REGISTRATION

You can register for the Conference at https://forms.us-cert.gov/gfirst-reg.

Registration is free and simple, but space is limited so register now!

Conference benefits include

• Networking with top information security professionals and government officials.
• Hearing expert speakers discuss the latest in cyber security news and trends as seen by government agencies, law enforcement, private sector and academia.
• Participating in information-sharing groups on topics such as collaboration methods and incident response practices.
• Continuing professional growth with industry peers and keeping abreast of the newest issues, trends, preemptive measures and case studies.

Who Should Attend?

The GFIRST Conference is open to all interested in learning more about cyber security and incident response. GFIRST Conferences are a great place for public and private sector leaders serving in non-technical roles to become familiar with the fundamentals of cyber security and incident response. GFIRST is also an excellent resource for practitioners in incident response and information security from the public and private sectors to include:

• GFIRST Members
• Cyber Incident Responders
• Chief Information Security Officers
• Chief Technology Officers
• Information System Security Officer
• Information System Security Managers
• Information Technology Directors
• Information Technology Administrators
• Network Administrators
• Cyber Security Experts
• Law Enforcement Personnel Supporting Cyber Security Issues
• Emergency Managers
• Incident Response Directors
• Academia with Cyber Security Specialties
• Cyber Security Association Members
• Computer Forensic Personnel
• Security Engineers
• Software Developers & Managers
• Process Improvement Managers
• Inspector Generals
• Critical Information Infrastructure Owners & Operators
• ISAC Members

Registration Policies

• Travel, accommodations, and any additional expenses are NOT covered by GFIRST.
• Accommodations can be booked by calling the Omni Hotel at CNN Center at 1-800-THE-OMNI . You must ask for the GFIRST Conference Room Block.
• Valid federal, state, or local government-issued photo identification is required upon check-in to guarantee the federal per diem rate of $141. THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS.
  *Please note: there is a limited number of rooms available at the $141 government rate.
• Hotel reservations must be made by Tuesday, August 4, 2009, in order to guarantee the special conference rates.
• Cancellations: All conference cancellations must be sent via email to gfirst@us-cert.gov no later than July 31, 2009.
• Substitutions: All requests for substitution of one attendee for another must be received via email to gfirst@us-cert.gov by no later than July 31, 2009.

If you have any questions regarding your registration, please contact GFIRST representatives at gfirst@us-cert.gov.

Hotel Information

This year's 5th Annual GFIRST National Conference will be held at a new location: the Omni Hotel at CNN Center in Atlanta, Georgia. Centrally located, this full service hotel offers a complete range of amenities to make your stay enjoyable.

Omni Hotel at CNN Center
100 CNN Center
Atlanta, Georgia, 30303
Phone: 1-800-843-6664
Check-in/Check-out: 3pm/12pm (noon)
Hotel Tax: 15 percent
Parking: $30 valet parking, there is no self-parking available at the Omni.