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INTERFACE Seattle 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

2:10pm — Theater #1

"The Ultimate Security Risk: People"

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

It has been estimated that 80-90% of all security failures are the result of human error, incompetence or poor procedures. How people manage, use and monitor information systems has a more profound impact on security than any technology. This presentation will address a diverse set of concepts on management, technology, human behavior and psychology to highlight the most pervasive risk to your IT operations - people. And like all presentations from Andrew Plato, it will be entertaining and thought-provoking.

Topics Include:

How we perceive security and threat
How personalities influence attitudes toward security
Why sensational security issues and exotic hacking techniques are useless to your business
Why collaboration & communication are key skills for security people
Strategies for managing people and risk

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.

THEATER #1

9:40am

"An Economic Approach to Business Continuity"

Business Continuity is not just about the “smoking hole” and the “end of the world” because it’s not very likely to happen! It’s really about understanding the value of data, data as assets, and what technologies to use to best protect it with business objectives in mind. Ultimately, it’s about understanding exposures, trade-offs and balancing investments. It is not just insurance, but more of an investment from which a return should be expected. This is pretty new. For years we have talked about disasters, but do we even know what a disaster is? Is it the plane flying into the building or is it the virus attack that corrupts my data? This session will address some of the issues associated with achieving business benefit from a business continuity program through infrastructure and business process resiliency.

Presented by: Structured / Hitachi Data Systems

10:10am

"Insight into the Latest Malware Techniques:
Expert Advice to Protect Your Network"

Networks are exposed to a wide range of quickly-evolving email and Web-based threats... from spam and viruses to spyware and fraudulent phishing attacks. These online threats can add significant cost and risk to your organization and put an unnecessary burden on your IT resources. In this presentation you’ll find out exactly how risky your online environment may be. Having recently returned from the Messaging Anti-Abuse Working Group (MAAWG), Sam Masiello, Threat Center Director for MX Logic, has the latest on what we are likely to see in online threats in the future, and advice on how to protect your network.

Presented by: MX Logic, Inc.

10:55am

"Pressures & Prevention of Fraudulent User Access"

BioPassword provides strong authentication software for organizations seeking high security at low cost with no change in user behavior. Unlike expensive security products which rely on hardware tokens or biometric readers, BioPassword uses a simple, yet powerful, combination of the user’s standard logon credentials (username and password), and applies keystroke biometrics (their unique typing rhythm) as a second authentication factor. When keystroke biometrics cannot be used, BioPassword offers additional software solutions such as knowledge-based authentication (user selected questions and answers) or software one-time passwords (single use password delivered to your mobile device). BioPassword is accurate, secure, scalable to millions of users and immediately deployable across the enterprise and the Internet without impacting users. Attendees of this session will learn of the growing risks and pressures of fraudulent user access, the options for multi-factor authentication, and how strong authentication software can deliver cost-effective, 2-factor authentication without disrupting the legitimate user's logon process.

Presented by: Structured / BioPassword

11:25am

"The Mechanics of Continuity Planning, Maintenance & Testing"

For most companies the effectiveness of a business continuity plan and specifically the Information Technology Continuity Plan is an unknown. Through minor employee mishaps, power outages, and technology failures, recovery systems are occasionally used for file, directory, and sometimes whole server recovery, but complete information technology recovery at an alternate location is a challenge that most companies have not dedicated the time and resources to test. This presentation provides the basic mechanics of the planning process, alignment of offsite facilities, infrastructure, business resources, and engineering talent required to ensure continuity of a business.

Presented by: IT-Lifeline

12:40pm

"IT Asset Management & Data Security in the Age of the Digital Native"

With digital natives (workers born in the ‘80s) entering the workforce, tracking of computing assets will be complicated by: a proliferation of digital devices, flexible work hours, undefined geographical boundaries, downloading of non-work related media and nonstandard computer configurations. This new generation of employees represent great potential but, for IT departments, they represent a challenge. Digital Natives present challenges in terms of regulatory compliance data protection and increased opportunities for computer theft in organizations. Failure to meet these new computer-related challenges can result in damaging public relations, increased costs and lost productivity.

This presentation will cover:

An overview of a multilevel approach to computer security for maximum protection

Rhe link between computer security and regulatory compliance

Tips IT Asset Managers can use to educate staff on understanding their role in computer security

New data protection, asset management and theft recovery technologies

Attendees of this session will learn how to adopt a layered approach to computer security which addresses: compliance, data protection and theft recovery.

Presented by: Absolute Software Corporation

1:25pm

"Green Computing: How to Stay Green Without Spending More Green"

Thinking Green, doesn’t cost extra, nor does it need to reduce disaster readiness. Increase your data availability, while using computing resources efficiently in an environmental friendly fashion. Alec Taylor of IVOXY Consulting will discuss technology systems and computing products that account for the triple bottom line: Economic Viability, Social Responsibility, and Environmental Impact. These technologies include; server virtualization, storage consolidation and low power data center appliances.

Presented by: IVOXY Consulting

THEATER #2:

9:40am

"Dynamic Network Access Control"

Today’s enterprise needs a solution that ties together all aspects of the user’s identity, device, and network. Additionally, it must 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, a variety of operation systems, and a distributed workforce. No matter which vendor or technology path customers decide to pursue, they should consider a standards based solution that allows them options to integrate technologies from multiple vendors. Don’t lock yourself into a proprietary solution that will ultimately cost you more in the long run.

Presented by: Structured / Juniper Networks

10:10am

"Virtualization: Past, Present & Future"

In this session, VMware will take a broader look at the building blocks of Virtualization and how these apply to current business needs. Additionally, the presenter will explore existing and emerging use cases for virtualization. Primarily, this is a look at the overall landscape of virtualization technologies, what players are making innovation, and what the mid to long-term impact virtualization will have on the market.

Presented by: IVOXY Consulting / VMware

10:55am

"Factors to Consider When Looking at Archiving Electronic Information"

The amount of electronic information being generated and stored in messaging and collaboration systems has increased and has become more broadly distributed. In addition, increased compliance and legal discovery requirements have created significant risks and obligations that enterprises must now address. Symantec's Enterprise Vault delivers an industry-leading solution for both IT and legal departments to use to address the challenges of data retention, electronic discovery, and systems management.

Presented by: Structured / Symantec

11:25am

"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

12:40pm

"Best Practices for Practical and Effective NAC"

Network Access Control (NAC) has been touted as the latest, must-have security technology in the Enterprise. NAC has been presented as an effective solution to address the threat from vulnerable endpoints connecting to the network, but does it go far enough to protect the network in the face of the dissolving perimeter and increasingly mobile work forces?

In this presentation we will examine the scope of security that NAC provides, practical considerations for deployment and available approaches and technologies.

Presented by: Nevis Networks

1:25pm

"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

THEATER #3:

9:40am

"Replace Your Spreadsheet to Manage Your IP Space"

IP address management is an increasingly daunting challenge in view of the rapidly increasing number of new devices being added to enterprise networks and the need to support detailed administrative audits for compliance purposes. The Infoblox IPAM WinConnect system lets you replace manual IPAM spreadsheets with a powerful, automated, web-based tool.

Presented by: Structured / Infoblox

10:10am

"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: Symantec Corporation

10:55am

"How Data De-duplication Will Transform Backup"

Is data de-duplication really the most important new data protection technology of the decade? Decide for yourself. Data de-duplication is transforming backup and disaster recovery by dramatically increasing the role that disk and replication can play. Data de-duplication lets users retain 10 to 50 times more backup than any conventional disk backup system, so users can afford to store weeks or even months of backup data on fast recovery medium. It also lets IT departments replicate backup data over existing WANs for automated disaster recovery protection and reduced media handling. Attendees will learn how de-duplication works, how it can be deployed easily in a wide variety of environments, and how it can be combined with other backup technologies to make your data protection both easier and more effective.

Presented by: Structured / Quantum

11:25am

"Information Security for Layers 8 & 9 of the OSI Model"

This session is a discussion of the changing landscape with regards to layer 8 (people) and layer 9 (money) of the OSI model. The presentation discusses the changing threat and liability landscape for corporate information security and the opportunities that many organizations are seizing upon in working with managed information security solutions providers. It reviews the pro and cons that outsourcing can provide as a means for increasing the security posture and ultimately diminishing overall cost of securing infrastructure and mitigating risk.

Presented by: Incentra Solutions Northwest

12:40pm

"Consolidated Log Analysis - What to Look for & How to Find It"

For the past three years, RCI has been presenting at INTERFACE on how to build a consolidated log analysis system using open source tools. Many attendees have followed this advice and now have consolidated logs. Whether you have an existing consolidated log analysis system or are considering one, this presentation will help you determine what to look for and how to find it. Using open source, freely available tools, we will begin your journey into really understanding your logs. Learn valuable techniques and resources to master the log analysis process.

From several perspectives, including network security, network operations and audit/regulatory compliance, consolidated logs are in invaluable tool. Challenges in gleaning all you can from the logs include the sheer volume of logging messages, the lack of clear standards; lack of established regulatory requirements and of course, the lack of time from your qualified network and security engineers. RCI will introduce you to tips and tools you can use right away.

Presented by: Resource Computing, Inc.

1:25pm

"New Security Threats from the Adoption of Web 2.0 Technologies"

Organizations can do more over the Web today than ever before. As use of the Web continues to grow and evolve into Web 2.0, virus outbreaks and other forms of Web-borne threats evolve as well, leaving current security systems such as IDS, traditional firewall, traditional URL filtering or anti-virus (A/V) solutions behind. While still important, these were not designed to combat cleverly blended threats that can be targeted against individual organizations, hiding inside seemingly good HTTP or HTTPS traffic.

Presented by: Secure Computing Corporation

THEATER #4:

9:40am

"Using Wireless to Enhance Your VOIP"

Wireless LANs (WLANs) are becoming a fixture in the enterprise and quickly proving their worth. At the same time, many enterprises are adopting voice over IP (VoIP) systems to enjoy lower costs. Attendees of this session will learn how Wireless VoIP significantly enhances the value of both technologies by delivering optimum mobility, productivity and ROI.

Presented by: Structured / Meru Networks

10:10am

"Ethernet... Beyond the LAN"

The proliferation of a familiar technology, Ethernet, beyond the LAN environment has enabled a host of new and more economical services to enterprises in every industry. Service providers are finally making the investment to expand Ethernet networks and enabling enterprises like yours to leverage the vast capabilities of Ethernet to deliver not only data services, but voice services as well. And the ability to combine these services over a single network is driving further feature enhancements and making more expansive networks cost effective to deploy without compromising the ability to scale with future growth requirements. We will explore the state of the industry as it relates converged communications infrastructures (network convergence, service convergence & unified messaging), service visibility & management capabilities, while relating the value to your enterprise.

Presented by: Time Warner Telecom

10:55am

"IP Telephony - Architecture & TCO Matters"

Don't buy off on that IP Telephony project until you understand the key issues. The architecture of the solution you pick directly affects your Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). A solution that is easy to deploy, manage, and use, will result in lower overall costs. This seminar will outline the key architecture differences between products on the market today, highlight the business drivers for IP telephony, and will include a live demonstration of the ShoreTel product. The demo will include the administrator's management and end user productivity tools that make ShoreTel stand above the rest.

Presented by: Structured / ShoreTel

11:25am

"Benefits of Managed Virtual Data Centers"

Server virtualization has quickly become a key area of investment for IT organizations worldwide. Its benefits involve minimal risk and provide a rapid payback. The clear return on investment combined with a broadening set of virtualization use cases has created the potential for mainstream customer adoption. This presentation will look at how companies of all sizes are leveraging the latest server technologies to:

Improve the utilization of their x86 systems and hardware

Optimize their development and test processes

Provision new systems in minutes instead of hours

Automate load balancing and capacity management

Leverage policy-based capabilities for automatic system failover

Conduct system maintenance without disrupting running systems

Support business continuity and disaster recovery scenarios with less hardware

Presented by: Xiologix / Virtual Iron Software

12:40pm

"Data De-Duplication vs Virtual Tape Libraries: How to Decide?"

Details of this presentation are forthcoming.

Presented by: Xiologix / Overland Storage

1:25pm

"Data De-Duplication: Increasing the Power of Disk-Based Backup"

In this session, conference attendees will learn about the concept of data de-duplication. This emerging technology is playing an important role across the distributed enterprise of large companies and in the disk-based backup, recovery and archive practices of medium sized businesses. The presenter will explain what de-duplication is, how it improves upon existing models for disk-based backup, and how it can completely change the economics of backup at remote office or regional data center locations.

Presented by: Quantum Corporation

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