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Forums

Information Security Forums bring together experienced IT and information security practitioners for confidential information sharing on the industry's most important issues, technologies, and trends. The two-day event includes keynote addresses, peer-to-peer technical and strategic roundtable discussions led by IANS' Faculty, and was inspired by the Harvard Business School teaching method.

Why Attend

  • Gain tangible, real world insights on best practices and lessons learned directly from your peers
  • Stay current with emerging technologies and early-stage deployments
  • Connect with the industry's leading minds
  • Network and connect with other influential senior IT managers and business leaders
  • Earn 16 Continuing Education Credits

    Who attends Forums
    Information Security Forum attendees come from practitioner organizations that include Fortune 1000, Government agencies, and Academic institutions. Forums are for mid to senior level information security vice presidents, directors, managers, analysts, architects, and engineers.

    In 2008, 32% of attendees were CISSP certified and had an average of 11 or more years of industry experience.

    Major industries represented included Financial Services, Insurance, Government, Telecommunications, Healthcare,
    Higher Education, and Technology Services.

    2009
    New England Information Security Forum
      September 30-October 1, 2009 Boston Marriott Copley Place Boston, MA Info Register
    Midwest Information Security Forum
      November 2-3, 2009 Millenium Knickerbocker Chicago, IL Info Register




  • Executive Roundtables

    Executive Roundtables are intimate gatherings known for their innovative moderated discussion format. During Executive Roundtables join a community of your peers in an effort to address current issues, brainstorm on new ideas, drive effective solutions, and strengthen your professional network.

    Why Attend

  • Focused discussion topic highlighting information security "pain points" and relevant technology
  • Gain tangible, real-world insights
  • Networking with other IT managers and business leaders

    Executive Roundtables are held regionally, limited to 15-20 participants, hosted either during breakfast or in the afternoon, and are underwritten by sponsors.