New Speakers Added for Rock Stars of Cybersecurity LOS ALAMITOS, Calif., 18 July 2014 — IEEE Computer Society has expanded the lineup of security experts who will be speaking at Rock Stars of Cybersecurity, taking place on 24 September in Austin, Texas, to include even more representatives from government and industry. The one-day event at Brazos Hall features a strong lineup of security innovators, along with problem-solving, networking, collaboration, food, Q&A, and exhibits. Sarath Geethakumar, Senior Director of Global Information Security at VISA, will talk about building security into payment systems and applications. Brett Wahlin, Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer, HP, will discuss how businesses can adopt a pre-emptive strategy in dealing with security risks. Other speakers at the must-attend conference include:
Peter Fonash, Chief Technology Officer, US Department of Homeland Security Peder Jungck, Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, BAE Peter Allor, Cyber Security Strategist, IBM Gary McGraw, Chief Technology Officer, Cigital Spencer Mott, Chief Information Security Officer at Amgen Will Hurley, Co-founder of Chaotic Moon Studios
Attendees will come away with a newfound understanding of:
The latest approaches to threat response How to secure business operations How to balance cybersecurity and privacy Big data's implications for security analytics And more.
For a limited time, attendees can take advantage of early-bird registration and save more than 30 percent off full price. Register now and pay only $299 (or $229 for IEEE Computer Society members) — for an entire day's worth of presentations, networking, and more. Team, member, and student pricing plans are also available. About IEEE Computer Society IEEE Computer Society is the world's leading computing membership organization and the trusted information and careerdevelopment source for a global workforce of technology leaders including: professors, researchers, software engineers, IT professionals, employers, and students. The unmatched source for technology information, inspiration, and collaboration, the IEEE Computer Society is the source that computing professionals trust to provide high-quality, state-of-the-art information on an on-demand basis. The Computer Society provides a wide range of forums for top minds to come together, including technical conferences, publications, and a comprehensive digital library, unique training webinars, professional training, and the TechLeader Training Partner Program to help organizations increase their staff's technical knowledge and expertise, as well as the personalized information tool myComputer. To find out more about the community for technology leaders, visit http://www.computer.org.