RSA Conference 2002 Kicks Off With Keynotes From the Cyber Security Czar,
Industry Leaders and Music Group Cheap Trick
SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- RSA(R) Conference
2002, the world's largest data security conference and expo, opened today at
the McEnery Convention Center in San Jose, Calif. Throughout the week, it is
expected that more than 10,000 policy makers, industry leaders and academics
will share information on technology and trends in cyber terrorism,
encryption, identity theft and other related topics.
Featured speakers include White House Cyber Security czar Richard Clarke;
Steven Levy, author and chief technology writer, Newsweek; U.S. Congresswoman
Zoe Lofgren (D-CA); U.S. Congressman Mike Honda (D-CA.); as well as dozens of
other industry, government and academic luminaries. Additionally, the opening
of the RSA Conference included a rousing rendition of "Surrender" by the rock
band Cheap Trick -- which featured lyrics changed to reflect e-security issues
faced by conference attendees.
"Electronic security is now a more mainstream topic than ever before,"
said Jim Bidzos, chairman of RSA Conferences, who opened today's conference
with a review of the previous year's major security issues and events. "The
RSA Conference is a gathering of the greatest minds in e-security, from world
renowned cryptographers to national security policy makers. This is the only
event where virtually every e-security vendor convenes under one roof,
providing the rare opportunity to have an open exchange of ideas with the
visionaries who will determine the future of the security industry."
Sponsored by Compaq, Computer Associates, Infineon, Microsoft, Nortel
Networks, RSA Security, Symantec and VeriSign, this 11th annual event studies
the growing importance of security. It will also revisit the past, with a
theme focused on the Elizabethan Era, when Mary Queen of Scots was beheaded
because her cousin Queen Elizabeth I deciphered cryptic codes, which revealed
an assassination plot.
For those interested in technology and security in the 21st century, RSA
Conference 2002 attendees can participate in more than 200 individual breakout
sessions on serious topics ranging from airline security and biometrics to
hacking and cryptography. Providing some comedic relief at the end of the
week, RSA Conference 2002 will conclude Friday, Feb. 22 with a special
performance by British comedian John Cleese. Other RSA Conference highlights
include:
Examining Terrorist Hacker Attacks
Several representatives from the U.S. government will participate in a
panel titled "What is the Greatest Threat to Our Well-Being: Intercontinental
Nuclear Missiles or Cyber Terrorism?" This session will focus on the real and
perceived threats to America's businesses, homes and government from terrorist
hacker attacks originating at home and abroad. Panel participants include:
Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (D-CA); David Temoshok, PKI policy manager, General
Services Administration; Dave Wennergren, deputy chief information officer,
U.S. Navy; Dan Mehan, chief information officer, Federal Aviation
Administration; and Congressman Mike Honda (D-CA). This panel will take place
Thursday, Feb. 21 at 2:00 p.m.
Protection of Speech vs. Protection of Commerce
Steven Levy, author and chief technology writer, Newsweek, will moderate
this year's digital rights management (DRM) panel. Titled, "Copyright or Copy
Wrong: Digital Millennium Copyright Act Examined," the panel will address the
1998 Act, which has been met with heated debate and contentious court action.
Opponents believe the law impinges on fundamental rights such as free speech,
while proponents are concerned about the ability of corporations to profit
from the intellectual property of others. The panel of experts will argue
both sides of this powerful issue. Other panel participants include: Joseph
Burton, partner, Duane Morris LLP; John Perry Barlow, co-founder, Electronic
Frontier Foundation; Jeffrey Osterman, associate, Trade Practices & Regulatory
Law Department, Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP; and Emery Simon, worldwide
counsel, Business Software Alliance. This panel will take place Friday,
Feb. 22 at 12:15 p.m.
Full conference fees include conference proceedings, general sessions,
exhibits, morning and evening breaks and evening receptions. Members of the
media receive complimentary admission with advance registration and
verification of their credentials. For more information about RSA Conference
2002 or to register, visit http://www.rsaconference.com or call LKE
Productions at + 1 (800) 340-3010 or +1 (415) 544-9300.
About the RSA Conference
Now in its 11th year, the RSA Conference brings together decision-makers
and influencers from all major markets, including consumer, education,
financial, government, computer networking, telecommunications, Wall Street
and the media for one of the industry's premier e-security and cryptography
events. RSA Conference 2002 continues in Tokyo (May 2002) and Paris (October
2002).
About RSA Security Inc.
RSA Security Inc. (Nasdaq: RSAS), the most trusted name in e-security(R),
helps organizations build secure, trusted foundations for e-business through
its RSA SecurID(R) two-factor authentication, RSA ClearTrust(R) Web access
management, RSA BSAFE(R) encryption and RSA Keon(R) digital certificate
management product families. With approximately one billion RSA BSAFE-enabled
applications in use worldwide, more than ten million RSA SecurID
authentication users and almost 20 years of industry experience, RSA Security
has the proven leadership and innovative technology to address the changing
security needs of e-business and bring trust to the online economy. RSA
Security can be reached at http://www.rsasecurity.com
RSA, BSAFE, ClearTrust, Keon, SecurID and The Most Trusted Name in
e-Security are registered trademarks of RSA Security Inc. All other products
and services mentioned are trademarks of their respective companies.
This press release contains forward-looking statements relating to the
anticipated success of RSA Conference 2002. These statements involve a number
of risks and uncertainties. Some of the important factors that could cause
actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the forward-
looking statements are general economic conditions, threats of terrorism or
war, technical difficulties and the risk factors detailed from time to time in
RSA Security's periodic reports and registration statements filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission, including without limitation RSA
Security's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 28, 2001 and Quarterly
Report on Form 10-Q filed on October 17, 2001.
SOURCE RSA Security Inc.
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