The Security SIG Presents...
Security In The Cloud
Return on Security, or Crossing Your Fingers?
Cloud migrations and business initiatives are aligning rapidly, across all industries. You can’t escape the reminders that if you aren’t already in the cloud, you probably will be. Soon. In this environment, it can be alarming how little attention is drawn to security once you get to the cloud. Knowing - and understanding - the risks associated with accessing computer resources in the cloud is critical to any successful migration strategy. This panel discussion will bring sense to the landscape, addressing such questions as:
• Is the cloud really for everyone?
• What ARE the risks?
• What are the best ways to mitigate those risks?
• Are they very different from traditional colocation risks?
• What about public vs. private vs. hybrid?
• What stays, what goes, and how are those decisions made?
• How do these risks impact the compliance environment?
• Where do people and change management fit in?
Please join the Security SIG, and expert panelists representing a range of perspectives in the cloud conversation, as they share best practices and common pitfalls, and uncover answers to questions you never knew you should be considering.
PANELISTS:
Matt Stamper, MPIA, MS, CISA
Vice President of Managed & Professional Services, redIT
In this role he oversees the development and implementation of redIT’s suite of dedicated and cloud-based, managed service and security solutions. Stamper acts as the technical liaison between functional groups within redIT, ensuring continuity and quality control across the company. Prior to joining redIT, Stamper served as Vice President of Development for CFO Strategies, driving the development of IT governance software for Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, risk management, and other mandates facing public companies. Previously, Stamper spent nearly 10 years with AT&T’s Enterprise Hosting and Global Services Divisions, providing a strong foundation of experience to understand and meet the IT infrastructure and managed services needs of a diverse range of companies. Stamper’s executive-level experience with independent data center, content delivery, and IT services companies provides a unique perspective and comprehension of entrepreneurial environments and the requirements of fast-growing customer organizations. Stamper is a member of the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) and is a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA). He speaks frequently about cloud security and overall IT governance at a range of professional organizations, industry events, and graduate schools.
Michael Cox, CIPP
Chief Privacy and Security Office, Pathway Genomics
Michael Cox is the Chief Privacy and Security Officer for Pathway Genomics, an international genetic testing company with its own onsite CLIA certified laboratory in San Diego. He oversees customer privacy and security to ensure the appropriate use and protection of all sensitive customer information across the enterprise. Michael has worked at Fortune 200 and entrepreneurial companies as well as his own company, SoCal Privacy Consultants. He has a unique combination of enterprise risk management experience, addressing strategic, reputational, legal, regulatory compliance, operational, information security and privacy risks. As Principal of SoCal Privacy Consultants, Michael established comprehensive, multi-state privacy and information security programs certified by an independent audit for compliance with all appropriate laws and regulations and an FTC’s consent order. At Capital One Auto Finance, he led the establishment of Capital One's world-class enterprise risk management program. Michael has also held executive positions at Goal Financial, U.S. Bank, and HomeFed Bank where he oversaw operations functions and deployment of new technologies in support of existing and new products. Michael is a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) and member of the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP). He earned a B.S. in Business Administration from Virginia Tech. Michael has spoken at conferences and been interviewed for new articles on the subject of privacy.
Patrik Runald
Senior Manager for Security Research, Websense
Patrik Runald is the Senior Manager, Security Research at Websense Security Labs and has worked in the IT security field since 1995.Before joining Websense in 2009, Patrik did extensive research in the antivirus field and he was part of the team that made the World wake up to the Conficker threat in 2008.
MODERATOR:
Bill Unrue
Former CEO, Anonymizer, Inc.
Bill Unrue is a visionary leader with 20+ years of producing exceptional results in a variety of business settings. He currently serves as Principal for GTD Acquisitioins and boutique investment firm that buys businesses in transition. For the prior ten years, he led Anonymizeer as Chief Executive Officer and Senior Board Member. until finding the perfect strategic M&A exit. This extraordinary transaction was noted by the investment banker as the best exit multiple in the past 100 plus deals. Under Unrue’s leadership, Anonymizer was repositioned from a consumer direct subscription model to an enterprise class SAAS model. Subscriptions were sold to U.S. government customers for Information Operations defense from cyber opponents such as foreign governments and terrorists.
SIG CO-CHAIRS:
Miles Hale, Principal Systems Engineer, SAIC
Bill Unrue, Fmr. CEO, Anonymizer
Matt Stamper, Vice President, Services, redIT.
David Meizlik, Director, Product Marketing & Communications, Websense Inc.
DATE:
June 9th, 2011
TIME:
5:30PM Registration/ Networking/ Refreshments
6:00PM Program Begins
7:30PM Program Ends
LOCATION:

12531 High Bluff Dr. #100 San Diego CA 92131
COST:
Pre-Registration: (Please pre-register by noon on 6/8/11)
$10.00 - CommNexus Sponsor
$20.00 - Non-Sponsor
FREE - Mentor Sponsor
At the Door:
$20.00 - CommNexus Sponsor
$30.00 - Non-Sponsor
FREE - Mentor Sponsor
Students, Military & Press: FREE