13 September
2000
See below for the
latest news and updates on all aspects of the conference:
CONFERENCE PROGRAMME
The only computer
security event you need attend this year….
Covering all aspects
of computer security, with a focus on e-commerce, Compsec 2000 comprises
more than 50 sessions covering the management, technical and applied
aspects of information and e-commerce security. Case study presentations
include representatives from the BBC, SITE, British Airways, British
Nuclear Fuels, The Post Office, Reuters and the IT Governance Institute.
Find out who the
hackers hack and why, how top security managers defend some of the world's
most safety-critical computer systems against attack and hear from the
leading names in cybercrime, e-commerce security and information warfare
including the 'Father of the Internet' Dr Vinton Cerf.
Full programme
information, including short presentation abstracts, is available by
clicking
here.
Two pre conference
workshops on Tuesday 31 October focus on Network Defence and Incident
Response. Led by the popular Bill Hancock these workshops can be booked
separately with reduced rates for Compsec 2000 delegates. For full details
click here.
MEET THE HACKERS
Got a question
to ask a hacker? Join R Loxley from hackphreak.org and condemned.org
and Brian Martin Jericho from attrition.org in the open debate "The
Hackers' War - Who the Hackers Hack and Why" on Wednesday 1 November.
Quiz the hackers face-to-face and find out more about the motives and
demographics behind hacker attacks.
SIGN UP FOR YOUR
FREE CONSULTANCY SESSION
New for Compsec
2000, all delegates are offered the opportunity to take 30 minutes free
confidential advice on a specific security issue with an expert from
the list of speakers. Sign up in advance to guarantee a place. Simply
complete the relevant section on the registration form or contact t.collier@elsevier.co.uk.
EXHIBITOR UPDATE
Visit the exhibitors throughout the conference or on Wednesday evening
for a delegate drinks reception and try your hand at the NTA Monitor
Security Testing Assault Course. Check out the other exhibitors.
REGISTRATION
Registration for
the conference takes place from 8.00 am on Wednesday 1 November. If
you haven't already sent your completed registration form please pre-register
now to save time at the check in. Forms are available from t.collier@elsevier.co.uk
or via the conference website. Remember to sign
up for the pre conference workshops and the security surgery.
ACCOMMODATION
A limited number
of rooms are still available at the conference hotels. Reservations
should be made directly with the hotel booking agency First Option.
Full details, together with ideas on what to see and do during your
stay in London, are available by clicking here.