REPEAT/ADVISORY/IDG's ITworld.com Launches On-Demand Webcast, 'Defensive Positions: Countering Growing Threats to Mobile and Wireless Security'.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers ADVISORY...for Wednesday (Aug. 7) REPEATING... --(BUSINESS WIRE) DATE: August 7, 2002 LOCATION: http://www.itworld.com/wireless_security4 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 Adj. 1. highly sensitive - readily affected by various agents; "a highly sensitive explosive is easily exploded by a shock"; "a sensitive colloid is readily coagulated" enterprise data from PDAs, smart phones and other devices. Of those who have already viewed this webcast: -- 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. Speakers: Bill Laberis is founder and president of Bill Laberis Associates, an IT custom publishing and consulting company Noun 1. consulting company - a firm of experts providing professional advice to an organization for a fee consulting firm business firm, firm, house - the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments; "he worked for a 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 ''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. services. Michael Young, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. and founder, Home & Biz.net. Young is a 20-year Navy veteran specializing in Cryptology The science of developing secret codes and/or the use of those codes in encryption systems. See cryptography. cryptology - The study of cryptography and cryptanalysis. and Information Warfare Also called "cyberterrorism," it refers to creating havoc by disrupting the computers that manage stock exchanges, power grids, air traffic control and telecommunications. While the term often deals with attacks against a nation, it may also refer to attacks on organizations and the . He spent fourteen years as a full-time Cryptologist cryp·tol·o·gy n. The study of cryptanalysis or cryptography. cryp  to·log and Information Warfare specialist under theauthority of the NSA NSA abbr. National Security Agency Noun 1. NSA - the United States cryptologic organization that coordinates and directs highly specialized activities to protect United States information systems and to produce foreign . 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/wireless_security4 WHO: ITworld, the pioneer of on-demand webcasts, has enabled more than 1,000 customers including global technology companies such as IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) , 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 druane@theporticogroup.com jennifer_devine@itworld.com 781.674.0192 508.303.9735 Or visit this on-demand program anytime at: http://www.itworld.com/wireless_security4 |
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