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Portland Tech-Security
Conference
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Overview
The Portland Tech-Security Conference features 25-30
vendor exhibits and several industry experts discussing
current tech-security issues such as email security,
VoIP, LAN security, wireless security, USB drives security
& more. There will be lots of give a ways and prizes
such as iPods, $25, $50 and $100 gift cards, as well
as cash prizes and lots more! This unique conference
format will provide educational speaker sessions as
well as tremendous networking opportunities. You'll
come away with advice and knowledge you can start applying
to your environment immediately. To register for this
conference, click on the link in the left column. Your
registration will include your breakfast, lunch, conference
materials and entrance into the conference sessions
and exhibit area. Scroll down to view the full conference
agenda.
For information on participating as a vendor: sales@dataconnectors.com
| Agenda: |
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| 8:15am-8:45am |
Check-In
and Opening Introductions |
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Data
Connectors is proud to host the Tech-Security Strategies
Conference. |
| 8:45am-9:30am |
Session
One |
Andrew Plato, CISSP, CISM, QSA
President / Principal Consultant |
PCI Compliance - Live Long and Prosper
PCI compliance is one of the most important security issues facing business today. However, misinformation and outright lies can lead your compliance efforts astray. This presentation provides the guidance on the reality of PCI complance and how to leverage this effort to improve overall information security. Among the topics covered in this presentation:
Topics Include:
- Dispelling some common PCI compliance myths
- Understanding the PCI "levels"
- The building blocks of compliance
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| 9:30am-10:00am |
Break/Vendor
Booth Time |
| 10:00am-10:45am |
Session
Two |
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Jim Shaeffer, CEO |
10 Simple Rules for Implementing an Encryption Strategy
Organizations are becoming more and more proactive about data security, with data encryption viewed as a core element to their defensive measures.
Encryption of data is being adopted at a rapid rate to comply with industry regulations, protect intellectual property, obtain safe harbor from data breachdisclosure laws, and effectively manage risk. As encryption proliferates, IT professionals are making critical decisions that directly contribute to, or detract from, an organization's ability to effectively manage encryption keys and data security.
Data is an organization's most valuable asset and it must be protected.
Designing and implementing an encryption strategy is not complicated if you understand the needs of your organization and establish the right decision-making criteria for encryption solutions. Simplicity, breadth, manageability and efficiency are the primary requirements security-minded organizations must build into their encryption strategy. A solution that has the least complexity will make the jobs of IT professionals easier, be more cost-effective and time-efficient, while at the same time protecting data and meeting compliance standards.
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| 10:45am-11:30am |
Session
Three |
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Dave Butcher |
Understanding Managed File Transfer - Insights & Best Practices
As IT departments continually adopt new technologies to improve the performance of their systems, productivity of their end users and relationships with trading partners, they are faced with numerous challenges. One such challenge companies face today is securing and automating large file transfers. Traditional file transfer systems and mediums no longer meet the needs of most organizations or their trading partners, especially when data exposure is a concern. Many organizations have developed in-house solutions that are difficult to manage, lack the ability to track and audit file transfers, and expose the organization to security breaches. A Managed File Transfer (MFT) solution should be secure, easy to manage, and have the flexibility to integrate with existing technologies.
In this presentation, you will:
- Gain a better understanding of the business challenges and drivers of file transfers.
- Identify the security concerns around traditional file transfer systems and mediums.
- Learn best practices to develop security architectures for file transfers.
- Understand how a MFT solution can meet the needs of your stakeholders
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| 11:30am-12:00pm |
Break/Vendor
Booth Time |
| 12:00pm-12:45pm |
Session
Four (includes lunch) |
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Boni Bruno |
Is your Network Really Protected? How to Proactively Protect Against Network Threats in 2010 and Beyond
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| 12:45pm-1:00pm |
Break/Vendor
Booth Time |
| 1:00pm-1:45pm |
Session
Five |
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Wade Williamson, Palo Alto Networks
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To Block or Not to Block – A study on the emergence of Web 2.0 Applications
Every 6 months, Palo Alto Networks publishes a report called the “Application Usage & Risk Report”. This session will review the most recent report published in the Spring of 2010. The inaugural version of the Palo Alto Networks Application Usage and Risk Report (1st Edition, Spring 2008) was published with a sample size that was more than 20 organizations that were located solely in the United States. At that time, Palo Alto Networks identified more than 550 applications, of which more than 150 were found on the participating 20+ networks.
The latest edition of the Application Usage and Risk Report (Spring 2010) covers a sample size that has grown more than 15 fold to 347 and is truly global (Figure 1). Since the Spring 2008 Report, the number of applications Palo Alto Networks identifies has grown to nearly 1,000 with nearly 750 of them found during the six month period analyzed in this report (September 2009 to March 2010). The larger sample size not only provides a global view, it also enables the analysis of application usage patterns within specific vertical industries such as financial services, healthcare, and higher education (universities). The data highlights the rapid dissolution of barriers to application access which makes rapid and widespread application adoption very easy, as evidenced by the fact that applications of all types are being used with remarkable consistency – regardless of the sample size, geography, or vertical industry. Consistency is a double edged sword – on one hand it shows a certain level of predictability, while on the other hand, it introduces very different levels of business and security risk, in different organizations.
Join Palo Alto Networks to learn more about the emergence of Web 2.0 applications (with special emphasis on social networking), their value and their risks to the organization.
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| 1:45pm-2:30pm |
Session
Six |
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Lance McAndrew, Senior Systems Engineer |
Centralizing Data Center Security to Simplify Compliance
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| 2:30pm-2:45pm |
Break/Vendor
Booth Time |
| 2:45pm-3:30pm |
Session
Seven |
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Kerstin Reiners, Field Marketing Americas, Kaspersky Lab |
Take Back the Endpoint
s IT departments plan their security strategy, many overlook today’s real target: The endpoint. Desktops, laptops, even smartphones and the servers that support them – all are a wide open target for cybercriminals. From data breaches to banker Trojans and resulting massive financial losses, the endpoint is the new battleground for cybercrime.Think you are secure?
Join this talk to find out about the growing malware threat, how cybercriminals are targeting the endpoint and how you can protect your endpoints from cybercrime.
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| 3:30pm-4:15pm |
Session
Eight |
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Berenice Jacobs, CISSP |
Securing Administrative Passwords
Identity Management Tools, such as Single Sign-On and Directories are examples of important building blocks in any organization's Identity Management infrastructure. However, these tools are only geared towards individual users. An additional solution for privileged users should be deployed to complement the Identity Management Infrastructure.
Cyber-Ark’s Suite of products can manage Identity Management for Privileged Accounts by providing:
- Frequent and automatic password changes of shared privileged accounts
- Strong auditing of privileged passwords usage to ensure accountability
- Secured long term storage and automatic failover to eliminate risks of loss and to ensure availability during disaster recovery
- Removing clear text passwords embedded in scripts, and automatically changing them according to corporate policy
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| 3:30pm-4:00pm |
Prize Drawings For All In Attendance |
Event Sponsors/Exhibitors
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