ALERT | Awareness and Localization of Explosive-Related Threats

ALERT Hosts Second Advanced Developments Encompassing Processes and Technologies for Customs and Border Protection (CBP-ADEPT-02) Workshop

August 30, 2019

The second workshop on Advanced Developments Encompassing Processes and Technologies for Customs and Border Protection (CBP-ADEPT-02) was held on July 17-18, 2019, at Northeastern University in Boston. This workshop brought together 130 attendees from government, industry, and academia to discuss topics related to current technology in improving port and cargo security.

Presentations were given in the following areas:

• An adaptive adversary
• Integration of equipment and data
• Collection and use of meta-data
• Deterrence/hardening
• Insider threats
• Con-Ops
• Adaptation of TSA technologies
• Economics – incentives
• Simulation tools
• War gaming applications

CBP-ADEPT-02 Presentations are now available for download.

This workshop is convened by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Center of Excellence (COE) for Awareness and Localization of Explosives-Related Threats (ALERT) at Northeastern University. ALERT is supported by the DHS Science and Technology Directorate and Customs and Borders Protection Office of Field Operations through the DHS Office of University Programs.

These workshops are by invitation only; however, if you are interested in attending, please inquire with ALERT at [email protected].