March 2002
CALENDAR OF INFOSEC EVENTS
*Dates and various locations run throughout 2002; see site for additional listings.
MARCH
3-Day CISSP Prep for Success Workshop
M-W, March 11-13, Fort Lauderdale,
Fla.*
www.gocsi.com
Offers 20 hours of
preparation instruction for the CISSP exam.
Hacking & Assessment Boot Camp
M-F, March 11-15, Atlanta, Ga.*
www.vigilar.com/training
Interactive
lab environment shows students how to scan, test and secure their systems.
SANS LoneStar 2002
M-S, March 11-16, San Antonio, Texas
www.sans.org/lonestar02.htm
Features
in-depth infosec training tracks.
Defending Against Information Warfare
T & W, March 12-13, Arlington,
Va.
www.srinstitute.com/ck113
Conference
focuses on emerging information warfare threats.
International Systems Security Engineering Association Conference
W-F,
March 13-15, Orlando, Fla.
www.issea.org
Conference focuses on
"Practical Application of Systems Security Engineering."
InfoSec World Conference & Expo 2002
M-W, March 18-20, Orlando,
Fla.
www.misti.com
Features infosec
experts, live demos, panel discussions and an expo.
Protecting Critical Information Infrastructures Conference &
Exhibition
T, March 19, London, England
www.hsaltd.co.uk
Conference is aimed at
senior management responsible for infosec, IT, business continuity and
contingency planning.
Windows 2000 Security
T & W, March 19-20, Seattle, Wash.
www.isaca-psc.org/march%202002.htm
Provides
a broad view of how to secure a Windows 2000 system.
PKI in the Enterprise: Hands-on
T-F, March 19-22, Chicago, Ill.*
www.learningtree.com/us/ilt/courses/586.htm
Offers
training in skills needed to select, design and deploy a PKI.
Global Security & Disaster
Response Summit
Su-T, March 24-26,
Washington, D.C.
www.antiterrorism.tv
Summit addresses
protecting the technology of U.S. government agencies.
Conference on Telecommunications Contingency Planning, Business Continuity
& Disaster Recovery
Su-W, March 24-27, Springfield, Mass.
www.idra.com
Field experts discuss the latest
technologies in disaster recovery.
European Computer Audit, Control & Security Conference
Su-W, March
24-27, Budapest, Hungary
www.isaca.org/eurocacs2002.htm
Leading
security experts discuss the latest technologies, systems and approaches.
Internet Worms & Viruses
M, March 25, Buffalo, N.Y.*
www.nsec.net/training
Find out how
Internet worms and viruses spread, the damage they cause and how to prevent and
detect them.
Information Security in the Age of Terrorism
M & T, March 25-26,
Washington, D.C.
www.frallc.com
Learn
about cyberthreats and how to combat malicious attacks.
e-Business World & Business
Security World
T & W, March 26-27,
Mississauga, Canada
www.softmatch.com
Two events focus on
software solutions and the newest security technology for access control,
intrusion detection and more.
APRIL
SANS 2002
M-Su, April 1-7, Orlando, Fla.
www.sans.org/sans2002.php
Annual
conference offers 60 programs, hands-on demos and live-fire exercises.
Introduction to Computer & Network Security
T & W, April 2-3,
Gaithersburg, Md.*
www.gocsi.com
Learn
common threats, what to look for in an IDS and the importance of a security
awareness program.
Internet Security Alliance Conference
S-M, April 6-8, Myrtle Beach,
S.C.
www.thetrainingco.com/html/isaconference.html
Industry
leaders discuss present and future infosec challenges.
Techno-Security 2002
Su-W, April 7-10, Myrtle Beach, S.C.
www.techsec.com
Offers training in computer
forensics, HIPAA compliance, intrusion detection and security design
reviews.
Enterprise Security Management Training
M-F, April 8-12, Dallas,
Texas*
www.vigilar.com/training
Hands-on
course provides IT professionals with an understanding of how to effectively
deploy infosec solutions.
eXtreme Hacking-Defending Your Site
M-F, April 8-12, Irvine, Calif.*
www.ey.com/security
Intensive course
demonstrates network-based attack and penetration exploits used by hackers.
Secure Communications & VPNs
W-F, April 17-19, Washington, D.C.*
www.globalknowledge.com
Conference
discusses encryption and authentication technologies for safe Internet
communications.
CardTech/SecurTech Conference
M-Th, April 22-25, New Orleans, La.
www.ct-ctst.com
Trade show covers smart
card, biometrics and security technologies.
Concepts & Trends in Information Security
W, April 24, Pittsburgh,
Pa.*
www.cert.org/training
Covers security
issues, techniques and trends relating to confidentiality and integrity of
information assets.
MAY
DallasCon Cyberterrorism Conference
S, May 4, Dallas, Texas
www.dallascon.com
Academic papers will be
presented on hacking, viruses and wireless security.
Practical Guide to Encryption & Certificate Authorities
T & W, May
7-8, Valley Forge, Pa.*
www.gocsi.com
Discussions on cryptographic
principles, encryption and public-key cryptography.
Network Firewall Security
W-F, May 8-10, Chicago, Ill.*
www.misti.com
Learn how to create firewall
implementations that protect network resources.
New Contingency & Business Continuity Provisions
W, May 15, Boston,
Mass.*
www.masp.com
Covers new
provisions in protecting against cyberterrorism and infrastructure attacks.
Information Integrity World Summit
W-Th, May 15-16, Washington D.C.
www.411integrity.com
Hands-on event
offers cybercrime defense tactics, biometric solutions, effective contingency
planning and privacy procedures.
Information Security
W-F, May 15-17, Chicago, Ill.
www.gartner.com
Conference covers
techniques, assessments, privacy requirements, building enterprise support and
understanding threats and defenses.
Windows 2000 Security
Th & F, May 16-17, Ottawa, Canada*
www.gocsi.com
Learn how to assess Windows
2000 secu-rity and develop best practices for hardening the OS.
How to Hack Your Own Web Site
Th & F, May 23-24, San Francisco,
Calif.*
www.misti.com
Focuses on
testing the security of servers and browsers.
