Track Descriptions
Authentication
The foundation of all secure transactions is knowledge that the source of the transaction (be it human or device) is trusted. This track is dedicated to issues of authentication in all its many forms (digital certifications, biometric, two-factor authentication, device authentication, transaction based, layer authentication, etc.) and in all its many applications (high volume transactions, consumer, in or out-side the firewall, etc.).
Appropriate Topics include, but are not limited to: Real-world applications of authentication technologies, risk-based authentication, registration, logical and physical combinations, transaction authentication, proximity payments, authentication mechanisms (smart card, token or other similar device, biometric, certificate based and/or other hardware based, etc), standards and common credentials, authentication operating systems, ROI and risk trade-offs etc.
Business Trends & Impact
These talks cover emerging technology/business trends and market maneouvers, with strong emphasis on new developments and how the business environment will be impacted. This track will be of special interest to senior business and information security executives.
Appropriate topics include, but are not limited to: security metrics, ROI, new security trends and regulations, VC investment strategies, insight into the future of information security, and security policies and enforcement.
Deployment Strategies
These sessions are for IT/IS management deploying security-enabled technologies. You will receive practical advice for planning, deploying and securing enterprise solutions.
Appropriate topics include, but are not limited to: practical advice, case studies and real world implementation strategies of security technologies (such as PKI, two-factor authentication, patch management, database protection, etc.).
Developing with Security
Creative energy springs to life in the developer’s hands. This track is for senior developers and programmers building information security technologies into their applications.
Appropriate topics in this track include technical sessions which focus on new trends in security protocols, encryption and programming languages, architecting application security, design tips & techniques, case studies, reverse engineering, open source, etc.
Enterprise Defence
Talks in this track focus on more efficient ways to protect corporate assets from unwanted intrusion.
Appropriate topics include, but are not limited to: new developments in firewalls, VPNs, anti-viral products, intrusion detection technologies, securing VOIP, remote and mobile workforces, protecting wireless devices as part of the corporate network, end point security strategies, migrating to IPv6, protecting against insider threats, etc.
Hackers & Threats
Learn how to defend your enterprise with sessions offering fresh insights into hacking, network forensics, countermeasures and emerging threats and technologies.
Appropriate topics include, but are not limited to: defending against identity theft, cross-site scripting attacks, live hacking demonstrations, root-kit attacks, forensic analysis, vulnerability assessments, incident response, threats from IM and other workgroup and P2P applications, common misconfigurations and exploits, global hacker strategies & tactics, etc.
Policy and Government
Timely national and international topics related to legislation, regulation, the role of government and law enforcement, and government procurement are discussed and debated in this informative track. Policies and requirements established by government entities, for example, impact information security in both the public and private sector. This track addresses important topics of interest to industries and organisations that include: security professionals who want to stay on top of recent policy developments, legislation and regulation that may impact your business or organization, and companies and individuals selling into the government marketplace that are interested in finding out about the latest government requirements and key agency priorities.
Topics in this track include, but are not limited to: pending and current legislation, regulation, government procurement policy challenges, government mandates and requirements, and national and international information security public policy topics and challenges.
Professional Development
These talks are designed to provide practical advice, strategic insights and skill sharpening seminars for advancing your career in information security. Sessions will offer insights on how to talk to management and convince them to approve your projects.
Appropriate topics include, but are not limited to: moving from IT manager to CSO, creating end-user policies, developing a business case for new security technologies, etc.
Security Solutions
Case studies of successful strategies will be delivered by select vendor companies.
Wireless
Wireless technology will strongly influence the future of information security. This track is for IT professionals and developers deploying or creating wireless or embedded applications and infrastructures. Talks focus on new developments in wireless networks, LANs, embedded security technologies and securing wireless devices.
Appropriate topics include, but are not limited to: strategies for securing the mobile workforce, new exploits in wireless or embedded devices, introducing new wireless devices into a secure corporate setting, forensic tools, Bluetooth security, 802.11, etc.