May 24, 2012
eSymposium: Privacy & security
Most companies issue privacy and security notices to their customers assuring them that all efforts are being made to protect their personal information and financial transactions. Yet, breaches continue to happen wherein data is siphoned off, and the enterprise is left to explain, issue apologies, suffer damage to the brand, start paying lawyers and penalties, as well as beginning further investments in its security profile. What is needed to guarantee that data remains protected? Our expert speakers will provide answers.
June 5, 2012
eSymposium: Identity management
Identity management and authentication are critical to keeping security safe, especially as the economy still falters. Indeed, many organizations still are looking to lay off staff or rely on more contractors to deal with tight budgets. But, moves like these can often lead to compromised data. How can plans and policies around identity and authentication help? We explore the ins and outs of this space, what practices should be in place and what types of solutions can help.
June 7, 2012
Canada eSymposium: Major attack vectors
Bill C-12, currently making its way through the House of Commons, would alter the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act to require that Canadian companies report data breaches that expose personal information. Canada is not immune to the ever-rising tide of cyber attacks. The question is: What does planning entail? We will discuss some of the challenges and solutions involved in protecting today's major attack vectors - including mobile devices, social media and cloud services - and review privacy and data security policies that should be in place.
June 21, 2012
eConference: Auditing and Compliance
Sarbanes-Oxley, Gramm-Leach-Bliley, PCI guidance - We all know compliance does not necessarily mean secure. However, from the more technical view, how can we practice effective technical security so we don't have to then jump through hoops when the auditor walks through the door? Our speakers will share insight and offer practical tips.
July 12, 2012
eSymposium: Database security
The rate at which attackers of all types have breached corporate and government systems has risen rapidly. Whether spearheaded by organized cybercriminals, hacktivists, state-sponsored offenders or insiders, these assaults highlight the need to be much more proactive and adaptive. To protect the crown jewels of every company - its data - enterprise defenses must be resilient, even in the face of the most sophisticated attackers. We learn from experts just what such planning entails.
July 24, 2012
eSymposium: Securing the cloud
Apple and Google are ramping up their server farms to prepare for massive increases in the use of cloud platforms. Road warriors and consumers the world over are already accessing music, film and data via cloud implementations, like iTunes and Google Docs, and reliance on these systems will only increase. While this burgeoning technology enables the quick sharing of information with one another more quickly and conveniently, it also introduces new vectors of attack for miscreants trawling for vulnerabilities, ready to sneak in through any access point left unguarded. What can executives do to better plan and implement security best practices in the cloud? We offer tactics and tools to safeguard cloud implementations.