Events

SpearTip CEO participates in the eDiscovery Symposium – Bar Association of Metro STL

St. Louis, Missouri – February 2012

SpearTip, LLC CEO Jarrett Kolthoff participated as a speaker and panelist at the recent St. Louis eDiscovery Symposium sponsored by the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis.

SpearTip Counterespionage Fusion Cell Provides Corporations the Capability to Respond to Economic Espionage

St. Louis, Missouri – November 2011

In an October report to Congress, the Office of the National Counterintelligence Executive (ONCIX) outlined the emerging threats to American businesses from industrial and economic espionage carried out by foreign governments and domestic competitors. These “represent significant and growing threats to the nation’s prosperity and security,” according to the report.

“This report confirms what we have been doing from the start when it comes to industrial counterespionage,” says SpearTip CEO Jarrett Kolthoff, himself a former Special Agent – U.S. Army Counterintelligence.

SpearTip CEO Addresses Missouri Attorney General Cyber Security Summit

St. Louis, Missouri – November 2011

SpearTip, LLC CEO Jarrett Kolthoff recently addressed the Missouri Attorney General’s Electronic Data Privacy Summit, outlining emerging technologies, trends and issues in cyber security and proposing legal changes to enhance protection for competitive business secrets against domestic and foreign cyber espionage.

The day-long Summit was held November 22, 2011, at Washington University Law School, in St. Louis. Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster chaired a panel of chief prosecutors from three metro-St. Louis counties together with several members of the Missouri legislature. The purpose of the summit was to assist the Attorney General in proposing legislation in the upcoming legislative session, to enhance information privacy and cyber security.

SpearTip’s CEO interviewed about compromise of SCADA network

St. Louis, Missouri – November 2011

SpearTip’s CEO Jarrett Kolthoff was interviewed by KMOV’s Diana Zoga about the compromise of an Illinois Water District’s SCADA network.

“We all know how vulnerable these systems are, the hackers know how vulnerable these systems are, the public does not,” said Jarrett Kolthoff of SpearTip, LLC. His company specialized in web security, though Kolthoff says he has no direct knowledge of the Curran-Gardner water pump failure. Kolthoff added that this highlights the need for utilities to make sure they are using best practices to protect SCADA systems.

SpearTip Announces Strategic Alliance with ComSec

St. Louis, Missouri – November 2011

SpearTip, LLC CEO Jarrett Kolthoff announced that SpearTip has formed a strategic alliance with ComSec, LLC, of Virginia Beach, VA, which provides professional technical surveillance counter measure (TSCM) services nationwide. ComSec’s expertise includes electronic eavesdropping detection, bug sweeps, counterespionage consulting, counter surveillance, cyber TSCM, and anti-surveillance services for businesses and individuals.

SpearTip’s CEO interviewed about Chinese cyber espionage – Nitro

New York, New York- November 2011

A new report from cyber security firm Symantec (SYMC) reveals that 29 chemical companies and “another 19 in various other sectors, primarily the defense sector” were the victims of a two-and-a-half-month cyber espionage campaign.

Former US counterintelligence agent Jarrett Kolthoff, now president and CEO of strategic security firm SpearTip, concurs. Kolthoff also cautions against dismissing the Poison Ivy attacks as the work of an Anonymous-style band of hackers with an axe to grind.

Cyber Counterespionage Experts interviewed by All About Business

St. Louis, Missouri – October 2011

Jarrett Kolthoff, former US counterintelligence agent, was interviewed by All About Business to discuss the threats leveled by competitors and nation states in an effort to collect against U.S. corporations. Kolthoff outlined several indicators Chief Executives should watch for within their organization.

KMOV Interviews Kolthoff on TRICARE Data Theft

St. Louis, Missouri – September 2011

Jarrett Kolthoff, CEO of Cyber Counterespionage firm SpearTip, was interviewed by CBS-affiliate KMOV about the recent theft of two-decades-worth of medical data on nearly five million military personnel.

KeyNote Address - Corporate Counterespionage

Espionage Research Institute, Washington DC – September 16, 2011

Espionage Research Institute (ERI) requested SpearTip’s CEO, Jarrett Kolthoff to provide the Keynote Address to the annual ERI conference in Washington D.C. The participants of this years conference came from various locations throughout the U.S., to include South Africa, United Kingdom, Australia, and China. Jarrett discussed the various techniques utilized to identify, assess, neutralize, and exploit the threats levied against corporations from foreign and domestic threats.

Glenn Whidden, President of ERI and former CIA officer, presented Jarrett Kolthoff with a plaque for the Keynote Address.

Corporate Counterespionage

SecureWorld Expo, St. Louis, Missouri – September 13, 2011

In this session, Jarrett Kolthoff will be covering both Russian and Chinese threats, to include theft from the insider. Utilizing technical and HUMINT (Human Intelligence) techniques to respond to these incidents will be discussed.

Cyber Counterintelligence

ASIS, St. Louis, Missouri – September 8, 2011

The St. Louis Chapter of ASIS – requested that SpearTip’s CEO, Jarrett Kolthoff discuss the growing threats levied by competitors and foreign entities. In this session, Jarrett Kolthoff covered both Russian and Chinese threats, to include theft from the insider.

Cyber Fraud & ACH Account TakeOver

Global Financial Institution, St. Louis, Missouri – August 18, 2011

SpearTip’s CEO, Jarrett Kolthoff, presented to the entire fraud department on ACH Account TakeOver and Fraud Trends and the Changing World of Cyber Security. A deep look was given into the different aspects of cyber crime, compliance, economic impacts and the various threats of cyber attacks.

CLE Presentation on Digital Forensics and Ethics

Sandberg Phoenix & Von Gontard, P.C., St. Louis, Missouri – August 17, 2011

SpearTip’s CEO, Jarrett Kolthoff, presented to Sandberg Phoenix paralegals on leveraging technology to win their cases. This strategy can be applied to just about any type of litigation matter, due to the fact that everyone uses some type of electronic media to communication or document ideas. Understanding how to get to this extremely vital information can quite often determine the outcome of legal matters.

ACH Account Takeover – Russian & Chinese Bank Fraud

Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), St. Louis, Missouri – May 12, 2011

In this session, Jarrett Kolthoff will provide insight on how financial institutions and corporations are dealing with the ever-increasing ACH Account TakeOver fraud. These attacks are mainly coming from both former Eastern Block countries, Russia, and the People’s Republic of China.

Enterprise University Business Leader Session, September 29, 2009

Eller Hall, St. Louis, MO

SpearTip CEO, Jarrett Kolthoff, will be conducting a session at Enterprise University entitled “The Do’s and Don’ts of Cyber Security for Corporate Executives.” The session will be geared directly toward Company Chairman and CEO’s and offer insight on internal and external cyber threats.

Missouri Bar Legal Exposition, September 23-25, 2009

The St. Louis Hilton at the Ballpark Hotel, St. Louis, MO

Speartip will have a booth at the Misouri Bar Legal Exposition providing information regarding whats new in our organization and how we are positioning ourselves as the premier partner for legal services such as eDiscovery and Digital Forensics. Guidance Software, makers of EnCase, will also be in attendance.

IIA Midwestern Regional Conference, September 14, 2009

Union Station, St. Louis, MO

SpearTip CEO, Jarrett Kolthoff, will be co-presenting with internationally recognized author, public speaker, researcher, and workshop and seminar leader within the field of IT audit, Dr. Al Marcella. The topic of their presentation will be, “Cyber Forensics for Auditors” and will occur at 5 P.M.

ISSA Lunch n’ Learn Presentation, August 27, 2009

Figlio Tower, Kansas City, MO

SpearTip will be giving a presentation titled “Forensics and E-Discovery: Keeping You Out of the Hot Seat.” This presentation will help individuals discover the real world of Digital Forensics and Electronic Discovery with scenarios that help you avoid being placed in the “hot seat” during litigation. Guests will receive some practical advice that can be taken back to the office making them proactive instead of reactive.

Brainshare 2009, Presented by DeniServ, August 27, 2009

Crowne Plaza, Clayton, MO

SpearTip CEO, Jarrett Kolthoff, presented to a group of IT professionals on well known threats and web application security. The basis of the presentation lead to an in-depth discussion over implementing SDL into SDLC processes and taking a proactive approach with Executive buy-in to combat security threats.

MBA Annual Convention, June 16-18, 2009

Chateau on the Lake, Branson, MO

SpearTip CEO, Jarrett Kolthoff, will be giving a presentation geared directly to offer insight for the Bank Chairman and Chief Executive Officer on the topic of delegating responsibility for Information Technology within your organization. The presentation is titled, “Are we Safe? What Your Compliance Officer Doesn’t Know and What Your IT Security Assessment Doesn’t Tell You.”

Claim Managers Council Conference, May 8, 2009

Innsbrook Resort, Innsbrook, MO

SpearTip CEO, Jarrett Kolthoff, will be presenting on e-Discovery, Fraud and Digital Forensics. The presentation will cover current industry and market trends, the using of processes and methodologies, and tools of the trade.