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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has awarded Protection Strategies, Incorporated (PSI) and subcontractor PAE with a five-year contract to provide personnel security support services to the Federal Protective Service (FPS), Personnel Security Division (PSD). Sean P. Williams, CEO of PSI stated that “The entire PSI team is very excited about this opportunity to support the […]
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(Knoxville TN.) August 19, 2021: PSI received a contract award from the DOE to provide physical security services in accordance with the site’s licenses and permits for the next five years. PSI security personnel will implement the site’s security plan while providing all of the necessary physical security resources to secure the site. Sean P. […]
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PSI donates to the Pararescue Foundation
(Knoxville, TN): In 2021, Protection Strategies Incorporated (PSI) again gave back to the military community with another donation to the Pararescue Foundation. The mission of the foundation is to preserve and support the Pararescue community. The United States Air Force Pararescuemen, also known as “PJs,” and their Combat Rescue Officer leaders are the only US force specifically […]
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(Knoxville, TN) November 19, 2021: The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) recently awarded a contract to PSI to provide Security Personnel Specialists to support their Security Programs Staff, Office of Administration, Criminal Division (CRM) located in Washington, D.C. PSI was first awarded this contract in 2017 for a one-year base period and two twelve-month option […]
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The U.S. Department of Human Health Services (HHS) Program Support Center (PSC) recently awarded Protection Strategies Incorporated (PSI) a task order to support HHS vital programs. Under this task order award PSI will provide Background Investigation initiation and processing, HSPD-12 credentialing functions, and other related services as required to HHS in the program areas of the […]
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Protection Strategies Incorporated Names LaJuan Phillips as Program Manager
Protection Strategies Incorporated (PSI) is proud to announce the promotion of Ms. LaJuan Phillips to Program Manager of PSI’s contract to provide professional administrative security support services to the Security and Safety Division of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Work performed by PSI includes physical security and asset protection, personnel security, health and safety […]
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Protection Strategies Incorporated Names Marcus Bradley as FBI Security Division Program Manager
Protection Strategies Incorporated (PSI) is pleased to announce the addition of Marcus Bradly as the Program Manager of PSI’s contract with the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Security Division (SecD) to perform a full range of background investigations and adjudication support services. Under this contract PSI supports the FBI to identify and adjudicate personnel threats that […]
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Protection Strategies Incorporated Names Amy Dunkirk as Vice President of Finance
Protection Strategies Incorporated (PSI) is proud to announce the promotion of Amy Dunkirk from Director of Accounting to Vice President of Finance. In this role she will be the senior executive focused on of PSI’s financial planning. In 2019, Ms. Dunkirk was promoted to Director of Accounting after holding the position of Senior Accounting Manager […]
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Protection Strategies Incorporated Names Jason Morrow as Vice President of Business Administration
Protection Strategies Incorporated (PSI) is proud to announce the promotion of Jason Morrow from Chief of Staff to Vice President of Business Administration In this role he will be the senior executive in charge of PSI administrative functions (Human Resources, IT, Contract Administration, Building management, and logistics). He will continue to act as Chief of […]
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(Knoxville, TN) July 27 2020: Protection Strategies Incorporated (PSI) will be sponsoring the August 6th, 2020 session on America’s New National Security Challenges at this year’s Tennessee Valley Corridor (TVC) National Virtual Summit. Sean Williams, CEO of PSI will host this session. We invite you to join us, registration to this year’s virtual summit is […]
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FBI awards PSI task order to provide services in Huntsville, Alabama.
(Knoxville, TN.): The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has awarded Protection Strategies, Incorporated (PSI) with a task order to immediately provide security support services in Huntsville, Alabama. This task order is added to our original Blanket purchase contract of a base period and four option periods (awarded September 2019) to perform a full range of […]
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PSI awarded 3-year contract with Inalab to provide support to DOE EMCBC Programs
(Knoxville, TN.) March 17, 2020: Protection Strategies Incorporated (PSI) today announced that their successful teaming with Inalab Consulting Inc. (Inalab) has resulted in the award of a 3 year contract to provide technical, administrative and security services in support of a program within the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Environmental Management Consolidated Business Center (EMCBC). […]
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PSI receives two awards under GSA’s new contract vehicle – OASIS Pool 1
(Knoxville, TN.) February 3, 2020: Protection Strategies, Incorporated (PSI) was awarded two of the One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services (OASIS) contracts by the General Services Administration (GSA). PSI received both OASIS Small Business (SB) Pool 1 and OASIS 8a Pool 1 awards, each of which is a five-year base and five one-year option, indefinite […]
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Protection Strategies Incorporated Announces Sponsorship of The Pararescue Foundation
(Oak Ride, TN) December 07, 2019: Protection Strategies Incorporated (PSI), a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business has announced their sponsorship of the Pararescue Foundation (PJF), a 501(c)(3) charity that provides support to U.S. Air Force Pararescue and Combat Rescue Officer service members, veterans and their families. PSI President and CEO Sean Williams, a former USAF […]
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(Oak Ridge, TN) November 1, 2019: In 2019, Protection Strategies Incorporated (PSI) donated $17,500 to the Blankenship Field Revitalization Foundation for renovations to the sports stadium used by Oak Ridge High School and the local community. The mission of the foundation is to create a world-class gathering place that can accommodate over 20,000 people in […]
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(Oak Ridge TN.) September 27, 2019: The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has awarded Protection Strategies, Incorporated (PSI) and team subcontractors PAE and GEM Technology International with a five-year contract to perform a full range of background investigations and adjudication support services. The PSI team will support the FBI to identify and adjudicate personnel threats […]
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Protection Strategies Incorporated Names Jay Carroll as Vice President of Operations
(Oak Ridge, TN) May 10, 2019: Protection Strategies Incorporated (PSI) has announced that Colonel Jay Carroll, USAF, Retired, will join the company on May 16th 2019 as Vice President of Operations. As PSI continues to grow, Mr. Carroll will be leading the Operations Division and playing a key role in achieving the company’s long-term strategic […]
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Protection Strategies Incorporated Names Jason Morrow as Chief of Staff
(Oak Ridge, TN) May 1, 2019: Protection Strategies Incorporated (PSI) is proud to announce the promotion of Jason Morrow from Director of Operations to Chief of Staff (CoS). Mr. Morrow joined PSI in 2007 as an on-site support contractor assigned to the Department of Energy at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. […]
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(Oak Ridge, TN) March 30, 2019: Congressman Tim Burchett (TN, 2nd) announced his selection of Sean P. Williams as his representative on the Tennessee Valley Corridor (TVC) Board of Directors. The TVC represents 12 congressional districts in Middle & East Tennessee, Western & Eastern Kentucky, Southwest Virginia, Western North Carolina, and Northern and Central Alabama. […]
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(Oak Ridge TN.) April 15, 2019: Fort Saint Vrain (FSV) was Colorado’s only nuclear power plant, operating from 1979 to 1989. The plant fully decommissioned in 1992 becoming the first US commercial nuclear plant to be decommissioned. Protection Strategies Incorporated (PSI) has been contracted to implement the FSV Physical Protection Plan (PPP) and provides physical […]
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End Of Watch: Remembering Michael L. Freeland
[caption id="attachment_588" align="alignleft" width="169"] Michael L. Freeland at The Arnold Engineering Development Complex[/caption] (Hillsboro, TN) December 21, 2018: Protection Strategies Incorporated (PSI) Security Force Officer Michael L. Freeland was laid to rest on Friday December 21, 2018 at the Middle Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery in Nashville, TN with full military honors following a memorial service […]
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TVA Awards Critical Infrastructure Security Assessment Contract to PSI
(Oak Ridge TN.) December 20, 2018: The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) awarded Protection Strategies Incorporated (PSI) a contract to provide unaffiliated third-party reviews of critical infrastructure. The unaffiliated third-party review is a security risk-assessment verification required under the recent implementation of North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Standards. “As a trusted […]
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Protection Strategies Incorporated Announces Sponsorship of The Pararescue Foundation
(Oak Ride, TN) December 3, 2018: Protection Strategies Incorporated (PSI), a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business has announced their sponsorship of the Pararescue Foundation (PJF), a 501(c)(3) charity that provides support to U.S. Air Force Pararescue and Combat Rescue Officer service members, veterans and their families. PSI President and CEO Sean Williams, a former […]
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(Oak Ridge, TN) October 24, 2018: Protection Strategies Incorporated (PSI) is pleased to announce that they have been added to the Sigma Science, Inc. team as a subcontractor on their prime Department of Energy, Idaho Operations Office (DOE-ID) contract to provide engineering and facilitation services for the Department of Energy, Office of Nuclear Energy (DOE-NE), […]
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Protection Strategies Incorporated (PSI) Team Shows Community Support
(Knoxville, TN) October 2, 2018: Protection Strategies Incorporated (PSI) Team Members, Jason Morrow, Francheska Parkman, and Bobby Beaty (not pictured) participated in the annual Energy Technology and Environmental Business Association (ETEBA) Golf Tournament at Willow Creek County Club in Knoxville, TN. “While the PSI team did not win the tournament, it was great to get […]
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(Washington D.C.) September 6, 2018: The U.S. Department of Human Health Services (HHS) Program Support Center (PSC) recently awarded Protection Strategies Incorporated (PSI) four task orders to support HHS vital programs. Under these task order awards PSI will provide support to HHS in the program areas of the Division of Children’s Services (DCS) and Intake & […]
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(Knoxville, TN) June 28, 2018: Protection Strategies Incorporated (PSI) President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Sean P. Williams delivered his briefing titled “Cyber Security: War in the Fifth Domain” at The Energy Technology and Environmental Business Association (ETEBA) Members’ Meeting. His presentation highlighted the shift to the new battlefront beyond air, land, sea, and space. […]
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(Oak Ridge, TN) June 1, 2018: The U.S. Department of Human Health Services (HHS) Program Support Center (PSC) recently awarded Protection Strategies Incorporated (PSI) a contract to provide Personnel Security, Adjudicative, and Administrative Support Services. PSI has held this contract for nearly 10 years and supports three divisions and programs. In addition to supporting the Office […]
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[caption id="attachment_572" align="alignleft" width="300"] Congressman Chuck Flesishmann and PSI CEO Sean P. Williams[/caption](Oak Ridge, TN) March 29 2018: Protection Strategies Incorporated (PSI) is the presenting sponsor for the Cyber Security Session at this year’s Tennessee Valley Corridor (TVC) National Summit on Thursday, May 31 at 8:00 a.m. ET at the New Hope Center at the […]
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(Oak Ridge, TN) March 1 2018: Protection Strategies Incorporated (PSI) announced that the Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved the Mentor-Protégé application under the All Small Mentor-Protégé Program (ASMPP) between PSI and SOC, LLC. The ASMPP encourages prime contractors to support small businesses increase their participation in federal subcontracts and establish long-term relationships with prime […]
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(Oak Ridge, TN) May 31 2017: The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) has selected the SOC team for award of a contract for security protective force and system services at the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) and the NNSA Nevada Field Office (NFO) operated facilities. The contract has an estimated value […]
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(Oak Ridge, TN) October 1, 2017: The Farm Credit Administration (FCA) recently awarded Protection Strategies Incorporated (PSI) a contract to provide security services (security program, physical and vulnerability assessments) in support of the Farm Credit Administration (FCA) headquarters facility in McLean, Virginia. “This is an exciting opportunity for PSI to support the FCA. We look […]
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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) recently awarded Protection Strategies Incorporated (PSI) a contract to provide Administrative Security Support Services in Washington D.C., with a period of performance of one base year with four one-year option periods. This contract was awarded through PSI’s GSA/Federal Supply Schedule 84, Total Solutions for Law Enforcement, Security, Facilities Management, […]
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Oak Ridge-Based PSI Announces New Ownership
OAK RIDGE, TN — Protection Strategies, Inc. (PSI), headquarted in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, announced that former President and Chief Operating Officer, Sean P. Williams is now the majority owner and Chief Executive Officer of the company. Bobby Beaty, who acquired ownership of the company in 2012, will remain a minority partner in the firm and […]
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(Oak Ridge, TN) June 13, 2017: Protection Strategies Incorporated (PSI) participated in the World Institute for Nuclear Security (WINS) Workshop held at the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, TN from June 13-16, 2017. The workshop focused on Performance Testing of Nuclear Security Arrangements. PSI Executive Advisor, Mr. Bobby Beaty represented PSI at the […]
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(Huntsville, AL) May 31, 2017: Protection Strategies Incorporated (PSI) participated in the 2017 Tennessee Valley Corridor (TVC) National Summit, Where Entrepreneurs and Technology Meet, held at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center, Huntsville, Alabama from May 31 to June 1, 2017. The TVC is an award-winning regional economic development organization focused on supporting federal science […]
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(Oxford, England) May 23, 2017: Protection Strategies Incorporated (PSI) Senior Energy Security & Policy Advisor, Dr. Jack Caravelli co-chaired an International Cyber Conference at Oxford University’s Christ Church College located in Oxford, England on May 23-24, 2017. Thirty attendees from the US, UK, Switzerland, Germany and Japan, representing government, industry, and academia, discussed the changing […]
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(Oak Ridge, TN) May 16, 2017: UT-Battelle, LLC recently awarded to Protection Strategies Incorporated (PSI) a two year contract to provide Design Basis Threat Project Management at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). Under this contract, PSI will provide project management support to develop a multi-year project plan for the implementation of DOE Order 470.3C, […]
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(Oak Ridge, TN) May 10, 2017: The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) recently awarded a contract to PSI to provide Security Personnel Specialists to support their Security Programs Staff, Office of Administration, Criminal Division (CRM) located in Washington, D.C. PSI is responsible for providing personnel security specialists that will deliver a wide range of security […]
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(Oak Ridge, TN) April 26, 2017: Protection Strategies Incorporated (PSI) today announced the successful teaming with MELE Associates’ led MELEMAX Team was awarded Technical and Analytical Support Services for the Department of Energy’s (DOE), National Nuclear Security Administration’s (NNSA) for the Office of Defense Nuclear Security (DNS) (NA-70). The DNS is responsible for the overall […]
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(Aiken, SC) April 19, 2017: Protection Strategies Incorporated (PSI) attended the Energy, Technology and Environmental Business Association (ETEBA) Federal Business Opportunities Forum in Aiken, South Carolina, April 19, 2017. PSI’s Alden Sanborn and Stephanie Long Neu participated in the one-day Federal Business Opportunities Forum held by ETEBA which focused on upcoming procurement opportunities within the […]
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(Oak Ridge, TN) March 15, 2017: UT-Battelle, LLC re-awarded Protection Strategies Incorporated (PSI) a nearly three year Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) to provide Nonproliferation Technical Support at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) to perform technical support for on-going and future activities of the Global Security and Nonproliferation (GS&N) Program. This contract scope includes, but […]
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(Oak Ridge, TN) January 4, 2017: Battelle Energy Alliance, LLC (BEA) awards a nearly four-year contract to Protection Strategies Incorporated (PSI) to provide Vulnerability Assessments (VA), Performance Testing, and Protective Force Management and other security personnel as requested at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Idaho National Laboratory (INL). PSI is responsible for evaluating the […]
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(Manchester, TN): Mr. Daniel Webb, PSI Operations Manager, his wife Ammie, and Don Miller, PSI Project Manager, represented Protection Strategies Incorporated (PSI) at The Arnold Community Council 2016 Annual Banquet in Manchester, Tennessee. PSI was a proud sponsor of the event. Lt. Gen. Arnold W. Bunch, Jr. was the guest speaker for the event. Lt. […]
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Protection Strategies Incorporated (PSI) donates to Area Law Enforcement and to Motlow State Community College’s Law Enforcement Training Program of Tullahoma, Tennessee. (Tullahoma, TN): Protection Strategies, Incorporated (PSI) Protection Strategies Incorporated (PSI) made donations to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department, Coffee County Sheriff’s Department, and Motlow State Community College’s Law Enforcement Training Program in Tullahoma, […]
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Protection Strategies Incorporated has recently been awarded two additional Special Item Numbers (SINs) under its General Services Administration (GSA) Professional Services Schedule (PSS) Contract No. GS-10F-0369M. The GSA established the Professional Engineering Schedule (PES) in 1999 to provide a contract vehicle for all Government agencies to obtain professional engineering services from qualified and experienced contractors […]
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OAK RIDGE, TN) JULY 8, 2016: Protection Strategies, Incorporated (PSI) today announced the successful re-award of their long time security support services contract for the Department Of Energy's, Office for the Associate Under Secretary for Environment, Health, Safety and Security (AU), valued at $30,000,000, over a five-year period. PSI has successfully performed on this contract […]
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Protection Strategies Incorporated participates in the 2016 Tennessee Valley Corridor (TVC) National Summit held at Tennessee Tech University, Cookeville, TN. (Cookeville, TN): Protection Strategies Incorporated (PSI) participated in the 2016 Tennessee Valley Corridor (TVC) National Summit, Where Entrepreneurs and Technology Meet, held in Cookeville, Tennessee in June. The TVC is an award-winning regional economic development organization […]
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PSI to continue work on the State Department's $1.5 Billion IDIQ
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Booz Allen is the lead firm of the BPA award and PSI will provide security services support to the team.
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Protection Strategies Incorporated Awarded Security Force Officer Contract
PSI to provide Security Force Officers at the most advanced and largest complex of flight simulation test facilities in the world.
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Bobby Beaty Selected to Assist GridEx 2015
As a result of PSI’s recognized expertise in electric grid security, Bobby Beaty has been selected to support NERC’s GridEx III, scheduled for November 18-19, 2015. An activity of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), GridEx is a 24- to 48-hour exercise designed to strengthen the capability of electric utilities “to respond to and recover from severe events.”
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PSI Team to Lead Training Workshop at NERC GridSecCon 2015
A PSI team will be presenting and leading a workshop and a training session on physical security and performance testing for electrical industry professionals at the October 13-16, 2015, GridSecCon to be held in Philadelphia.
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OAK RIDGE, TENNESSEE (October 2015) – The United States Census Bureau awarded Protection Strategies Incorporated (PSI) a contract to provide advisory and consulting subject matter expert services.
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The United States Army Rock Island Contracting Command (ACC-RI) awarded Protection Strategies Incorporated (PSI) a multi-year contract to support the United States Air Force Central Command (AFCENT) Area of Responsibility (AOR).
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Members of our team have been providing support to Western Area Power Administration since June 2014. Our subject matter experts assist WAPA with performance testing of new technology and physical security equipment. Our team members developed a performance test plan, set up two test beds in 500KV yards, and are conducting performance tests on potential security technology solutions.
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In June, Dr. Jack Caravelli, PSI Senior Energy Security and Policy Advisor, director and founder of the Institute for Applied Sciences USA, and a former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Energy, spent several days at PSI headquarters in Oak Ridge, TN, to participate in several meetings.
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PSI Advocates Formal Testing of New Technologies at the RMEL Spring Conference
PSI CEO Bobby Beaty was a key speaker on the security panel at the RMEL Spring Management, Engineering and Operations Conference, May 17-19 in St. Louis. RMEL (formerly the Rocky Mountain Electric League) is an energy trade association that provides networking and education services to the electric utility industry in a 17-state region.
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Tennessee Valley Corridor (TVC) Adopts the Secure Grid Initiative
At the TVC Summit on May 27-28, PSI CEO Bobby Beaty and President Sean Williams publicly launched the TVC Secure Grid Initiative, which had been adopted in March by the TVC Board of Directors and Leadership Council.
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Sean Williams Briefs the North American Energy Standards Board (NAESB) on Grid Security
On April 9, at the meeting of the NAESB Wholesale Electric Quadrant Cybersecurity Subcommittee (WEQ CSS) in Houston, PSI President Sean Williams presented “Electric Infrastructure Protection,” a brief on the risks to and vulnerabilities of the security of the energy grid in the 48 contiguous states (CONUS).
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PSI’s Sean Williams Attends Book Launch on the Future of Energy Markets
On March 11, Sean Williams participated in a WEG discussion of the future of energy markets by energy experts during a book launch hosted by the Kuwaiti ambassador to the United Kingdom, His Excellency Khaled Al Duwaisan.
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PSI Is the First Security Company to Address the Windsor Energy Group (WEG)
We were the first security company ever asked to speak at the annual Windsor Energy Group meeting. Both PSI President Sean Williams, and Lead Security and Policy Advisor, Dr. Jack Caravelli, spoke at the annual WEG spring meeting held at Windsor Castle on March 1, 2015.
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PSI Leadership Participate in the 2014 Grid Security Conference (GridSecCon)
PSI CEO Bobby Beaty, President Sean Williams, and Business Development Director Alden Sanborn participated in the Grid Security Conference held October 14-17, 2014, in San Antonio by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), an international regulatory authority with the mission of assuring the reliability of the North American bulk power system.
