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SC World Congress

Current events

Staff Report January 03, 2011

Our two gatherings - the third annual SC World Congress in New York and inaugural SC Congress Canada in Toronto - illustrated the vitality of the security industry.

Lawmaker says attack against power grid will happen

Angela Moscaritolo November 11, 2010

The likelihood of a crippling cyberattack against the U.S. electric gird is 100 percent, a congresswoman said Wednesday at SC World Congress in New York.

Schmidt, Elder confirmed as SC World Congress keynotes

Staff Report October 29, 2010

Security veteran Howard Schmidt and Lt. Gen. Robert Elder are set to speak at next month's SC World Congress, it was announced Friday.

Registration special for SC World Congress, to be held Nov. 10-11 in New York, extended until 5 p.m. EST

Staff Report October 20, 2010

Up until 5 p.m EST Thursday, you can register to attend SC World Congress for only $438.

Is the advanced persistent threat something new?

Angela Moscaritolo October 20, 2010

Jerry Dixon, the former head of US-CERT, will examine the truth behind one of 2010's biggest IT security buzzwords when he speaks at next month's SC World Congress.

In search of information security innovators

Staff Report October 20, 2010

Back again this year at SC World Congress Data Security Conference and Expo is the SC Magazine Security Innovators Throwdown.

National security expert to address threat of cyberwar

Angela Moscaritolo October 20, 2010

The cyberwar battlefield exists in every part of society in which we live and work, according to a national security expert who will be speaking at the third annual SC World Congress.

Costs and causes of data-loss incidents to be discussed

Greg Masters October 20, 2010

Todd Thibodeaux, president and CEO of CompTIA, will present research from a recent study, which looks at causes and costs involved with IT security breaches.

Former Pennsylvania CISO to share challenges, tips

Greg Masters October 20, 2010

Bob Maley, former CISO of the state of Pennsylvania, will address data protection strategies at the upcoming SC World Congress.

White House cybersecurity coordinator expected to keynote

Staff Report October 20, 2010

Scheduled to hit the stage on Nov. 11 at 4:30 p.m. for an SC World Congress' keynote address, Howard Schmidt, cybersecurity coordinator and special assistant to President Obama, plans to discuss progress of the U.S. National Cybersecurity Strategy and how he and his staff will help to propel it forward. Outlining the myriad IT security challenges that both the public and private sectors face, Schmidt also plans to highlight just some of the efforts underway to keep the nation's infrastructure up and running. SC World Congress Data Security Conference and Expo is taking place Nov. 10 and 11 at the Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers in in New York City.

N.Y. congresswoman to review cybersecurity goals

Illena Armstrong October 20, 2010

Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., tentatively will be at the SC World Congress to discuss how state representatives are working to help the private sector to tackle today's cybersecurity threats. Clarke, a member of the House Committee on Homeland Security and Chair of the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity, Science and Technology, plans to review not only the various initiatives underway to thwart everything from identity theft to cyberterrorism, but also just how private organizations can help with her committees' information security initiatives. Her keynote is slated for Nov. 10 at 6 p.m. at the SC World Congress, which is taking place from Nov. 10 to 11 at the Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers in New York City. — IA

'Unknown unknowns' and the electric grid

Mark Weatherford, VP and CSO, North American Electric Reliability Corp. October 20, 2010

NERC's Coordinated Action Plan is designed to address the possibility that a cyberattack can disable the U.S. power grid.

Avoid a network meltdown in the cloud

Illena Armstrong October 20, 2010

Countless organizations are searching to cut spending across their business operations.

SCWC Expo bustling with newest IT security solutions

Illena Armstrong October 20, 2010

Just weeks away from the event, already there are approximately 50 exhibitors slated to be manning their booths at this year's third annual event. Such companies as Cisco, McAfee, Qualys, Novell and many others will have representatives available to demonstrate their solutions that very likely will be able to help support the corporate information security strategies developed by CISOs who will be attending this year's event. Not only will attendees be able to tinker with these offerings first-hand, but they'll also be able to pick the brains of industry experts during expo hall hours and at a more laid-back cocktail party on the opening day of SC World Congress, Nov. 10, at 5:25 p.m. Now in its third year, the SC World Congress is running Nov. 10 through 11 at the Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers in New York City. — IA

SC World Congress: Ready to roll

Staff Report October 01, 2010

SC World Congress, to be held next month in New York, will bring together leading security practitioners and vendors.

SC World Congress: Problems solved

Staff Report September 01, 2010

The third annual SC World Congress, to be held Nov. 10-11 in New York, brings together top security leaders, practitioners and vendors.

SC eConference and Expo: Cloud computing speaker discusses risks to businesses and offers suggestions

Staff Report November 10, 2009

The SC Magazine "Securing the Cloud" eConference and Expo, now available on demand in the SCWC 24/7 virtual community, looked at the risks of on-demand computing applications and how to best implement them. Information security consultant Bob West shares his thoughts.

SC World Congress: Invest in cybersecurity

Dan Kaplan October 16, 2009

The U.S. must increase cybersecurity research funding to keep up with other nations, a National Security Agency official said this week at SC World Congress.

SC World Congress: Feds talk cybersecurity

Angela Moscaritolo October 14, 2009

Increased collaboration with individuals from the private sector and international law enforcement bodies is needed to keep up the recent momentum of success.

SC World Congress: Communication is key

Greg Masters October 14, 2009

The key to pursuading higher-ups is delivering your message in simple language, was the message of UPS's Randolph Smith, speaking at SC World Congress.

SC World Congress: Worker training key to data protection

Dan Kaplan October 13, 2009

Assume that end-users need help with understanding how to stay secure, but don't try to make them experts, according to a panel at Tuesday's SC World Congress in New York.

SC World Congress: Forensic tips in court

Angela Moscaritolo October 13, 2009

An expert witness must establish personal credibility, relay the facts of the case clearly, ensure the judge and jury comprehend the facts and, finally, be likable, a professor said Tuesday at the SC World Congress in New York.

SC World Congress: The danger of "value-added features"

Greg Masters October 13, 2009

The supply chain is now interlinked globally, so it's near impossible to trace the source of some components, said Verizon's Marcus Sachs at an opening session of SC World Congress.