2003 Meeting Programs

Jan 9, 2003 - RSVP to: communications@southtexas.issa.org  

Symantec*(acquired Riptech in August 2002) and Secure Data Solutions have committed to sponsor the 1/09/03 meeting and presentation:
 
"An Executive Overview - Riptech Quarterly Internet Threat Report"

Speaker:    Tony Vincent, Principal Systems Engineer, Symantec.

Feb 13, 2003 - RSVP to: communications@southtexas.issa.org  

Topic:  Web application Forensics - Learn how to identify WWW-Hacking attempts and how to use WWW-Hacking Forensics

Speaker:   Steve Pettit, Senior Security Specialist, Sanctum Inc.

Steve Pettit has over 18 plus years in the computer security field. He has a well-rounded background that includes not only developing security tools but also writing and implementing security policies for a wide range of major industries including educational institutions, government secured environments, and securing on-line trading floors both US and abroad. He is currently working for Sanctum to provide web application security solutions.  

Mar 13, 2003 - RSVP to: communications@southtexas.issa.org  

Topic: Viral vs. Non-viral Malware:  Remote Access Trojans and Other Computer “Pests” and Threats

Speaker: Mr. George Gebhardt, CTO of Infinite Genesys,   and Mr. Rafael Gorgal, Vice President of Business Development and Co-Founder of Infinite Genesys

Apr 10, 2003 - RSVP to: communications@southtexas.issa.org  

Topic:  Wireless Security Challenges WLAN Security Challenges - The Big Picture. Luncheon presentation, and afternoon hands-on Seminar presented by:   

Lunch & Presentation:       11:30am- 1:00pm Wireless Security Challenges 

Seminar:    1:30pm - 4:30pm  Wireless Security In Depth, Hands-On Seminar 

*(Members=FREE; See above link regarding special non-member Seminar fee offer)

Speaker: Jay Chaudhry, CEO & Chairman, AirDefense; and Richard Rushing
Vice President of Technical Services, AirDefense

ISSA  April Meeting Sponsor:          

May  8, 2003 - RSVP to: communications@southtexas.issa.org  

Topic:  CyberTerrorism

Speaker: Paul Brown, CyberEvidence Inc.

ISSA  May Meeting Sponsor:     

Jun 13 & 14, 2003 - RSVP to: communications@southtexas.issa.org  

Topic: NSA Infosec Assessment Methodology Training and Certification.   This is a two part session.  One half day Introduction to Risk Assessment Methodology.  Individuals wanting to achieve certification must attend the full two day session.  Fee for the half and full two day sessions  provide a significant discount to ISSA Members.  Half-day session fee early registration = $50, prior to May 15, or $75 after May 15.  IAM training - full two days ISSA members $650 prior to May 15, or $700 after May 15. (Regular fee: $1200;  ISSA Member fee $650).  (Meeting Location Information)

If you plan to attend only the half-day session please send an email RSVP to communications@southtexas.issa.org and mail registration fee to ISSA South Texas Chapter, P.O. Box 1915, Sugar Land, TX 77487.

Register for full 2 day session with Security Horizon.  

See brochure for complete IAMs  information anouncement.  (AGENDA)

Read more about NSA Infosec Assessment Methodology at  http://www.iatrp.com/ 

Speaker: Greg Miles, Security Horizon Inc. 

Please Note: There was no SouthTexas ISSA lunch meeting this month due to this IAM  training. 

July 10, 2003 - RSVP to: communications@southtexas.issa.org  

Topic:  Endpoint Security: Today and Beyond- 

This presentation  covers a brief discussion on the endpoint security technologies available today and popularly deployed to protect laptops, desktops, servers against network attacks and misuse. It will also address the philosophy of protection vs. enforcement, and a brief look at the future of endpoint security.

Speaker:   Audra Eng - Director of Product Management, Sygate Technologies, Inc. 

Audra Eng is responsible for defining product strategy, creating the product roadmap, and driving the delivery of market-leading Enterprise Endpoint Security solutions at Sygate Technologies, Inc. 
Prior to joining Sygate, Audra was Director of Product Management at Internet Security Systems, Inc. (ISS). In this role, Audra set strategic direction for ISS' software line, including the intrusion detection and vulnerability assessment products for protecting desktops, servers and networks. Prior to ISS, Audra held senior technical consultant positions with Sprint Paranet and 3M.

ISSA  July Meeting Sponsor:             

Aug 14, 2003 - RSVP to: communications@southtexas.issa.org  

Topic: Understanding Network Discovery and Attack: Help for the Admin ; Part 2

This presentation gives realistic examples of the appearance and evidence to look for to uncover discovery and attack activity on networked systems. This is a good introduction for monitoring and evidence gathering, and a handy tutorial and reference guide for security folk and Administrators.

Speaker: Joanne Ashland, CISSP,  Sr. Security Specialist, Audit Services, Stewart Title Company

Joanne Ashland is a highly experienced security specialist with true, hands-on experience with a wide range of audit and security tools. She is a long-time member of ISSA, who currently holds board positions on both the South Texas and the Texas Gulf Coast chapters of ISSA.  Joanne also teaches graduate-level Information Security courses as an adjunct professor for the University of Houston. In June, 2003, the ISSA International Awards committee selected Joanne as recipient of the ISSA's prestigious  "2002 Security Professional of the Year" award and presented her award at the ISSA Annual Conference in Chicago.

ISSA  August Meeting Sponsor:   

Sep 11, 2003 - RSVP to: communications@southtexas.issa.org  

Topic: The Legal Environment for Data Security

This presentation discusses the areas of legal liability for information storage.  The requirements of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley, HIPAA and Sarbanes-Oxley are discussed as well as various state and international statutes that affect Texas companies.  There is increased sensitivity to privacy and computer negligence fed by these increased statutory requirements, and examples of pitfalls in these private action suits are discussed.  The presentation addresses required features of a document retention policy through an analysis of what and how data may be requested, and analyzes some of the areas where IT professionals may develop personal liability.

Speaker:   Joe Dryer,   BreakAwaySystems , LLC.  Joe Dryer is a Texas attorney with a Ph.D. in electrical engineering, a JD and an MBA.  He has worked for IBM, Schlumberger, the SuperCollider and Emerson.  Dr. Dryer is also the author of several treatises on professional legal liability of computer system security lapses. 

ISSA  September Meeting Sponsor:    

Oct  9, 2003 - RSVP to: communications@southtexas.issa.org  

Topic: Cisco Router Hardening 

This presentation emphasizes the importance and "how to's" of securing routers from a device management standpoint rather than securing specific routing protocols. It provides a good mix of technical and security management guidelines. 

Speaker: Craig Biggerstaff , CISSP

Craig Biggerstaff is currently a Security Consultant with Omitron, Inc. Craig has provided system, network and security engineering support for NASA and various NASA-JSC contractors over the past 12 years. Craig's experience includes architecture, design, installation, administration and risk assessment, and he has successfully completed the formal NSA InfoSec Assessment Methodology course.

ISSA  October Meeting Sponsor:      

Nov 13, 2003 - RSVP to: communications@southtexas.issa.org  

Topic: Topic: Round Table Discussion: Managing Change in Security Policy and Compliance

 Jeff Burns and Paul Cali led a great round table discussion on the current and pending legislation affecting Security Policies and Information Security protections. This was one of the best information sharing sessions we have had and was a great opportunity for exchanging experiences, questions and ideas among our meeting attendees.  Our thanks to Jeff, Paul, and Sentigy for stepping in on short notice to lead the session.  

 Discussion Leaders : Jeff Burns and Paul Cali, Consultants,  Sentigy

ISSA  November Meeting Sponsor:   www.sentigy.com

Dec 11, 2003 - RSVP to: communications@southtexas.issa.org  

Topic: Operating System Security - (Lunch Meeting and Afternoon Seminar Session)

Speaker: Paul Williams, CEO, Gray Hat Research

This Seminar will be held at the CyrusOne Facility, 4201 Southwest Freeway Houston, Texas 77027. 

The December Lunch Presentation and Seminar are FREE for all ISSA Members. Fees for Guests are $15 for lunch presentation or $30 for both lunch and afternoon seminar.

ISSA  December Meeting Sponsor:  

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