Participate as a presenter at the Security Professionals Conference

[Gary Dobbins <dobbins () ND EDU>]

Everyone,

Please consider the opportunity below to share your knowledge with
peers, and to showcase your professional experiences and skills.

Also, please note the information below regarding the unique and
important opportunity created by the Jane N. Ryland Fellowship.

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EDUCAUSE & INTERNET2 SECURITY PROFESSIONALS CONFERENCE
May 4-6, 2008 * Arlington, Virginia
http://www.educause.edu/sec08
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SUBMIT A PRESENTATION PROPOSAL
The EDUCAUSE & Internet2 Security Professionals Conference is an annual
gathering of IT security officers and practitioners from across the
higher education landscape. The 2008 event--featuring keynote speakers
REBECCA J. WHITENER, Vice President and Chief Risk Officer, EDS, and
GREGORY GARCIA, Assistant Secretary for Cyber Security and
Communications, U.S. Department of Homeland Security--will address
technical solutions and management issues, including security training
and awareness, as well as security policies and procedures.

You can play an active role in this important meeting by participating
as a presenter. As a presenter, you'll help create an innovative and
informative program, make valuable contacts, and gain recognition for
your achievements and your organization's.

Presentation proposals are being accepted through November 16, 2007.
Submit a proposal online today at
http://www.educause.edu/Program/14420

SESSION DESCRIPTIONS
Presentations will need to address one of the following themes:
* Forensics and Incident Handling
* Policy, Law, and Compliance
* Security Management and Operations
* Technology Solutions
* Vendors and Partners of IT Products and Services View full
descriptions at
http://www.educause.edu/sec08/Program/14423

RELATED OPPORTUNITY
Save the date! This year, the annual EDUCAUSE Policy Conference will be
held in Arlington on May 7-8, immediately following Security 2008. More
details will follow in future e-mail announcements.

FELLOWSHIP AVAILABLE--APPLY BY NOVEMBER 1 The Jane N. Ryland Fellowship
program is an EDUCAUSE grant program that helps build future leaders by
supporting IT professionals' attendance of EDUCAUSE events. Apply by
November 1, 2007, for a 2008 award.
http://www.educause.edu/JaneN.RylandFellowshipProgram/796

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OCTOBER IS NATIONAL CYBERSECURITY AWARENESS MONTH Help increase
cybersecurity awareness among your students, faculty, and staff by
bringing October's National Cybersecurity Awareness Month activities to
your organization. View details at
http://www.educause.edu/security/resourcekit

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