2008
Northwest Regional Security Conference
Wednesday, April 23rd
The Fourth Annual ISSA Northwest Regional Security Conference


The fourth annual ISSA Northwest Regional Security Conference will be held on Wednesday April 23, 2008 at the Red Lion Inn in Olympia, Washington. This annual conference brings together local, regional and national security professionals and experts to share practical information as well as emerging trends and technologies. The conference includes both security and business tracks, meaning there will be something for everyone.

Hosted By: Portland and Puget Sound ISSA Chapters

Date: April 23, 2008
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. PST
Cost: ISSA Members $50 USD;   Non-Members $75 USD

Location:
     Red Lion Hotel
     2300 Evergreen Park Drive SW
     Olympia, WA
     Phone: 360-943-4000
     Map to Hotel

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Schedule:       Download a printable schedule

Time Event
7:30 — 8:30 a.m. Registration and Refreshments - Sponsored by Structured
8:30 — 8:45 a.m. Opening Remarks:   Kyle Miller, VIce-President ISSA-Portland Chapter
8:45 — 9:50 a.m. Keynote:   "The Crisis in Information Security"

Adam Shostack, Co-Author - "The New School of Information Security"
Bio & Abstract
  BUSINESS TRACK TECHNICAL TRACK
10:00 — 10:50 a.m. "Practices and Techniques in Automating Compliance Efforts"

James Bohem (MSI Systems Integrators)
Bio & Abstract
"The XSS Epidemic: Discovery, Disclosure and Remediation"

Russ McRee (holisticinfosec.org)
Bio & Abstract
11:00 — 11:50 a.m. "Information Security Risk Management – Common Challenges and Other Research Showings"

Jeff Lowder (The Walt Disney Company)
Bios & Abstract
"Building a Sustainable DLP Strategy to Meet Current and Future Regulatory Compliance Requirements"


Rod Murchison (Code Green Networks)
Bio & Abstract
11:50 — 12:50 p.m. Lunch - Sponsored by Microsoft
12:50 — 1:35 p.m. Keynote:   "Welcome to the Inner Circle"

Kip Boyle, Chief Information Security Officer, PEMCO
Bio & Abstract
1:40 — 2:30 p.m. "Security Fabric: Transformation of XXXX's Business via Enterprise Security Compliance"

Ben Berry, Oregon Dept of Transportation)
Bio & Abstract
"Understanding Vulnerability Axioms: Vulnerability Research Trends"


Amol Sarwate (Qualys, Inc.)
Bio & Abstract
2:35 — 3:30 p.m. Panel Discussion
Aligning Security with Business Strategy

Panel Members:
  • Ben Berry CIO   (Oregon Dept of Transportation)
  • Ward Spangenberg Senior Security Consulant   (IOActive)
  • Ken Biery Jr Professional Services Manager - Security Services   (Verizon)
  • Jason Axley Senior Application Security Specialist
  • Tom McAndrew Director IT Governance and Compliance Services   (Coalfire Systems)
  • Wes Shriner Program Manager   (Microsoft)
Panel Moderator: Keith Turpin (The Boeing Company)
3:30 — 3:45 p.m. Conference Closing Remarks: Mike Boyd, President ISSA Portland Chapter
3:45 — 5:00 p.m. After-Conference Social & Raffle - Sponsorship Available
(Hosted bar, networking, refreshments)

For questions about the conference, email:   regional-conference@issa-portland.org




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