Prior Monthly Meeting Programs -  2004, 2003 and 2002                                

These are Programs which have been held since 2002 by  ISSA South Texas Chapter .If you plan to attend a future meeting please send an email RSVP to communications@southtexas.issa.org  and include your name, ISSA membership status, and the date for the  program you wish to attend.

Time:               11:30am - 1:00 pm
Location:          Houston Engineering & Scientific Society (HESS) Club
                        5430 Westheimer at Yorktown. (Free Parking).        

Please RSVP prior to noon on the Monday before the monthly meeting in order  to help us plan for enough meals and seating. Advanced reservations also qualify for a discount on the meeting charge. Monthly meeting rates are:

                        With Reservations                Without Reservations

Members                $20.00                                    $22.00

Non-Members       $25.00                                    $27.00   

2004 Meeting Programs

Jan 8, 2004 - RSVP to: communications@southtexas.issa.org  

Topic: The Identity Management Convergence.

"The convergence of six key areas has created a new business imperative we call the "Identity Management Convergence" or "IdM Convergence" for short.  These areas are synonymous with freight trains headed on a collision course and companies will deal with this problem whether they like it or not.  We will define identity management, define the six key areas & trends that created this convergence, define an approach for addressing it, describe how to frame leading vendor solutions in the broader context and cover common implementation pitfalls that should be avoided when deploying IdM solutions."

Speaker: Chris Fields,  CISSP, is Vice President of Security Strategy for PathMaker Group, a Texas-based consulting and systems integration company focused exclusively on delivering identity management solutions.  Mr. Fields delivered and managed information technology and security projects for over 10 years with Accenture, before joining PathMaker Group in early 2003.  He has worked in a number of information security domains for Fortune 100 clients globally across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific.  With experience spanning application development, security strategy, security architecture, security management, disaster recovery planning, business continuity planning, operations security and telecom/network security, Mr. Fields has worked for leading companies such as ExxonMobil, DuPont and TXU. He is primarily responsible for defining PathMaker Group's security strategy and positioning for clients, which also includes partner relationships with leading identity management vendors

ISSA  January Meeting Sponsor:  

Feb 12, 2004 - RSVP to: communications@southtexas.issa.org  

Topic:   Spam: More Than Just a Nuisance

Securing and managing email systems has become progressively more difficult and time consuming, due in large part to the exponential increase of spam. Security threats such as spam, viruses, denial-of-service and directory harvesting present a significant challenge to information technology administrators and executives. This presentation addresses:    

Speaker: Matt Anthony,  CipherTrust’s Director of Product Marketing,  is responsible for marketing communication strategy and execution. He sits on CipherTrust’s Management Team and independently launched the IronMail appliance. Prior to joining CipherTrust, Matt held marketing management positions at Dell and Monorail. He is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin.

ISSA  February Meeting Sponsor:  Application Security, Inc.

Mar 11, 2004 - RSVP to: communications@southtexas.issa.org  

Topic:   Protection of Intellectual Property 

Protecting content while in use:

Internal theft of proprietary files is a key concern of all security professionals. Despite the increase of perimeter security, the latest FBI/CSI report states "As in prior years, theft of
proprietary information caused the greatest financial loss ($70,195,900 was lost, with the average reported loss being approximately $2.7 million)." This presentation will cover; how
this type of information can easily be stolen, why standard access control systems do not provide adequate protection, cover some of the technology solutions that are currently available and the factors for choosing a solution. Attendees will gain a basic understanding of how information is used when accessed by a client-side application. They will also have an overview of the various technologies available for solving their problem and what criteria they should use when selecting a solution.

Speaker:  Joyce Durst, CEO, Infraworks Corporation 

ISSA  March Meeting Sponsor:  

 Apr 8, 2004 - RSVP to: communications@southtexas.issa.org  

Topic:   "Securing Your Voice Over IP Network

Many corporations are now using VoIP technology for their phone systems, causing users of remote extensions to inadvertently expose the company to significant security risks. And the VoIP security buck truly stops with the firm itself. In the courts today, PBX vendors are being absolved of responsibility for switch security or toll fraud, putting the responsibility back on users.

In this session, learn how to support the full range of IP telephony needs of remote employees without compromising security. The discussion will include specific vulnerabilities in voice transport protocols, signaling protocols, multivendor component environments, switches, VoIP-based firewalls, and more.

Speaker: Jack Brandt, CEO, Technology Support, Inc.  Jack Brandt, Technology Support founder and CEO, has been involved in Houston’s technology industry for 15 years. His company provides technology consulting and outsourcing to expanding SMB firms and specializes in remote access issues. Brandt has served as a technology advisor to numerous non-profit organizations and has served on two committees for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. He is a 7-year member and has served on the board of the Young Entrepreneurs Organization.  

ISSA  April Meeting Sponsor:  Technology Support, Inc.  

May 13, 2004 - RSVP to: communications@southtexas.issa.org  

Topic:   Legislative Update 

"Privacy and Security: Current Policy Issues." Wade through the array of state and federal legislative and regulatory requirements with Sheila A. Millar, Esq., Keller and Heckman L.L.P.,Washington DC. 

Speaker: Sheila Millar, Keller & Heckman LLP Ms. Millar is the author of "The Executive's Guide to Internet Law," published by the American Society of Association Executives, Copyright (c) 2000, 2001. She is also a member of the National Roster of Neutrals for the Commercial Panel of the American Arbitration Association and the Children's Advertising Review Unit (CARU) Advisory Board.
Ms. Millar is a member of the U.S. Supreme Court and District of Columbia Bar.

June 10, 2004 - RSVP to: communications@southtexas.issa.org  

Topic:   "Evolution of the Enterprise Risk Assessment"  

11:30am – 1:00pm – Evolution of Enterprise Risk Assessment Our luncheon presentation will be an overview of the evolving nature of the enterprise risk assessment, the effect that regulatory pressures have put on the standards, and needed results from a risk assessment.

1:30pm - 4:30pm – Accenture’s Enterprise Risk Assessment Methodology* Afternoon seminar will be a presentation of Accenture's enterprise risk assessment methodology, scoping and expected results to meet today's business needs.

Speakers:

Craig Heilmann
Senior Manager, Accenture
Craig Heilmann serves as one of Accenture’s delivery experts for Enterprise Risk Assessment in Accenture’s Global Architecture and Core Technologies Security Practice.  Craig has over 10 years of experience in security technology design, development, deployment and service delivery in both defensive (protection) and offensive (penetration) perspectives.  Craig specializes in electronic commerce, information protection, network attack and penetration, network security devices, data forensics, and incident response.  As an Air Force officer, Craig directed operations and resources in three mission areas: round-the-clock network intrusion detection for worldwide command, control, communications and computer (C4) systems; C4 systems vulnerability testing and risk assessment; and incident response, to include isolation, containment, and recovery of affected classified and unclassified systems.

 

Paul L. Kendall, Ph.D. 
Senior Manager, Accenture

Paul L. Kendall, Ph.D. is a senior manager with the Accenture LLP Dallas office. He has 25 years experience in computing and information security leadership, both in the U.S. and in Europe . He is a specialist in information security management, regulatory and privacy issues, and has authored over 100 articles and presentations. He holds a Level III Certification in Homeland Security, and is the East Texas Regional Section chairman for the Security Task Force Preparation and Response Team of the American College of Forensic Examiners, International. He is a Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) and a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).

July 8, 2004 - RSVP to: communications@southtexas.issa.org  

Topic:   Conducting Forensic Investigations: (What you should know before starting an investigation and when to call in the Experts)

This presentation will address investigations and the roles and relationships among Information Security, Law Enforcement and Internal Investigators.

Speaker: Matt Binder , Director -  Corporate Security,  First Data Corporation

  • License Peace Office Since 1989 (15 Years)
  • 14 Years Investigative / Corporate Security Experience
  • 10 Years Experience in Information Security Space
  • Current Member of the Houston Area Fraud Task Forced (Sponsored by the US Secret Service) (Past 2 Years)
  • 8 Years Experience specializing in financial Crimes Investigations

Aug 12, 2004 - RSVP to: communications@southtexas.issa.org  

Topic:   Enterprise Security Design, Architecture and Best Practices.

Speaker: Mark Johnson,  CISO Halliburton

Mark Johnson, Halliburton Company Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) December 2002 to the present. He is charged with ensuring the safety of corporate intellectual assets; furthering our technology security strategy; monitoring, reporting, and enforcing industry and Company standards; and guaranteeing a secure infrastructure through which business may continue to grow and adapt.
Johnson is currently serving as a member of the executive committee of the American Petroleum Institute, Information Technology Security Forum (ITSF) and as a member of the Board of Trustee’s, Energy Information Security Analysis Center (ISAC).
Prior to Halliburton, Johnson comes from a five plus year tenure at Compaq, where he also served as their CISO. Prior to his time at Compaq, he served twenty years in the United States Marine Corps, during the last five of which he held the post of Chief Information Officer for the Marine Corps Base in Quantico, Virginia.

ISSA  Meeting Sponsor:  

Sep 10 & 11, 2004 - RSVP to: communications@southtexas.issa.org  

Topic:   NSA IEM Certification Training and Exam Seminar

ISSA will be co-sponsoring this training session to encourage attendees to pursue their IEM certification. ISSA members will receive a substantial discount on the price for this training. For details on member pricing see this flyer: IEM_Houston_ISSA_Training The Sept 10 morning session replaces our regular 
September 2004 Chapter meeting.

ISSA South Texas Chapter Members and Guests,
Registration for the September 10 – 11, 2004  ISSA Meeting and NSA IEM training is underway.  
Whether you attend the full two days of training or just the morning session you don't want to miss this event.

Where:  Marriott Houston West Loop near The Galleria, 1750 West Loop South, Houston, Texas 77027, phone: 713.960.0111   (Dress Code: Appropriate Business Casual Attire)

Agenda, 9/10 
7:45 – 1:00 è Open to all participants, whether attending the IEM training or not. 
If you are attending ONLY the morning session, RSVP to Don Keller, VP Communications mailto:communications@southtexas.issa.org. 

  7:45 – 8:30 Registration & Continental Breakfast
  8:30 – 9:00 Introductions, Chapter Business
  9:00 – 11:30 IEM Concepts, Methodology and Future Program Direction (w/ breaks)
11:30 - 1:00 Lunch:

1:00 – 4:30 è IEM Training Session
Agenda, 9/11 
7:45 – 4:30 è IEM Training Session
    7:45 – 8:30 Continental Breakfast
    8:30 – 12:00 IEM Training Session
  12:00 – 1:00 Lunch: 12:00 - 1:00
   1:00 – 4:30 IEM Training Session

Registration
Register for the September 10, morning session only through the normal RSVP process to Don Keller, VP Communications communications@southtexas.issa.org.  Deadline: noon, 7 September

The September 10 morning session includes continental breakfast and lunch.  This meeting will take place in lieu of our normal monthly luncheon schedule which would have been Thursday September 9.  There's no limit to the number of attendees for this session.
If you plan to attend the full two days of IEM then you must fill out the attached application and fax to 
Security Horizon, Inc. at 719-268-1709   http://www.securityhorizon.com. 

Security Horizon will process your application for NSA approval.  Because of the approval process the sooner you submit your application the better.  Please note that registration through Security Horizon for the two-day course includes the September 10 morning session and you do not have to RSVP to Don Keller. 

The full two-day session is limited to the first 24 approved applicants.  To qualify for IEM Certification you must have completed and hold the IAM Certification.  If you have not completed IAM you may still attend the training you just won't be eligible to take the certification test and due to the limitation in class size we will give preference to IAM certified applicants first. 

If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact Security Horizon at 719-488-4500 or programs@southtexas.issa.org

Speaker/Trainers:  Security Horizon Inc. 

Sponsors: A special thanks to the sponsors of this event:
ISSA Meeting Sponsors:    and    

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Oct 14, 2004 - RSVP to: communications@southtexas.issa.org  

Topic:   Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery

Speaker: Lillibett Machado, Vice President , Corporate Business Continuity for Southwest bank of Texas 

ISSA   Meeting Sponsor:  

Nov 11, 2004 - RSVP to: communications@southtexas.issa.org  

Topic:   Security Awareness, Training and Education

Speaker: Dave Scheulen BP, Manager Digital Security, Government and Industry Relations 
ISSA   Meeting Sponsor:  

Dec  9, 2004 - RSVP to: communications@southtexas.issa.org  

Topic:   ISSA South Texas Chapter InfoSecSecurity Roundtable: What's keeping you up at night?  Join ISSA South Texas at CyrusOne 4201 Southwest Freeway Houston, TX 77027 for a "FREE LUNCH", that's RIGHT a "FREE LUNCH" for all ISSA members ... and an Afternoon of facilitated Round Table discussions on key information security trends and issues.  This is your opportunity to meet with some of the best Information Security leaders in the Houston Metropolitan area to share and learn from the experiences of your peers.  
Guests may attend for $35 - RSVP required.  
Note: the luncheon price will be waived for anyone who joins or renews ISSA at this meeting.

**Special reminder to members: This December meeting includes election of 2005 Chapter Officers. 
Please plan to attend, support the chapter and vote in the election.
Each current and new ISSA member will receive an ISSA Logo Lapel Pin at this meeting.

Panel/Leader: Ron Ruprecht, Consultant (formerly AMS Enterprise Security Group) will use his broad range and expertise to guide us through a facilitated discussion on the issues facing information security professionals today.  Mr. Ruprecht has extensive knowledge and experience in both running various security-consulting practices and performing hands-on technical field work.  Mr. Ruprecht has exploited some of the worlds highest profile on-line banking applications and has provided customers with the expertise needed to secure them.

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