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Anthony McKinney is the Senior Director of Public Sector for Industry Marketing at SAP. In this role, he is an active participant in the Global Public Sector community, where he leverages market insight and operational experience to share industry leadership and expertise both outside and within SAP. Anthony possesses over twenty five years of experience in National and Public Security Community, spanning Federal Defense, Civilian and commercial sectors. Prior to joining SAP, he supported Business Management solutions for Federal and organizations including the Counter Intelligence Field Activity, the Army Research Lab, the FBI, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Department of the Navy. He has worked as Director of Operational Technology at HawkEye Systems, LLC, providing anti-terror and counter-terror support services, as a Program Manager and a Program Director. He also served as a Business Consulting Manager at Arthur Andersen LLP providing best business practices in Homeland Security and Knowledge Management. Prior to his commercial experience, Anthony served twelve years on Active Duty as a SEAL officer, and Surface Warfare officer in the U.S. Navy. He has worked closely with security forces of over twenty countries in Europe, the Middle East, and South America. Anthony earned an MBA in 1999 from Georgetown's McDonough School of Business. He earned his undergraduate degree in 1986 from the US Naval Academy with a Bachelor of Science.

How I should anticipate the impact of the oil spill
The effects of the BP Oil Spill are expanding into everyday life. What information can I use to make sure I can weather the storm with minimal impact? Jun. 18, 2010
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Public Security - Mexico - Protecting Life & Liberty
Upcoming meetings with US and Mexico leadership highlight the importance of understanding issues and causes of terror, violence, or crime from the lens of more than just Defense or Law / Drug Enforcement.  Mar. 23, 2010
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Winter Storms and Emergency Management
Winter Storms such as the most recent Mid-Atlantic Snowstorm cause significant disruption. To rapidly bring daily routine back to normal, participation between government, industry, and communities is necessary.  Feb. 11, 2010
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Critical Infrastructure Protection - Air Transportation
During critical infrastructure outages, we realize that no matter who owns the asset or industry Government must respond.  Nov. 19, 2009
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Counterfeiting in Peru - Risks to Public Security and to Global Business
Counterfeiting of currency in Peru can provide clues to security and business risks across multiple industries and borders. Oct. 18, 2009
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Web 2.0 for security with citizens and Government
Communications is critical in emergency management and contingency planning. The 2009 Inauguration represents a major event where dozens of agencies with different missions will be observing and providing status and incident reports. Voice and data communications must work, but, eliminating clutter and focusing on the most critical reports is key to security.  Jan. 19, 2009
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What is and what will be - Homeland Security
Public's Perception of how government should keep the public secure.  Jan. 2, 2009
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Agility in the midst of Adversity
Caterpillar - A key resource needing Critical Resources. In a recent tornado event, Caterpillar lost operations in critical manufacturing facility. Many companies which suffer natural or manmade disasters are not so resilient.  May. 23, 2008
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Global Impact on Food
Impact of oil affects food, too. Working to serve underserved populations requires energy, not only for delivery but also for harvesting, packaging, and planning deliveries. May. 2, 2008
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Terror Links and Disaster Links
Links to Real-Time and Historical Public Security Events - Terror, Natural Disasters, Pandemics, and Civil Disturbances. Jan. 27, 2008
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Threats to the community- Government working with Business
Increasing private sector coordination is becoming essential, not only to business continuity, but also as a measure of stability for the investor in valuing the company. Vulnerability assessments by corporate business are more important than ever.  Jan. 22, 2008
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Public Security through increased Oil Supply Chain transparency
Government, Non-Government Organizations, International Organizations and Industry can improve collaboration to reduce the overall risk inherent in the oil supply chain to and thereby improve public security. Jan. 3, 2008
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Saving First Responder's Lives Through Interagency Collaboration
First responders need to know the floorplans of buildings before they enter them to ensure both the safety of their customers and also themselves. City Officials must protect their first responders through a system which ensures the latest floorplans exist for a given building. Nov. 21, 2007
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Observations from the field - Public Security and Collaborative Outcomes
Collaborative Outcomes enable individual organization or personal interests to be met while sharing resources or information in a synergistic fashion. A trip to South Africa reinforced the opportunities available through collaborative outcomes. Oct. 6, 2007
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Critical Infrastructure risk management supports Public Security
Recent terror events have highlighted the need to ensure critical infrastructure receives the appropriate level of protection. Gas Pipeline disruptions, Oil Refinery attacks, Improvised Explosive Devices against Railways, and even kidnappings of employees working at Critical Infrastructure Facilities.  Aug. 17, 2007
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Public Security and community stakeholders
Public Security - the protection of life, property and the economy is no longer able to be provided by government alone.  Jun. 15, 2007
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