MIS Training Institute Presents the 24th Annual Conference & Expo on Control and Audit of Information Technology.

FRAMINGHAM, Mass. -- The 24th Annual Conference & Expo on Control and Audit of Information Technology will be held in Chicago, IL, October 4-6, 2004, with optional workshops on October 3, 6, and 7. With 60 focused sessions, insightful keynote speakers, and a top-of-the-line vendor expo, MIS' Annual Conference will deliver cutting-edge information, tools, and techniques for identifying and mitigating risk.

Annual Conference on Control and Audit of Information Technology sessions are led by industry experts and include live demos and real-world case studies. The curriculum is divided into seven targeted tracks: Audit Strategy & Leadership, Critical Infrastructure, Control Basics, Networking Solutions, Web Risks & Controls, Data Integrity & Compliance, and Applications. Timely topics include diminishing risks associated with wireless technologies, completing Sarbanes-Oxley implementation while increasing operational effectiveness, and choosing the best security and audit tools for your organization.

Frank Lyons, CISA, Conference Chair and President of Entellus Technology Group, says, "This conference provides step-by-step guidelines and specific strategies for handling reviews back at your organization, and many presenters will be available after the event to answer questions. With this conference, you gain a partner in your efforts to secure the environment."

Keynote speakers will offer insight into significant IT audit and control topics. Christopher Leach, Chief Technology Officer, Technology Risk Management, Bank One Corporation, will explore cyber attacks, and what your internal audit department can do to defend itself against this threat. Kevin Mandia, Director of Incident Response, Guidance Software, Inc., will demonstrate state-of-the-art methods being used to perform incident response and offer strategic approaches for minimizing the risks and liabilities brought on by the Information Age. Larry Leibrock, Ph.D., Founder and Chief Technology Officer, eForensics, will explore the good, bad, and ugly of systems auditing, forensics, and digital recover using a variety of recent cases and anecdotal clinical experiences.

The Annual Expo, held on October 4 and 5, will bring attendees up-to-speed on the latest tech trends, and offer the chance to meet one-on-one with leading providers of IT audit and security products and services.

For complete information on the 24th Annual Conference & Expo on Control and Audit of Information Technology, visit www.misti.com/24A.

Founded in 1978, MIS Training Institute is the international leader in audit and information security training, with offices in the US, UK, and Asia. MIS' expertise is drawn on experience gained in training more than 200,000 delegates across five continents. MIS offers conferences, on-site training, and more than 90 seminars in the areas of Internal and IT Auditing, Information Security, Network Infrastructures, Operating Environments, and Enterprise Applications. MIS also offers Web-based training at www.misti-online.com. MIS is a Euromoney Training Group company.