Richard Wilhelm to Discuss Cyber Warfare

Reserve Your Space At World Affairs Council Of The Desert February 11 Dinner

Intelligence expert and Booz Allen Hamilton Executive Vice President Richard Wilhelm will discuss the new realities of cyber warfare at the next World Affairs Council of the Desert speaker event to be held on Saturday, February 11, 2012 starting at 5 p.m. at the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort and Spa.

Prior to joining Booz Allen, Wilhelm’s illustrious career background in government as a military officer and civilian appointee spanned nearly 30 years. During the Clinton Administration, he was executive director for Intelligence Community Affairs and also served on Vice President Gore’s national security staff. As a U.S. Navy officer, he co-directed the Joint Intelligence Center for Iraq during Operation Desert Storm and was the first director of Information Warfare at the National Security Agency.

This particular speaker event is on a Saturday; however, World Affairs Council of the Desert speaker programs are generally held on Sunday evenings at the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort and Spa. Open to the public, the events begin with a 5 p.m. reception, followed by a 6 p.m. dinner, speaker presentation, and Q&A session. Cost is $55 for members, $65 for non-members.

For more information and online ticket purchase, visit www.worldaffairsdesert.org. You may also e-mail worldaffairs@verizon.net or call (760) 322-7711.