Homeland Security Outlook and Training Outreach Presents:
Intelligence Analyst Training- A Two Day Workshop

Herndon, VA (5 minutes from Dulles Airport)
February 9-10, 2010

About this Training Workshop:

This workshop will focus on how to use intelligence to prevent an act of terrorism or violent crime. The Intelligence Analyst Training Workshop is designed to assist analysts working for public safety agencies, fusion centers, or law enforcement organizations in analyzing raw data to produce actionable intelligence.

The workshop is divided into four parts: "Part I - Understanding Intelligence," "Part II - Understanding the Adversary," "Part III - Analysis Techniques," and "Part IV - Case Studies & Practical Exercises." Each part combines operational principles, practical examples, and best-practices into an interactive workshop designed to stimulate collaboration. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of how terrorist attacks and criminal activity have been executed in the past and how proper intelligence planning can help mitigate these events from occurring in the future.

Who Should Attend:

• Law Enforcement
• Airport security Personnel
• Fusion Center Analysts and Managers
• Intelligence Analysts
• Security Personnel
• Force Protection Personnel
• Corporate Security Managers
  
  
  
  

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About Your Speaker:

Christopher J. Poirier, Senior Analyst, IIT

Chris Poirier is a training & development Subject Matter Expert. From 2003-2009, Mr. Poirier supported the curriculum development and training of Army Information Operations (IO), which includes the core disciplines of Operations Security, Psychological Operations, Military Deception, Computer Network Operations, and Electronic Warfare.  As a strategic communication professional, he has worked and taught in the fields of public affairs, public relations, marketing communications, and negotiation. Chris also has experience in risk & vulnerability assessment, intelligence analysis, physical security, consequence management, and emergency medical operations. He is a self-defense and combatives expert and has taught personal protection seminars for over thirty years. Mr. Poirier retired after 23 years of service as a US Army officer.

Hosting Facility:  IIT provides Critical Infrastructure Protection and IT Security Engineering services.  IIT’s areas of expertise include Risk and Vulnerability assessments, security planning, operations centers, training, and exercise design/execution. IIT operates the Surface/Public Transportation and Water Information Sharing and Analysis Centers that provide 24/7 incident analysis and threat warnings.
www.ewa-iit.com / 703-478-7634

Course Agenda:

Registration is from 8:00-8:30 on Day One.  Daily course hours are 8:30am to 4:30pm

Day One - Intelligence & The Adversary

Part I - Understanding Intelligence

• Information and Intelligence
• Intelligence Principles
• Intelligence Categories & Sources
• Intelligence Preparation
• The Intelligence Cycle
• Integrating Intelligence into Operations

Part II - Understanding the Adversary

• Human Motivation - Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
• Terrorism vs. Criminality
• Principles of Communication
• Principles of Influence
• The Terrorist's Narrative

Day Two - Countering Terrorism

Part III - Analysis Techniques

• Spatial Analysis
• Timeline Analysis
• Link & Node Diagramming
• Center-of-Gravity Analysis

Part IV - Case Studies & Practical Exercises

• Al Qaeda
• Hezbollah
• Organized Crime

*Agenda is subject to change.  Please note recommended dress code is casual for all three days.

Registration Options:

Complete our downloadable PDF and E-mail or Fax it back to us.

Government Employees: $699* per person
Small Business (<100 employees): $799* per person
Large Business: $899* per person

*Registration fee includes continental breakfast each day, refreshments, extensive course handouts.

If you have any questions about registering, please contact Customer Service at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (703) 518-3175.

Cancellation Policy: You may designate a substitute in writing any time before the workshop. Cancellation requests must be sent in writing (email or fax) and will be subject to a $100 processing fee. No cancellations or transfers are accepted within 4 (four) weeks prior to the workshop start date. PLEASE NOTE: No shows will be liable for the entire registration fee. In the rare occasion that an event is cancelled or postponed, please note our reimbursement is limited to paid tuition only.

Homeland Security Outlook has the right to refuse registration to any attendee at any time.

Risk-Free Satisfaction Guarantee: We're sure you'll be satisfied with the content of our training.  If you're not, please tell us why in a brief letter and we will credit your investment towards another Homeland Security Outlook workshop.  You risk nothing!

Location/Hotels:

The workshop will be held in the EWA/IIT Training Center at 13873 Park Center Road, Suite 200 in Herndon, VA 20171. The IIT Training Center is just 5 minutes from the Dulles Airport.  Complimentary Public parking is available. When driving up to the guard booth, simply dial “0” and tell the security officer you are attending the IIT training. All attendees will need to sign in on the guest sheet in the lobby, then take the elevator to the second floor, and make a right to get to Suite 200.

For nearby hotel reservations, we recommend the Hilton Dulles Airport, which is connected to the EWA building.

On-Site Training:

Have a Large Staff to Train? Can't Make These Dates?  Tight Travel Budget?

We can provide Intelligence Analysis Training, wherever and whenever you need, including on-site at your facility. Our staff will cost-effectively implement training customized to your needs. If you have group of as little as 5 attendees, we can bring this course to you and help save you time, travel costs, and more!

To request a proposal and schedule training, e-mail Laura Johnson, Sr. VP, Training, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 301-257-7439.