From mboxrd@z Thu Jan 1 00:00:00 1970 X-Spam-Checker-Version: SpamAssassin 3.4.4 (2020-01-24) on polar.synack.me X-Spam-Level: X-Spam-Status: No, score=-1.9 required=5.0 tests=BAYES_00,FREEMAIL_FROM autolearn=ham autolearn_force=no version=3.4.4 X-Google-Thread: 1037c0,f1f97095bf2fe8df,start X-Google-Thread: f7785,f1f97095bf2fe8df,start X-Google-Thread: 103376,f1f97095bf2fe8df,start X-Google-Attributes: gid1037c0,gidf7785,gid103376,public X-Google-Language: ENGLISH,ASCII Path: g2news1.google.com!postnews1.google.com!not-for-mail From: as4j7@yahoo.com (Jamil Asfour) Newsgroups: comp.infosystems,comp.infosystems.gis,comp.lang.ada Subject: Network Security Conference Date: 13 Oct 2004 09:39:07 -0700 Organization: http://groups.google.com Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: 205.143.210.12 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit X-Trace: posting.google.com 1097685548 7900 127.0.0.1 (13 Oct 2004 16:39:08 GMT) X-Complaints-To: groups-abuse@google.com NNTP-Posting-Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2004 16:39:08 +0000 (UTC) Xref: g2news1.google.com comp.infosystems:148 comp.infosystems.gis:903 comp.lang.ada:5160 Date: 2004-10-13T09:39:07-07:00 List-Id: Fellow Engineers, I believe this is a very good conference to attend. International Information Security Summit website: www.iiss2004.com e-mail: info@iiss2004.com phone # +91� 40- 23556538, 55164214 fax # +91-04-55164214 Address: 8-2-268/A/1/12, Arora Colony, Road # 3, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad � 500034, A.P - INDIA We are Honored and Pleased to come forward with a Summit which is of immense Importance and shall bring the attention of the Global Information Technology Community on Andhra Pradesh State. Over the years Andhra Pradesh, as an indispensable State for Information Technology on the National & International front has been the most prolific and efficient State in E-services and mass usage capabilities in E-governance is very best positioned to host the Summit. The Summit because of the Intensity and Magnitude of the Subject � INFORMATION SECURITY being highly prioritized is currently the need of the hour across the Globe. The Summit in discussion is "INTERNATIONAL INFORMATION SECURITY SUMMIT � 2004" (IISS 2004) With the theme � "United We Are Secure" As IT systems become an essential element in every walk of Modern World right from a Common man to Business Establishments and the Governments across the Globe, Protecting Privacy and Security of Information Assets through Law and Technology is very Vital. In today's Global Open economy, hundreds of billions of dollars worth of goods are in transit across the borders, oceans and continents every day and ensuring the unimpeded flow of trade and commerce is an essential part of Security. Post 9/11 Information Security is more precarious than ever. Today, the need for Citizens and Companies to live and conduct Business safely has never been greater. The Threats to IT systems and the essential day-to-day functioning of the Global Business based on IT systems continues to proliferate. With alarming incidents of Cross-border Terrorism, Defacement of Websites, Internal attacks due to Corporate Espionage, Network Outages due to new Virus attacks; Information Security has become a key focus area of concern for Corporations and Governments across the Globe. International Information Security Summit website: www.iiss2004.com e-mail: info@iiss2004.com phone # +91� 40- 23556538, 55164214 fax # +91-04-55164214 Address: 8-2-268/A/1/12, Arora Colony, Road # 3, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad � 500034, A.P - INDIA During the last year, there have been more attacks via the Internet than in the last 10 years combined, as Hackers around the globe launched Denial-of-Service, Intrusion, Virus, and Worm attacks via the Internet. The Economic damage from Virus and Worms proliferation in 2004 including MyDoom, NetSky and SoBig is estimated to lie between $157 billion and $192 billion worldwide. In fiscal 2001, India spent $13.02 billion on its armed forces to keep the Nation safe; in contrast Worldwide Economic impact of malicious code attacks in 2001 was $13.2 billion because of CodeRed, SirCam and Nimda. As per Ernst & Young Report India is among the most Vulnerable country for Cyber Attacks and lacks Data protection Laws. Over the years with Information Security gaining its ground by leaps and bound and with year 2002 declared as the year of Information Security, The biggest consequence of the events of September 11 was in demonstrating the need for effective Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Planning. No longer can Businesses and Governments across the Globe ignore the Physical and Network threats. Last year the event was held at Hyderabad on a National level with huge success in terms of Awareness and in Educating the dire need of Information Security. Keeping it in view, this year we are making this Summit an Official International Summit with the support and able guidance of the Government under the Aegis of our Hon'ble Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh State Shri.Dr Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy. International Information Security Summit website: www.iiss2004.com e-mail: info@iiss2004.com phone # +91� 40- 23556538, 55164214 fax # +91-04-55164214 Address: 8-2-268/A/1/12, Arora Colony, Road # 3, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad � 500034, A.P - INDIA INTERNATIONAL INFORMATION SECURITY SUMMIT � 2004 With the theme of United We Are Secure � IISS 2004 aims to put forth the importance of Information Security in the always ON and always CONNECTED Digital world. IISS 2004 will gather Industry and Government leaders from around the globe to discuss the critical issues of Information security. The summit will raise awareness of the issues, promote cross-national and cross-sectoral collaboration, Identify policy needs, and highlight Information Security best practices and case studies. Further, this Summit will launch a global partnership for addressing Information Security issues on an on-going basis since Security is a Continuous ongoing process to be implemented using various Technologies to protect our vital Intangible Information assets. IISS 2004 shall be attended by some of the World renowned authorities on the Security front in Information Technology and honored Dignitaries there by making it a event to be taken note of and also bring in a big opportunity of Associations, Tie-ups and Alliances of new projects to conceive at Hyderabad emerging as the next Silicon Valley. Bigwigs in Information Technology such as NASSCOM, Dubai Internet City, Information Technology Association of Jordan, IT delegates from Nations such as USA, CANADA, UK, GERMANY, FRANCE, CHINA and a host of countries from Middle East, Far East and Asia Pacific Region shall meet to Formulate various Strategies and Policies, Showcase the various products and diversified Information Security services that are Indispensable and have a wide market and pave way towards Opportunity, Exploration and Business in SECURITY in Information Technology. The summit shall conclude with a policy drafting for Areas of Cooperation and Association between the above mentioned Bodies and Nations. Just as the successful International Y2K Summit in London in October 1998 had a major global impact in solving the Y2K challenge, IISS 2004 is expected to forge cross-industry cooperation towards building and securing the global economy and becoming the event for Strategic planning and Tactic advice initiatives on Information Security. International Information Security Summit website: www.iiss2004.com e-mail: info@iiss2004.com phone # +91� 40- 23556538, 55164214 fax # +91-04-55164214 Address: 8-2-268/A/1/12, Arora Colony, Road # 3, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad � 500034, A.P - INDIA In today's Information based society to facilitate Growth, Equity and Quality of life to mankind it is a prerequisite that access to Information is available unhindered and secure at all times and at all levels. With highly unstable Political World and highly volatile Global Economic Environment, IISS 2004 Summit sessions shall bring in forefront critical issues such as: � CyberTerrorism � Governmental roles in Defense of Cyberspace � Participant Nations Initiatives and Polices on Cyberspace Security � Cyber Laws & Privacy Protection Laws � Role of Information Security Standards � Critical Infrastructure Protection � Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery � Areas of Cooperation and Information Exchange � Coordinated Crisis response Measures � Insights and Intelligence on various Cyber threats � Critical role of Awareness and Education on Information Security � Corporate Value of Information Security � An Organization capitalization on Information security for Competitive Advantage � Implementation of Information Security Technologies Who Should Attend: Whether you're a Business executive, Technologist, Policy leader or a Government Official IISS 2004 will provide value to you: SEE best practices, programs, ideas and opinions on the future of Information Security with senior industry and government leaders in Information Security. FEEL new partnerships with fellow industry and government leaders from around the world LEARN trends and developments in Global Information Security Policy, Technology and Innovative Partnerships EXPERIENCE ongoing working groups to continue International cooperation to address Information security International Information Security Summit website: www.iiss2004.com e-mail: info@iiss2004.com phone # +91� 40- 23556538, 55164214 fax # +91-04-55164214 Address: 8-2-268/A/1/12, Arora Colony, Road # 3, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad � 500034, A.P - INDIA Highlights of IISS 2004: �� Worlds First Information Security Summit to be held in Hyderabad at HITEX. �� Dignitaries and IT delegates from 20+ Nations to attend the Summit and work upon initiatives to set up a International Security Forum. �� First Chief Minister to be Digitally Sermonized with the issue of Digital Certificate. �� Inauguration of the first International Security Exhibition which shall showcase World renowned Security Speakers, Products and Security practices by leading Security Companies. �� Showcasing Emerging new Technologies and new Opportunities for ensuring a Secure IT environment �� Critical Infrastructure Protection... Disaster Recovery... Business Continuity Planning �� Inauguration of Worlds First virtual walkthrough of 7 tier Information Security Architecture. �� Inauguration of India's first Hack the Box Competition. �� Discussions and Formulation of 10 point joint Exercise Initiatives on Cyber space Security and areas of cooperation for building interoperable Security solutions with the International Community. Policy, Planning and Compliance issues are necessary for every Organization's specific business needs, be part of the vital 3 day Summit to SEE, FEEL, LEARN & EXPERIENCE state of IT security today. Audience An expected audience includes Cross-Industry Business executives, International Government Officials, Information Security Specialists, Multilateral Governmental Officials, Media, as well as Organizers Representatives. Don't wait for the next big Cyber attack � SEE, FEEL, LEARN & EXPERIENCE Security that can protect your data and your business at IISS 2004. Jamil F. Asfour Senior Network Engineer