Prominent tech executives to share knowledge at major infosec conference

Again, AusCERT2008 is offering delegates a great program of speakers and topics. This year’s speakers include an unprecedented number of C-level executives from prominent global technology companies. Among them is Scott Charney, Corporate Vice President of Trustworthy Computing at Microsoft and John Stewart, CSO at Cisco Systems.

Interactive presentations at AusCERT2008: delegates will vote and answer questions

Improved audience interaction during presentations will be introduced this year with individual Communicator Keypad Interactive Devices in each conference room. Sponsored by Oracle, these devices allow delegates to interact with the speaker by sending text messages, voting, or speaking through the built-in microphone.

AusCERT2008 Executive Program brings together security experts and CIOs

The AusCERT2008 Executive Program takes place after AusCERT2008 on Thursday 22nd May, and brings together prominent AusCERT2008 speakers for a half-day event designed to enable the CIOs of major Australian organisations to network and discuss their infosec issues.

Intelliguard Product Release

IntelliGuard unveils revolutionary DDoS defense that ensures network uptime and business continuity

To coincide with the AusCERT2008 Asia Pacific Information Security Conference, IntelliGuard has announced the Australian release of its revolutionary range of DPS appliances that defend against the largest and most sophisticated Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks. The patented technology was developed in partnership with the University of Melbourne to protect online businesses and service providers from the disruption caused when these malicious traffic floods overwhelm Internet infrastructure.

Data Sheet

Brochure

Reseller and Sales enquiries email sales@IntelliGuardit.net

Earthwave Product Release

Australian MSSP to offer unique client security portal solution

Sydney, AUST., 19 May 2008 earthwave, leading Australian managed security service provider today announced the release of its next generation MSS Client Portal - earthport. The new earthport enhancements offer the only comprehensive solution that will automatically detect security holes in any organisations’ firewall policies.

earthwave Media Contact:
Bridie Gaynor
Kinetics
bridie@kinetics.com.au
02 9212 3848
0409 998 007

IBM Product Release

IBM at AusCert 2008

The following IBM spokespeople are available for interviews during the AusCert conference.

Dermot McCann, GTS Security & Privacy Executive, IBM ISS, Australia

Ronald Perez, Senior Technical Staff Member, IBM's T.J. Watson Research Center, US

John Pirc, Senior Product Manager, IBM ISS, US

IBM Media Contact:
For further information or to set up interviews, please contact:
Thomas Stensbol, Text 100, phone: 02 9956 5733, e-mail: thomas.stensbol@text100.com.au

IronPort Systems Inc. Product Release

IronPort Reduces Power Consumption and Improves Efficiency with High Performance Security Solutions

SAN BRUNO, Calif. – May 21, 2008 – IronPort Systems Inc. – a leading provider of enterprise spam, virus and spyware protection, and now part of Cisco – today announced that its high performance security solutions are helping its customers dramatically reduce their power consumption and data center footprint. IronPort is not only helping enterprises save money, but its products are contributing positively to its customers’ environmental initiatives. In fact, IronPort’s products are currently in use by 95 percent of Fortune magazine’s 100 Most Accountable Companies, which are ranked by their commitment to social and environmental goals.

IronPort Media Contact:
If you are a reporter or analyst and want more information on IronPort Systems, please contact:
David Oro, IronPort Systems, 707.558.8585, e-mail: oro@ironport.com
Suzanne Matick, IronPort Systems, 831.479.1888, e-mail: smatick@ironport.com