5th Annual Security and Defense Conference Since 9/11, the security and defense industry has continued to outperform the market. Lehman Brothers’ index of 26 security companies has climbed 313% since August 31, 2001, versus a 5% increase for the S&P 500 during the same period. The SPADE Defense Index rose 22.2% in 2007 and has outperformed the S&P 500 for eight consecutive years. While the industry is no longer seeing these remarkable gains, many analysts consider the group to be a stable investment. The Department of Homeland Security’s FY 2008 budget is a record $46.4 billion—representing an increase of 8%—and the Department of Defense has approved a budget increase of 10% for FY 2008. A further benefit of the industry is that it is removed from the subprime loan crisis and general economic concerns, and many believe that it will maintain its strength through the 2008 elections. Companies presenting at this conference provide a wide variety of security solutions to the military, first responders, the Department of Homeland Security, and the corporate sector. Their products and services include: Gas masks and respirators; Body armor and other safety equipment; Identity management technology; Video surveillance equipment; Communications instruments; Portable battery technology; and High-growth consulting services such as information technology security and crisis management and preparedness. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet company CEOs, CFOs, and other VIPs as they discuss the future of their industry and their individual strategies for managing growth and delivering shareholder value. DATE: Thursday, March 13, 2008 TIME: 8:30 a.m.–2:45 p.m. LOCATION: NYSSA 1177 Avenue of the Americas, 2nd Floor (between 45th and 46th Streets), NYC (Directions) Photo ID required for access to the building.   FEES: Early Registration by February 28 Members $195 | Nonmembers $295 Registration February 29 to March 6 Members $265 | Nonmembers $365 After March 6 Register at the door: Additional $50 due (space permitting) CREDIT:  CE/CPE = 1 Sponsor Media Partners              Chairs Sherry Lombardi, The Answer Factory Laurie Malen, The Answer Factory Agenda 8:30 Check-in & Continental Breakfast 8:55 Welcome and Opening Remarks 9:00 Outlook for the Security and Defense Industry Joel Fishbein, Senior Equity Analyst, Lazard Capital Markets 9:35 Mine Safety Appliances (NYSE: MSA) Company Research William M. Lambert, COO Dennis L. Zeitler, SVP and CFO Mine Safety Appliances is an innovator and provider of quality safety and instrument products and services that protect and improve people’s health and safety. 10:10 Break 10:20 ICOP Digital, Inc. (Nasdaq: ICOP) Company Research Dave Owen, Chairman and CEO Laura Owen, President and COO ICOP Digital, Inc. protects people, assets and profits, providing a Veil of ProtectionTM for the world’s communities with innovative, mission-critical security, surveillance, and communication solutions. 10:55 GlobalOptions Group (Nasdaq: GLOI) Company Research Jeff Nyweide, CFO GlobalOptions Group is a provider of high-end risk assessment and mitigation services to Fortune 1000 corporations and governmental organizations throughout the world. The company’s services include risk management, security, investigations, litigation support, antifraud solutions, business intelligence, and crisis management and preparedness services. 11:30 Xenonics Holdings (AMEX: XNN) Company Research Chuck Hunter, CEO Xenonics is a technology pioneer and world leader in illumination and low light viewing systems for defense, homeland security, public safety, and recreational markets. 12:05 Lunch 12:20-12:45 Luncheon Speaker The Latest Technology Trends in the Security Industry Richard Chace, CEO and Executive Director, The Security Industry Association 1:00 Ultralife Batteries, Inc. (Nasdaq: ULBI) Company Research John D. Kavazanjian, President and CEO Ultralife offers products and services ranging from portable and standby power solutions to communications and electronics systems. 1:35 Sequiam (OTCBB: SQUM)   Company Research Robert Allen, VP, Strategic Development Chris Barrow, CEO Sequiam provides OEM manufacturers with identity management solutions for their products and services. 2:10 Aegis Technologies, Inc. Robert Sill, CEO and President Aegis designs, develops, builds, installs, and services solutions that improve the security, performance, and lifespan of legacy and new critical control systems for industry and government. 2:45 Closing Remarks and Adjournment NYSSA reserves the right to change any part of its published program or list of presenters due to unforeseen circumstances.