The 2004 Annual Fall Computer Security Symposium

overview Date: October 13, 2004 (Registration: 8:30am -- Sessions: 9:00am - 4:30pm) Venue: The Cone Center - McKnight Auditorium The University of North Carolina at Charlotte 9201 University City Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28223-0001 (704) 687-2000 Sponsors: Silver Level: Cisco Sun Microsystems, Inc. Bronze Level: ciber IBM QUALCOMM Synopsis: Hosted by the College of Information Technology. Supporting organizations include Information Technology Charlotte (ITC), NCEITA (North Carolina Electronics and Information Technology Association) and InfraGard. The rapid advancement of technology, especially the widespread use of information and communication technology, has significantly increased interdependencies among diverse business sectors as well as government agencies, and the ever-changing nature of international geo-politics, business environments and customer expectations is constantly creating new pressures on business organizations and governments to improve their systems security against possible malicious attacks. The focus of this workshop is on time-tested best practices, approaches and strategies for improving the security of organizations’ information systems. It will also offer an excellent networking opportunity for the attendees. Intended Audience: Business continuity practitioners, government administrators, IT managers, information security professionals, software developers, system administrators, and IT students.

 

registration information Cost: The cost for the event is $100.00 for individual attendees, $900.00 for a table of eight (reserved seating), and $600.00 for exhibitors. State employees and students/faculty receive a 10% discount and may register for $90.00. Individual registrations will be accepted on the day of the event at a cost of $115.00. How to Register: Please click here to register online, or contact Lathan Phillips (lphillip@uncc.edu), at 704-687-4878 to register by phone. Sponsorships: Various levels of sponsorship are also available for this event. Please contact Olin Broadway (Olinb@bellsouth.net) for more information.

 

confirmed speakers Dr. Whitfield Diffie, Chief Security Officer, Sun Microsystems Mr. Brad Ipema, Attorney, Wachovia Bank Mr. Al Decker, Director of EDS Security and Privacy Services Ms. Rebecca Whitener, Director of Privacy Services, EDS Dr. Wynn Mabry, Homeland Security, Mecklenburg County Mr. Tony Marino, Assistant to the Special Agent in Charge - Charlotte Field Office, Secret Service Dr. Kevin Kealy, AT&T Mr. Tom Fisher, Vice President of IT for QUALCOMM's CDMA Technologies Group Mr. Ed Paradise, Vice President and General Manager for Mobile Wireless Group, Cisco Mr. Kent Blossom, Director of Safety and Security Services, IBM Ms. Joan Myers, President, North Carolina Electronics and Information Technology Association Ms. Ann Garrett, Chief Security Officer, State of North Carolina Mr. Jeff Jancula, Vice President/Technical Advisor for Wachovia's Corporate Information Security Mr. Jason McDannold, Managing Partner of Attentus Solutions, LLC Click here to view the current symposium program Click here view presentations from the 2004 Symposium

 

driving directions Directions to Campus: From north of Charlotte via I-85 Take exit 45A (Harris Blvd). Merge onto Harris, go 1 mile to the exit for UNC Charlotte/Hwy 49. At bottom of exit ramp, turn left on 49; campus is 1 mile on left. From north of Charlotte via I-77 Take exit 18 (Harris Blvd). Turn left onto Harris and go 7 miles to the exit for UNC Charlotte/Hwy 49. At bottom of exit ramp, turn left on 49; campus is 1 mile on left. From south of Charlotte via I-85 Take exit 45A (Harris Blvd). Turn right onto Harris and go one mile to the exit for UNC Charlotte\Hwy 49. At bottom of exit ramp, turn left on 49; campus is 1 mile on left. From south of Charlotte via I-77: Take I-77N to I-85N and follow above directions via I-85. From east of Charlotte via US 74: Turn right onto Harris Blvd, and travel 9 miles to UNC Charlotte\Hwy 49 exit. At bottom of exit ramp, turn left on 49; campus is 1 mile on left. From Concord area via US 29: Turn left onto Harris Blvd and go 1/2 mile to UNC Charlotte\Hwy 49 exit. At bottom of exit ramp, turn left on 49; campus is 1 mile on left. Click here to view a map. Directions to the Cone Visitors Parking Deck: Directions to the parking deck from the main entrance: Bear left on Broadrick Blvd. Continue on Broadrick Blvd. past the Goldminer statue. Follow the road as it bears left. The Cone Visitors Deck is on your right. Click here to view a map of parking decks.

 

accommodations For attendees requiring overnight accommodation, please contact either one of the Marriott Properties in the vicinity (704-547-1122) or the local Hilton (704-547-7444). Attendees should mention that they are attending the Security & Privacy Symposium at UNC Charlotte in order to learn of any special rates that may be available.