Below is the announcement of the Information Security Conference in April in Richmond I mentioned in a previous email.  There are some good topics where Records Management has a role within IT.

 

 

 

Hello, Everyone,

 

I write to make you aware that the Commonwealth of Virginia is hosting its first annual information security conference on April 3-4 in Richmond. Registration is open to everyone, including those of us in higher education. The conference program, built around the theme of “Information Security: Enabling the Business”, should be of interest to all, and several higher education people, whose names you’ll recognize, will be presenting. Details follow.  Hope to see you there!       Shirley

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2014 Commonwealth of Virginia Information Security Conference

• Schedule:  April 3 - 4, 2014
• Location:   Crowne Plaza Hotel in Richmond, VA
• Registration Cost:  $125 for conference, including continental breakfast, lunch, afternoon refreshments and hotel parking both days
• Registration Deadline:  March 15, 2014
• Conference Website:  vita.virginia.gov/COVAsecurityconference2014
• Sponsors:  Commonwealth Information Security Council  & Virginia Information Technologies Agency 

 

With the theme of "Information Security: Enabling the Business," this first annual conference will focus on issues such as balancing security risks and business needs, effective security metrics, regulatory compliance, information security governance, major business trends with security implications and more. In addition to expert presentations for and by those who manage, audit or assess information security in their organizations, the conference program will feature keynote addresses by two nationally known speakers. On April 3 Dr. Don Ross of the National Institute of Standards and Technology will present on "TACIT Security: Institutionalizing Cyber Protection for Critical Assets" and on April 4 Justin Somaini, Chief Trust Officer at Box, will present on the "New Security Model and Transformation in the Enterprise."

 

Conference participants will also have the opportunity to:

• Expand their professional networks -- The conference will provide opportunities to meet and share ideas with security-minded cohorts.
• Learn about security products and services -- Security product and service providers will participate in corporate displays.
• Maintain professional certifications -- Continuing professional education (CPE) credits are being offered.

 

Who Should Attend?

• Information Security Officers
• Information Security Analysts and Engineers
• Chief Information Officers
• IT Auditors
• Privacy Officers
• Risk Officers
• Other IT officers, managers and staff who have an interest in security or privacy

 

This opportunity to hear presentations and share ideas around this theme should not be missed! See the conference website for more details. (www.vita.virginia.gov/COVAsecurityconference2014 )

 

 

Shirley C. Payne, CISSP, CRISC

Assistant VP for Information Security, Policy, and Records

University of Virginia

(434) 924-4165