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Upcoming NIST Computer Security Division Events
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October 6-7, 2004 : Common Criteria Users' Forum (CCUF)

Crowne Plaza Hotel located at 14th and K Street, NW, Washington, DC.
      NIST, with co-sponsorship from Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the National Cyber Security Partnership's Coordinating Committee, will hold a Common Criteria Users' Forum (CCUF) at Crowne Plaza Hotel located at 14th and K Street, NW, Washington, DC. The CCUF complement and supplements two studies that address issues related to the use of the Common Criteria and to the U.S. NIAP process that implements Common Criteria. These studies are: 1) the ongoing NIAP Review (sponsored by DoD & DHS) and 2) the completed National Cyber Security Partnership Technical Standards Task Force Report on Common Criteria. Common Criteria related stakeholders, including customers, vendors, Common Criteria evaluators and NIAP representatives, are invited to attend the Common Criteria Users' Forum.

2004

26-30 : The Conference and Expo on Mobile and Wireless Security

Boston, Massachusetts USA.
     Conference runs September 27-29
Optional Workshops runs September 26, 29-30
Expo runs September 27-28
You'll learn:
The latest WLAN technologies and emerging wireless standards; WAP - WEP - WPA - WPA2 - 802.11 - 3G - Bluetooth and much more; Wireless Authentication Options: Biometrics, PKI, Smart Cards and Digital Certificates; How To Manage Identities on Wireless LANs; How To Secure Mobile Workers in Wireless Hotspots; Real-World Solutions for Protecting Your Data from Hackers
To learn more about this conference, please visit website - link provided above.

27-29 : ConSec 04- The Southwest Regional Symposium on Business Continuity, Information Security, and It Audit

University of Texas JJ Pickle Research Center   Austin, Texas USA.
     This symposium will focus on: Conducting Business in a Regulatory Environment. Recent events have highlighted the importance of preserving an agency or company's infrastructure. The ConSec Steering Committee is once again lining up numerous nationally known speakers in the areas of business continuity planning, IT audit, and IT security.
For more information about this symposium, please call 1(877) 451-8700 or visit website, link provided above.

4-6 : 24th Annual Conference & Expo on Control and Audit of Information Technology

Marriott Chicago Downtown / Chicago, Illinois
     Optional Workshops: October 3, 6 and 7. To learn more about this conference, visit website - link provided above.

5-6 : How to Be an Effective Information Security Professional

Richardson, Texas - Fujitsu USA.
      For more information regarding this event please visit Computer Security Institute's website. Link provided above.

6-7 : Common Criteria Users' Forum (CCUF)

Crowne Plaza Hotel located at 14th and K Street, NW, Washington, DC
      NIST, with co-sponsorship from Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the National Cyber Security Partnership's Coordinating Committee, will hold a Common Criteria Users' Forum (CCUF) at LCrowne Plaza Hotel located at 14th and K Street, NW, Washington, DC. The CCUF complement and supplements two studies that address issues related to the use of the Common Criteria and to the U.S. NIAP process that implements Common Criteria. These studies are: 1) the ongoing NIAP Review (sponsored by DoD & DHS) and 2) the completed National Cyber Security Partnership Technical Standards Task Force Report on Common Criteria. Common Criteria related stakeholders, including customers, vendors, Common Criteria evaluators and NIAP representatives, are invited to attend the Common Criteria Users' Forum.

7-8 : Defense Against Social Engineering

Richardson, Texas - Fujitsu USA.
      For more information regarding this event please visit Computer Security Institute's website. Link provided above.

8 : Wireless Network Security

Rome, Italy.
     Got Wireless? Get Security Certified! This 5-day class measures the IT professional's knowledge of how to defend a wireless LAN from attacks. Students learn from basic to advanced anti-hacking tactics for wireless networks in 13 escalating technical workshops & hands-on labs. Deploy 70K in wireless hardware from handling unauthorized access, information theft, wired hijacking and wireless hacking. Install multiple cards, configure WAN bridges, WEP to LEAP security, develop & implement security policies, defend wireless attacks, and locate unauthorized access points with AirMagnet. To register, call 203-357-7744, email info@securityuniversity.net, or register online at https://ssl20.pair.com/secuniv/reg.php

19-20 : Hands-on Wireless Security

Portland, Oregon USA.
      For more information regarding this event please visit Computer Security Institute's website. Link provided above.

21-22 : How to Perform a Technical Network Vulnerability Assessment

Portland, Oregon USA.
      For more information regarding this event please visit Computer Security Institute's website. Link provided above.

26-28 : Federal Information Assurance Conference (FIAC) 2004 "Achieving Security Through Knowledge"

The Inn and Conference Center University of Maryland University College   3501 University Blvd East Adelphi, Maryland 20783
     Contact Information: Bob Jeffers Federal Events Manager Federal Business Council, Inc.,   (301) 206-2940,   bj1@fbcdb.com
    The 4th Annual Federal Information Assurance Conference (FIAC) is designed to meet the real-world information assurance needs of the Federal Government and its workforce. This two-day event will provide useful information and educational opportunities for federal managers, acquisition and procurement officials, network and systems administrators, and information security professionals. FIAC brings together a variety of resources from government, industry, and academia. This year's conference will discuss key security policies and guidelines, information assurance (IA) technologies, and implementation of IA programs. To learn more about FIAC, visit www.fbcinc.com/fiac.

28 : Anti-Hacking for Computer Security

Washington DC.
     This 3 day class is designed for today's IT manager looking to understand the critical security threats to your company assets from the Internet. This intense vendor-neutral class takes you from defending OS vulnerabilities to designing best practices for safeguarding DNS and DHCP implementations, and you will learn where Encryption and PKI are essential tools for secure networks & enterprise infrastructures. Build ""Defense in Depth"" strategy templates in 8+ escalating workshops to perk-up your current security policy and improve physical security requirements. Quickly get up to speed on the anti-hacker tricks and resources and build your own little “Worst Case Scenario” black book for Computer Security. To register, call 203-357-7744, email info@securityuniversity.net, or register online at https://ssl20.pair.com/secuniv/reg.php

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