ISSA E-News

A bi-weekly publication from the ISSA International Board

March 15, 2007

In this Issue

ISSA - Microsoft Survey Now Online!
Next ISSA CISO Forum in Las Vegas, March 29-30
Don't miss the 2nd Annual Rocky Mountain Information Security Conference
ISSA's Latest Webcast: Identity Life-Cycle Management - Automating Procedures to Mitigate Security Incidents
Vanguard's 21st Annual Enterprise Security Solutions & RACF Users Training

ISSA - Microsoft Survey Now Online!

ISSA has over 10,000 global members who represent a critical mass of the security industry. We bring collective knowledge and influence that will shape the future of the security industry. For us to continue to add membership value and provide the influence that is needed in the industry, we need your thoughts and feedback.

In the coming months, we will roll out several surveys to help us understand what additional training and benefits you want to see from your ISSA membership. After each survey, we will post our findings and share with you our action plan for the future of ISSA. This is your opportunity to help us expand the value of ISSA. In respect to you and your time, we will make these surveys no more than 10 easy questions that should not take you longer than a couple of minutes to answer. Each survey will have several fun giveaways for those who participate.

Additionally, we will send out surveys from our top sponsors so they can better understand your security needs from them. Our first survey will come from Microsoft. With your participation, you will have the opportunity to win a Xbox 360 and a Zune.

Link for survey: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=944223379335

Next ISSA CISO Forum in Las Vegas, March 29-30

Enabling Your Business - Think Strategically, Act Tactically. This is the theme of the next ISSA CISO Executive Membership Forum, to be held in Las Vegas at the MGM Grand, March 29-30. This forum will focus on the steps CISOs can take today to better integrate with business initiatives and create a better long term environment for information security. If you or your boss are interested in attending, please click here.

Don't miss the 2nd Annual Rocky Mountain Information Security Conference

April 5th, Denver, hosted by ISSA Denver

The 2nd Annual Rocky Mountain Information Security Conference is the region's only opportunity to learn about trends, receive relevant education and experience hands-on mock situations for executives, engineers and anyone involved in information security across all industries. The conference is hosted by the Denver chapter of the Information Systems Security Association (ISSA), the world's premier association for information security professionals. The conference will be held in Denver, Colorado on April 5th.

Keynote speakers include Bret Arsenault and Rhonda MacLean. Bret Arsenault is Microsoft's Chief Security Advisor (CSA) for the U.S. and leads the U.S. National Security Team that focuses closely with Microsoft Enterprise customers ensuring their technology environments (both Microsoft and other platforms) are secure. Rhonda MacLean is founder of MacLean Risk Partners LLC, a consulting firm that provides strategic consulting services specializing in risk management solutions. Prior, MacLean was leader of Bank of America's Corporate Global Information Security Group, and was responsible for information security at The Boeing Company.

To learn more about the conference, click here for www.rmisc.com.

ISSA's Latest Webcast: Identity Life-Cycle Management - Automating Procedures to Mitigate Security Incidents

Sponsored by CA

Now Available: Click Here to Attend

With ever growing population of users and the need to access a myriad of applications, organizations are constantly under pressure not only to provide user satisfaction but more importantly to comply with security regulations such as the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Organizations are finding that identity management solutions demystify the complexity associated with appropriately tracking and accounting for user authentication across systems. Furthermore, they are finding that these same solutions enable them to realize cost savings, improve user experience, and increase overall operational efficiency of corporate policies.

This webcast will discuss why organizations are shifting towards automated user privilege processes for their employees, partners and customers, and how such solutions can secure the corporate assets and comply with regulatory standards. Additionally, when faced with such challenges, case studies will show how organizations have deployed and benefited from solutions offered by identity management platforms.

You will leave this webcast understanding:

How operational efficiency can be achieved by automating the user privileges
How enterprises can benefit from successful deployment of IAM technologies and solutions
How ROI can be realized while improving user satisfaction and conforming to regulatory standards
How security can be increased through the standardization of user roles

Marc Potter, Area Director for the CA eTrust Security Business Unit

Now Available: Click Here to Attend

Vanguard's 21st Annual Enterprise Security Solutions & RACF Users Training

GATEWAY TO INFORMATION SECURITY

June 10-14, 2007
Adam's Mark St. Louis
St. Louis, Missouri

GATEWAY TO INFORMATION SECURITY is not just about education. Not just about technology. Not just talking about problems and becoming aware. It is a sense of getting something done and taking away real solutions to your shop and using them now.

For more information, please visit our website: http://www.go2vanguard.com/conference.

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