Opens for nominees, sponsors, and special invited guests

Top trends and issues are discussed in this opening session. Executives share their insight and solutions. This session is open to nominees, project teams, sponsors, and information security professionals (non-vendors).

Welcome:		Keynote:
	Marci McCarthy CEO Executive Alliance Biography >		James C. Nelms, CISSP Chief Information Security Officer The World Bank ISE Mid-Atlantic Awards 2007 Finalist, ISE Mid-Atlantic Awards 2008 Judge Biography >

Keynote Topic: The Emperor's New Security Program

• Have you begun using the terms "compliance" and "security" interchangeably?
• Having trouble quantifying the elusive "layered approach"?
• Still dealing with possibilities rather than probabilities?
• Having trouble getting your IS department to define risk?

If any of these questions apply to you or your organization, then this important keynote presentation on "The Convergence of Information Security and Operational Risk" may offer some guidance. Information Security is a business problem - it always has been and always will be. However, due to the high level of technical competence required to mitigate the risks generated by complex technologies, it has largely fallen under the responsibilities of the technician. Information Security can be defined as risk from technology and should be an active component of your risk management strategy. With today's highly dynamic business environment relying heavily upon complex technologies, the need for quantifiable assessment of risk generated from these technologies is imperative to business stability.

Join Jim Nelms, Chief Information Security Officer for The World Bank, Treasury - Washington, D.C., as he discusses the Convergence of Information Security and Operational Risk.

The Executive Forum brings information security professionals in discussions on key industry issues as well as share best practices. This session is open to nominees, project teams, sponsors, and information security professionals (non-vendors).

Guest Moderators:

	Jim Lemieux Director of Information Protection CIGNA Biography >		Jane Scott Norris, CISSP, CISM, CAP Former Dean, School of Applied Information Technology, Foreign Service Institute U.S. Department of State Biography >
	Kent Podvin Director of Information Technology Capital BlueCross Biography >		Krizi Trivisani, CISSP Director of Systems Security Operations, Chief Security Officer The George Washington University Biography >
	David Vordick Chief Information Officer USEC, Inc Biography >

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Top trends and issues are discussed in this opening session. Executives will share their insight and solutions. This session is open to nominees, project teams, sponsors, and information security professionals (non-vendors).

PCI Compliance		Cyber Threat Analysis and Intelligence Phase 1
Bill Kasenchar IT Project Leader/Information Systems & Computing University of Pennsylvania			Mark Leary Project Director, Director of Enterprise Risk Management, NGIT Technical Fellow Northrop Grumman Corporation Biography >
DARTT (Data at Rest Tiger Team) - U.S. Department of Defense DARTT Presentation (PPT, 846KB)
	Robby Ann Carter Project Technical Director, Security Consultant Office of Secretary of Defense Biography >		David Hollis Project Program Manager & Co-chair, Senior IA Engineer/Liaison Officer Office of Secretary of Defense Biography >

Location: Salon II

A private reception for the nominees and project teams, spouses and guests, information security professionals (non-vendors), and sponsors who will have the opportunity to network in a private setting with beverages and appetizers.

Location: Plaza Ballroom

Guests enjoy a gourmet dinner while networking and meeting the sponsors.

Honoring and celebrating the ISE Mid-Atlantic Award Nominees and Project Teams for 2008, this exciting occasion will bring together top security executives to recognize the individuals who have made significant and positive impact on their organization through exemplary performance.

Location: Plaza Ballroom

Enjoy champagne and dessert while celebrating the winners, nominees and project teams. Don't miss the Passport for Prizes drawing and a chance to win outstanding gifts from our Mid-Atlantic Sponsors. You must be present to win.