Security Grab Bag 2010

Security Grab Bag 2010

April 20th 12p.m.-4p.m

Registration and Lunch at 12p.m.

Speakers start at 12:30p.m.

Speakers:

Mr. Hank Voight

CEO/CTO

Weston Software Group

 Topic:

" A Deep Dive into Securely Managing and Auditing UNIX/Linux Hosts"

 BIO:

Hank founded Weston Software, Inc. in 2007. Prior to that, he worked at Microsoft Corp. as a Security Architect for 10 years, during which he led and managed multi-million dollar engagements based on the integration and management of identities into Microsoft Active Directory.

The most pulic example of his work at Microsoft was the infrastructure design, implementation and operation of MSNBC cable television station and the MSNBC internet-based properties.  He is recognized by Microsoft as a security and identity and access managment expert, and also as a worldwide authority on integrating computers that run the Microsoft Windows operating system with systems and platforms offered by other companies.

Hank is acknowledged in the books “Writing Secure Code” and the “Windows Security Resource Guide”, both published by Microsoft Press.  Weston Software, Inc. is the second technology business that Hank has founded.  His first business, VEI Software, which developed accounting systems for the first personal computers, was sold in 1989.

Mr. Garth Hallet

ISSA Technology Director

Topic:

" Surviving the Interview"

BIO:

Garth J. Hallett, CISSP, CEH, CHFI, A+, Network+, Security+ is the ISSA-CT Technology Director for 2010. In addition to his IT credentials, he holds a Masters Degree in Political Science from the University of Connecticut, and a BA in History and English from Fairfield University. He previously worked as a financial representative with Charles Schwab and other investment firms, and is currently employed, through G4SWackenhut as a Security Supervisor at a Bank of America "lockbox" facility in Windsor, CT.

Mr. Lee Kushner

President LJ Kushner & Associates, LLC

Topic: 

"The 7 Havits of Highly Effective Information Security Career Managers"

BIO:

Lee J. Kushner is the founder and CEO of L. J. Kushner and Associates, L.L.C. Mr. Kushner is a recruitment expert in the areas of Information Security, and Secure Electronic Commerce.

He is a leading authority on industry hiring trends and compensation and is regularly quoted in leading trade publications. He is a regular featured speaker on the topics of Security Hiring, Compensation Package Development, Industry Trends and Employee Retention. His conference speaking credits include: RSA, The Information Security Forum, The e-Security Conference, The Blackhat Briefings, Credit Card Fraud and Cybercrime and a number of ISSA chapters' annual conferences.

Mr. Kushner believes a successful recruitment professional must remain abreast of all developments in the Information Security industry. Accordingly, the firm's associates are regular attendees at conferences across the country. L. J. Kushner exhibits annually at leading conferences including Gartner, CSI, MIS Training Institute and several SANS Conferences.

Optimum sponsorship of the industry's leading associations, unparalleled commitment to the career goals of LJK's candidates and the firm's corporate clients in their quest to build winning teams have launched Mr. Kushner's reputation to the ranks of the most highly esteemed in the recruitment industry. Together with his savvy executive leadership and industry pledge he has positioned the firm as the premier and specialized Information Security recruitment services company, in the nation and around the world.

Mr. Kushner received a Bachelor of Science from East Carolina University and a Masters of Science from Ohio University.