Maritime Security & Counterterrorism Training Videos Break All Sales Records

FT. LAUDERDALE, FL July 23, 2004 " A series of U.S.-produced maritime security and counterterrorism training videos have proven to be the fastest selling maritime training programs in history, according to Martin Glenday, President of Moxie Media. The training series is the first comprehensive ISPS Code and MTSA-compliant maritime security training program designed specifically for seaports and shipping companies to meet both US and international regulatory requirements. After only 90 days from their introduction to the market, there have been over half a million dollars in orders. The Maritime Security Compliance Video Training Series has been purchased by over a dozen foreign governments, including China, Barbados, Grenada, Montserrat, Turkey, St. Kitts & Nevis, and the United States. Other purchasers include the US Coast Guard, the Port of Los Angeles, Maersk Shipping, the US Senate, Dow Chemical, Tropical Shipping, Shell Oil, the National Park Service, TECO Barge Line, Maine State Ferry Service, Hess Oil, the University of California, V. Ships, Wackenhut Corporation, the University of Hawaii Marine Center, Domino Sugar, Crowley Maritime, GlobalSantaFe, Dynegy, Anadarko Petroleum Corporation, and the University of Washington. Moxie Media co-developed the 11 video (or DVD) training program with SeaSecure LLC, a global leader in maritime security and counter-terrorism consulting.As a result of the terror attacks of 9/11, the United Nations and the United States established requirements that port and ship personnel all receive specific maritime security training, said Kim E. Petersen, President of SeaSecure, in a press conference. The extraordinary cost of sending such staff to distant learning centers, including academy fees, airfare, hotels, and time away from work, has been crippling. After receiving extensive input from government and maritime agencies, SeaSecure and Moxie Media created a training program that is easy to use, reasonably priced, and compliant with all US and international regulatory specifications. The SeaSecure & Moxie Media Maritime Security Compliance Video Series has become the standard for the industry and is in use by governments, universities, port authorities, and shipping companies around the world. Ship and seaport security training is now required due to the passage of the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code, and the Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002. The ISPS Code was adopted by the UN's International Maritime Organization (IMO) to address maritime security at all international ports and the security of ships engaged in international commerce. The US adopted the Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002 to codify the requirements of the ISPS Code. Both the ISPS Code and the MTSA have set strict training standards for port and ship operators.Martin Glenday, president of Moxie Media, stated that, With the passage of the July 1, 2004 compliance deadline, the US Coast Guard and foreign authorities are increasing their vigilance to ensure that all required training has been performed by ship owners and port facilities. There is no quicker way to achieve an in-house capability for training compliance and certification than through this video training series. Using the unparalleled international maritime security experience and expertise of SeaSecure, we have developed this series of programs to meet and exceed the mandatory training requirements of the ISPS Code and MTSA. The importance of these videos cannot be overstated. Ports face losing their Statement of Compliance, thereby jeopardizing future visits by ships. And without proper training of their personnel, both ships and ports face increased liability in the event of a security incident. Moxie Media is one of the United States' largest producers and distributors of training and safety programs.For the first time ever, ship, terminal, and port facility operators have the means to train an unlimited number of employees at a fraction of the cost associated with seminar and academy based programs " saving travel costs, tuition costs, and hotel and meals. More importantly, this program will significantly reduce lost time from work and increase productivity. Ports and ships will have the ability to provide ongoing and refresher training for new and returning employees at any time and at no additional charge.Also available for every training program is a comprehensive Facilitators Guide, complete with test questions and answer key. The guide provides the course facilitator with the tools necessary to efficiently and effectively instruct, test, and score students on their comprehension of the maritime security curriculum. Furthermore, Moxie Media and SeaSecure can also provide third party certification of student test results. The cost for the entire series is $2,750, with individual programs available for purchase from $295 to $450 each. Yearly licensing options are available for companies requiring multiple sets.About SeaSecure:Headquartered in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, SeaSecure is widely recognized as the global leader in maritime security and risk management. A multi-disciplinary company, SeaSecure provides risk consulting services (including vulnerability assessments, and design & engineering); risk management solutions (including project management, procurement, and management software tools); training; and, maritime guard services.SeaSecure's staff members have performed security and vulnerability assessments in over 90 countries and 170 seaports. In 2001, SeaSecure was appointed Senior Advisor on Maritime & Seaport Security to all of Florida's deep-water ports. SeaSecure's international clientele includes some of the world's largest seaports, shipping companies, and cruise lines. SeaSecure provides maritime security training to governments and industry, including the US Coast Guard, US Department of Homeland Security, and the governments of China, Aruba, Turkey, Grenada, the Maritime Security Institute, and many others. Its executives sit on the US Senate Port Security Working Group, the Maritime Security Council, the US Marine Transportation System National Advisory Council, and the US Department of Homeland Security's Area Maritime Security Committee for Southern Florida.About Moxie Media:Since 1985 Moxie Media has been producing Training, Safety, Environmental, and Security related video, DVD, Internet and print based programs for Business and Industry. With an award winning staff of writers, producers, directors, editors, and software developers Moxie has built a library of over 1,000 training titles for the Maritime, Offshore Oil and Gas, Construction, Chemical, Utility, Security and OSHA compliant industries. Moxie also provides custom design and production services in a broad range of communications media: Film, Video, Interactive Multimedia, Internet-WWW, and Print. To order the Maritime Security Compliance Video Training Series for ISPS and MTSA Certification, please call toll free in the United States 800-346-6943 or outside the United States 504-733-6907. For more information please visit: www.moxietraining.com

Inside ID -- Identity and Security Conference and Tradeshow -- Announces Advisory Board: A 'Dream Team' of Identification Experts

WASHINGTON DC July, 2003 -- Inside ID: The Identification Solutions Mega Show, today announced the formation of the Expert Advisory Board that will help guide the development of its seminar program. The conference and trade show will be held December 8 to 10, 2003 at the new Washington, DC Convention Center."We are thrilled to have these acknowledged experts sharing their insight with us. This is a true ID dream team," said Conference Chair Ben Miller, who himself has more than 20 years of experience in the industry. "The evolution of the networked society presents a staggering challenge for organizations of all types to know who they are dealing with, whether it is across the counter or across cyberspace." Members of the Expert Advisory Board are:Michael BarrettExpertise: Digital Identity and Information SecurityMichael Barrett is the President of the Liberty Alliance Project, the consortium of over 150 organizations working toward an open standard of secure, private, reliable on-line identity. He is also Vice President of Internet Strategy at American Express. Barry KefauverExpertise: Travel Documents and Credential Security A true expert on secure document production systems, Barry Kefauver is the former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Passport Services. For over 30 years he has worked on international standards for machine verification of international travel document and biometric measurements.Jeffrey KutlerExpertise: Electronic Commerce and Financial ServicesAuthor and journalist Jeff Kutler has written on technology in finance for more than 20 years. As Executive Editor at American Banker, he was among the first to explore digital cash, e-commerce, and wireless financial applications. He now writes for Institutional Investor. Linda R. LewisExpertise: Identity Management Systems and Credentialing President and CEO of the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA), Linda Lewis is an expert in licensing systems and related legislative affairs. She is at the forefront of efforts by state administrators and law enforcement to modernize America's most universal identity document, the driver's license.Joel LiskerExpertise: Identity Theft and Financial Crimes Joel Lisker has served as an FBI agent, a trial attorney for the Department of Justice, and Senior Vice President for Security and Risk Management at MasterCard International. He was Chief Counsel and Staff Director of the Senate Sub-Committee on Security and Terrorism, and Associate Counsel to the Senate Select Committee on Secret Military Assistance to Iran and the Nicaraguan Opposition.Randy V. SabettExpertise: Legal and Information SecurityFormer Department of Defense cryptologist Randy Sabett is now Co-Vice Chair of the American Bar Association's Information Security Committee. At Cooley Godward LLP, he advises high-tech companies on information security, patents, and licensing. He has helped develop digital signature standards and teaches Information Policy at George Washington University.David TemoshokExpertise: Government Identity PolicyDavid Temoshok is Deputy Director of the Federal e-Authentication Program Management Office responsible for developing common authentication services throughout the federal government. He has also served as Director of System Design and Development for the federal Electronic Benefits Transfer Task Force, and as Chairman of the Federal Smart Card Task Force. Ari SchwartzExpertise: Privacy and Public/Private Policy Ari Schwartz is Associate Director of the Center for Democracy and Technology and serves as Chair of the World Wide Web Consortium's Platform for Privacy Practices Policy (P3P). He is also Co-Chair of the Congressional Internet Caucus Advisory Committee Task Force on E-Government. David WeitzelExpertise: Digital Identity Management As a Senior Principal at MitreTek Systems, David Weitzel helps guide the federal government in its e-authentication initiative. He has more than 15 years experience in Internet governance and telecommunications infrastructure. He is an attorney and professor of computer science focusing on cyberlaw, privacy and computer crime.The Inside ID conference will help define the emerging discipline of identity management, a critical need for all types of organizations today. The show will feature a 100-booth exhibition and three days of educational programming covering digital identity, identity theft, financial fraud and homeland security.For more information, visit http://www.insideID.com.

Former Spy and Top National Counterterrorism Expert Elsa Lee Warns Travelers To "Keep Your Guard Up" During the East Holidays

Los Angeles, CA April 3, 2004-"The FBI and Department of Homeland Security has sent out warnings this week saying there is uncorroborated information pointing to possible attacks on buses and trains, specifically, near major U.S. cities. CNN is reporting that a bomb found under high-speed rail tracks in Spain today (Friday) appears to be made of the same explosives used in last month's deadly Madrid train attacks, Interior Minister Angel Acebes said.Trains were halted on the Madrid-Seville route Friday after investigators found the bomb in a bag near the town of Villaseca de la Sagra, in Toledo province south of Madrid, officials saidEaster Sunday (April 11, 2004) is a busy travel holiday and one of your priorities should be security planning according to the experts. I"It's so easy to overlook if it's not something people are in the habit of doing. But Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) spokesperson and Counterterrorism Expert Elsa Lee warns to keep alert, even while you're on vacation or traveling during the holidays. For those who are making last minute travel plans, security is even more critical, because their mind more than likely is focused on just making it to the destination said Lee. As for vacation planning it should include security. For example: families traveling overseas should have a three phase action plan. One for pre travel, a second plan while traveling, and a post travel action plan. The FBI and Homeland Security agencies issued these warnings to law enforcement and security personnel throughout the country. "The plot calls for the use of improvised explosive devices possibly constructed of ammonium nitrate (fertilizer) and diesel fuel concealed in luggage and carry-on bags to include duffel bags and backpacks," states the warning, titled, 'Subject: Alleged Plot Against Major U.S. Cities in the Summer of 2004.'" The recent railway attacks in Madrid used plastic explosives concealed in backpacks. The Spain deadly terrorist bombings last month has sparked renewed congressional interest in the nation's only study on threat to a rail system released on the anniversary of 9-11 last year. The study, to see what we've learned since 9-11, was commissioned and published in cooperation with the Orange North-American Trade Rail Access Corridor (OnTrac) Joint Powers Authority and the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC). The study was completed as part of the environmental review process for the Alameda Corridor East strategic rail system that goes through Placentia, California. "Southern California has become the nation's primary gateway for two-way international trade," said Executive Director Christopher Becker, of OnTrac. "The Alameda Corridor East rail lines moved about $116 billion in goods based on the manufacturer's value in 2000. The street value was much higher for these products. The street values of rail cargo traveling on the Alameda Corridor East in 2000 were $166 billion."The study revealed what America has learned since 9-11, and what Homeland Security should address in the near future. The study findings could become a model for California and the rest of the nation."The disruption cost of shutting down the Alameda Corridor East represents a $414 million disruption value each day that it is shut down," said LAEDC Director of Public Policy, Greg Freeman. "The same 10-day disruption would therefore be $4.1 billion. An attack of 30-days duration would see a $12.4 billion disruption cost and go to $24.8 billion if the shutdown of the strategic corridor lasts for 60-days."During terror raids in London this week, officials found and seized 1,000 pounds of ammonium nitrate. A group of eight British citizens of Pakistani origins were arrested on suspicion of being involved in possible terrorist attacks.Elsa Lee is one of the few Americans who comprise the United States true-to-form counterterrorism experts. Lee is CEO, President, and founder of Advantage SCI, LLC (www.advantagesci.com) based in Redondo Beach, CA " serving government and private industry clients globally. Lee has 23 years of public and private sector experience in anti-terrorism operations, counterespionage investigations, threat and vulnerability assessments, and information systems security in the United States, Asia, Central America, and Europe. Lee offers tourists and travelers these international safety and security tips: During pre-travel, a family member or companion should conduct a quick scan of news for that region, identify where hospitals are located, make a note of the address and phone number to the nearest US Embassy, and if possible, have an idea of where the police stations are located. Plan to take only the bare essentials. Leave your valuables and non-prescription medications at home. Take clothing that allows you to blend in with the local environment and that does not immediately identify you as an American. You don't know where the terrorist sympathizers are these days so you don't want to become a target or victim of terrorist or criminal activity by showing your patriotism in uncharted territory. Give a copy of your itinerary to a friend or family member and make arrangements to check back in with them when you return from your trip. Let them know when to worry and at what point they should consider taking some form of action.Visit the Department of State website for a travel advisory about the region you're visiting.While in the military, Lee served in the Defense Intelligence Agency, the U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM), U.S. Army Europe, the Pentagon, U.S. Army Intelligence Center & School, and the Defense Nuclear Agency and is a member of the FBI Los Angeles Infraguard. [Editors: For interviews contact George McQuade at MAYO Communications at: 818.340.5300 or visit www.MayoCommunications.com. For more on LAEDC visit www.laedc.org and more on OnTrac visit http://www.ontrac-jpa.org and for more on Advantage SCI visit www.advantagesci.com.