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Security news13 September 2004
Sophos expert gives keynote address at ISSA conference
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| The annual ISSA conference is being held at Sophos's global headquarters |
Sophos, a world leader in protecting businesses against viruses and spam, today announced that Graham Cluley, senior technology consultant for Sophos, will be giving the keynote address at the Information Systems Security Association's (ISSA) Annual Security Conference for the UK Chapter on 15 September 2004.
Cluley will be presenting a paper on the impact viruses and spam are having on businesses around the world, and the growing convergence between virus writers and spammers.
Vanja Svajcer, principal virus researcher at Sophos, will be leading a session which will demonstrate live computer viruses to delegates.
The annual conference is designed to educate ISSA's members about a range of security issues. This year, the event will be hosted at Sophos's £32m global headquarters, a fitting venue as Sophos is the ISSA UK Chapter's Gold sponsor for 2004.
The conference is an invitation-only event tailored to address the current and future malware challenges for IT security professionals, and also to present useful tips for strategic and best practice procedures.
There will be experts from throughout the IT industry speaking at the event about a range of issues including, viruses, computer crime investigation and the state of the profession. There will also be three unique workshops featured within the program, providing delegates with the opportunity to experience at first hand computer viruses, understand who spammers are and learn how to protect themselves against fraudulent activity.
About the ISSA
The ISSA is a not-for-profit international organisation of information security professionals and practitioners. It provides education forums, publications and peer interaction opportunities that enhance the knowledge, skill and professional growth of its members.
About Sophos
Sophos is a world leading computer security specialist, developing anti-virus and anti-spam software. Headquartered in the UK, the company produces solutions tailored for businesses of all sizes - from small enterprises to global corporations. Sophos is acclaimed for delivering the highest level of customer satisfaction and protection in the industry. The company's products are sold and supported in more than 150 countries and protect more than 35 million users.
