[WSIS CS-Plenary] Fwd: [AIT] 18th Annual InfoSec Conference and IT Fair

[Ezendu Ariwa]

> FYI, the UN is hosting a conference on "InfoSec" from June 16-17 in New
> York.
>
> Interesting that the UN is giving its name to this "information
> security" conference. I wonder if privacy and civil liberties groups
> will be allowed to attend?  It would be nice to get a more balanced
> dialogue on the challenges of enforcing "cyber-crimes" versus
> protecting people's rights to privacy and free exchange of information.
>
> Rik Panganiban
> CONGO
>
> Begin forwarded message:
>
>> From: "AIT Global Inc." <mike_lackey at aitglobal.com>
>> Date: May 10, 2005 11:03:16 AM EDT
>> To: rikp at earthlink.net
>> Subject: [AIT] 18th Annual InfoSec Conference and IT Fair
>> Reply-To: carol_lackey at aitglobal.com
>>
>>
>> InfoWorld Media Group and AIT, and our Special Speakers from
>>
>> the United Nations IT Task Force, invite you to attend
>>
>> The 18th Annual InfoSec Conference and IT Fair at United Nations
>> Headquarters
>> There is no charge to attend.
>>
>>
>> The 18th Annual InfoSec Conference and IT Fair with Exhibits takes
>> place in the UN's International Conference Center, NYC, June 16 - 17,
>> 2005
>>
>> Register now at: http://www.aitglobal.com/theform.html
>>
>> Special Guest Speaker:
>>
>> Joseph C. Peters, Esq. will discuss The Role of Information Security
>> in Law Enforcement and Homeland Security.
>>
>>  Mr. Peters served President George W. Bush as the Assistant Deputy
>> Director for State and Local Affairs of the White House's Drug Policy
>> Office - commonly referred to as the Drug Czar's Office. There his
>> duties included supervision of the country's High Intensity Drug
>> Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Program. Mr. Peters also served as the Drug
>> Czar's Liaison to the White House Office of Homeland Security and
>> Governor Tom Ridge.
>>
>>  Previously, Mr. Peters joined the Bill Clinton White House to direct
>> the country's 26 HIDTA's, with an annual budget of a quarter billion
>> dollars. Mr. Peters also represented the White House with police,
>> prosecutors, governors, mayors and many non-governmental
>> organizations.
>>
>> Sessions will offer tutorials on:
>> 	• 	Who is Intruding into your Cyber Space and how to protect Privacy
>> and Intellectual Properties
>> 	• 	What you can do to Pull-the-Rug-Out-From-Under the "Phishing
>> Underworld's Cyber-Legs"
>> 	• 	Where to get help to stop malicious BOTS from turning your
>> computers into Zombies
>> 	• 	When and who to call in law enforcement to report ID Theft,
>> Financial Fraud, and other crimes
>> 	• 	Why it's past time for you to stop singing the E-mailspam Blues
>> 	• 	How to get your boss to say YES to an Investment in InfoSec
>> Policies, Procedures and Software
>>
>> Who Should Attend:
>>
>> Business, Government, and Academic executives who need to know the
>> latest developments in Information Security Trends, Applications, and
>> Solutions
>>
>>
>> Cosponsors:
>>
>> InfoWorld Media Group is the Cornerstone Media Cosponsor and Official
>> Technology Magazine. The UN IT Task Force is the Host and the UN is
>> the Host International Conference Facility. AIT Global Inc., a global
>> association of IT professionals, is the Producer & Sponsor. Leading
>> InfoSec Firms will provide Keynote Speakers and IT Exhibits.
>> Participating Industry Associations include Chapters from: ISSA
>> International, AFCEA Founder's Chapters; Rotary Club of NY,
>> International Services Division; InfraGard (FBI); ECTF (US Secret
>> Service); HTCIA; and, similar organizations.
>>
>> Exhibits and Presentations Welcome:
>>
>> A limited number of presentation, exhibit, and sponsorship
>> opportunities for Information Security and IT Infrastructure companies
>> are available. Contact Carol Lackey at AIT Global Inc., at
>> 1-631-269-6713 or carol_lackey at aitglobal.com.
>>
>> Register to Attend Now:
>>
>> http://www.aitglobal.com/theform.html
>>
>>  Carol Lackey
>>  email:  carol_lackey at aitglobal.com
>>  phone:  631-269-6713
>>  web:  http://www.aitglobal.com
>>
>>
>>
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