to welcome a record number of delegations; building upon the 10,000-plus visitors who attended in 2016 from more than 100 countries – including France, Germany, Japan, Spain, Italy, Brazil, South Korea, Mexico, UAE, Canada and the US.
The two-day event, aligned with the Home Office’s seven security capabilities, will showcase the latest from suppliers, as well as niche technology providers. Visitors to SCTX 2017 can expect equipment and services designed to assist critical national infrastructure protection, border control, cyber security, major events, offender management, policing and counter terrorism, and the emergency services.
David Thompson, Event Director, said: “The terrorist threat is changing almost daily this creates countless issues for security professionals. SCTX is an essential platform, it provides a secure environment to source the latest solutions and define effective strategies to current threats. The 2017 show will showcase the most innovative technologies and provide those tasked with keeping nations, assets and businesses safe with a platform to learn from industry leaders. Ultimately SCTX will help security professionals remain one step ahead of those intent on carrying out attacks.”
First time exhibitor K9 Electronics will be showing its range of Radio Frequency Communications Jamming systems for covert and overt operations. The UK-based company designs and manufactures jammers that can defeat drones at a range of five kilometres. Glenn Darien, Director of K9 Electronics, said: “Our primary focus is counter terrorism and countering the potential threats that drones carry. Our systems are currently being used in the Middle East, USA and South East Asia by various government organisations.
“At the show, we will be exhibiting our new handheld tactical Drone Jammer Gun made for portable use and the covert, briefcase style Drone Jammer. Both have a one kilometre effective Jamming range and are very directional ensuring that they will have minimal effect on surrounding communications when used correctly.”
SCTX will host the annual World Counter Terror Congress to discuss future threats and define joint responses to national security. With topics ranging from terrorist funding, counter radicalisation tactics, the emerging threats, privacy and technology, 20-plus officials and academics will lead the congress.
Richard Walton, the former head of the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command (SO15) and now a special adviser to Security & Counter Terror Expo, said: “The threat facing the UK and other nations is, and will remain, high for the years to come. Security professionals must use the World Counter Terror Congress to develop their understanding of where the threats are coming from and identify ways that they can be prevented – a unilateral approach it is the only way we will stop attacks in the future from happening.”
The Congress will feature six sessions, covering policy and strategy responses to the changing terror threat; radicalisation, de-radicalisation and preventing radicalisation; geopolitical security briefings; encryption, communications and security; security for critical national infrastructure; and emerging terror networks and tactics.
Among those confirmed to speak are Lord Carlile of Berriew CBE, QC; Rob Wainwright, Director at Europol; Dr Jamie Shea, Deputy ASG, Emerging Security Challenges Division, NATO; Raffaello Pantucci, Director of International Security Studies, Royal United Services Institute (RUSI); and Thomas Wuchte, Head on Anti-Terrorism Issues, Action Against Terrorism Unit, Organisation for Security & Cooperation in Europe (OSCE).
A free-to-attend Cyber Threat Intelligence Conference at SCTX will host industry figures. The NCSC Chief Executive, Ciaran Martin, will provide a keynote address. Other speakers confirmed for the conference include Peter Wood, CEO, First Base Technologies; Nader Heinen, Regional Director, Advanced Security Assurance Advisory, BlackBerry; Ron Gregory, Estates & Facilities Compliance Manager, Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust; and Jenny Radcliffe aka ‘The People Hacker’, featured in the February and March print issues of Professional Security magazine.
Talal Rajab, techUK’s Head of Programme, Cyber, National Security, said: “The cyber terrorism threat grows immeasurably year-on-year and we as an industry, must grow, adapt and react in equal measure. The Cyber Threat Intelligence Conference at Security & Counter Terror Expo provides the opportunity to learn from and meet with some of the key figures in the sector addressing the most important issues we face today.”
A Critical National Infrastructure & Business Resilience conference will cover how to protect CNI and business, citing case studies on using cyber, physical security and staff.
Borders and transport hubs
Running alongside the Critical National Infrastructure & Business Reliance and Cyber Threat Intelligence conference, the Border & Transport Security Conference will focus on the critical issues facing borders and transport hubs.
Attacks on transport hubs such as Atatürk international airport in Turkey and attacks on Brussels airport and metro station, as well as the mass movement of people, poses serious problems for security professionals – with borders being exploited by those seeking to do us harm.
The free-to-attend Border & Transport Security Conference will allow practitioners to share best practice. Visitors will be able to hear from the likes of Bart van Hofwegen, Chief Security National Tactical Command, Ministry of Defence of the Netherlands; Jirí Celikovský, Head of Unit for Coordination of Schengen Cooperation and Border Control, Department for Asylum and Migration Policy, Ministry of the Interior of the Czech Republic; and Peter O’Broin, Director, Airport Operator’s Association.
Technology
Public and private sector buyers, influencers and government delegations are due to attend SCTX.
At Advanced Technologies Live, visitors will be able to see and hear more at live demonstrations. Attendees can view the latest products from the likes of Aeraltronics, dataminr and Aaronia.
New to the event for 2017, Security & Counter Terror Expo will be partnering with DSEI – the defence and security event – to launch the Counter IED Zone. As well as showcasing best practice in reducing the threat of IEDs, live demonstrations will enable EOD, CIED, CBRNe, Defence, Law Enforcement, CT and security people identify new ways to disarm and detect devices. Exhibitors featuring in the Counter IED Zone include Bomb-Jammer, MIB-Electronic, ISSEE and Medeng.
Duncan Reid, Event Director of the DSEI, said: “The addition of the Counter IED Zone at SCTX serves to highlight the changing nature of terrorism. The threat is multifaceted and the security industry must seek out innovations that will help them detect and prevent attacks. This element of the show will help mitigate future threats and help personnel respond more effectively.”
Security & Counter Terror Expo 2017 will be co-located with Ambition – the EPRR Expo – and Forensics Europe Expo. To register to attend the event visit http://www.counterterrorexpo.com/.
