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February in Houston – CISO Executive Forum

Agenda

Thursday, February 28th:

5:30 - 7:30 PM

Dinner Keynote and Book Launch:

Daniel E. Geer, Jr., ScD "Shifting to Information Protection- The Economic and Strategies of Global Data Security"

ISSA welcomes renowned security expert Daniel E. Geer, Jr., ScD who will be launching his new book, Shifting to Information Protection- The Economic and Strategies of Global Data Security at the opening CISO Forum Dinner.

Dinner Sponsored by:

Friday, February 29th:

7:30 - 8:30 AM Registration/Breakfast
8:30 AM Welcome and Program Overview
Emcee- Anne Rogers: Director of Information Safeguards,Waste Management
ISSA International President, Prof. Howard A. Schmidt
9:00 AM Morning Keynote: "What Will Tomorrow Bring?"
Eric Cowperthwaite, Chief Security Officer, Providence Health and Services
Mr. Cowperthwaite will discuss the challenges that business and security will face, and share his insights on aligning security your business.
10:00 AM Networking Break in Sponsor Pavilion
10:30 AM CISO Panel on: "Aligning the Long Range Security Plan with the Overall Business Plan"
Moderator- Pete Lindstrom: Analyst, The Burton Group
Eric Cowperthwaite - Chief Security Officer, Providence Health and Services
Dave Cullinane - CISO & VP, eBay
Lloyd Dawson: Manager of IT Security & Compliance, Sysco
Anne Rogers: Director of Information Safeguards,Waste Management
Tim Stanley: CISO, Continental Airlines
12:00 AM Networking Lunch / Vendor Pavilion
1:15 PM

Afternoon Keynote: -

"Quantitative Risk Metrics to Improve Security and IT Efficiency"

Dr. Peter Tippett, Chief Scientist, ICSA Labs Vice & President Research and Technology for Verizon Business, Security Solutions powered by Cybertrust

2:30 PM Networking Break in Sponsor Pavilion
3:00 PM CISO Panel: "Making Security a Priority for Business Units"
Moderator - Pete Lindstrom: Analyst, The Burton Group
Brennan Bayback: Director IT Security, Sun Microsystems Inc.
Garrett Felix: CISO, MediFit
Brian Koref: Information Security Officer, KLA-Tencor Corp.
Nils Puhlmann: CISO, Electronic Arts
4:00 PM Threat Update
5:00 PM - 7:00PM CISO Reception

Event Registration

Members, to attend the February ISSA CISO Executive Forum, please register online. Please make room reservations at the hotel, as described below. Not yet a member? Contact us.

Membership criteria

Venue

The InterContinental Houston

The ISSA CISO Forum rooming block at the InterContinental is now closed, a few extra rooms have been held, please call Kate Kanapeaux at ISSA International 503-274-4110 / to check on room availability.

Driving Directions:

Interactive driving directions are available at: http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ic/1/en/hotel/HOUPO/transportation

Hotel Transfer:

SuperShuttle provides ground transportation services from both the George Bush Intercontinental and William P. Hobby Airports. Transportation to/from the InterContinental Houston Hotel from the Intercontinental Airport is $24 each way, or $19 to/from Hobby Airport. Reservations are not needed for airport pick-up. Please make your return trip reservations 24 hours in advance by calling 713.523.8888 or visit supershuttle.com.

Taxi Cab fares to/from the InterContinental Houston Hotel are approximately $46 for Hobby Airport, or $51 for the InterContinental Airport.