When NetWorld+Interop Las Vegas 2004 Participants Discuss Security, IT Industry Will Listen.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers NetWorld+Interop 2004 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. SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 22, 2004 93 Percent of Last Year's Attendees Said NetWorld+Interop 2003 Event Was Influential on Their Decision to Purchase Security Products MediaLive International, Inc., producer of the world's best-known events, related media and marketing services for technology buyers and sellers, announced today that security will be one of the hottest themes at NetWorld(SM)+Interop(R) Las Vegas 2004. NetWorld+Interop is the only event that brings a systematic approach to network security, investigating the full range of security issues for the latest networking technologies, in the context of real-world enterprise and service provider networking environments. Security highlights at NetWorld(SM)+Interop(R) will include a 3-day security conference, a dedicated SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) The leading security protocol on the Internet. Developed by Netscape, SSL is widely used to do two things: to validate the identity of a Web site and to create an encrypted connection for sending credit card and other personal data. VPN (Virtual Private Network) A private network that is configured within a public network (a carrier's network or the Internet) in order to take advantage of the economies of scale and management facilities of large networks. Pavilion, nine security workshops and a close examination of LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. Access Security in the popular, iLabs testing series, done in association with Network World. Security solutions are also planned to be on display in the eNet, the NetWorld+Interop show network built from scratch by 12 leading IT vendors. NetScreen Technologies, Inc. will lead the eNet security focus, providing critical firewall and prevention protection. "As a provider of industry-leading network security and secure access solutions, NetScreen recognizes the complex issues many organizations face in attempting to protect their networks," said David Flynn David Flynn (aka Dave Flynn, born 1977) is an Irish composer and musician. He is one of Ireland’s leading young composers with a number of major awards and commissions to his name. , vice president of marketing at NetScreen. "We are pleased to be participating in many of the activities MediaLive International has planned at Networld(SM)+Interop(R) to emphasize security and help customers address their needs for highly effective and reliable security solutions." According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. IDC estimates, the overall market for IT security will increase from $16.9 billion in 2001 to over $44.5 billion in 2006. At NetWorld(SM)+Interop(R) Las Vegas 2003, 93 percent of attendees said that the NetWorld+Interop event was influential on their decision to purchase security products. "Security has really evolved to a multi-disciplined science," said Dave Piscitello, Technology Evangelist Not to be confused with televangelist. A technical or technology evangelist is a person whose job or role is to promote technologies, usually new technologies. for MediaLive International and President of Core Competence Core competence Primary area of expertise. Narrowly defined fields or tasks at which a company or business excels. Primary areas of specialty. . "Early on, the industry relied on purely defensive measures and countermeasures guided by policies. This approach is no longer effective; today's security professional must pay more attention to early detection and intervention, and stop attacks before they become debilitating de·bil·i·tat·ing adj. Causing a loss of strength or energy. Debilitating Weakening, or reducing the strength of. Mentioned in: Stress Reduction . The breadth and complexity of today's forensic techniques makes security more challenging than ever, and NetWorld(SM)+Interop(R) is the only place where IT professionals can get the end-to-end approach and most practical knowledge for more intelligent security decisions." Another highly anticipated security area at NetWorld(SM)+Interop(R) is the Network World-sponsored iLab, 'LAN Access Security - Wireless and Wired.' In response to a strong demand from attendees for more education on securing the LAN, this iLab will emphasize protecting the enterprise network at the point of entry. This iLab -- led by Karen O'Donoghue, network engineer, Naval Surface Warfare Center Noun 1. Naval Surface Warfare Center - the agency that provides scientific and engineering and technical support for all aspects of surface warfare NSWC , Dahlgren Division, U.S. Navy -- will highlight 802.1X's key role in controlling basic access to network resources. 802.1X will also be investigated in the context of WPA WPA: see Work Projects Administration. WPA in full Works Progress Administration later (1939–43) Work Projects Administration U.S. work program for the unemployed. and 802.11i. The SSL VPN pavilion, sponsored by Aventail, will be another hot security area at NetWorld(SM)+Interop(R). Aventail is now extending a call for participation in the SSL VPN pavilion to other vendors and industry experts, such as consultants, editors, analysts, educators and customers. Each participating vendor will have a demo kiosk, as well as a theater speaking slot, to address the NetWorld+Interop audience of qualified buyers. To learn more about how to participate, contact Sue Cummings, at: scummings@aventail.com. About NetWorld(SM)+Interop(R) Part of the MediaLive International, Inc. family of global brands, NetWorld(SM)+Interop(R) is the leading destination for networking technology buyers and sellers. Through in-depth educational programs, workshops, real-world demonstrations and live technology implementations in its unique eNet and iLabs programs, NetWorld(SM)+Interop(R) provides the industry's only platform for collaboration, communication and commerce for the end-to-end network. NetWorld(SM)+Interop(R) Las Vegas 2004 will take place at the Las Vegas Convention Center The Las Vegas Convention Center is owned and operated by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority and is located in Clark County, Nevada. It is one of the largest Convention centers in the world. At the end of 2004, the center had 3. , May 9-12, 2004. For more information about the event, please visit www.interop.com. About MediaLive International, Inc. MediaLive International is producer of the world's best-known events, related media and marketing services for technology buyers and sellers. MediaLive International's products and services encompass the IT industry's largest exhibitions, including 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). and NetWorld(SM)+Interop(R), such highly focused educational programs as Next Generation Networks, custom seminars including JavaOne(R), respected publications including Business Communications Review, and specialized vendor marketing programs. Created in 2003 from the assets of Key3Media, MediaLive International is a privately held company privately held company A firm whose shares are held within a relatively small circle of owners and are not traded publicly. headquartered in San Francisco San Francisco (săn frănsĭs`kō), city (1990 pop. 723,959), coextensive with San Francisco co., W Calif., on the tip of a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, which are connected by the strait known as the Golden , with offices throughout the world. For more information about MediaLive International, visit www.medialiveinternational.com. MediaLive International, Seybold, Seybold Seminars, COMDEX, NetWorld+Interop, Next Generation Networks, Business Communications Review, and associated design marks and logos are trademarks or service marks owned or used under license by MediaLive International, Inc., and may or may not be registered in the United States and other countries. Other names mentioned may be trademarks or service marks of their respective owners. JavaOne is a registered trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc. NetScreen and the NetScreen logo are trademarks of NetScreen Technologies, Inc. in the United States and other countries. Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. |
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