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A bi-weekly publication from the ISSA International Board

October 11, 2007

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In this Issue

  1. New Chapters: Nordic, Puerto Rico
  2. Mark your calendar: Configuring and Using the Microsoft’s Malware Removal Starter Kit
  3. MIS Training Institute’s FinSec 2007
  4. SECUREWORLD EXPO 2007
  5. SecTor 2007
  6. Gartner Identity & Access Management Summit
  7. Other upcoming events (September - November)

New Chapters: Nordic, Puerto Rico

On behalf of the ISSA International Board, we are excited to officially welcome Nordic & Puerto Rico as our newest chapters.  Through the efforts of the chapter founders, the Nordic & Puerto Rico Chapters joins a worldwide network of ISSA Chapters, now 118 strong, representing 69 countries.

We truly appreciate their hard work and dedication in starting a new ISSA chapter.  Through their efforts, in concert with the efforts of their peers in all of our chapters globally, the ISSA’s information security professionals worldwide experience the value of being an ISSA member, and working together, make the ISSA the Global Voice of Information Security.

Kevin Richards, ISSA Executive Vice President

Mark your calendar: Configuring and Using the Microsoft’s Malware Removal Starter Kit

A special webinar for ISSA Members.

  • Oct 23rd, 2007
  • 10:00 (PDT)
  • Presented by Frank Simorjay
  • Registration details to follow

Presented by Frank Simorjay., CISSP, CET, is a technical program manager and security subject matter expert for Microsoft’s Solution Accelerator – Security and Compliance group. Frank is responsible for designing security solutions for Microsoft customers, which include organizations of all sizes. Formerly Frank was a senior engineer for NetIQ and for NFR Security, where he designed security solutions for enterprise networks in banking and telecommunication for more than 10 years.

Frank is an actively engaged speaker as well as a contributor to several local events such as the Puget Sound ISSA, and Secure World Exposition, of which he is a founder. He has provided security education and training to the community including teaching at the University of Washington and Seattle University. Frank has also contributed to papers and books on security. His most recent work is the Malware Removal Starter Kit on Microsoft TechNet. Frank also works to promote home and personal security and has presented a talk called “Secure your home PC for $100” to small and mid-sized non-profit organizations.

MIS Training Institute’s FinSec 2007

December 5-6, 2007; The Roosevelt Hotel - New York City

www.misti.com/finsec

As an ISSA member, MIS is pleased to offer you $150 off of the conference fee!

FinSec is the annual gathering for information security pros featuring the world’s top financial institutions to learn and network with their peers. In two inclusive days, it will address technical topics such as identity management, preventing data leakage, network monitoring, and virtualization; as well as some of your most frustrating management challenges. Click here for more details: www.misti.com/finsec

Registration Discount Details:

To register for this event and access your special ISSA member discount, you must contact MIS Training Institute by November 15, 2007 and reference the following priority code when registering: FS07/ISSA. Call: (508) 879 7999 Email: mis@misti.com The discount offer is only valid until November 15, 2007, can not be used in conjunction with any other discount offer, and can not be used on previous registrations.

SecureWorld Expo 2007

SecureWorld Expo is a security conference built for and by key decision makers, like you, from the largest enterprises, government and educational institutions throughout the nation.

DETROIT · October 9 - 10
SEATTLE · October 30 - 31
DALLAS · November 14 – 15

www.secureworldexpo.com

ISSA MEMBERS also are offered an $80 discount off the $195 two day conference pass which includes access to the Conference Sessions, Conference Breakfast Keynote, Exhibits & Open Sessions (Includes Lunch) and 12 CPE Certificate of Attendance. Register on-line using code ISSNWS2.

INTRODUCING THE NEW SECUREWORLD+ EXTENDED TRAINING!

With the SecureWorld+ Pass, you get an additional 6 hours of intense training worth 16 CPE credits and full access to the complete SecureWorld program which includes all conference sessions, lunch each day, conference reception, keynotes and exhibits.

ISSA MEMBERS Register Today for the NEW SecureWorld+ Extended Training for only $495! Register on-line using code ISSNWS2 and you save $100 off the $595 fee!

SecureWorld+ Topics Include:

  • How To Complete A Risk Assessment In 5 Days Or Less
  • Crack The Case – Hands-On Computer Forensics Training
  • ISO 17799 Self Assessment Process
  • Security Metrics Workshop

Register Today – www.secureworldexpo.com

Don’t miss SecureWorld 2007!

SecTor 2007

Illuminating the Black Art of Security. SecTor brings the world's brightest (and darkest) minds together to identify, discuss, dissect and debate the latest digital threats facing corporations today. Unique to central Canada, SecTor provides an unmatched opportunity for IT Professionals to collaborate with their peers and learn from their mentors. Held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in downtown Toronto, SecTor runs two full days, November 20th and 21st. The event features Keynotes from North America's most respected and trusted experts. Speakers are true security professionals with depth of understanding on topics that matter. SecTor is a must attend event for every IT Professional.

Register Today at www.sector.ca, ISSA members use code “ISSA07” to receive a discount on registration.

Gartner Identity & Access Management Summit

  • November 14-16, 2007
  • Los Angeles, CA

www.gartner.com/us/iam

Join top security analysts, industry leaders from organizations like PayPal, Sports Network, Bank of America and others, keynote speakers Larry Magid and Robert Rebhan, top solutions providers, and hundreds of your colleagues to:

  • Update your knowledge of IAM best practices.
  • Identify next steps in IAM improvement.
  • Gain insights that prevent mistakes.
  • Discover innovative ways to streamline processes.
  • Improve how you address compliance and audit needs.
  • Learn ways to quantify the return on your IAM investment.

ISSA Members Receive Special $200 Discount off Standard Price. Call 1 800 778 1997 and mention priority code ISSA to receive your discount (offer not available on the web).

Other upcoming events

International PCI-DSS Conference

October 11; Brussels, Belgium

Orange County ISSA Joint Symposium

October 16; Long Beach, CA

Triangle InfoSeCon

October 18; Cary, NC

Metro Louisville Information Security Conference

October 18; Louisville, KY

RSA Conference Europe

October 22-24; London

Metro Atlanta ISSA 2007 Information Security Conference

October 24; Atlanta, GA

Information Systems Security Association's CISO Forum

November 29 & 30; Scottsdale, AZ