RSA(R) Conference Europe Unveils Programme for 2006 Event in Nice, France; Leading European Information Security Conference Opens its Doors to Delegate Registration

RSA(R) Conference, the world's leading information
security conference group, today announced the opening of general
registration and the detailed agenda for the seventh annual RSA
Conference Europe. The event, taking place 23-25 October 2006 at The
Acropolis in Nice, France, will bring together leading security
experts, vendors and enterprise end-users to provide Europe's premier
forum on the latest trends and issues behind the ever-changing nature
of information security threats.
The Conference attracts international industry experts,
executives, developers, vendors and professionals and delivers its
educational programme through keynotes, tutorials, and more than 50
sessions across eight tracks. Highlights of the RSA Conference Europe
2006 agenda will include:

-- Industry Leading Keynote Speakers including:
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-- Chris Patten: Former European Commissioner and Governor of
Hong Kong

-- Simon Singh: Science Writer and Broadcaster

-- Art Coviello, CEO and President, RSA Security Inc.

-- Ben Fathi, Corporate VP, Security Technology Unit,
Microsoft Corporation

-- Nico Popp, VP Advanced Products, VeriSign

-- Facilitator Nicholas Witchell, royal correspondent and
journalist
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-- Themed Tracks: Authentication, Business Trends & Impact,
Deployment Strategies, Enterprise Defence, Government, Policy
& Compliance, Hackers & Threats, Identity & Access Management,
Security Solutions

-- A Wide Range of Sponsors & Exhibitors including Platinum
Sponsors: Microsoft Corporation, VeriSign and RSA Security;
Gold Sponsors: Sun Microsystems and Symantec ; and Silver
Sponsors: Citrix Systems International GmbH, Nortel,
TippingPoint, a division of 3Com, HOB, Inc., Hewlett Packard
and Juniper Networks

-- Unparalled Networking Opportunities with 1,400 security
professionals

Tim Pickard, RSA Conference Europe director commented: "IT
security continues to grow in importance in all sectors of the
business and consumer world. As business processes embrace the
benefits that new technologies can offer, so new threats emerge. The
battle between security professionals and the criminal / hacking
community continues.
RSA Conference Europe will deliver compelling content to its
attendees by bringing together some of the world's most noted thought
leaders and respected security vendors. It is the leading security
event for debate and discussion for business leaders, policy makers
and security professionals and will provide insight and practical tips
on how to securely maximise the opportunities presented by the
Internet."
Delegates registering by 22nd September receive a EUR 200 discount
off the standard registration fee. Full delegate registration
information is available at:
http://2006.rsaconference.com/europe/register/
To find out more information regarding the RSA Conference Europe
2006 agenda and speakers, please visit the Website at
http://2006.rsaconference.com/europe/

About the RSA Conference

RSA Conference is helping drive the security agenda worldwide with
annual events in the U.S., Europe and Japan. Throughout its 16 year
history, RSA Conference has consistently attracted the world's best
and brightest in the field, creating opportunities for conference
attendees to learn about IT security's most important issues through
first-hand interactions with peers, luminaries and emerging and
established companies. As the IT security field continues to grow in
importance and influence, RSA Conference plays an integral role in
keeping security professionals across the globe connected and
educated. For more information and conference dates, visit
www.rsaconference.com.

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