Conferences

<P>The CONNECT &amp; COLLABORATE theme of the 2010 International Conference can be meaningful to information security professionals in a variety of ways: The world is becoming more CONNECTed and we must embrace this free exchange of information, yet maintain the safeguards to protect confidential data and personal privacy. We COLLABORATE in internal work groups to construct effective security while fostering productivity in the new world of mobile devices.&nbsp; As Information Security professionals we are asked to CONNECT many different disciplines ranging from technical to legal compliance. And we COLLABORATE as a professional community sharing our hard won knowledge and valuable lessons learned through programs like the ISSA International Conference to deter breaches and cybercriminals.<BR></P>

<P>Theme: Application Security and Industry Trends.&nbsp; At these executive events you have an opportunity to enjoy presentations on pertinent industry topics, while connecting with other practicing professionals.</P>

<P>The Midsize Enterprise Summit brings Senior IT Executives from midsize businesses together with Industry Analysts and leading and emerging vendors. The focus-enabling strategic IT Decision-Making-embraces midmarket-specific issues, trends and solutions from a horizontal and vertical industry-specific perspective. The business-intensive format includes analyst-led sessions, vendor-led World Premiere and Private Boardroom Appointments, a Showcase of Exhibits, and networking functions.<BR></P>

<P>The PCI Security Standards Council is an open global forum for the ongoing development, enhancement, storage, dissemination and implementation of security standards for account data protection. The PCI Security Standards Council’s mission is to enhance payment account data security by driving education and awareness of the PCI Security Standards. </P>

<P>Information Security Forums bring together experienced IT and information security practitioners for confidential information sharing on the industry's most important issues, technologies, and trends. The two-day event includes keynote addresses, peer-to-peer technical and strategic roundtable discussions led by IANS' Faculty, and was inspired by the Harvard Business School teaching method. </P>

<P><IMG align=top src="/images/GartnerSymposium_Logo.jpg" width=437 height=42><BR>The World’s Most Important Gathering of CIOs and Senior IT Executives.&nbsp; Once a year the world’s leading independent IT analysts gather to deliver the insight, tools and relationships necessary to create, validate and execute transformative business technology strategies.&nbsp; 200+ sessions covering the hottest trends and technologies.&nbsp; A uniquely informed and intensive discussion among the leading minds in IT.<BR></P>

<P>A day of best practices from IT leaders.&nbsp; New solutions from key vendors, expert analysis of where IT is headed, and the best way to navigate the road ahead. A premium opportunity to network with your colleagues.&nbsp; To talk directly to successful end users, to profit from front-line case histories of area companies like yours, and to consult one-on-one with technical representatives from leading hardware, software and service IT companies.</P> <P>&nbsp;</P>

<P>The PCI Security Standards Council is an open global forum for the ongoing development, enhancement, storage, dissemination and implementation of security standards for account data protection. The PCI Security Standards Council’s mission is to enhance payment account data security by driving education and awareness of the PCI Security Standards.</P>