sponsors Bronze Sponsors:

 

overview Date: Wednesday October 25th, 2006 Time: 8:15 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. A CISSP reception will follow Venue: McKnight Auditorium in the Cone University Center The University of North Carolina at Charlotte 9201 University City Boulevard Charlotte, NC 28223-0001 (704) 687-8644 Synopsis: Hosted by the College of Computing and Informatics at UNC Charlotte. Other supporting organizations include The Charlotte Research Institute (CRI) at UNC Charlotte, Information Technology Charlotte (ITC), NCTA (North Carolina Technology Association), and InfraGard. The rapid deployment of advanced communication and information technology in our society has enabled increased interdependencies among diverse business groups, government agencies and other entities. The spread of such technologies, and the consequential reliance on it requires the commitment of all participants to know, understand and take action to minimize the threats that compromise the facility, the integrity of data in the network, and the privacy rights of all persons. This symposium will focus on the issues and solutions as seen by the most prominent researchers and practitioners in the fields of information security. CISSP CPEs: CISSP CPE's will be offered. Intended Audience: Business continuity professionals, IT managers, software developers, systems administrators, information security professionals, information security consultants, and policy makers should take advantage of this exceptional opportunity.

 

registration information Cost: The cost for the event is: $125.00 for individual attendees $1,000.00 for a table of eight (reserved seating) $600.00 for exhibitors Early Registration: $100 for registrations received by Saturday, September 30th Members of the following organizations may register at any time for a discounted registration fee of $100.00: Charlotte Police Department CISSP Electronic Crime Task Force Infragard ISSA North Carolina State Employees UNCC Cyber Defender Program UNCC Faculty and Students Sponsorships: Sponsorships available: Platinum Gold Silver Bronze Table Sponsor Exhibit Space Please contact Olin Broadway (OHBroadw@uncc.edu) for more information.

 

confirmed speakers This year's Symposium features some of the most distinguished, top cyber security leaders in the country will be featured at the symposium this year. Gain-Joon Ahn, Ph.D Associate Professor, Department of Software and Information Systems, College of Computing and Informatics, UNC Charlotte "Information and Systems Assurance Research at UNC Charlotte" 4:30 - 5:15, McKnight Auditorium Rich Baich, CISSP, CISM Managing Director, Performance Improvement, PriceWaterhouseCoopers "Panel: CISOs" 11:30 - 12:20, McKnight Auditorium Joshua Davis, CISSP, CISA, CISM Staff Manager, Information Security & Compliance, QUALCOMM, Inc. "Panel: Information Security Compliance" 3:10 - 3:50, Cone 210 Csilla Farkas, Ph.D Director of the Center for Information Assurance Engineering, University of South Carolina "Privacy in Electronic Societies" 4:30 - 5:15, McKnight Auditorium Mike Ferris Director, Security Solutions, Red Hat "Linux, Threats, and Inherent Security - Defining the Trends in Open Source Security Innovation" 10:45 - 11:30, McKnight Auditorium Doris H. Gardner Supervisory Special Agent, FBI "The risk of doing business on the Internet" 3:50 - 4:30, McKnight Auditorium Daniel E. Geer, Jr., Sc.D. VP/Chief Scientist, Verdasys, Inc. "The Future Belongs to the Quants" 9:25 - 10:15, McKnight Auditorium Trey Guerin Chief Strategist/Founder, NSC "Panel: Information Security Compliance" 3:10 - 3:50, Cone 210 Eric Hanselman Network Protection Architect, Internet Security Systems, Inc. (ISS) "The Evolution of Effective Security" 2:00 - 2:40, Student Activity Center (SAC) Steve Harris ProtectPoint "Panel: Information Security Compliance" 3:10 - 3:50, Cone 210 Carter Heath, CISSP Security Officer, UNC at Charlotte "Panel: CISOs" 11:30 - 12:20, McKnight Auditorium Tom Holt, Ph.D Assistant Professor, Department of Criminal Justice, UNC at Charlotte "Exploring the Dynamics of the On-line Black Market" 3:10 - 3:50, McKnight Auditorium Joe Jarzombek, Project Management Professional (PMP) Director for Software Assurance, National Cyber Security Division, Department of Homeland Security "SOFTWARE ASSURANCE: Considerations in Advancing a National Strategy to Secure Cyberspace" 1:15 - 2:00, Student Activity Center (SAC) Susan L. T. Neubauer TIAA-CREF "Panel: Information Security Compliance" 3:10 - 3:50, Cone 210 Steve Scott Wachovia "Panel: CISOs" 11:30 - 12:20, McKnight Auditorium Doug Smith Bank of America "Panel: CISOs" 11:30 - 12:20, McKnight Auditorium Yongge Wang, Ph.D, CISSP Assistant Professor, UNC Charlotte "Cryptography" 3:50 - 4:30, Cone 210 Peiter "Mudge" Zatko Division Scientist - Decision & Security Technologies, BBN Technologies "Keynote: A Springtime Existential Romp with Robes Pierre and Friends Through the Field of Information Security" 8:30 - 9:25, McKnight Auditorium Click here to view the current symposium program

 

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.

 

accommodations For attendees requiring overnight accommodation, please contact either one of the Marriott Properties in the vicinity (704-547-1122) 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.