Speaker Bio

Russ Ryan is Vice President of Marketing at the National Biometric Security Project [NBSP] where he is responsible for private sector business development and management of all strategic and marketing communications programs. NBSP, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Biometric Services International, LLC (BSI) provides secure biometric access control expertise to organizations seeking greater protection of their physical and cyber assets including personal information. ISO/IEC laboratory testing accreditation, technology and vendor neutrality and proven performance combined with a history of biometric innovation enable us to deliver highly secure customized biometric access control solutions. All our application services, including but not limited to access control, address the complete range of biometric deployment considerations. Beginning with vulnerability assessments we continue through requirements definition, technology evaluations; application, operational and privacy impact assessments; design and installation; training and post-implementation support to assure delivery of customized solutions. Ryan has spoken to numerous audiences on the potential contribution biometrics, especially when integrated with other technologies, can make to identity assurance. Prior to joining NBSP he held a number of marketing management positions in international telecommunications with Teleglobe, Global One and Sprint International. He holds a degree in Journalism from Temple University and served as a Marine Infantry Officer in Vietnam. Recent presentations include: ASIS 2006,2005,2004 ISC West 2007, 2006; Biometrics 2009, 2008, 2007,2006,2005,2004; Biometric Summit 2009, 20008, 2007,2006,2005,2004; GovSec Conference 2007.