From: The SANS Institute (sanssans.org)
Date: Thu Mar 29 2007 - 15:37:32 CDT

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To: Security Express
From: Alan Paller, Director of Research, SANS Institute
Subject: Your KEY 2007 Security projects - Laptop Encryption & Log Management

The hottest topics in computer security - laptop encryption and log
management/incident identification - are the subjects of two
simultaneous SANS Summits that will provide critical user information
to ensure you get the most out of these technologies and avoid the
pitfalls the pioneers experienced.

On April 23-25 in San Jose, SANS will be hosting the two summits:

 - SANS WhatWorks in Mobile Encryption Summit 2007 (http://www.sans.org/info/5181)
 - SANS WhatWorks in Log Management Summit 2007 (http://www.sans.org/info/5186)

These Summits bring together users who have fought the wars in laptop
encryption and log management to share their front-line experience and
lessons learned with you. Read on for more information on each event...

MOBILE ENCRYPTION SUMMIT 2007 - LESSONS LEARNED
Our research shows that there are more than 6,000 organizations with
laptop (and other mobile data) encryption projects underway or about to
start. They are rightfully worried about how to avoid turning laptops
into bricks and blocking productivity, about how to buy software that
actually works and roll out encryption across hundreds or thousands of
machines, and about a myriad of other challenges they don't yet know of.

The SANS Mobile Encryption Summit is an in-depth, user-to-user program
focusing on lessons learned, mistakes to avoid, and technologies and
processes that work in protecting sensitive data on laptops and
desktops. The Summit is an interactive program with ample opportunity
to get your questions answered by those who have already fought the
wars. You will leave the Summit with concrete, actionable information
you can deploy as soon as you return to work and a short list of
products that other users have found to be effective.

LOG MANAGEMENT SUMMIT 2007 - LESSONS LEARNED
The SANS Log Management Summit is a user-to-user, non-commercial
conference on what works well in log management. Speakers will focus on
PCI compliance, implementing global log management platforms, and best
practices. It is the only place where you can learn about the strengths
and weaknesses of competing technologies and where users will share the
lessons they learned about what to log and what to keep and what to
report and how to implement the technology effectively and quickly.

Even if auditors and regulatory compliance demands are driving you to
implement log management, it makes business sense to use that technology
to improve security as well. SANS Log Management Summit is the best
opportunity to go beyond regulatory demands and ensure your new log
management system is doing all that can be done to improve your
organization's security. And as a bonus you'll hear from organizations
that have found they can use log management to improve operational
efficiency as well.

HOW GOOD ARE THESE PROGRAMS?
Last year's Encryption and Log Management Summits were over-subscribed
with more than 230 and 280 delegates respectively. These delegates said
these programs were just what they needed to move ahead confidently with
their projects. Here's what some of those attendees had to say:

Encryption:
   "'Lessons Learned' is a great format. I've got a list of things to
   watch out for that would have taken me a long while to pull together
   on my own." - Jeff Modin, Cooper Hospital

   "This was my first SANS Summit, and I definitely will attend more.
   Now I can go back with better knowledge of mobile data security,
   vendors (that's key for us), and what to do when looking for the
   correct tool to use to protect confidential/business data." - El
   Dimayuvga, Honda R&D

   "Great forum that gets several speakers in quick bursts and allows
   plenty of interaction with quick and plentiful Q&As." - Aaron Smith,
   Fosso Technologies

Log Management:
   "Focused on real problems and possible working solutions for log
   management. Good, fast-paced information distribution, typical of
   SANS." - Bill Eshback, Independent Blue Cross

   "A great event that provided the information to spawn a fountain of
   ideas around log management and analysis and the ammunition to sell
   the ideas to upper management." - Michael Mercier, RBL

   "Getting feedback from various user groups who have already
   implemented a log management solution and getting to know information
   about various vendor products at a single event has provided a lot
   of valuable information." - Suresh Gnanasundaram, Ford Motor Company

REGISTER TODAY!
Last year's Summits were sold out, so please register early if you want
a seat. If you register and pay by March 30, you'll receive a $150
discount!

Complete event and registration information is posted at:

 - SANS WhatWorks in Mobile Encryption Summit 2007
   http://www.sans.org/info/5181
 - SANS WhatWorks in Log Management Summit 2007
   http://www.sans.org/info/5186

If you have a great (or terrible) experience in implementing mobile
encryption or managing your logs and might like to share your
experiences at the Summits, please e-mail me at pallersans.org. That's
also the e-mail to use if you have any questions. I would be happy to
answer them.

Kind regards,
Alan Paller
Director of Research
SANS Institute

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