Education and Association Sponsors

Global Education Sponsor

International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC)²
(ISC)²®  is the globally recognized Gold Standard for certifying information security and software security professionals. (ISC)² has certified nearly 65,000 information security and software security professionals in more than 130 countries. Based in Palm Harbor, Florida, (ISC)² issues the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP®) and related concentrations, Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLPCM), Certification and Accreditation Professional (CAP®), and Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP®) credentials to those meeting necessary competency requirements. (ISC)²’s certifications are among the first information technology credentials to meet the stringent requirements of ANSI/ISO/IEC Standard 17024, a global benchmark for assessing and certifying personnel.  For more information - www.isc2.org.

Samantha Taylor, Regional Marketing Manager, (ISC)2®  Americas, staylor@isc2.org

Global Association Sponsor

IT Professional Group (ITPG)
ITPG is “The Company Behind The Company" - developing, delivering, and managing professional education and certification programs. The story of how we grew from a basic training provider to a global leader in the information security education and certification market is nothing short of remarkable. Since 2001, ITPG has provided support and guidance to the International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium, (ISC)², directing such critical functions as student registration and administration; course scheduling and delivery logistics; student database management; course development; and instructor management.  ITPG provides similar services for other international education and certification bodies, including Hewlett Packard (HP), the Business Continuity Institute (BCI), and SCIPP International™. Visit www.itpg.org

Mamen Garcia, Director, Corporate Administration, ITPG, mgarcia@itpg.com

Association Sponsor

Information Systems Security Association (ISSA)
ISSA is the largest international professional association for information security specialists, with 10,000 members in 70 countries supported by a network of 140 chapters. Members are consistently recognized as experts on critical issues in the field and are seen as important resources for small businesses, global enterprises, and government organizations. As a member of ISSA, you are eligible for a $150 discount off a Delegate pass. Contact Jen Huber at jhuber@issa.org for your special registration code.

Additional Association Sponsors

AFCEA Homeland Security Conference
The AFCEA Homeland Security Conference, February 24-25, 2010 in Washington, D.C., has become the premier event in the Washington, D.C. area to learn about the most current homeland security issues facing our nation. The conference agenda is set by an advisory board made up of the government and industry individuals that are accountable for carrying out the DHS mission. This is the venue where you will hear firsthand about the critical issues facing our country in the fight against terrorism. The conference offers an opportunity for you to engage in the dialogue on critical issues with key government and industry executives.

OASIS
OASIS is a not-for-profit consortium that drives the development and adoption of open standards. The consortium produces more Web services standards than any other organization along with standards for security, e-business, and standardization efforts in the public sector and for application-specific markets. Founded in 1993, OASIS has more than 5,000 participants representing over 600 organizations and individual members in 100 countries.