SDSS Suspect Detection Systems Inc. - SDSS

QualityStocks · #1 (**permalink**) 04-30-2009, 04:30 PM

Suspect Detection Systems Inc. (SDSS.OB) is “One to Watch”

Suspect Detection Systems Inc. has dedicated its efforts to developing innovative Homeland Security, Military Intelligence and Law Enforcement advance technologies based on extensive intelligence and counter-terrorism expertise accumulated in Israel and around the world. The company was founded by former senior officials of Israeli security and senior experts of the high-tech industry.

The company’s first advanced line of product, COGITO, is designed to identify malicious intent in various settings and scenarios. The technical solution is comprised of a front-end, the Test Station, and a back-office where multiple-station and multiple-site data is stored, managed and distributed. In a 5 minute test, the system can identify terrorists, employees who have hostile intents, criminals, smugglers or collaborators and direct further interrogation.

The military grade COGITO1003 is a fully automated, stationary “Internal Threat” and Pre Employment and employee integrity screening system. This technology was successfully tested by U.S. Governmental Agencies, Israeli Security agencies and is currently being used by both commercial and governmental customers in Israel, United States of America, Central America and South Africa.

Suspect Detection Systems aims to assist law enforcement agencies all over the world as they fight against local and international sophisticated organized crime and terrorism. Leveraging its advanced technology and team of experienced professionals, the company provides innovative solutions that can be deployed today to protect the security of tomorrow.

QualityStocks · #2 (**permalink**) 05-01-2009, 04:34 PM

Suspect Detection Systems, Inc.’s (SDSS.OB) Letter to Shareholders

Earlier last month, Suspect Detection Systems Inc. published the following letter which was addressed to all shareholders. The letter highlights the abilities of the company’s Cogito Technology to detect the hostile intent of terrorists and criminals, and introduces the management team of Suspect Detection Systems Ltd, subsidiary of Suspect Detection Systems Inc.

Dear Shareholders,

In 2009, terrorists and criminals are better organized and more sophisticated than ever before, taking advantage of new techniques and flaws in public awareness to commit devastating acts. To keep public citizens and private enterprises safe from potent threats requires an even greater degree of sophistication and advanced technology.

Suspect Detection Systems Inc. (SDS) is a developer of proprietary anti-terror and anti-crime technology designed to identify threats in real-time, and prevent incidents before they are carried out. The technology detects the hidden ‘hostile intent’ of assailants-before they commit their intended acts-with a remarkable degree of accuracy.

Cogito Technology

Designed on the principle that an individual’s thoughts can identify their intended actions, SDS has developed Cogito technology. SDS has borrowed from the well-known principle stated in 1644 by Rene Descartes: ‘Cogito Ergo Sum’; I think therefore I am. Cogito technology exposes the ‘guilty knowledge’ possessed in the mind of an individual seeking to commit an intentional act.

Cogito uses a combination of audiovisual elements, customized interrogation methods, and a unique set of advanced algorithms to analyze outputs of a potential suspect’s Parasympathetic Nervous System. In a matter of minutes the Cogito system emulates the analysis of manual polygraph specialists, and determines whether an individual in question is a suspect or non-suspect. The system is designed to operate without the presence of interrogation experts.

Cogito has been designed with both mobile and stand-alone applications. SDS technology can be instantly introduced to any market, and can be easily deployed worldwide at any location susceptible to infiltration and attack.

Cogito operates in a class unto itself, as there are no systems available anywhere on the market that can automatically and quickly detect hostile intent. The Cogito system is effective, commercially viable and affordable. Cogito is particularly inexpensive compared to the potential costs suffered during a successful terror attack or crime.

Commercial Penetration

After extensive research, development, and successful testing-all sponsored in part by the U.S. Homeland Security Department’s Transportation Security Administration (TSA)-SDS Cogito Technology has been introduced to the commercial market as a powerful crime and terror prevention mechanism.

Cogito has been deployed by Federal, Military and Private Enterprises in the United States, Israel, South Africa, Colombia, Guatemala and Azerbaijan. Satisfied owners of pilot SDS systems are now lining up to submit larger orders of multiple Cogito field units.

In 2008 and early 2009, multiple units of the Cogito system have been sold to Federal Law Enforcement agencies in India and Mexico, with additional sales expected later this year.

These countries face dynamic terror and criminal threats, and have allocated budgets to prevent such activity. Both the Indian and Mexican governments are committed to the premise of detecting hostile intent as a successful prevention tool, and have already authorized their respective Law Enforcement agencies to proactively acquire Cogito technology without additional bureaucratic obstacles.

Marketing Strategy

SDS has developed a strong multinational sales channel, with agents and integrators working worldwide to deliver Cogito technology. SDS has established commercial marketing agreements with global and nationwide homeland security system providers.

Agreements have been initiated with a global defense and homeland security system provider in Israel, and a leading commercial retailer of defense systems in India. In addition, a similar marketing agreement has been signed in the U.S. with a Fortune 500 homeland security and defense integrator.

In 2010, SDS aims to expand the commercial reach of Cogito technology to the large markets of the Far East. SDS has opened negotiations for an exclusive marketing agreement with a leading defense system provider in China. By 2011, SDS plans to penetrate Western markets in large scale and in particular across the United States.

Realizing Our Potential

SDS is poised to succeed in preventing terror across the globe through the fertile sales channels and expertise of our management. Cogito Technology was researched and developed by SDS subsidiary Suspect Detection Systems Ltd., in Israel.

The Suspect Detection Systems Ltd. Management team, led by Eran Drukman and Shabtai Shoval, has a proven track record of leading successful companies through all business development phases, from start-up to maturity:

Eran Drukman - Founder and President

- Senior Management Experience in High-Tech, Telecom and
Security
- Established Worldwide Sales Channel Network
- Former VP Sales of Nice Systems Intelligence Solution Division
(NASDAQ: NICE)
- Former VP Sales & Marketing of Comverse TVGate Division (NASDAQ:CMVT)
- 10 years of Senior Positions in the Israeli Prime Minister Office

Shabtai Shoval - Founder and CEO

- Over 15 years senior management experience in the High Tech
and Telecom
- Former CEO of Comverse TVGate Division (NASDAQ: CMVT)
- Former VP of Telrad Holding (Investment Arm of KOOR Industries)
- Former President of the Israeli Cable TV Association
- Former Special Advisor to the Israeli PM on Counter-Terrorism
Strategy

In addition, SDS features a highly qualified Board of Directors and Advisory Board of top executives, software and algorithm industry leaders, and leading experts in counter-terrorism strategy.

Initial SDS sales have capitalized on our Management’s highly developed multinational distribution arteries in the software and defense sectors. SDS is anticipating a growing revenue stream in 2009, through the full implementation of the Cogito system. We anticipate even greater success through 2010 and 2011, as the system continues to succeed in the prevention of criminal and terrorist activity across the globe.

We would like to offer our sincere thanks to our valued shareholders for their encouragement and support of our success thus far. We look forward to the fulfillment of our mutual vision by delivering tangible results in the coming year and beyond.

Sincerely,
Asher Zwebner
CEO, Suspect Detection Systems Inc.
Forward-Looking Statements

QualityStocks · #3 (**permalink**) 05-05-2009, 03:37 PM

Founder of Suspect Detection Systems Inc. (SDSS.OB) Provides View on India Security

On the first day of the 19th All India Forensic Science conference in the city, Eran Drukman, founder and president of Suspect Detection Systems, participated in an exclusive interview with Roshan Kumar. During the interview, Mr. Drukman emphasized the need for India to upgrade forensic science facilities to thwart terrorist attacks.

Both India and Israel face the danger of terrorism. What makes the Israel police more successful in curbing attacks than India?

Though both countries face the same problem, the level of alertness among common public is more in Israel than in India. In Israel, whenever common people see any suspicious objects… they inform police immediately.

How does administration in India compare with that of Israel in tackling any emergency situation, such as bomb explosion or other terror attack?

Though India has advanced in scientific aspects, it still lags behind Israel and other European countries in tackling emergency situations as police administration and intelligence network are not sound enough to tackle such situations. Moreover, Indian administration still lags behind in defensive aspects in tackling the menace.

What are Suspect Detection Systems?

Suspect Detection Systems is a process under which a suspect person is put under interrogation. The suspect person is asked 24 questions in four sets in which some questions are relevant and some questions are irrelevant. The test is to do a person’s mental mapping. There were reports that prior to 26/11 Mumbai attack a member of LeT had visited India and surveyed various places where they could cause major casualties. Had the Indian intelligence nabbed the person and interrogated him through SDS, the country could have averted the 26/11 attack.

What distinguishes the growth of terrorism in last few years?

With the 9/11 attack at World Trade Centre (WTC), terrorists have shown that they do not need arms and ammunition for attacking any country; they just need sharp minds. The terrorists are being brainwashed into believing that if they succeed in their mission, they will attain heaven. In the near future, these terrorists could resort to chemical warfare, causing heavy casualties, to spread terror.

QualityStocks · #4 (**permalink**) 05-08-2009, 06:38 PM

Suspect Detection Systems, Inc. (SDSS.OB) Composed of a Team of Industry Experts

Suspect Detection Systems has established a team of individuals that have accumulated tremendous experience and expertise in the development of advanced algorithms as well as large-scale systems. This team includes researchers, specialists and professionals from a variety of fields including veterans of Israeli security agencies (GSA and Mossad), US law enforcement agencies, the academic world and the high-tech industry.

Founder and President Mr. Drukman retains over 8 years of senior management experience in the high-tech, telecom and security markets. His professional background includes the position of Vice President Sales of Nice Systems Intelligence Solution Division (NASDAQ: NICE). Mr. Durkman has also served at COMVERSE - TVGate Division (NASDAQ: CMVT) as Vice President for Sales & Marketing.

Founder and CEO Mr. Shoval has accumulated 15+ years of senior management experience in the high-tech and telecom industries. His professional background includes the position of CEO of Comverse TVGate Division (NASDAQ: CMVT), Vice President of Telrad Holding - the investment arm of KOOR INDUSTRIES, President of the Israeli Cable TV Association, and founder of ISDNet. Mr. Shoval has also served on the boards of numerous companies including Exalink, Algorithmic Research Ltd, MED 1, CATV companies and others.

Founder and methodology counselor Mr. Horowitz has over three decades of academic and field experience in polygraph theory and practice. He is the former head of the polygraph division of the Israeli Police, a member of the American Polygraph Association and a senior investigator for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). Mr. Horowitz earned a bachelor’s degree in criminology at Bar-Ilan University (Israel) and a master’s degree in clinical psychology at the Tel-Aviv University (Israel).

Chief Technology Officer Mr. Peleg developed the basic algorithm underlying the SDS technology. A former senior algorithm engineer for Comverse, he brings more than ten years of experience as a software engineer. Mr. Peleg’s expertise centers on designing and implementing solutions for embedded systems, adapting new technologies and adopting new environments for embedded systems, and developing real-time frameworks and algorithms for DSP technologies.

QualityStocks · #5 (**permalink**) 05-11-2009, 01:08 PM

Suspect Detection Systems, Inc. (SDSS.OB) Advisory Board Adds Major General (Res.) Amiram Levin, Former Deputy Mossad Chief

Suspect Detection Systems Inc., a leading developer of terror and crime prevention technology, announced today that Israeli Major-General (res.) Amiram Levin has agreed to join the company’s Advisory Board. During his Military and Intelligence career, General Levin has accumulated 35 years of distinguished experience working with the defense of the State of Israel. He served as Deputy Director of Israel’s Mossad (Institute for Intelligence and Special Operations) from 1998 to 2000, Commander of Israel’s Northern Command, and as Commander of the “Sayeret Matkal”, Israel’s elite intelligence and counter-terrorism commando unit.

Gen. Levin has served on the boards of a number of public and private companies, supporting several successful businesses that have developed advanced proprietary technologies to aid the international defense community. He also contributed one of the first seed investments into Suspect Detection Systems Ltd., now the subsidiary of Suspect Detection Systems Inc. (SDSS.OB). Gen. Levin’s early investment, prior to negotiations with SDSS Inc., had a significant impact on the corporation’s decision to invest with SDS Ltd.

“Suspect Detection Systems has developed one of the most practical systems available on the market to identify suspects intending to commit an act of terror or crime,” stated Gen. Levin. “The company’s Cogito technology has been successfully tested in the U.S. at Knoxville Airport, and is now operating commercially in 8 countries. Cogito is easy to deploy and is helping to make a dangerous world much safer.”

“We are extraordinarily pleased to add Major-General Amiram Levin to our Advisory Board,” commented Asher Zwebner, CEO of Suspect Detection Systems. “Gen. Levin is a true leader in defense and intelligence technology applications, with decades of experience in the world’s most intense security environment. Since the inception of our company, Gen. Levin has been a guiding force, helping us to develop a commercially-viable technology that is currently being sold across the world.”

QualityStocks · #6 (**permalink**) 05-13-2009, 04:36 PM

Suspect Detection Systems, Inc. has what must seem like a dream machine to many agents in the Department of Homeland Security. Looking like some sort of futuristic phone booth, the SDS product, called Cogito, is an automated system which actually analyzes the occupant, collecting and evaluating a variety of psycho-physiological indicators and cross-referencing them against additional information.

One of the lessons learned from 9/11 is that terrorists don’t have to carry explosives or weapons while traveling or entering a target country. They may not carry anything but themselves and what they are thinking. By using sophisticated 5-minute tests, the system is designed to spot not only terrorists, but smugglers, collaborators, and just about anyone with some sort of criminal objective. Once targeted, a suspect can be directed to further questioning by the appropriate officials.

Beyond homeland security, the system can be used in practically any environment requiring security and evaluation, including military intelligence, law enforcement, and even commercial enterprise applications, detecting employees with hostile intent. The technical solution is comprised of a front-end test station and a back-office where multiple-station and multiple-site data can be stored, managed, and distributed.

Before you write off the idea as one more futile attempt at profiling, generating more controversy than meaningful hits, you should know that the system has been shown to have a false alarm rate of no more than 4%. High false alarm rates have been the death of past attempts at such systems.

The effectiveness of the SDS system is not surprising to those who know the company and its history. Located in Israel, a country with more homeland security experience than anywhere else, Suspect Detection Systems was founded by former senior officials of Israeli security, including the former head of the polygraph division of the Israeli Police, along with senior experts in high technology. The SDS system is based upon knowledge acquired and assimilated from the analysis of thousands of case studies gathered from Israel and around the world, a truly unique and powerful set of information that has been carefully integrated into the system’s complex software algorithm.

SDS sees itself with a life-saving mission: to assist law enforcement agencies all over the world in their war against local and international crime and terrorism. Go to SDS for a video demonstration of the SDS Cogito system.

QualityStocks · #7 (**permalink**) 05-20-2009, 02:22 PM

Suspect Detection Systems Inc. (SDSS.OB) Leads the Way in Homeland Security Technology

Suspect Detection Systems is an Israeli company that specializes in developing innovative homeland security, military intelligence, and law enforcement advance technologies. These technologies are based on extensive intelligence and counter-terrorism know-how accumulated in Israel.

The company’s first advanced product is called “COGITO”, a fully automated system that does not require human control and/or operation. Relying on unique and proprietary software technology, the system is designed to identify malicious intent in various settings and scenarios. The technology emulates an investigator’s modus operandi by incorporating artificial intelligence techniques and algorithms.

All of the company’s COGNITO products are incorporated in an all-in-one test station unit that includes biometric and documentation verification features in addition to the interrogation capabilities. The COGNITO technology enables law enforcement agencies to conduct hundreds of interrogations without actually using professional interrogator interviewers.

The COGNITO system is able to identify terrorists, employees who have hostile intents, collaborators, smugglers and other criminals within minutes. COGNITO systems are already being used by various police forces and armies. The operation of the system is simple and requires only 2 hours of training for someone with basic computer knowledge.

The COGNITO system also has a “back office” which is designed to manage and control either all COGNITO test stations at a given site or even national or global operations. It serves as the central unit that stores all test histories, examinees profiles and biometrics. The “back office” is also responsible for system administration, data distribution and interfacing to external systems and databases.

Suspect Detection Systems’ COGNITO technology gives a boost to law enforcement agencies globally in their war against terrorism and organized crime.

QualityStocks · #8 (**permalink**) 05-27-2009, 06:29 PM

Suspect Detection Systems, Inc. (SDSS.OB) Gains International Attention

Suspect Detection Systems, Inc., developer of what many believe to be the world’s most advanced and effective detection system for identifying terrorists and other potential criminals, is gaining both international attention and acceptance. Various versions of the electronic system, called Cogito, are already being used by commercial and governmental customers in Israel, Central America, and South Africa.

And now, according to a Wall Street Journal report, the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has sponsored a trial of the system, to determine whether technology can take the place of human observers in spotting hostile intent. According to the report, the latest Israeli trials have been able to detect 85% of role-acting terrorists. It goes on to say that the company’s goal is to catch at least 90% of potential saboteurs, and that Israeli authorities plan to test the system at the country’s main international airport, as well as at checkpoints between Israel and the West Bank.

The system focuses on the clear idea that anyone planning an act of terrorism, or other crime, is afraid of being caught. To detect this fear, the Cogito system combines biometrics, similar to classic lie detectors, along with an evaluation of the subject’s answers to 15-20 on-screen questions. The answers are compared to those of the subject’s peer group, from previous interviews, taking into consideration different nationalities. The whole process takes less than 5 minutes.

The entire SDS system is based upon a complex software algorithm, obtained from years of homeland security experience, involving hundreds of thousands of case studies from Israel and around the world. The company itself was founded by former senior Israeli security officials, including the former head of the polygraph division of the Israeli Police.

One of the biggest advantages the system has is that it tends to bypass the volatile issue of racial and cultural profiling. Although the system recognizes nationalities, that information is used only to establish peer group baselines to more accurately evaluate answers. The system looks for deception, not group types.

QualityStocks · #9 (**permalink**) 05-29-2009, 03:46 PM

Suspect Detection Systems Inc.’s (SDSS.OB) COGITO Technology is at the Forefront of Home Land Security and Defense

Suspect Detection Systems Inc. (SDSS.OB) develops various technology solutions for homeland security, military intelligence and law enforcement. The company was created by former Israeli security officials and experts who use their combined knowledge and intelligence of counter-terrorism gained in Israel and other parts of the world to develop security technologies.

One of the company’s first products is COGITO, a fully automated system used to scope out various settings and scenarios to identify malicious activity or intent. This innovative system works on its own, without human control or operation, to conduct interrogations that might otherwise take hundreds of man-hours.

COGITO uses cutting-edge recognition technology, including biometric and documentation verification features, as well as artificial intelligence techniques and algorithms, to weed through suspects to identify terrorists, collaborators, smugglers and criminals. Training for the operation of the system takes only two hours, and the system itself operates in just minutes – proving to be efficient as well as cost and time effective.

The system’s “back office” is a central hub that manages all COGNITO test stations, and has the ability to work on a local or global scale as needed. In this central station, the back office stores test histories, examinees profiles, as well as biometric data. System administration, data distribution, interfacing and other related operations are executed through back office.

The rapid technological advancement of our planet has lead to heightened security risks as terrorists and other criminals utilize science to advance their resources and regimes. SDSS continues to lead the charge to fight back, preventing criminal and terrorist activity across the globe.

QualityStocks · #10 (**permalink**) 06-01-2009, 12:42 PM

Latin American Federal Agency Purchases Suspect Detection Systems Inc.’s (SDSS.OB) Cogito Crime Prevention Technology

Suspect Detection Systems Inc., a leading developer of counterterror and crime prevention technology, announced this morning that it has sold the Cogito(TM) system to a large Federal Agency operating in a major Latin American nation. This crime prevention system will be used by federal agents to combat a wave of criminal activity in the country.

According to the press release, the first Cogito units have already been successfully installed and it is anticipated that additional units will be sold to the agency later this year. Moreover, the successful implementation of Cogito technology by this agency is expected to lead to additional sales at other agencies operating in the same country.

Cogito is an automated interrogation system used to detect malicious intent of criminals and terrorists in various settings and scenarios. The system has multiple applications in addition to interrogating individuals suspected of committing crimes. Other applications include pre-employment and employee screening, fraud prevention, and military intelligence collection.

The Cogito Remote Testing Function allows the operators of the Cogito system in the referenced country to supervise tests taking place in remote locations while remaining at agency headquarters. This function is able to manage and control all COGNITO test stations on a national or even global scale.

“Cogito is a powerful tool that can be utilized by any organization with advanced security and crime prevention operations from private enterprises to federal agencies,” stated Shabtai Shoval, CEO of SDS Ltd. “The reports we received from our customers which installed the COGITO demonstrate the impact of the system on the war against crime. Due to the success of the technology we expect this initial sale to lead to additional sales within this same agency as well as other law enforcement agencies throughout the region.”