"Cyber Crime; Battling the Phantom Foe." 

Have you worried about Identity theft or how to deal with inappropriate e-mails and websites among employees?  MSSA is giving you an opportunity to create a “dragnet” or a system in how to understand the cyber threat and what you can do to prevent yourself from becoming the next on-line victim of the ever growing cyber crime problem. The seminar will be addressed from a strategic to tactical perspective.

Presenter:  FBI Supervisory Special Agent, Dale Miskell.

In May 1987, Dale Miskell entered on duty as a Special Agent (SA) with the FBI.  Initially, SA Miskell's primary investigative assignments were in White Collar Crime (WCC).  Since 1998, he has been developing an expertise in a still relatively new investigative program for the FBI known as Cyber Crime. 

In December 2002, SA Miskell was promoted to a Supervisory Special Agent (SSA) position in the Cyber Crime Division, FBIHQ.  While at FBIHQ, SSA Miskell worked at the Internet Crime Complaint Center and was responsible for establishing and managing the FBI's national and international response to the very popular fraudulent on-line criminal activity commonly referred to as a "Reshipper Scam."  As a result of SSA Miskell's efforts in combating the "Reshipper Scam" in 2005, he was named Law Enforcement Officer of the Year."            In January 2005, SSA Miskell was transferred to the Birmingham Division as the SSA in charge of the Cyber Crime squad.

Be Prepared…. Taking Care of Your Own

An experienced look at the necessity of why a company should have good insurance and compliance with OSHA and other protective agencies.  Your employees are one of your greatest assets and you probably have maintenance programs for your equipment.  But, how do you take care of your employees? 

Presenter:  Cal Holt, Knight Sign Industries Co-owner and President.

Cal, the son of a football coach, moved to Tuscaloosa, Alabama in January 1976 to achieve a Master’s Degree in education and after graduation obtained a job in management for Knight Electrical Displays.  Thirty-two years later Cal is a part owner and president of Knight Sign Industries.  Cal’s faith plays a big part of his life as he has just began his 30th year teaching Sr. High Sunday school and is Commissioned Lay Pastor as well as a Stephen’s Minister.  Once a month, he travels to outside of Selma, AL and leads worship at a small Presbyterian Church called Harper Chapel.  His family also plays a large part in his life:  married to wife Vicki for 32 years which they have been blessed with two children, Justin 28 and Callan 25. 

Understanding Underwriters Laboratories

What is ULs listing service for electric signs and why should companies subscribe?  These questions will be answered along with a short discussion on UL's efforts to improve competency and consistency in sign inspections.  A question and answer session will follow.

Gary Reese is a Lead Field Specialist with Underwriters Laboratories.  He has given many sign presentations explaining UL requirements for sign companies and is currently involved in the training of UL staff to perform thorough and competent sign inspections.  Underwriters Laboratories (UL) is a product testing and certification organization which has developed more than 1,200 safety standard and is actively participating in national and international standards development.