Here's What IMPACT 2011! Attendees Said About the Program

“High caliber program for and presented by security professionals — delivers on every level: current topics; engaging speakers; and avails every opportunity to network and learn. A great investment to the individual and the security community.”
Tony Saputo, Cleared Solutions, Inc.

“This was my first but definitely not my last Impact conference. It is said that knowledge is power and I have been empowered by the experience!”
Deborah Lee Tinsley, Analytic Services, Inc.

“As a DoD security Manager, the Impact conference helped me to understand the concerns and problems faced by DoD contractors. I will use the information I learned to improve feedback to government program managers.”
Francesca Williams-Smith, Pentagon Force Protection Agency

“I thoroughly enjoyed the Impact conference. This was my first time attending and I’m already looking forward to next year’s conference.”
Shayla Porter, The National Academy of Sciences

“I picked up several points to help develop my professional growth and bring back to my organization to strengthen our security program. It was time and money well spent.”
Rennie Grant, SmithGroup

“Fantastic Seminar! Great topics, Great speakers, and excellent information!
Mark Minar, U.S. Air Force

“This was my first Impact conference and it exceeded my expectations in topics and speakers — a wealth of information and instruction. It was well worth the time.”
Marjorie Akers, Wackenhut Services, Inc.

“I attend the Impact conference annually. A very impressive and informative seminar. I highly recommend to all FSOs!” Linda Ramsey, BAE Systems

“Very professional program. Great topics and information that I can take back to my organization.”
James Marquardt, U.S. Air Force

“This conference was very informative and offered a wide array of topics regarding today’s threat environment and how vulnerable we are. A must for all security professionals!”
Thomas McDonald, BPMI

“Great Topics and briefings! My first Impact conference — always heard they were good — This was outstanding!” Don Hosey, SAIC

“The Impact conference was very informative. Security professionals sometimes work in a vacuum and it’s refreshing to meet with others in the field and share lessons learned.”
Edward Washington, Curtis-Wright/EMD

“Wow! First Impact conference, great learning experience and excellent topics. I made great contacts with people from all backgrounds.”
Dawn Hillyard, ITT

“Many valuable nuggets of information. I received much more than I expected. Very good speakers and timely topics.” Ron Hansson, Overlook Systems Technologies, Inc.

“This was my second Impact conference. As a fairly new FSO it provides a great opportunity to network and learn. Excellent speakers and relevant topics.”
Pamela Durkin, Brijot Imaging Systems, Inc.

“Great seminar, with frontline knowledge that is on target for security professionals. Important real world information that can be applied across the board. Excellent networking environment.”
Eric Garland, SAIC

“The Impact conference was outstanding again this year. The speakers were top-notch and the updates from DSS were invaluable. This is a great seminar for security professionals!”
Jeff Caddy, The Boeing Company

“This conference provided me with a tremendous amount of updated security information. I was really pleased with the whole experience and have found a useful security resource.”
Byron Richie, Rand Corporation

“The lineup of presentations this year was exceptional and the briefings were engaging and informative. All presentations were relevant to issues that we deal with on a regular basis.”
Leighton Quick, Segovia, Inc.

“As always Outstanding! Briefings were on target. Well worth it and very informative.”
Allan Suzuki, Joint Intelligence Operations Center

“The conference topics, content and speakers were applicable to security issues facing the country — informative and thought provoking!”
Stephen Miller, Eastern New Mexico University