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2007 Events and Conferences

AUGUST:

6-10 : Security '07 - 16th USENIX Security Symposium

Sheraton Boston Hotel,   Boston, Massachusetts
Contact: Conference Department:   conference@usenix.org
Phone #: 10-528-8649

Paper submissions due: February 1, 2007

The USENIX Security Symposium brings together researchers, practitioners, system administrators, system programmers, and others interested in the latest advances in the security of computer systems and networks.

15 : The University of Fairfax Online INFOSEC MS/PhD Program invites you to learn about CISSP exam preparation

Vienna, Virginia (also known as Tysons Corner)

Be prepared to do your best on your CISSP exam. The next CISSP Exam Prep Clinic will be held on Wednesday, August 15, 2007 at 11:00AM at the University of Fairfax campus in Vienna, VA. Space is limited, so reserve your seat today! For more information and to register, email Jo-Anne King at JKingE7@ufairfax.net .

20-25 : DallasCon 2007 - 6th Annual Conference

Radisson Hotel Dallas North, Dallas, Texas

See presentations on the latest information security topics, sign up for our hands-on boot camps and stay to enjoy everything the city has to offer. The conference will be offering an expanded course selection for boot camps to fit all security training needs. For more information about this conference, please visit conference website - link provided above.

SEPTEMBER:

5-7 : 10th International Symposium on Recent Advances in Intrusion Detection (RAID) 2007

Crowne Plaza Hotel, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia

This symposium, the 10th in an annual series, brings together leading researchers and practitioners from academia, government, and industry to discuss issues and technologies related to intrusion detection and defense. The Recent Advances in Intrusion Detection (RAID) International Symposium series is intended to further advances in intrusion defense by promoting the exchange of ideas in a broad range of topics. As in previous years, all topics related to intrusion detection, prevention and defense systems and technologies are within scope, including but not limited to the following:

• Intrusion detection and prevention techniques
• High-performance intrusion detection
• Intrusion detection in special environments (e.g., mobile networks)
• IDS cooperation and event correlation, to name a few of the many topics covered in this conference.

To learn more about this conference please visit the conference website. Link provided above. Important dates: Deadline for paper submission: March 31st, 2007 and Deadline for panel submission: May 5th, 2007

10-11 : The Security Standard

The Fairmont Hotel // 200 North Columbus Drive, Chicago, Illinois 6060

Security today isn't just a matter of new technology and new threats. Security is about doing business in new ways that reflect the emerging dangers in our world, the evolving concerns of customers, investors and employees. This new security landscape requires a new security conference. Recognizing the fact that threats to an enterprise emerge faster, more aggressively and from more sources than ever before, The Security Standard conference takes a fresh, holistic approach to understanding what it takes to deliver an effective enterprise security strategy.

Attendance at The Security Standard is limited to top security executives (CIOs, CSOs, VPs and Directors of IT) from a wide range of industries. For more information contact Andrea D’Amato at ADAmato@nww.com or 508-490-6520. phone: 800-643-4668

11-13 : Biometric Consortium Conference (BC2007)

Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, Maryland USA

BC2007 will address the important role that biometrics can play in the identification and verification of individuals in this age of heightened security and privacy by examining biometric-based solutions for homeland security as well as the utilization of biometrics in other government and commercial applications. BC2007 will provide a forum to address biometric research, recent technology advancements, government initiatives and commercial applications, adoption of biometric standards and biometrics and security. The Biometrics Research Symposium will be held again this year as part of the BC2007 program.

Join over 1000 participants including representatives from 60 Federal, State and local agencies, 25 Universities, Biometric Industry, System Integrators and Users. The technical program will include over 100 internationally recognized speakers including experts in biometric technologies, system and application developers, IT strategists, government and commercial officers and university researchers. Format: Two and one half day program, multiple conference sessions, Research Symposium [http://www.citer.wvu.edu/bsym2007/] (oral presentations & a poster session) and panel discussions.

Conference Website: http://www.nist.gov/bc2007
Technical Contact: Fernando L. Podio [fernando.podio@nist.gov]

The 2007 Biometrics Technology Expo [www.biometricstechexpo.com] (100+ vendor exhibits) will be co-located with BC2007.

17-23 : ChicagoCon 2007: White Hats Come Together in Defense of the Digital Frontier

ChicagoCon brings together the biggest security names under one roof for a week of training like no other. ChicagoCon adds value to your training dollars by also providing top instructors, well known certifications, keynotes, evening presentations, as well as gift bags for all. 11 courses including CISSP, CEH, CHFI, Cisco, SOX, Security+, Linux+ and more. From the novice, to the ultimate techie, to the CISO chair... everyone interested in a career in security will find something at ChicagoCon.

23-27 : COSAC, 14th International Computer Security Symposium, Killashee House Hotel, Naas, County Kildare, Ireland

To learn more about this event, please visit website - link provided above.

24-26 : 12th European Symposium on Research in Computer Security (ESORICS 2007)

Dresden, Germany

Topics will cover present theory, mechanisms, applications, or practical experience on all traditional or emerging topics relevant for security in computing systems.

Contact E-Mail: esorics07.program@cs.uni-dortmund.de Submission deadline for papers: March 30, 2007. For more information regarding this Symposium, please visit website, link provided above.

OCTOBER:

16-19 : Two-day NSA IAM and NSA IEM certification course(s) and four-day boot camp

The University of Fairfax
2070 Chain Bridge Rd. Suite G-100,  Vienna, VA 22182

For more information about this event, please visit website - link provided above.

24 : 2007 ISSA Conference: Atlanta, Georgia

Loudermilk Center  Atlanta, Georgia

The 2007 conference features speakers from a variety of areas that will interest a wide range of Information Security professionals. Speakers will discuss best practices and new technologies in their sectors, as well as emerging threats and countermeasures in the Information Security field. Special interactive events are also planned. For more information on the conference, visit http://www.gaissa.org/conf-2007.htm or contact the conference chair at rsmith@gaissa.org

NOVEMBER:

3-9 : CSI 2007

Arlington, Virginia

CSI 2007 is a conference and exhibition that delivers a relentlessly business-focused view of enterprise security. Over 100 sessions and seminars sharpen your integration of policies and procedures with the best available technologies. CSI 2007 connects you to top educators and innovative vendors. Register early and save! For more information, visit www.CSIAnnual.com, or contact CSI at csi@cmp.com.

DECEMBER:

2-4 : SecureGOV

Lakeview Resort and Spa
Morgantown, West Virginia

SecureGOV is an annual government security council meeting supporting the strategic, technological, and business development between the public and private sector. Government Chiefs and Directors of Information, Cyber, Wireless and Network Security are coming together to discuss and evaluate new industry technologies and solutions through live demonstrations, group strategy meetings, and knowledge exchange. Key topics covered at this year’s meeting include Risk Management, Compliance, Identity Management, Data Encryption, Authentication, and SOA Security.
Contact: deborahy@convurge.org for more information or visit website - link provided above.