INTERFACE Portland Seminar Schedule

It’s critical to stay current with the technology that runs your organization and secures your operational infrastructure. INTERFACE addresses these IT issues through informative, non-sales oriented, educational seminars customized to the specific needs of the local business community. Using case studies and best practice examples, these vendor-presented sessions offer you the solutions needed to address your technology challenges and achieve your organizational goals.

The NEWSRoom

To help them build strong new business relationships, attendees and vendors can network and enjoy complimentary food and beverage between seminars in the NEWSRoom; to enhance Networking and Education With Successful Results.

KEYNOTE ADDRESS

2:15pm – Theater #1

"The Other Hand: Lesser Known Best Practices"

Presenter
Andrew M. Plato, CISSP, CISM
President and Principal Consultant
Anitian Enterprise Security

The term "best practice" gets thrown around a lot in IT. It can mean a lot of different things to different people. This presentation takes you through some of the lesser-known best practices. Practices that consultants, VARs, and technology companies tend to ignore or avoid (as they usually mean less business for them). Issues covered in this presentation include:

How “commoditization” benefits your technology procurement
How to make solutions deliver better return on investment
Why it is important to hire the right people, not always the best people
Most security assessments are a waste of money
Looking beyond layered security to layered operations
The consequences of ignoring best practices

Mr. Plato is the President and Principal Consultant for Anitian Enterprise Security, one of the oldest information security consulting firms in the nation. When you're cursed/blessed with the last name Plato, its inevitable that you will have a life of philosophical introspection. Mr. Plato is renown for his presentations, which blend profound concepts of business, psychology, personality, science, technology and business with entertaining anecdotes and characters. "The Other Hand" is new for 2007, and produced exclusively for INTERFACE.

THEATER #1

9:45am

"Email Confidential: An Introduction to Messaging Security"

What is Messaging Security? It is protecting your organization’s productivity, its important information, and the privacy of your employees and customers who have entrusted you to do so. It is a business, legal and some would say moral, responsibility. Today, the enterprise network is under attack. From inbound threats such as spam, viruses, phishing, DoS (some of which are sent by controlled robotic networks or “botnets”), as well as outbound content security threats such as a lack of corporate governance, privacy and compliance and the security of intellectual property. Learn how this threat is increasing daily, and what you can do about it.

Presented by: ProofPoint & Structured Communication Systems

10:15am

"Guarding Against Malicious Threats from Within:
Network Admission Control"

Network Admission Control (NAC), an industry initiative sponsored by Cisco Systems, uses the network infrastructure to enforce security policy compliance on all devices seeking to access network computing resources, thereby limiting damage from viruses and worms. Traditional identity management solutions can verify who a user is that is logging onto a network, and what the user is allowed to do, but do nothing to verify that an endpoint device conforms to security policy. As a result, networks are regularly compromised by the introduction of endpoint devices that do not conform to network security policy, which then spread viruses and worms throughout the networked environment. NAC addresses this issue by making sure that every endpoint device entering the network conforms to policy.

Using NAC, organizations can provide network access to endpoint devices such as PCs, PDAs, and servers that are verified to be fully compliant with established security policy. NAC can also identify noncompliant devices and deny them access, place them in a quarantined area, or give them restricted access to computing resources. Attendees of this session will learn how NAC, part of the Cisco Self-Defending Network, is creating greater intelligence in the network to automatically identify, prevent, and adapt to security threats.

Presented by: Cisco Systems & Cerium Networks

11:00am

"Protecting Yourself from Today’s Web-Based Threats"

Internet security and endpoint intrusion prevention have become essential in an overall network security plan. Websense will explain how, without web security, your organization continues to be exposed to Internet threats even with anti-virus and firewall solutions in place. This presentation will focus on how to prevent today’s security threats, discuss the future security concerns we will all face, and stress the importance of implementing a comprehensive security solution within your network.

Presented by: Websense & Structured Communication Systems

11:30am

"Disaster Recovery & Replication"

During this session we will explore the history of replication of data for recovery purposes. How you can redefine disaster recovery strategies by cutting bandwidth and management requirements in half and deliver multi-site replication without the traditional level of complexity. We will explore technology options such as Asynchronous Replication, Synchronous Replication, Server Based Replication, and how to leverage “Boot from SAN” in your technology model.

Presented by: Compellent Technologies & Polar Systems

12:45pm

"Creating an Infrastructure to Support Incident Response"

In today's environment security breaches are common. In addition, many regulations and standards, such as state disclosure laws or Payment Card Industry (PCI), require consumer notification or have hefty fines. Though many organizations apply preventative security measures, it is uncommon to see an organization run a structured, well-organized incident response program. SunGard Availability Services will describe how to properly set up an incident response program and set up the network infrastructure to facilitate incident response.

Presented by: SunGard Availability Services

1:30pm

"Email Security Best Practices"

As IT departments continually adopt new technologies to improve the performance of their systems and productivity of their end users, they are faced with numerous challenges. One such challenge companies face today is securing their messaging environments and business critical content for regulatory compliance, and against inbound and outbound threats. Understanding email threats, regulations, and encryption will help ensure that IT departments implement messaging and content security solutions based on recommended best practices. In this presentation, you will:

Gain a better understanding of email

Understand malicious email threats

Learn about compliance and regulations

Grasp email encryption concepts

Discover best practices for email security

Presented by: Tumbleweed Communications

THEATER #2:

9:45am

"Building a Scalable Wireless Network for Voice, Data & Video"

Learn why Meru Networks is a global leader in wireless voice, data and video solutions that enable the All-Wireless Enterprise. Meru’s industry leading innovations deliver pervasive, wireless service fidelity for business-critical applications to major Fortune 500 enterprises, universities, healthcare organizations and local, state and federal government agencies. Its award-winning Air Traffic Control technology brings the benefits of the cellular world to the wireless LAN environment, and its WLAN System is the only solution on the market that delivers predictable bandwidth and over-the-air Quality of Service with the reliability, scalability, and security necessary to deliver converged voice and data services over a single WLAN infrastructure.

Presented by: Meru Networks & Structured Communication Systems

10:15am

"Security Risk Assessment"

Over the last several years, security professionals have seen and responded to an increasingly hostile threat landscape. As attacks and intrusions have matured, organizations have been forced to adapt the methods used for assessing risk and protecting their assets from malicious behavior. This risk assessment session will provide a brief outlook on the threat landscape for 2007 and how McAfee’s approach of Security Risk Management is helping organization assess, protect and report on the compliance of their critical assets.

Presented by: McAfee, Inc. & Xiologix LLC

11:00am

"Architecture Matters – VoIP Systems"

There’s no doubt that convergence projects are becoming more and more mainstream as IT managers are seeing the benefits of running voice over their existing IP infrastructure. But, which way is the best way to VoIP? And, what happens beyond that? Join ShoreTel for an exciting journey into the world of VoIP and have your questions answered concerning the various architectural approaches available, including “Which approach to VoIP is right for my organization?” Discover the transformational power in implementing a VoIP solution, and learn how combining voice and data onto once network can open up a whole world of new collaboration applications that ultimately enhance the productivity of your organization.

Presented by: Shoretel & Structured Communications Systems

11:30am

"Endpoint Security"

Details of this presentation will be announced soon.

Presented by: LANDesk Software & Aegis Technical Services

12:45pm

"Log Analysis for Audit Compliance:
Consolidated Logging with Open Source Tools"

What logs should you review? What data should you retain, and for how long? What constitutes good evidence of effective log review? If you are struggling with these issues and don't have an infinite budget, take advantage of this log analysis presentation.

Whatever regulations govern your network, proper use and analysis of log data can help you establish a proper audit trail. Using open source tools, this presentation will discuss how to configure and run your own consolidated log management solution, enabling you to review your logs and retain the appropriate information for audit compliance. The discussion will focus on key messages and metrics you should be watching. How to consolidate the logs? How to analyze them? How to report on that analysis? How much log data should you retain, and for how long? RCI's experience in log analysis will help you to get ahead in this critical space. Log analysis for operational excellence, network security and audit compliance is not as challenging as you may think. Focus on the right information and build the right archival strategy and you are well on your way to improving your network awareness.

Presented by: Resource Computing, Inc.

1:30pm

"Dynamics: Uncovering Business Intelligence"

To keep your organization on track, you need intelligent systems that can accurately provide a full financial picture. But how do you effectively keep your fingers on the pulse of your business without wasting critical resources? Polar Systems, a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, will uncover Business Intelligence utilizing the Microsoft Dynamics GP ERP system. This session will explore how the Business Portal and FRx Reporting can enhance critical decision-making capabilities. By providing advanced tools such as Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s), Dashboards, and Home pages, Microsoft Dynamics GP can help you run your business more effectively and increase your bottom line by:

Easily accessing and analyzing integrated, updated information

Streamlining your processes for generating reports

Ensuring the smooth flow of financial information across your business

Presented by: Microsoft & Polar Systems

THEATER #3:

9:45am

"Data Protection Technologies for Successful Business Continuity"

What technologies are critical for effective and efficient protection of data assets? How do you answer this and many other questions and at the same time ensure your application, performance, cost, and recovery requirements are being met? This session approaches this complex subject from a business perspective and ties them to successful IT Infrastructure decisions while identifying trade offs as we compare the advantages of the various technologies in the marketplace today.

Presented by: Hitachi Data Systems & Structured Communication Systems

10:15am

"iSCSI Storage: Directions and Expanding IT Role"

Until recently, iSCSI storage has been deployed mostly by small and mid-sized companies moving from direct attached to networked storage. There are compelling economic and performance reasons why this occurred. Now iSCSI is appearing more and more as a Tier 1 Storage option in larger companies as well. This presentation will look at the technological, economic, and business issues driving this trend and where iSCSI is going.

Presented by: Mosaic Technology Corporation

11:00am

"SSO and Strong Authentication for Secure Access"

How secure are your applications and networks? For many organizations, the answer to that question is, "Not nearly enough." That's why more and more organizations of all types and sizes have begun deploying single sign-on (SSO) solutions. SSO has emerged as an easy, smart and affordable way for organizations to strengthen IT security while improving users productivity. With SSO solutions, users need only one password or form of strong authentication to access their applications, allowing administrators to easily implement more secure password policies. With the advent of more stringent government regulations, organizations are seeking ways to further strengthen IT security by incorporating stronger passwords and adding another form of authentication, such as a security card, token or biometrics. The idea behind implementing an additional security factor beyond a password is that it provides strong authentication, so that each computer in an organization has stronger protection against entry by unauthorized users. Attend this presentation to learn about implementing SSO and additional security factors that go beyond a password to provide strong authentication.

Presented by: Imprivata & Structured Communications Systems

11:30am

"Applied Data Management: Key to a Sound IT Technology Strategy"

Regulatory compliance, resource utilization, and data protection/availability have made effectively managing your data a necessity. The number and variety of technological solutions to address these issues adds confusion and conflicting messages. Applied Data Management is a bottoms-up approach that looks at your data first and then maps identified requirements to solutions that are in sync with your existing business and technology strategies.

Presented by: Mosaic Technology Corporation

12:45pm

"Storage Virtualization"

Explore the history of Storage as it leads into the virtualization of resources. We will discuss current technologies and trends in the market and we will provide a brief overview of the next generation of virtualization technology and where it will take us.

Presented by: Compellent Technologies & Polar Systems

1:30pm

"A Paradigm Shift in the Storage Industry"

Tony Asaro, Senior Analyst, Enterprise Strategy Group, said it best in October 2005, when he stated, "Clustered Storage is becoming pervasive and is a major paradigm shift from previous generations of storage products, much like when CDs made records obsolete." Isilon will detail this ongoing paradigm shift in the storage industry from monolithic, refrigerator-type boxes to clustered architectures that parallels the current shift on the server side to clustered computing. This presentation will detail this paradigm shift and how it is being fueled by the growth of digital content. Additionally, this seminar will describe what businesses and customers need to know to keep up with (and get ahead of) this industry-transforming trend.

Presented by: Isilon Systems & Structured Communications Systems

THEATER #4:

9:45am

"Dynamic Network Access Control"

Today's enterprise needs a solution that ties together all aspects of the user's identity, device, and network, and can uniformly enforce policy throughout these diverse groups, many of which they do not control. The challenge is that some networks may have a mix of legacy equipment, variety of OS systems, and a distributed workforce. No matter which vendor or technology path customers decide to pursue, they should consider a standards based solution (i.e. TNC compliant) that allows than options to integrate technologies from multiple vendors. Do not lock your self into a proprietary solution that will ultimately cost you more in the long run. This session will address the variety of ways to dynamically address secure network access at both layer 2 and layer 3.

Presented by: Juniper Networks & Structured Communication Systems

10:15am

"Managing & Securing Your Print Environment:
Security & Cost Controls for Print Devices"

According to Gartner, on average, print output costs a company 3 to 6 percent of their annual revenues. However, because these costs are scattered around the company in various forms it’s very difficult to control and budget for these costs. Having full visibility of these costs can enable companies to deploy the proper balance of devices leading to 30-40% cost saving and a drastic improvement in worker productivity. While many corporations understand the issues and secure their networks via several monitoring technologies, they often overlook common hardware, such as printers, scanners, fax machines, copiers, and the new, powerful multifunction devices. E-mail filtering and content monitoring applications help protect sensitive data inside the network, but they can’t protect documents unwittingly left in a printer, copier or fax tray for hours.

If losing this intellectual property weren’t enough, exacerbating the issue are tough regulatory compliance laws such as HIPAA, Sarbanes-Oxley and others. Now in addition to falling stock prices and loss of consumer confidence, executives failing to stop a security breach may face stiff penalties and jail time. This session will examine these risks and address what companies can do to address the problem through effective document security.

Presented by: Xerox & Aegis Technical Services

11:00am

"Need for Core Network Services"

Today’s networks support more applications, traffic, users and devices than ever before – a trend that is only increasing. At the heart of all IP networks live core network services, like DNS, DHCP and RADIUS that are critical for keeping traffic flowing, users content and applications available. This session will explore today’s core network services and include a checklist for what is needed to ensure they are keeping up.

Presented by: Infoblox & Structured Communication Systems

11:30am

"WAN Optimization: Applications on the Wire"

This session will be a brief history of WAN Optimization from passive traffic monitoring to in-line application acceleration. An in-depth analysis of present-day application optimization technologies will be reviewed, followed by a wide-ranging overview of the major competitors in the WAN optimization space. This presentation will go beyond the transparency vs. tunneling debate of today's technology to discuss the next evolutionary steps in 2007-2008 WAN acceleration trends. Competitive solutions addressed will include: Akamai, Cisco, Citrix, F5 Networks, Juniper Networks, Packeteer/SkyX, Riverbed, and Silverpeak.

Presented by: Right! Systems, Inc.

12:45am

"Conquering Your VISTA Migration Fears"

The cost and complexity associated with any migration can be managed through an automated deployment strategy -- whether the migration is done over time or in one rapid "forklift" project. An automated strategy can reduce costs by up to 75%; reduce end user downtime; eliminate the need to deploy PCs to a staging area and manually configure; and eliminate manual installations and configurations. An OS migration is the prefect time to standardize desktop PCs and systems management processes. By starting with a clean slate, organizations can obtain an accurate inventory and put in place the tools needed to keep inventories accurate and PCs up-to-date and in compliance standards.

Presented by: Altiris, Inc.

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