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ISSA E-News : February 21st, 2008

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2nd Winner of the Free RSA Conference Passes
Save April 21 for ISSA Awards Presentation
Nominations Sought for ISSA International Board of Directors
Recent On-Demand Webcasts now available at www.issa.org
ISSA Events
Industry Events

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2nd Winner of Free RSA Conference Passes

Enter Now for February 29 Drawing

Augusto Paes De Barros, a security consultant for Tempest Security Intelligence and Projects Director for the ISSA Brasil Chapter, is the second winner of a full conference pass for RSA Conference USA 2008. The drawing was held on February 18.

This week is your final chance to win a complimentary full conference to the conference, scheduled for April 7-11 in San Francisco. The last two passes will be drawn on February 29. Enter by completing the entry form on the ISSA website, https://www.issa.org/Members/RSAContest.php. Your ISSA ID number and password are required for log in.

Those selected will receive email notification from ISSA International following the drawing. Results will be announced in the next issue of eNews.

Winners will be responsible for their own transportation, lodging and incidental expenses.

Save April 21 for ISSA Awards Presentation

Many ISSA members devote countless hours creating meaningful educational programs, planning meetings, shaping and leading chapters, setting the standards for the profession and laying the groundwork for the evolution of the information security industry. A few of your dedicated colleagues will be recognized for their outstanding achievements at the ISSA Awards Ceremony on Monday, April 21 at 4:00 p.m. at the Texas Regional Infrastructure Security Conference in San Antonio, Texas.

All ISSA members are invited to attend and celebrate the accomplishments of these talented industry leaders. The reception is free for members and their guests.

Nominations Sought for ISSA International Board of Directors

At-Large Members May Be Nominated By Petition

Chapter and Board Nominations must be received by March 30, 12 Midnight US Pacific Time
Petition Nominations must be received by March 23, 12 Midnight, US Pacific Time

ISSA members in good standing who have responsibility for or active involvement with information systems security or supply information systems security consulting services are being sought for leadership positions on the 2008-2009 ISSA International Board of Directors.
There are three ways a candidate can be nominated:

ISSA members who belong to a chapter should be nominated by their chapter. See sample statement of support.
At-Large members need to be nominated by a nomination petition signed by a minimum of 25 members in good standing. Petitions must be received no later than March 23, 12 Midnight, US Pacific Time.
Sitting ISSA Board members may submit a nomination.

Each nomination must be accompanied by a Statement of Commitment form, photo, biography and the goals the candidate wishes to achieve as a member of the ISSA Board.

Complete nomination and election guidelines may be found here. Questions and nominations should be directed to William Tompkins, Election Committee Chair, Electionchair at issa dot org. Petitions received after midnight on March 23 and nominations from chapters and Board members received after midnight on March 30 will not be considered.

Recent On-Demand Webcasts now available at www.issa.org

Data Breaches and the Insider Threat: What to Do?
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Security for a Web 2.0 World Sponsor: Blue Coat

ISSA Events

Cornerstones of Trust 2008
Silicon Valley and San Francisco ISSA Chapters and Bay Area InfraGard
March 6, Foster City, CA USA
$100, ISSA Members receive a 25% discount
Click here for details

Mad Dash To Push Everything Online – Including SCADA
Central Virginia ISSA Chapter
March 12, 8:00 a.m., LandAmerica Financial Group, Glen Allen, VA, USA
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Central Ohio InfoSec Summit
Central Ohio ISSA Chapter
March 13, Hyatt Regency, Columbus, OH, USA
$35 for ISSA members prior to May 6; $45 after May 6
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ISSA Awards Ceremony
ISSA International
April 21, 4:00 p.m., Omni Hotel at the Colonnade, San Antonio, TX, USA
Free to ISSA Members and their guests
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ISSA 2008 Texas Regional Infrastructure Security Conference
April 21-23, Omni Hotel at the Colonnade, San Antonio, TX, USA
Click here for details

Secure360°
ISSA Minnesota Chapter
May 13-14, Saint Paul RiverCentre, St. Paul, MN, USA
Early Registration: $199 before April 1
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Industry Events

CISSP Review Seminar
(ISC)2
February 25-29, Santa Ana, CA, USA
March 3-7, Temple, TX, USA
25% Discount to ISSA Members
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SecureAtlanta
(ISC)2 Security Leadership Event
February 28
57% Discount to first 25 ISSA Members
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Secure IT 2008 Conference March 4-6, Marriott San Diego Mission Valley, San Diego, CA, USA
$50 Discount to ISSA Members
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SecureGOV Symposium Government Technology Research Alliance Security Council
March 9-11, Williamsburg, VA, USA
20% Discount to ISSA Members
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InfoSec World 2008 Conference and Expo MIS Training Institute
March 10-12, Orlando, FL, USA
10% Discount to ISSA Members until February 29; cannot be used with other discount offers or previous registration.
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Source: Boston 2008 March 12-14, Hyatt Regency Cambridge, Boston, MA, USA
10% Discount to ISSA Members; registration ends March 1.
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SecureWorld Expo

March 26-27, Boston, MA, USA
April 23-24, Houston, TX, USA
April 29-30, Atlanta, GA, USA
May 7-8, Philadelphia, PA, USA
May 21-22, Chicago, IL, USA
September 10-11, San Francisco, CA, USA
September 24-25, Cleveland, OH USA
October 8-9, Detroit, MI, USA
October 29-30, Seattle, WA, USA
November 19-20, Dallas, TX, USA

ISSA MEMBERS receive an $80 discount off the $195 two-day Conference Pass or $200 off the $695 SecureWorld+ Extended Training Pass

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Forrester's Security Forum EMEA 2008
Forrester Research BV
April 2-3, Movenpick Hotel, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
20% Discount to ISSA Members on Forum Seat and on the Pre-Forum Workshop
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IT360°
April 7-9, Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
25% Pre-Registration Discount for ISSA Members on Conference; Free Trade Show Admission
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RSA Conference USA 2008
April 7-11, Moscone Center, San Francisco, CA, USA
$200 off Full Conference Registration for ISSA Members
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