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A bi-weekly publication from the ISSA International Board

June 26 , 2007

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In this Issue

  1. ISSA Assumes Management and Ownership of the Secure Software Forum®
  2. Featured Whitepaper: Biggest Information Security Mistakes
  3. RSA Conference Europe - registration now open; early birds save! (Oct 22-24)
  4. Be ready to vote: update your email address
  5. Upcoming events (August - September)

ISSA Assumes Management and Ownership of the Secure Software Forum®

Read the full press release (PDF, 104KB).

Portland, OR – June 21, 2007 – As a part of its commitment to providing security awareness, guidance and best practices, the Information Systems Security Association (ISSA) today announced it has assumed management and ownership of the Secure Software Forum (SSF), an educational initiative co-created in 2005 by SPI Dynamics, Inc. and Microsoft Corp. to provide forums for the discussion of challenges, experiences and best practices around improved software security. ISSA, one of the largest and most widely recognized independent associations focused on IT security, will focus on expanding the educational efforts of the SSF across a broader, global information security community. [More] (PDF, 104KB)

Featured whitepaper: Biggest Information Security Mistakes

Biggest Information Security Mistakes that Organizations Make, and How to Avoid Making Them

By Ed Adams, CEO, Security Innovation, Inc.

Information security mistakes are costly, damaging and all too prevalent. Given the obvious repercussions of poor security strategies (see recent incidents from TJX, AOL, and the VA), one is inclined to believe change agents are in place; however, organizations continue to make seemingly avoidable mistakes when it comes to information security. This is due to misconceptions and common mistakes that are repeated.

This article introduces five common information security mistakes that organizations make and concludes with recommendations and best practices for building and maintaining a successful information security practice and avoiding these mistakes.

Read the paper online »

RSA Conference Europe - registration now open; early birds save!

ISSA members save even more – book by July 27th -

Information security. It's essential to your organisation’s success and survival. With an estimated two billion security incidents reported to date, it’s critical that you stay ahead of information security threats and informed about the latest solutions, products and trends.

London Calling

For the first time, RSA Conference Europe is being held in London (Oct.22-24): Europe’s largest financial centre and the European headquarters of 33% of the Fortune Global 500. The ExCeL London campus, near Canary Wharf, has six onsite hotels to suit all budgets, great road and public transport links plus London City Airport is just 10 minutes away by car or taxi.

www.rsaconference.com/2007/europe

This 3-day experience is unparalleled in scope, in quality, in reputation. Join the community, and become part of the future of information security.

RSA® Conference Europe delivers extraordinary opportunities to expand your knowledge and enhance your skills. Combining 100 tutorials, keynotes, class-track sessions and special interest groups with an Exhibition showcasing the very latest security innovations, this intensive 3-day event gives you the opportunity to:

  • Gain fresh insights into the latest security best practices and trends
  • Listen to keynote sessions delivered by the industry’s most respected leaders and innovators, including Bruce Schneier, internationally renowned Security Technologist and CTO of BT Counterpane
  • Attend sessions across 10 tracks including Authentication, Hackers and Threats, Developing with Security, and Wireless
  • Visit the RSA Conference Exhibition to discover the latest products, services and solutions
  • Network with your peers and join the RSA Conference community

Register NOW and Save

If you register for a Full Conference pass by 27th July you can take advantage of the Early Bird discounted registration rate. In addition, ISSA members receive a further £75 discount. To claim this discount, quote registration code ISSA07 when registering at www.rsaconference.com/2007/europe

Be ready to vote: update your email address

Because this year's elections will be done electronically, it is critical that any member wishing to vote have a current email address on file with International. Keeping your account up-to-date is simple using the Your Profile page on the International website. If you know you'll be changing email addresses soon, please take a moment now to be sure you have an active website account with a password you remember. If you do not, an option is available at the login form to reset your password. If you've lost both your password and your email address, please contact member support for assistance.

Upcoming events

5th Annual Federal Information Security Conference (FISC)

August 1-2; Colorado Springs, CO

IT Security World 2007 Conference & Expo

September 17-19; San Francisco, CA

SecureWorld Expo 2007

September 19-20; San Francisco, CA