Tom Ridge and Amit Yoran Keynote govNET Summit 2006.WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS White Sulphur Springs, town (1990 pop. 2,779), Greenbrier co., SE W.Va., in the Allegheny Mts. near the Virginia border; settled c.1750. A mineral springs health resort since early 1800s, it is the site of The Greenbrier, a historic hotel whose grounds conceal a , W.Va. -- In the time of uncertainty and change following 9/11, Tom Ridge Thomas Joseph Ridge (born August 27 1945 near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) is an American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives (1983–1995), Governor of Pennsylvania (1995–2001), Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Amit Yoran were turned to, to develop and protect the interests of the newly formed Department of Homeland Security Noun 1. Department of Homeland Security - the federal department that administers all matters relating to homeland security Homeland Security executive department - a federal department in the executive branch of the government of the United States . Amidst the President's OMB OMB abbr. Office of Management and Budget Noun 1. OMB - the executive agency that advises the President on the federal budget Office of Management and Budget mandates, e-government initiatives, rising government spending, emergencies and disasters, marcus evans creates a forum where executives can benefit from the experiences of these two great men. The govNET Summit 2006, held at the Greenbrier greenbrier: see smilax. Resort, White Sulphur Springs, WV, on April 9-11, 2006, is an exclusive event bringing together CIOs and senior-level IT and e-Business executives from Federal and State governmental agencies for three days of conference sessions and networking opportunities with their peers. Tom Ridge, the first Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, orchestrated the largest government reorganization in 50 years. This accomplished leader demonstrated his ability during his terms as Governor of Pennsylvania and his tenure as the Advisor for the first Office of Homeland Security. In the words of President George W. Bush, he had the strength, experience, personal commitment and authority to accomplish this critical mission. The attendees at the govNET Summit will be privileged to hear Tom Ridge's view of Leadership. Amit Yoran was appointed by President Bush as the Administration's Cyber Chief, responsible for coordinating the national activities in cyber security. Working with the Secretary of Homeland Security, Mr. Yoran coordinated among Federal departments, law enforcement and intelligence efforts, and formed direct relationships with many leading IT and IT security companies. Since retiring from this position, Mr. Yoran founded Yoran Associates, a firm providing advisory services advisory services advisory services provided to the public, in their capacity as owners and managers of animals, are an important part of veterinary science. They may be provided by government bureaux, by commercial companies who deal in pharmaceuticals or animals or animal to global enterprises on their technology strategy and associated business risks and exposures. Joining these keynotes are other leaders of the critical areas of government including: Antonio Daniels, Deputy Director and Bureau Chief, State of Illinois; W. Hord Tipton, CIO CIO: see American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations. (Chief Information Officer) The executive officer in charge of information processing in an organization. , U.S. Department of the Interior; John G. Grimes, CIO for the Department of Defense; David Burhop, CIO for the State of Virginia DMV DMV abbr. Department of Motor Vehicles ; and Dan Matthews, CIO for the Department of Transportation. Key topics include: The Transformation of Government, The New Role of Organized Labor Organized Labor An association of workers united as a single, representative entity for the purpose of improving the workers' economic status and working conditions through collective bargaining with employers. Also known as "unions". in the High Performance IT Paradigm, Critical Infrastructure Assurance: What is it? Who does it? and Defining Adequate IT Security. The unique Summit format allows speaking sessions, coupled with scheduled networking opportunities and one-on-one meetings to run concurrently. Solution providers -- suppliers of products and services -- meet face-to-face and discuss innovative and new technology. About marcus evans marcus evans, one of the world's leading business information companies, is dedicated to the provision of global business intelligence and information to assist in strategic and effective decision-making. Established in 1983, the company's international network of offices creates major sector-focused events for business learning and networking opportunities across a variety of industries and professions. www.govnetsummit.com www.marcusevans.com |
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