We reached out to some members and leaders of ASIS International to find what were their top picks from the scores of top-notch sessions offered next week in Anaheim, Calif., as part of the 2009 ASIS International Seminars and Exhibits. From sessions on business fraud to CFATS and data center protection, here's what this group is saying are "must-attend" sessions.

Monday's Top Picks

Standards and Guidelines Commission Update -- Monday, 11 a.m.-12 noon (Session 1)
What they said: "This session will help keep me up-to-date with the development of ASIS standards and guidelines. Such standards and guidelines are important tools in my work as a security practitioner."
- picked by Geoff Craighead, CPP (Vice President, Universal Protection Services, Santa Ana, Calif.)

What's new on the floor: Physical and IT Security -- Monday, 1:30-3 p.m. (Session 19)
What they said: "I think this is a must for any security professional. Technology is changing at the speed of light and this session will enhance your knowledge."
- picked by Ray O'Hara, CPP (ASIS International Treasurer and Board of Directors member)
What they said: "This session helps to identify the latest product innovations on the exhibit floor. This not only helps keep me current with physical and IT security technology but saves me time in highlighting the technologies I want to investigate further."
- picked by Geoff Craighead, CPP
What they said: "With a limited amount of time to walk the huge exhibits floor, this session provides quick guidance in finding new products and technology, or latest innovations with existing products."
-picked by Joseph R. ("Bob") Granger, CPP, ASIS International President-elect

Tuesday's Top Picks

Infectious Disease Plan: What Works, What Doesn't -- Tuesday, 11 a.m.-12 noon (Session 203, ASIS CSO Roundtable Session)
What they said: "As a practitioner in the health care arena, this presentation has applicability on several levels. I look to obtain insights on security practice ideas that will help me in my preparations to protect the health care sites for which I have responsibility as well as prepare for issues related to staffing and operations that could impact any business."
-picked by Mike Cummings, CPP (president of ASIS International)

Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) Update and Overview -- Tuesday, 11 a.m.-12 noon (Session 59)
What they said: "There is significant misinformation about CFATS and what is required. Some would not realize that they are subject to this regulation. It's not just chemical facilities…"
- picked by Ray O'Hara, CPP