ADVISORY/IDG's ITworld.com Launches On-Demand Webcast, 'Defensive Positions: Countering Growing Threats to Mobile and Wireless Security'.

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ADVISORY...for Wednesday (Aug. 7)

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DATE: August 7, 2002 LOCATION: http://www.itworld.com/jswc/I
TWITWPRA01/WC/ITw/LS/security / wireless_security4/reg TOPIC: ITworld, the
pioneer of on-demand webcasts, launched its latest webcast, "Defensive
Positions: Countering Growing Threats to Mobile and Wireless Security."
Security is a critical issue for those who manage wireless networks and mobile
worker network access. In this program, security experts discuss concerns
surrounding remote users accessing highly sensitive enterprise data from PDAs,
smart phones and other devices. Of those who have already viewed this webcast:
-- 64% are IT professionals (management, staff, consultant) -- 51% are
currently evaluating the purchase of wireless products/services -- 77% found
this webcast very valuable    Speakers: Bill Laberis is founder and president
of Bill Laberis Associates, an IT custom publishing and consulting company
founded in 1996. Laberis spent 15 years at Computerworld, initially as a staff
reporter before rising through the ranks to editor in chief.    Chris
Christiansen is the program vice president for IDC's eBusiness Infrastructure
and Internet Security services. Michael Young, CEO and founder, Home & Biz.net.
Young is a 20-year Navy veteran specializing in Cryptology and Information
Warfare. He spent fourteen years as a full-time Cryptologist and Information
Warfare specialist under the authority of the NSA. Bart Stidham is an
independent consultant, author, and analyst with more than 10 years experience
in the enterprise design and security market. WHY: In this webcast, viewers
will learn: -- How to make better use of encryption to protect an
organization's network; -- Who are the most likely invaders in the wireless
world; -- The role of emerging standards in secure wireless and mobile data
transmission. WEBCAST AVAILABLE 24x7 ON-DEMAND AT:
http://www.itworld.com/jswc/I TWITWPRA01/WC/ITw/LS/security /
wireless_security4/reg WHO: ITworld, the pioneer of on-demand webcasts, has
enabled more than 1,000 customers including global technology companies such as
IBM, Microsoft, Compaq, Hewlett-Packard, Dell and 3Com to reach highly
qualified audiences and generate measurable, actionable sales leads. ITworld is
the only broadband interactive marketing services provider that features a
proprietary webcast platform, Lead Evaluation and Delivery System (LEADS),
strategic partnerships with industry leading print and web-based publishers,
and fully integrated marketing services that address the '4 Ps of webcasting' -
platform, production, promotion, and people. PRODUCER: ITworld.com CONTACT: For
more information about this new program, contact:

Media: Product / Marketing:

Donna Ruane Jennifer Devine

The Portico Group ITworld.com

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781.674.0192 508.303.9735

Or visit this on-demand program anytime at:

http://www.itworld.com/jswc/ITWITWPRA01/WC/ITw/LS/

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