Secure360 Conference to Focus on Key Security Issues

WHAT:
The 2008 Secure360 Conference is the premier educational event in the Upper Midwest for security professionals. It features world-renowned speakers, dozens of educational seminars, a trade show, and professional networking opportunities. Register by March 31 for only $199 at www.secure360.org.

WHO:
Sponsored by the Upper Midwest Security Alliance (UMSA)

WHERE: Saint Paul RiverCentre – Grand Ballroom
175 W. Kellogg Blvd.
Saint Paul, MN 55102

WHEN: May 13 – 14, 2008

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Security professionals in the Upper Midwest can learn what’s new in “Evolving Security Threats and Practical Solutions” at the 2008 Secure 360 Conference on May 13 and 14 at Saint Paul RiverCentre in Saint Paul. The conference — the premier educational event in the Upper Midwest for security professionals — features world-renowned speakers, dozens of educational seminars, a trade show, and a number of professional networking opportunities.

Keynote speaker David Lynas — a globally renowned enterprise security architect, security strategist, and thought-leader — will present May 13 on “Sherwood Applied Business Security Architecture”. The May 14 keynote presentation, titled “Minneapolis Responds”, will be given by Rocco Forté, director of emergency procedures, City of Minneapolis; and John Fruetel, assistant fire chief, City of Minneapolis. It will focus on the Aug. 1, 2007 35W bridge disaster.

The event offers a full spectrum of security resources focusing on such topics as:
Information security
Physical security
Information systems forensics
Audit and control systems
Continuity planning
Resource management

“Every day we face new and evolving threats to the people, processes, systems and data we security professionals have responsibility to protect. The Secure360 Conference will feature solutions proven to be resilient and effective in combating these threats,” said UMSA President Todd White. “World-class speakers will highlight practical, proactive and innovative approaches to address known security challenges, and discuss strategies to identify and respond to new and emerging threats.”

The event is sponsored by UMSA, in association with the following members and affiliates:
Center for Strategic IT and Security
Business Continuity Planners Association
Minnesota Chapter of ISACA
Minnesota Chapter of Information Systems Security Association
Infragard
Open Web Application Security Project
Twin Cities Privacy Network

Contacts

BKM Consulting Inc.
Barbara K. Mednick, 651-486-7007
bmednick {at} bkmconsulting(.)com