Conference registration open at http://www.digitaldetroit.org
BIRMINGHAM, Mich., April 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital Detroit is helping
bring information security threats into focus at this year's Business &
Technology Security Summit on April 13th at Washtenaw Community College in Ann
Arbor, MI. Each year, more companies face the consequences of failing to
anticipate threats as they experience diminished production, regulatory
penalties and compromised intellectual property. The Security Summit, "In
Technology We Trust," will address these issues and others, with the help of a
notable roster of speakers.
The day's agenda currently highlights three distinguished keynotes
featuring:
* Lawrence C. Hale, Deputy Director, Department of Homeland Security,
National Cyber Security Division's Computer Emergency Readiness Team (US-
CERT), formerly on the Joint Staff at the Pentagon which helped shape U.S.
Government policy dealing with computer security.
* Mark D. Rasch, Esq., Senior Vice President and Chief Security Council,
Solutionary, Inc., and former trial attorney for the U.S. Department of
Justice responsible for the prosecution of the so-called "Internet Worm" and
the investigation of infamous hacker, Kevin Mitnick.
* Chad Cook, CTO, Black Dragon Software, the primary architect of Black
Dragon Software products bringing a unique combination of work in product
engineering and professional services.
Other prominent speakers and panelists include:
* Mark Diodati, CPA, CISA, CISSP, MCSE, CISM, Security Technology
Strategist, Computer Associates
* Steve Fuller - President and CTO, NetWorks Group
* Jim Hanlon - CISO, Lear Corporation
* Michael M. Jacob - Principal, Raymond & Prokop, P.C.
* Dan Lohrmann - CISO, State of Michigan
* Nanette Poulios - CISSP, CISM, IAC Faculty, Walsh College
* Daniel Phelan - Area Vice President, Western, U.S. and Latin America,
RSA Security
* Matt Roush - Editor, Great Lakes IT Report/WWJ NewsRadio 950-AM
* Dennis Sirosky - CIO, HAP
* Richard Stiennon - Research Director, Gartner, Inc.
* Ken Williams - Senior Technology Strategist, Computer Associates
The day-long conference begins with a business leaders panel discussion on
aligning business and security priorities. The mid-morning session will
quantify the most prevalent threats and problems plaguing businesses today.
Finally, the afternoon panel will discuss how roles changing within the
enterprise adapt to the evolving complexity of information security.
"Computer Associates International is proud to strongly support the
Digital Detroit Business and Technology Security Summit for a second
consecutive year. The secure protection of electronic assets has become a top
priority with both our regional and global clients," says Mark Shantz,
Manager for Computer Associates' Michigan Office. "This event addresses the
most pressing security and business issues not only facing companies in
Michigan, but around the world."
Sponsors for the 2004 Security Summit include: Deloitte, Sloan Ventures,
TruArx, Inc., Computer Associates, Indigo Security, Raymond & Prokop, P.C.,
Exact Target, Hire Level Technologies, RSA Security, Solutionary, Inc.,
NetWorks Group, Q1 Labs, Public I, Great Lakes IT Report, NetScreen, Cisco
Systems, Black Dragon Software, Netegrity, LURHQ, Walsh College,
Mitechnews.com, ComputerUser, The Glance, Business Direct Weekly, Washtenaw
Community College, Detroit Regional Chamber, Ann Arbor IT Zone, National
Center for Manufacturing Sciences, SIM, Secure World Expo, and Eastern
Michigan University Center for Entrepreneurship.
The conference will be held at Washtenaw Community College in Ann Arbor,
MI. Registration and breakfast will begin promptly at 8 a.m. To view the
entire conference agenda, or to register please visit http://www.digitaldetroit.org ,
or call (248) 644-4183.
About Digital Detroit
Digital Detroit is a non-profit networking association dedicated to
enhancing and promoting the Digital Drive as a major technology center to
foster economic development in southeast Michigan. Digital Detroit achieves
its mission by facilitating image-enhancement campaigns, educational events,
networking forums as well as electronic and broadcast communications, to
instruct and inspire the business and technology community.
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Related links:
http://www.digitaldetroit.org
CONTACT:
Lisa Bailey of Digital Detroit,
+1-248-540-9660, ext. 335, lbailey@public-i.com
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