Opens for nominees, sponsors, and special invited guests

Invitation Only - Nominees, qualified executives, and Fortify representatives enjoy lunch

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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).

Welcome:		Keynote:
	Marci McCarthy CEO Executive Alliance Biography >		James Routh, CISM Chief Information Security Officer The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation ISE Northeast Awards 2007 Winner Biography >

Keynote Topic: Emerging Threats from Outside and Inside

Former ISE Northeast winner, Jim Routh, will share information on a very recent threat trend (outside) that impacts organizations regardless of industry in addition to an emerging trend (inside) that organizations need to develop a strategy to address. This presentation will be both informative and entertaining.

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:

	Steve Attias, CISSP, CISM First Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer New York Life Insurance Company ISE Northeast Awards 2008 Nominee Biography >		Dennis Brixius Vice President and Chief Security Officer The McGraw-Hill Companies ISE Northeast Awards 2007 Finalist, ISE Northeast People's Choice Award Winner, ISE National Awards 2007 Nominee Biography >
	Tim Callahan, CISSP, CISM First Vice President, Technology Risk Management and Chief Information Security Officer People's United Bank ISE National Awards 2007 Nominee, ISE Southeast People's Choice Award Winner 2006 Biography >		André Gold Formerly with ING ISE Central Awards 2007 Nominee Biography >
	Anthony Passaniti Senior Information Security Officer and Vice President of Global IT Swiss Reinsurance ISE Tri-State People's Choice Award Winner 2006, ISE Tristate Awards 2006 Finalist Biography >		Eric W. Schmidt Chief Security Officer Indiana University School of Medicine, Indiana University ISE Midwest Awards 2005 Finalist Biography >
	Marc S. Sokol, CISM, CHS-III Vice President, Chief Security Officer and Head of Operational Risk The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America ISE Tri-State Awards 2006 Winner, ISE Tri-State People's Choice Award Winner 2005 Biography >

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Several ISE Northeast Award Nominees will present their success stories in key areas of Information Security.

Vulnerability Management Initiative		Automated Threat Response System
Executive Nominee	Anish Bhimani Managing Director, Risk & Security Management JPMorgan Chase & Co Biography >	Executive Nominee	Brad Blake Director of IT Boston Medical Center Biography >
Application Security Practices
Executive Nominee	Deborah Snyder Information Security Officer NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) Biography >

Location: Manhattan Ballroom - 8th Floor

A private reception for the nominees, 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: Soho Complex & Corridor - 7th Floor

Guests enjoy gourmet dinner while networking and meeting the sponsors.

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

Location: Manhattan Ballroom - 8th Floor

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