RSA(R) Conference, the world´s leading information security
conference, concluded its 8th annual event at ExCeL London on 24th
October, 2007 and was attended by more than 1,300 information security
professionals from more than 60 countries seeking educational and
networking opportunities.
-- Sessions included keynote panels on "Data Security and Breach
Notification Requirements: Pros and Cons" and "Pandora´s Box:
Youth and the Internet" and keynote addresses from Frank
Abagnale and Bruce Schneier.
-- Ed Gibson, Chief Security Advisor of Microsoft UK, has joined
the RSA Conference Global Advisory Board as a respected
European expert in the security arena. Mr. Gibson will provide
independent insight into security trends affecting
governments, business and consumers in the European market and
help guide the development of RSA Conference programs.
-- RSA Conference Europe 2008 will be held on 27th - 29th October
at ExCeL London. Call for papers will open in February 2008.
RSA Conference Europe 2007 highlights included:
-- A high profile line-up of keynote and track session speakers.
Please refer to RSA Conference Europe´s opening day release
for more information.
-- 50 exhibitors on the Exhibition floor, 10 tracks with more
than 65 sessions covering a host of topical subjects -- such
as wireless protection, government and policy mandates,
enterprise defence and professional development.
-- Highest-ever delegate numbers from France, Germany, the Nordic
countries, Benelux and Spain (collectively comprising 36% of
all delegates).
-- SC Professional Awards given for the first time to honour the
most important people in the information security industry and
to provide further networking opportunities.
Quotes, attributable to Sandra Toms LaPedis, general manager and
area vice president of RSA Conferences:
"RSA Conference Europe has established itself as the forum where
industry professionals can come together to learn about the latest
developments and trends in the industry and share with their peers the
strategies and approaches that will secure their organisations in the
future. The move to London´s ExCeL has started a new phase in the
Conference´s life. With 33% of all Global Fortune 500 companies having
their European HQs in London and 25% of all European security software
companies being based in London, it was a natural step to base the
Conference right on the frontline of the information security industry
in Europe. Access to the Conference is now so much easier with almost
half of our delegates using London City Airport.
"The feedback from delegates has been very positive. Our delegates
have given us our our highest-ever ratings for our Conference content.
With strong session content being our differentiator from other
competitive events, this is very encouraging news. We look forward to
providing an equally robust program in 2008 - with some new and
expanded features planned as well."
Quotes, attributable to Ed Gibson, Chief Security Advisor of
Microsoft UK:
"To be a member of the RSA Conference Global Advisory Board is a
great honour. I look forward to the opportunities to support RSA
Conference Europe, now an integral part of the security industry´s
calendar. It is vital that industry maintains a constant
thought-leadership presence to stay ahead of the increasingly
technologically complex threat landscape, as well as maintaining
strong, transparent partnerships with law enforcement, government and
academia to provide our customers with the highest quality of IT
security."
"Lack of knowledge is the greatest enemy we face in defeating
cybercrime, and with over 1,300 attendees at RSA Conference Europe
2007, future conferences will provide even greater opportunities for
IT security professionals to network, learn and share knowledge."
Multimedia and supporting materials:
RSA Conference Europe 2007 photos:
http://www.rsaconference.com/2007/Europe/For_Press/Press_Photos.aspx
RSA Conference Europe 2007 podcasts:
http://www.rsaconference.com/2007/Europe/Agenda_and_Content/Confer
ence_Podcasts.aspx
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Photo of Ed Gibson:
http://www.microsoft.com/uk/nhs/images/Ed_Gibson_small.jpg
Bio of Ed Gibson:
Ed Gibson joined Microsoft Ltd. as Chief Security Advisor in July
2005.
His primary role is to provide a broad interface between Microsoft
and the people and organisations working in the UK security industry.
Ed also acts as an advisor to Microsoft´s customers and partners on
how to best respond to the current security environment and how to
improve their security through Microsoft´s solutions and services.
As Microsoft´s trustworthy computing initiative continues, one of
the key skills Ed brings to Microsoft is his ability to forge and
maintain strategic alliances across public and private sector
organisations in an international environment. He is the link between
Microsoft and industry specialists, law enforcement, government and
academia., facilitating the sharing of security knowledge between
these groups.
Ed´s experience and knowledge was gained through a 20-year career
as a Supervisory Special Agent with the Federal Bureau of
Investigation (FBI).
From February 2000 - June 2005, Ed served as the FBI´s Assistant
Legal Attache in the UK, where he was responsible for all FBI cyber,
hi-tech, cyber-terrorism, and infrastructure investigations in the UK.
His focus on how criminals exploit the internet and his investigative
abilities have made him an ideal figurehead for Microsoft´s efforts in
secure computing.
Before his appointment to the FBI, Ed served for five years as an
in-house lawyer for a multi-national company based in the USA. He is
also qualified as a Solicitor in England and Wales, and serves on
several technology association steering committees and advisory
boards.
Since taking on his diplomatic role in the UK, Ed has lectured
widely on cyber-terrorism, e-business and internet crime. He continues
to speak on these subjects as part of his role with Microsoft and is a
sought after speaker given his ability to bring security to life and
make it personal.
About RSA Conference
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annual events in the U.S., Europe and Japan. Throughout its 16 year
history, RSA Conference has consistently attracted the worlds best and
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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
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