2002 Meeting Programs
January 10, 2002 -
February 14, 2002 -
Also Quick Pulse Surveys will be handed out (survey on meeting topics of
March 14, 2002-
Members security roundtable and presentation of Chapter survey results. Survey results document: Survey Results
April 11, 2002 - RSVP to: communications@southtexas.issa.org
Topic: Snort IDS (<== click to see presentation)
Introduction to Intrusion Detection, History of Snort, Installing Snort, Snort Rules, Snort in Action, Third Party Software and Conclusion
Speaker: Richard Bejtlich, Ball Aerospace
Richard Bejtlich is a senior engineer for network security
operations at Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corporation in San Antonio,
Texas. He performs tier three intrusion detection, incident response, and
network forensics for commercial clients subscribing to BATC's managed network
security monitoring services. Prior to helping found BATC's security initiative
in early 2001, Richard served as a captain in the Air Force Computer Emergency
Response Team. From 1998 to 2001, Richard performed hands-on network intrusion
detection for over 100 sites world-wide, and led a team of 60 civilian and
military analysts. Richard was formally trained as a military intelligence
officer, and holds degrees from Harvard University and the United States Air
Force Academy. On Amazon.com, he is a "Top 500" reviewer for I.T.
Security books.
May 9, 2002 -
Topic: Wireless Networks and Security Solutions
Wireless networks are rapidly gaining in popularity as evidenced by the dramatic rise in the number of production implementations. However, many organizations are still ignoring the known security issues with this technology, or are adequately researching the newer methods of managing the risks these networks represent. This presentation will cover well known vulnerabilities, solutions for counteracting them, and new technologies that show promise in making wireless networking more secure. There will also be a demonstration showing how Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) keys are cracked, how wireless networks can e enumerated, and how mobile devices fit into the mix.
Mark Adams is a Senior Consultant with KPMG's Risk and Advisory Services practice in Houston, Texas, and is a frequent speaker on topics related to wireless security and information security in general. He has performed extensive work in the area of wireless security for many clients, including Apple Computer, Inc. and Compaq Computer Corp. His other principal areas of expertise are attack and penetration methodologies, network security assessments, firewall reviews and security architecture design. He is currently responsible for managing and performing a variety of information security enagagements with clients in the energy, medical, financial services, and high technology industries. Prior to KPMG, Mark supported IT departments in both banking and energy sectors for over six years as a network, systems, and security administrator for Novell, NT, and mainframe platforms. In addition to being a CISSP, Mark possesses numerous certifications from both Microsoft and Cisco.
June 13, 2002 -RSVP to: communications@southtexas.issa.org
Topic: Forensics and Investigation
Speaker: Jose Granado, CISSP, Partner, Ernst & Young LLP
June 13, 2002 Meeting Information:
Time:
11:30am - 1:00 pm
Location: Houston
Engineering & Scientific Society (HESS) Club
5430 Westheimer at Yorktown. (Free Parking).
July 11, 2002 -RSVP to: communications@southtexas.issa.org
Topic: "Security as a Process" (Luncheon Presentation)
Seminar: Windows 2000 Security and Active Directory
Speaker: Paul Williams, Dyonyx
August 8, 2002 ---RSVP to: communications@southtexas.issa.org
Topic: Trends in Vulnerability Assessment
Speaker: Eric Fullerton, President and CEO, Vigilante
Sept. 12, 2002 --RSVP to: communications@southtexas.issa.org
Topic: Victories through Tragedy - The Future of Information Security
Oct. 10, 2002 -RSVP to: communications@southtexas.issa.org
<See Brochure for October Meeting & Seminar Registration Cost>
Lunch Meeting Topic: A Vision of Computer Security Evolution
Speaker: Marcus Ranum <=click for Bio>
Afternoon Seminar Topic: Intrusion Detection - Whirlwind Tour of Honeypots
Seminar Sponsors: Pentasafe Security Technologies http://www.pentasafe.com/
PMTech-Pro, LLC http://www.pmtech-pro.com
Special Thanks to the organizations contributing special door prizes for our drawing at the seminar:
Deloitte & Touche - Tickets to Alley Theater;
Stewart Title Guaranty - multiple gift certificates
CompUSA - gift certificates
Canyon Cafe - gift certificates
Nov. 14, 2002 - RSVP to: communications@southtexas.issa.org
Topic: InfoSec Best Practices Update: How to Keep Systems Security Current with Industry Standards
Speaker: J.Stuart Broderick, PhD, Director Worldwide Service Development, Symantec Corp.
Dec. 12, 2002 - RSVP to: communications@southtexas.issa.org
Topic: "I'm Under Cyberattack, Now What?" (or... "Do I Really Want These Cops Around?")
Speaker: John S. Klassen, Asst. Attorney General for the State of Texas, and Special Asst. U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas Internet Bureau
Our December meeting was a special event despite the "monsoon" rainstorm!
John Klassen's presentation was great and gave us a lot to think about in terms of how to help our law enforcement and state attorneys help us with security incidents reporting and enforcement actions. Thanks, John!
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