From: The SANS Institute (sanssans.org)
Date: Mon Dec 03 2007 - 12:56:53 CST

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Dear Security Express,

Don't miss the SANS Process Control and SCADA Security Summit 2008 in
New Orleans, January 16-17. Learn what you can do now to fight the
onslaught of a new wave of cyber attackers to our critical
infrastructure and control systems. (http://www.sans.org/info/19691)

Register today to:
  - Hear about the emerging attack vectors that hackers are developing.
  - Learn promising practices from others for implementing security,
  without compromising operational effectiveness.
  - Receive the SCADA Security Survival Kit, a set of tools and
  guidelines that constitute the best practices known for securing
  control systems.

The Process Control and SCADA Summit will be held at the Sheraton New
Orleans Hotel, right on Canal Street. The city's major attractions are,
literally, right outside the hotel's door. The SANS rate includes
complimentary high-speed Internet access in your guest room. Be sure to
mention you are attending the SANS training event and book by December
22, 2007 to get this special deal. For more information, see
http://www.sans.org/info/19696.

Also, take advantage of our early registration discounts. The deadline
to receive a $250 tuition discount is December 5, 2007. To get the best
savings, start making your travel plans now!
(http://www.sans.org/info/19691)

Pre-Summit Courses
Pre-Summit courses will be held on January 14 and January 15. These
courses provide a solid understanding of the challenges of control
system and SCADA security and the most common approaches to meeting
those challenges. These classes are free, developed and paid for by The
US Department of Homeland Security and the US Department of Energy.
Class size is limited. Register today at http://www.sans.org/info/19962.

Consider what attendees of the former SCADA Summits had to say about
these courses:

  "A very good discussion of the convergence between IT Security and
  SCADA infrastructure." - Herb Commodore, Duke University

  "I learned information that is simply not available anywhere else."
   - Gary Rivord, SNL

  "Too often we fail to think like the bad guys. The emphasis on
  thinking like the enemy is excellent!" - Roy Silvernail, Repware
  Technologies

R&D Reception
This is a unique opportunity to discuss Process Control Research
Initiatives funded by the Department of Homeland Security and DoD.
During the SCADA Security Summit, you can attend this special evening
session to find out what's new, what's being worked on, and how you can
benefit from it.

Problem Solving Symposium
Whether you are attending the SANS Process Control and SCADA Security
Summit, Pre-Summit courses, or the SANS Security 2008 training event
that is also being offered in New Orleans in January
(http://www.sans.org/info/19706), we invite you to attend a special
Problem Solving Symposium. This symposium will be centered on the 5
major concerns that were identified by critical infrastructure security
professionals and will open dialogue and develop actionable strategies
between information security professionals and senior executives.
(http://www.sans.org/info/19701)

The SANS Security SCADA Summit, the Problem Solving Symposium, and SANS
Security 2008 will create a unique opportunity to tackle some of the
most challenging issues our country faces. We look forward to seeing you
as we address these challenges together in New Orleans!

Kind regards,
Alan Paller
Director of Research
SANS Institute

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