REMINDER/Counterpane Founder and CTO to Present at Comdex Las Vegas 2003.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers REMINDER...for Monday-Tuesday (Nov. 17-18) COMDEX The former, premier computer trade show in the U.S. Although it grew into an end user event, it was originally created for dealers and distributors (it was the COMputer Dealers EXposition). Las Vegas Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. 2003 CUPERTINO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 17, 2003 Counterpane Internet Security ''This article or section is being rewritten at Internet security is the process of protecting data and privacy of devices connected to internet from information robbery, hacking, malware infection and unwanted software. , Inc., the leader in Network Security Services Network Security Services (NSS) is a set of libraries designed to support cross-platform development of security-enabled client and server applications. NSS provides a complete open-source implementation of crypto libraries supporting SSL and S/MIME. , today announced that founder and CTO (Chief Technical Officer) The executive responsible for the technical direction of an organization. See CIO and salary survey. Bruce Schneier is participating in the following three security sessions at Comdex Las Vegas 2003: WHAT: Security: How Much Security is Enough? WHEN: Monday, November 17, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. PT WHERE: N109, LVCC Schneier will participate on a panel of security industry leaders to discuss how security has evolved from insurance to become more of a lifestyle, and its effect on business and personal lives.
WHAT: Following the Money: Why Security Decisions Are So Rarely
About Security
WHEN: Tuesday, November 18, 2003, 2:00-3:15 p.m. PT
WHERE: LVCC, N245
Schneier will examine whether proxies (such as regulatory agencies, legislators, companies, professional organizations, insurance companies, courts) have the same agendas as the people who rely on them, or rather respond to outside pressures, thus affecting security in ways more profound than the tactics of technological countermeasures That form of military science that, by the employment of devices and/or techniques, has as its objective the impairment of the operational effectiveness of enemy activity. See also electronic warfare. .
WHAT: Where Hardware Security Meets Software Security: Weak Points
and Real Attacks
WHEN: Tuesday, November 18, 2003, 3:30-4:45 p.m. PT
WHERE: LVCC, N245
Schneier will join a select panel of experts to discuss real-world attacks on a cross-section of systems, covering both hardware and software-based attacks, and those in-between. About Bruce Schneier Schneier is responsible for maintaining Counterpane's technical lead in world-class information security technology and its practical and effective implementation. His security experience makes him uniquely qualified to shape the direction of the company's research endeavors, as well as to act as a spokesperson and frequent lecturer to the business community on security issues and solutions. He has also testified before Congress on cyber (1) From "cybernetics," it is a prefix attached to everyday words to add a computer, electronic or online connotation. The term is similar to "virtual," but the latter is used more frequently. See virtual. security issues. Schneier is the author of six books, including his latest, Beyond Fear: Thinking Sensibly About Security in and Uncertain World, as well as Secrets & Lies, and Applied Cryptography. He also publishes a monthly newsletter, Crypto-Gram, which is read by over 90,000 people. Schneier served on the board of directors of the International Association for Cryptologic Research The International Association for Cryptologic Research (IACR) is a non-profit scientific organization whose purpose is to further research in cryptology and related fields. , and is an Advisory Board member for the Electronic Privacy Information Center Electronic Privacy Information Center or EPIC is a public interest research group in Washington D.C.. It was established in 1994 to focus public attention on emerging civil liberties issues and to protect privacy, the First Amendment, and constitutional values in the . About Counterpane Internet Security Counterpane is the recognized leader in Network Security Services, providing customers a single source for complete network security. Only Counterpane guarantees protection of customers' critical assets through a combination of the industry's most comprehensive and proven monitoring technology, and the unmatched expertise of its security experts working around the clock and around the globe. Counterpane's unique level of protection is based on real time and historical data from hundreds of networks around the world, and further extended with Counterpane's Enterprise Protection Suite of complementary managed security services Security services are state institutions for the provision of intelligence, primarily of a strategic nature, but also including protective security intelligence. Examples include the Security Service (MI5) and the Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) in the United Kingdom, and the including Managed Vulnerability Scanning, Device Management, Active Response and Security Consulting Services. Counterpane eliminates customers' security worries so they can focus their attention on their business. The company is privately held and headquartered in Cupertino, Calif. For more information, please visit www.counterpane.com. |
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