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Georgia Attorney General Joins Academic and Industry Experts to Discuss Roles of Government and Business in Safeguarding Personal Information Online ARLINGTON, Va., June 5 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cyber Security Industry Alliance (CSIA), the only advocacy group dedicated exclusively to ensuring the privacy, reliability and integrity of information systems through public policy, technology, education and awareness, today announced it will host a June 6 Town Hall event in Atlanta to discuss the growing concerns over the security of personal information on the Internet. Co-sponsored by the Georgia Tech Information Security Center and held in cooperation with Internet Security Systems Inc. (ISS), the Technology Association of Georgia and the GeorgiaLink Public Affairs Group, the event will explore the role of government and business in safeguarding personal information. A rash of high-profile data breaches over the past 15 months has compromised nearly 82 million personal records, including a recent breach at the Department of Veterans Affairs that exposed the information of 26.5 million veterans, according to the Privacy Rights Clearinghouse. These data breaches, along with the increase in phishing e-mails, spyware and other types of online fraud are having a real impact on how consumers and businesses approach the digital world. In fact, a recent survey sponsored by CSIA showed that only 44 percent of Americans feel their information is safe when engaging in e-commerce and 50 percent avoid making purchases online because they are afraid their financial information will be stolen. "Against this backdrop of waning consumer confidence, questions of roles and responsibilities remain unanswered," said Paul Kurtz, executive director of CSIA. "Congress is currently debating legislation to address data security with a consistent national standard. Corporations are evaluating their own business practices and trying to understand the requirements of the more than 30 state laws currently addressing data security as well as the impact of a potential national law. Consumers are trying to figure out what they can do to protect themselves while also holding businesses accountable and looking to government to help. Data security affects everyone and we hope this town hall will shed some light on the roles we should all be playing to keep personal information secure." This event will provide an opportunity for consumers and businesses to learn more about what should be done to secure personal information and what role government should play in ensuring such information is protected. The Honorable Thurbert E. Baker, Georgia Attorney General, will be the featured keynote speaker, followed by a panel representing industry and academic experts. Panelists include: * Mustaque Ahamad, Director, Georgia Tech Information Security Center * Chad Hunt, Special Agent, Computer Crimes, Federal Bureau of Investigation * Leslie Harris, Executive Director, Center for Democracy and Technology * Horace Johnson, Manager of Information Security Operations, Ceridian * Thomas Noonan, Chairman, President and CEO, Internet Security Systems * Moderator: David Allison, Editor, Atlanta Business Chronicle The free event will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 6 at the Georgia Tech Research Institute Conference Center at 250 14th St. N.W. in Atlanta. The event is open to all and lunch will be provided, but registration is required. For more details and to register, please visit https://www.csialliance.org/news/events/register. About the Speakers: The Honorable Thurbert E. Baker, Georgia Attorney General Attorney General Baker was appointed in 1997 and has since been re-elected twice. His priorities as Attorney General include fighting crime, corruption and consumer fraud. In addition, he has authored Georgia's financial identity fraud statute and Georgia's first in the nation residential mortgage fraud statute. Mustaque Ahamad, Director, Georgia Tech Information Security Center Mustaque Ahamad is director of the Georgia Tech Information Security Center. He teaches courses in secure computer systems, advanced operating systems and computer security. His research interests are in distributed operating systems, computer security and fault-tolerant systems. Chad Hunt, Special Agent, Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agent Chad Hunt is assigned to the Cyber Crime squad in the FBI's Atlanta Field Office. Prior to joining the FBI, Special Agent Hunt worked in the private industry computer field for over 12 years. He is also a member of the FBI's Cyber Action Team, which are teams of FBI agents, analysts, and computer forensics and malicious code experts who travel around the world to respond to cyber intrusions. Leslie Harris, Executive Director, Center for Democracy and Technology Leslie Harris joined CDT in the fall of 2005 and became Executive Director at the beginning of 2006. Ms. Harris brings over two decades of experience to CDT as a civil liberties lawyer, lobbyist, and public policy strategist. Her areas of expertise include free expression, privacy and intellectual property. Horace Johnson, Manager of Information Security Operations, Ceridian Horace Johnson is the manager of information security operations for Ceridian, a leader in human resources outsourcing management solutions. Johnson is responsible for the day-to-day operations of information security, which entails system and network vulnerability management, management of intrusion detection / prevention systems and threat monitoring. Additionally, Johnson is responsible for the maintenance, execution and leadership of the computer security incident response plan and team. He has worked in the computer and networking industry for more than 20 years. Thomas Noonan, Chairman, President and CEO, Internet Security Systems Thomas Noonan is chairman, president and CEO of Internet Security Systems, the worldwide leader in preemptive, enterprise security. Responsible for the overall strategic direction, growth and management, he and Chris Klaus launched ISS in 1994. He has since led ISS to a preeminent position in the network security industry with more than 1,200 employees and operations in more than 26 countries. David Allison, Editor, Atlanta Business Chronicle David Allison has been editor of Atlanta Business Chronicle since November 1998. He's been with the Chronicle nearly 22 years, having served in various positions, including being the paper's technology reporter in the late 1980s. About the Cyber Security Industry Alliance The Cyber Security Industry Alliance is the only advocacy group dedicated exclusively to ensuring the privacy, reliability and integrity of information systems through public policy, technology, education and awareness. Led by CEOs from the world's top security providers, CSIA believes a comprehensive approach to information system security is vital to the stability of the global economy. Visit our web site at http://www.csialliance.org/. Members of the CSIA include Application Security, Inc.; CA, Inc. (NYSE:CA); Citadel Security Software Inc. (OTC:CDSS) (BULLETIN BOARD: CDSS) ; Citrix Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CTXS); Entrust, Inc. (NASDAQ:ENTU); F-Secure Corporation (HEX:FSC1V); Fortinet, Inc.; Internet Security Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:ISSX); iPass Inc. (NASDAQ:IPAS); Juniper Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ:JNPR); McAfee, Inc. (NYSE:MFE); Mirage Networks; PGP Corporation; Qualys, Inc.; RSA Security Inc. (NASDAQ:RSAS); Secure Computing Corporation (NASDAQ:SCUR); Surety, Inc.; SurfControl Plc (LSE:SRF); Symantec Corporation (NASDAQ:SYMC); TechGuard Security, LLC; Visa International and Vontu, Inc. About the Georgia Tech Information Security Center The Georgia Tech Information Security Center, a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education, is an interdisciplinary center involving faculty from the College of Computing, School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI), the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs and the School of Public Policy. For more information, visit http://www.gtisc.gatech.edu/. About Internet Security Systems, Inc. Internet Security Systems, Inc. (ISS) is the trusted security advisor to thousands of the world's leading businesses and governments, providing preemptive protection for networks, desktops and servers. An established leader in security since 1994, ISS' integrated security platform automatically protects against both known and unknown threats, keeping networks up and running and shielding customers from online attacks before they impact business assets. ISS products and services are based on the proactive security intelligence of its X-Force(R) research and development team -- the unequivocal world authority in vulnerability and threat research. ISS' product line is also complemented by comprehensive Managed Security Services. For more information, visit the Internet Security Systems Web site at http://www.iss.net/ or call 800-776-2362. About The Technology Association of Georgia The Technology Association of Georgia was formed in 1998 with the mission to build, connect, and enable; people, companies, and communities. Its 18 Societies act as a distribution channel for TAG programs, offering over 75 meetings and seminars per year. TAG coordinates a series of meetings and events including the Featured Speaker Series, Field Trip Series, and the Georgia Technology Summits. TAG expands its reach by fostering public and private partnerships with organizations such as the Atlanta Telecom Professionals, the MIT Enterprise Forum, Georgia Chamber of Commerce, and Georgia Department of Economic Development. In addition to adding value for its members, TAG's Board of Directors, Leadership Council, and staff act as a primary catalyst for fostering a rich environment for technology growth in the State of Georgia. For more information visit http://www.tagonline.org/. About GeorgiaLink GeorgiaLink Public Affairs Group secures and strengthens relationships between the private sector and government. We draw on our unique mix of experience in politics, private industry, government and professional associations to steer legislation and mobilize business and political communities to create opportunities for a diverse clientele that includes Fortune 500 companies, associations, entrepreneurs, professional groups and local governments. DATASOURCE: Cyber Security Industry Alliance CONTACT: Stacy Simpson of Merritt Group, +1-703-390-1528, , for Cyber Security Industry Alliance; Alexandra Trask of Internet Security Systems, +1-404-236-3267, ; or Elizabeth Campell of Georgia Tech, +1-404-894-4233, Web site: http://www.csialliance.org/ https://www.csialliance.org/news/events/register http://www.gtisc.gatech.edu/ http://www.iss.net/ http://www.tagonline.org/

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