This practical seminar examines the UAS threat from a private-sector perspective, with an emphasis on understanding the threat, the legal environment, and protective, detection, and response measures organizations can take within existing authorities. The seminar will also share real-world experience and lessons from Ukraine and the Middle East, law enforcement operations, and activity along the Southwest border.

Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2026

Time: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Location: 55 Water St, New York, NY

Course Fee: $200 per participant

Due to space limitations, attendance is limited to 25 participants. Registration will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

Topics

• Current and Emerging UAS Threats – Terrorism, surveillance and espionage, cyber threats, facility penetration, payload delivery, disruption, and other malicious uses.

• Operational Lessons and Emerging Trends – Relevant experience and lessons from Ukraine, the Middle East, stateside law enforcement, and the Southwest border.

• Counter-UAS Legal Framework – What private organizations can and cannot do, plus a brief overview of law enforcement and federal authorities.

• Detection and Protective Measures – Sensors and detection technologies, passive protective measures, reporting, response, and coordination with law enforcement.

• Practical Approaches for Reducing Vulnerabilities – Low-cost and non-technical measures for protecting facilities, critical assets, personnel, and sensitive activities.

• UAS Vulnerability Assessment and Mitigation Planning – Identifying critical assets, threats, vulnerabilities, consequences, and practical risk-reduction measures.

Participants will leave with practical tools, frameworks, and processes they can use to assess UAS vulnerabilities, identify appropriate protective and detection measures, improve response planning, and determine when outside authorities or additional capabilities may be required.