Chris Flaherty Email and Phone Number

Defence & Space Regular Contributor and Speaker.

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Institutional affiliation involves a number of facets, including drafting research grant applications, articles for publication and research project management. Developing a rule system for Critical Infrastructure Protection, and agency crowd model. Other roles have included:1) Co-Author/Research Fellow:i) Green, A. Piper, I. Keep, D.Flaherty, C. 'Simulations in 3D Tactics, Interdiction and Multi-Agent Modelling.' Proceedings - SimTecT 2009 Simulation Conference (Adelaide, 2009).ii)… Show more Institutional affiliation involves a number of facets, including drafting research grant applications, articles for publication and research project management. Developing a rule system for Critical Infrastructure Protection, and agency crowd model. Other roles have included:1) Co-Author/Research Fellow:i) Green, A. Piper, I. Keep, D.Flaherty, C. 'Simulations in 3D Tactics, Interdiction and Multi-Agent Modelling.' Proceedings - SimTecT 2009 Simulation Conference (Adelaide, 2009).ii) Green, T. Piper, I. Keep, D. Bunder, R. Davie, N. Flaherty, C. 'The Application of Microsimulation to Threat Modelling.' Proceedings - 9th Safeguarding Australia (Canberra, 2010).iii) Flaherty, C. Green, A.R. (2011) 15Meters/11Seconds. Journal of Information Warfare. (10)2: 36-47.3) May 2010-September 2011: A Research Affiliate Team Member: London Metropolitan Business School: Centre for International Business and Sustainability (CIBS). Developed /authored:i) Sustainable security project - "Improving current UK stewarding practices, for better public security for the 2012 London Olympic Games."ii) Field work, and working paper on 'Current Stewarding Practices in the UK: Towards Security for the 2012 London Olympic Games'.iii) "2012 London Olympic Stewards: Training Needs Analysis. Presentation for Industry" (London, June 2010).iv) Flaherty, C. (May 2011) Stewarding Situational Awareness and Highly Perishable Information. Journal of Information Warfare. (10)1: 36-47.v) Interviewed for article "Steward Questions" (23/08/2010). See www.professionalsecurity.co.ukvi) A multipolar model of the threats, vulnerability and consequence. In a book chapter - Flaherty, C. Leal, W. (2012) Energy Security as a Subset of National Security. In Leal, W. Voudouris, V. (eds) Global Energy Policy and Security.4) Designed a stewarding training course and instructional materiel for Pride London, 2011 and 2012 based on research work. Show less

Institutional affiliation with the TRC:1) Have participated to two TRC book projects in 2014, and 2015 writing chapters on terrorist tactics, techniques and procedures.2) Co-authored: Bunker, R.J. Flaherty, C. (2013) Body Cavity Bombers: The New Martyrs. A Terrorism Research Center Book. iUniverse, Inc. Bloomington, 2013. http://www.amazon.com/Body-Cavity-Bombers-Terrorism-Research/dp/1491703105/3) Senior Research Associate & Member of the 'Experts & Analysts' Team… Show more Institutional affiliation with the TRC:1) Have participated to two TRC book projects in 2014, and 2015 writing chapters on terrorist tactics, techniques and procedures.2) Co-authored: Bunker, R.J. Flaherty, C. (2013) Body Cavity Bombers: The New Martyrs. A Terrorism Research Center Book. iUniverse, Inc. Bloomington, 2013. http://www.amazon.com/Body-Cavity-Bombers-Terrorism-Research/dp/1491703105/3) Senior Research Associate & Member of the 'Experts & Analysts' Team http://www.oodaloop.com/author/chris-flaherty/(i) Wrote - 'Skid Row Terrorist' (26 July 2013). http://www.oodaloop.com/security/2013/07/26/skid-row-terrorist/(ii) Commented - 'Adam Lanza and Dangerous Minds' (18 December 2012). http://www.oodaloop.com/security/2012/12/19/adam-lanza-and-dangerous-minds/(iii) Authored - Flaherty, C. (2012) 'Dangerous Minds: A Monograph on the Relationship Between Beliefs –Behaviours – Tactics. Published by OODA LOOP' (7 September 2012). //www.oodaloop.com/featured/2012/09/07/dangerous-minds-the-relationship-between-beliefs-behaviors-and-tactics/ Show less

Security Instructor.

Gave a talk on 'Mass Gathering Vulnerability Analysis' as part of training for the Meridian Police Department (Idaho, USA). This was a POST standard certified training, which is the standard of training here in the U.S. In addition to his participation,Chris has contributed numerous hours to the Lethal Project as an informal advisor over the last 18 months. Relevant Now is a nationally recognized security company that has provided trainings throughout the USA.

Have contributed over 30 short articles on Turkish Military History to The Armourer (militaria magazine), and Classic Arms and Militaria.

Security Technologies International LLC (STI) is an international consulting services firm providing management expertise and assistance to US and foreign technology companies in the defense, corporate and homeland security fields. The STI strategy depends on developing Strategic Alignment relations with a number of consultant-experts. As a risk and independent critical infrastructure protection advisor, based in London I lead a counter-terrorism building vulnerability analysis group… Show more Security Technologies International LLC (STI) is an international consulting services firm providing management expertise and assistance to US and foreign technology companies in the defense, corporate and homeland security fields. The STI strategy depends on developing Strategic Alignment relations with a number of consultant-experts. As a risk and independent critical infrastructure protection advisor, based in London I lead a counter-terrorism building vulnerability analysis group for commercial, industrial and shopping areas, as well as homeland security policy advice.I am an active contributor to the US security policy debate, with an active network of contacts in US policing and public security; where I actively blogs on the latest security, terrorism early warning and related international intelligence issues. Show less

Chris was active (since his appointment in February, 2012) as voluntary member of the Security Institute (UK) Validation Board.As well, Chris was involved in several Security Institute related activities, during his membership:(i) Gave a Master Class (25th February 2010), for 25 attendees on Mass Gathering Vulnerability Analysis.(ii) Voted a Fellow in April 2010.(iii) Presented at the annual Security Institute Conference (20 September 2012), on '3D Vulnerability… Show more Chris was active (since his appointment in February, 2012) as voluntary member of the Security Institute (UK) Validation Board.As well, Chris was involved in several Security Institute related activities, during his membership:(i) Gave a Master Class (25th February 2010), for 25 attendees on Mass Gathering Vulnerability Analysis.(ii) Voted a Fellow in April 2010.(iii) Presented at the annual Security Institute Conference (20 September 2012), on '3D Vulnerability Analysis'.(iv) In 2013, participated in a voluntary group to help draft updated “Security Management Certificate CT Module’.(v) In 2013, invited to be involved (voluntary) a research section within a new Security Institute structure for knowledge transfer projects, with expertise in the following areas: (i) Counter Terrorism; (ii) Critical National Infrastructure; (iii) Defence & International Security; (iv) Governance & Compliance, (v) Information Security; (vi) Law & Legislation; and (vii) Security Risk Management. Show less

Providing vulnerability analysis reporting and mass gatherings and crowded places risk assessment.(i) Chris initiated a Mass Gathering Vulnerability Analysis master class. The first of these was held at the UK Security Institute, last 25th February 2010. Some 25 attended this from industry representing facilities management, hospitals, security, and included the Home Office.(ii) Developed '3D vulnerability resilience, risk and security analysis baseline reports'.(iii) In 2009, Chris… Show more Providing vulnerability analysis reporting and mass gatherings and crowded places risk assessment.(i) Chris initiated a Mass Gathering Vulnerability Analysis master class. The first of these was held at the UK Security Institute, last 25th February 2010. Some 25 attended this from industry representing facilities management, hospitals, security, and included the Home Office.(ii) Developed '3D vulnerability resilience, risk and security analysis baseline reports'.(iii) In 2009, Chris participated in the National Coordination of Safety and Security for the Olympic/Paralympic Games Concept Viability Workshop conducted by INTELLECT. (iv) Chris established and edit a monthly newsletter called ‘3D News’, which circulates on Linkedin.com and over 500 industry contacts. As well, as the Resilience Group here on linkedin. Show less

I have published with the JIW -1) Flaherty, C. Green, A.R. (2011) 15 Meters/11 Seconds. Journal of Information Warfare. (10)2: 36-47.2) Flaherty, C. (2011) Stewarding Situational Awareness and Highly Perishable Information. Journal of Information Warfare. (10)1: 36-47.3) Flaherty, C. (2010) Command, Influence and Information in 3D Tactics. Journal of Information Warfare. (9)1: 18-31.4) Flaherty, C. (2009) 2D Verses 3D Tactical Supremacy in Urban Operations. Journal of… Show more I have published with the JIW -1) Flaherty, C. Green, A.R. (2011) 15 Meters/11 Seconds. Journal of Information Warfare. (10)2: 36-47.2) Flaherty, C. (2011) Stewarding Situational Awareness and Highly Perishable Information. Journal of Information Warfare. (10)1: 36-47.3) Flaherty, C. (2010) Command, Influence and Information in 3D Tactics. Journal of Information Warfare. (9)1: 18-31.4) Flaherty, C. (2009) 2D Verses 3D Tactical Supremacy in Urban Operations. Journal of Information Warfare. (8)2: 13-24.5) Flaherty, C. (2008) 3D Tactics and Information Deception. Journal of Information Warfare. (7)2: 49-58.This has been listed as a resource for topics and regions studied at Air University, Compiled by Bibliography Branch, Muir S. Fairchild Research Information Center, Maxwell (Air Force University, March 2010) (URL : http://www.au.af.mil/au/aul/bibs/infoops2010.htm#Inf) Show less

2009: In October 2009, I was a support steward for crowd management at events held by the London based charity 17-24-30. This charity organises the annual 'No the Hate Crime Vigil' in Trafalgar Square.2010: I returned in October 2010 as the Deputy Chief Steward, I was in charge of developing:i) The Stewarding plan for Trafalgar Square;ii) Training for 45 stewards needed for managing crowds. This was two separate training nights, specifically tailored to stewarding and crowd… Show more 2009: In October 2009, I was a support steward for crowd management at events held by the London based charity 17-24-30. This charity organises the annual 'No the Hate Crime Vigil' in Trafalgar Square.2010: I returned in October 2010 as the Deputy Chief Steward, I was in charge of developing:i) The Stewarding plan for Trafalgar Square;ii) Training for 45 stewards needed for managing crowds. This was two separate training nights, specifically tailored to stewarding and crowd management for safety and security in Trafalgar square, at night (for the vigil). At the 30th October, 2009 vigil 10,000 people attended; and 3,000 attended on the 23 October, 2010.iii) I led a stewarding team of 35, at the vigil.2011: I returned in October 2011, as the Chief Steward. In this role, I developed:i) The Stewarding plan for Trafalgar Square; and the Stewarding instructions/Operations plan for the night.ii) Training for 20 stewards needed for managing crowds. This was two separate training nights, specifically tailored to stewarding and crowd management for safety and security in Trafalgar square, at night (for the vigil).iii) I led a stewarding team of 20, at the vigil - Friday night, 28th October, 2011.----------------------------------Founded in April 2009, the London based charity 17-24-30 is a non profit organization run completely by volunteers. The primary focus is commemorating the London Nail Bomb Attacks on Brixton, Brick Lane and Soho; and to support the communities that were attacked and to unite people against all forms of Hate-Crime.At the 30th October, 2009 vigil 10,000 people attended; and 3,000 attended on the 23 October, 2010. Show less

In 2011, I developed a steward training concept, as a member of the Pride London Operations Team.In 2009, I joined Pride London as a volunteer steward. In 2010, I returned as part of the Pride Operations Team, as a volunteer Deputy Chief Steward, for the 3rd July London Pride (2010), in charge of Oxford Street, and Oxford Circus where I led a team of 58 stewards managing crowds and street barriers along the parade route.I was also involved in the planning, training and development of… Show more In 2011, I developed a steward training concept, as a member of the Pride London Operations Team.In 2009, I joined Pride London as a volunteer steward. In 2010, I returned as part of the Pride Operations Team, as a volunteer Deputy Chief Steward, for the 3rd July London Pride (2010), in charge of Oxford Street, and Oxford Circus where I led a team of 58 stewards managing crowds and street barriers along the parade route.I was also involved in the planning, training and development of stewarding; achieving better public safety and security through effective stewarding (this including safety and security aspects of the parade route through central London). This involves one-million participants and spectators gathered annually, every July. Show less

Advice/research for the Head of Gateway, Commercial Division, Department of Treasury and Finance, covering the following topics:1) Researching guidance on how to validate project costs at a tender stage (2011).2) Identifying tool/processes/techniques being used to provide decision makers with better information (2009).3) Identifying a better decision making framework, leading to a rewrite of Victoria’s Financial Administration Act (2008).4) Project Management guidance document… Show more Advice/research for the Head of Gateway, Commercial Division, Department of Treasury and Finance, covering the following topics:1) Researching guidance on how to validate project costs at a tender stage (2011).2) Identifying tool/processes/techniques being used to provide decision makers with better information (2009).3) Identifying a better decision making framework, leading to a rewrite of Victoria’s Financial Administration Act (2008).4) Project Management guidance document on solution implementation (2008). Show less

I have authored two articles for the RTJ, and I blog on security, simulations and analysis:(1) Flaherty, C. (4 December 2009) Interposing Tactics. Red Team Journal.com. URL: http://redteamjournal.com/2009/12/interposing-tactics/(2) Flaherty, C. (12 July 2009) A New Approach to Mass Space. Red Team Journal.com. URL:http://redteamjournal.com/2009/07/a-new-approach-to-mass-space/

In 2008-2009, I was a visiting fellow with University of New South Wales in Safety and Risk.I helped found and develop a vulnerability analysis research tools development group.As well, begin work on the "Scripted Agent Based Microsimulation Project", being conducted currently at UNSW in collaboration with other universities.I have been involved, through UNSW in international participation with counter terrorism researchers and practitioners in the UK and US.

Speaker at conferences organised by ACI. These were:(1) Flaherty, C. (March, 2009) 2D Verses 3D Tactical Supremacy in Urban Operations. 4th International Conference on Information Warfare and Security. Cape Town, South Africa, 26-27 March 2009. Proceedings of ICIW 2009: 10-17.(2) Flaherty, C. (June, 2008) 3D Tactics and Information Deception. 7th European Conference on Information Warfare and Security (UK University of Plymouth, UK, 30 June – 1 July 2008). Proceedings on CD-ROM format.

Published several articles with the ASM in security and defence issues:(1) Flaherty, C. (July/August 2009) Security Management: the Basics. ASM: 16.(2) Flaherty, C. (March/April 2009) Major Event Preparation Necessitates Security Rethink. ASM: 13.(3) Flaherty, C. (June 2008) Interview with Senator the Hon. Kim Carr, Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science & Research on R&D, Innovation and the Australian security industry. ASM: Back Page.(4) Flaherty, C. (May 2008) Biometrics… Show more Published several articles with the ASM in security and defence issues:(1) Flaherty, C. (July/August 2009) Security Management: the Basics. ASM: 16.(2) Flaherty, C. (March/April 2009) Major Event Preparation Necessitates Security Rethink. ASM: 13.(3) Flaherty, C. (June 2008) Interview with Senator the Hon. Kim Carr, Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science & Research on R&D, Innovation and the Australian security industry. ASM: Back Page.(4) Flaherty, C. (May 2008) Biometrics Challenges Security Industry in the 21st Century. ASM: 21.(5) Flaherty, C. (April 2008) Maritime Security Partnerships. ASM: 22 – 24.(6) Flaherty, C. (December, 2007/ January 2008) Security Sector Needs to Embrace Data Fusion. ASM: 39.(7) Flaherty, C. (October, 2007) Crime Science – Lessons for Australia. ASM: 31.(8) Flaherty, C. (August, 2007) Inaugural Congress of Australian National Security Magazine – A Review. ASM: 26–27.(9) Flaherty, C (April, 2007) Implications of Light Rocket Attack for Australian Counter-Terrorism Planning. ASM: 39.(10) Flaherty, C (December, 2006/ January, 2007) Critical Infrastructure Protection Modelling - Special Feature. ASM: 22–23.(11) Flaherty, C.J. (September, 2003) Australian National Security Thinking. Reprinted in Australian National Security Review (then ASM, 1st Edition). Show less

In this role, I worked on four projects, before leaving Australia and resettling in the UK:(1) Developed, marketed and sole-presenter for two one-day, small group professional level seminars on Risk & Vulnerability Analysis.(2) Advised the Victorian Government (Gatekeeper Program) on development of a Project Management guidance document on solution implementation.(3) Advised Australian Department of Defence, Science and Technology Organisation, Head of Counter-Terrorism &… Show more In this role, I worked on four projects, before leaving Australia and resettling in the UK:(1) Developed, marketed and sole-presenter for two one-day, small group professional level seminars on Risk & Vulnerability Analysis.(2) Advised the Victorian Government (Gatekeeper Program) on development of a Project Management guidance document on solution implementation.(3) Advised Australian Department of Defence, Science and Technology Organisation, Head of Counter-Terrorism & Security Technology Centre, on the `current state of Australian research and thinking on strategic security risk and vulnerability analysis'.(4) Advised the senior risk manager at a retail and management group on security risk strategies, in response to APEC 2007 in Sydney, Australia. Show less

R&D leader for the Building Vulnerability Analysis Project, and:(1) Provided technical specialists leadership on Counter-terrorism building vulnerability analysis.(2) Enhanced continued delivery of technical excellence in security R&D.Project Manager, and technical advice for various projects, including:(3) Independent financial advice on project budget assurance.(4) Defence Program: Operational concept development for non-lethal weapons employment.(5) Facilities… Show more R&D leader for the Building Vulnerability Analysis Project, and:(1) Provided technical specialists leadership on Counter-terrorism building vulnerability analysis.(2) Enhanced continued delivery of technical excellence in security R&D.Project Manager, and technical advice for various projects, including:(3) Independent financial advice on project budget assurance.(4) Defence Program: Operational concept development for non-lethal weapons employment.(5) Facilities upgrade at Boeing ­(Port Melbourne). Show less

Network Administrator for Research Network for a Secure Australia.Member of the Advanced Protective Technology for Engineering Structures group undertaking vulnerability analysis and report writing.

Executive Officer in Materiel Renewal Branch; Industry Policy; Defence Intellectual Policy Centre; Contracting Policy & Operations; Electronic Business Strategies; and Knowledge Staff, in Capability Systems Development. As well, published several articles on Defence Science, while working in various roles, and these were:(1) Flaherty, C.J. (December 2003) Mimicking Operations, Australian Army Journal. (1)2: 11-14.(2) Flaherty, CJ (November/December, 2003) International and… Show more Executive Officer in Materiel Renewal Branch; Industry Policy; Defence Intellectual Policy Centre; Contracting Policy & Operations; Electronic Business Strategies; and Knowledge Staff, in Capability Systems Development. As well, published several articles on Defence Science, while working in various roles, and these were:(1) Flaherty, C.J. (December 2003) Mimicking Operations, Australian Army Journal. (1)2: 11-14.(2) Flaherty, CJ (November/December, 2003) International and Australian Preemption Theory, Defence Force Journal. (163): 15-22.(3) Flaherty, C.J. (September/October 2003) The Role of Command and Influence in Australian Multidimensional Manoeuvre Theory, Defence Force Journal. (162): 31-38.(4) Flaherty, C.J. (September, 2003) Relevance of the US Transformation Paradigm for the Australian Defence Forces, Defense and Security Analysis. (19)3: 219-240. (5) Flaherty, C.J. (September, 2003) Australian National Security Thinking. Reprinted in Australian National Security Review (1st Edition).(6) Flaherty, C.J. (May/June, 2003) Australian National Security Thinking, Defence Force Journal. (160): 3-10. Show less