Trusted Computing Group Shows Trusted Platform Module Security at RSA Europe

Users to Get Hands-on with Trusted Platform Module, Network Security, Self-Encrypting Drives

PORTLAND, OR.: Attendees at the security RSA Europe Conference held from October 27 to October 29 at the London ExCel Centre, can learn first-hand how to protect their data, network and systems at a seminar hosted by the Trusted Computing Group (TCG).

The session, “Trusted Computing in Action: A Hands-On Day to Secure Data and Systems,” will take place on Monday, October 27th 11:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. in the ExCel Centre’s Platinum Room 5/6/7 – Level 2. It is free to attend, but registration is requested at http://www.rsaconference.com/2008/Europe/Agenda/Trusted_Computing_ Group_Seminar.aspx.

Session presenters include RSA alumni Brian Berger, who is a TCG board member and marketing work group chair; frequent RSA speaker and panelist Steve Hanna, TCG Trusted Network Connect work group co-chair and Juniper distinguished engineer; Dave Anderson, director of strategic planning and Liam Rainford, senior engineering manager, Northern Europe, Seagate Technology; and Soenke Sothmann, Infineon.

Brian Berger, also executive vice president, marketing and sales, Wave Systems, will address the topic of passwords in an RSA technology showcase session “Machine Authentication: Stop the Password Madness with the TPM” on Tuesday, October 28, 11:15 a.m. on the exhibitor floor. On Wednesday, October 29, 10:30 a.m., Steve Hanna will address “NAC 2.0: Unifying Network Security” in the Network Security Track.

Throughout the show, RSA attendees can see various applications of the Trusted Platform Module, network security and self-encrypting drives in action on the exhibit floor in TCG Stand 4.

Trusted Computing Group develops specifications, including the Trusted Platform Module, Trusted Network Connect network security and hardware-based encrypted storage, to enable computing security across the enterprise.

Trusted Computing Group, an industry organization that enables computing security, has created a portfolio of specifications to enable more secure computing across the enterprise in PCs, servers, networking gear, applications and other software, hard drives and embedded devices.

More information and the organization’s specifications and work groups are available at the Trusted Computing Group’s website, www.trustedcomputinggroup.org. The group’s blog, at www.trustedcomputinggroup.org/blog, offers commentary from work group chairs and experts in the fields of computing and security.

Source: Trusted Computing Group
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RSA® Conference Europe - New keynotes and Sessions of Interest

There’s just a few weeks now to go until the 9th annual RSA® Conference Europe (27-29 October, 2008) at ExCeL London and here are a few updates as to what is happening:

New keynotes and Sessions of Interest:

In addition to the Information Commissioner, Richard Thomas’ keynote on Wednesday, 29 October, RSA Conference Europe has also confirmed Baroness Neville-Jones, Shadow Security Minister, UK will present the closing keynote.

Baroness Neville-Jones will focus on the issues, both practical and political, that government and society face when developing a national security agenda. During her early career, Neville-Jones was a British diplomat having served in then-Rhodesia, Singapore and the USA, amongst others.

Since then, she has held a number of security posts, including Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet and Head of the Defence and Overseas Secretariat in the Cabinet Office (’91 to ’94). In January 2006, she was appointed by David Cameron to head the Conservative Party's National and International Security Policy Group, and on 2 July 2007 she was appointed Shadow Security Minister and National Security Adviser to the Leader of the Opposition.

Olympic Games Information Security: The Ultimate Challenge is scheduled on Wednesday, 29th October at 9am. Marc Llanes, Information Security Manager, Atos Origin and Vladan Todorovic, Information Security Manager, Beijing 2008 Olympic Games are confirmed to lead the session.

They will cover how to address the challenges that come with securing the world’s most high profile event, and how to recognise real threats and ensure consistent and secure data flow in such information overloaded, widespread and heterogeneous high risk environment.

Other already confirmed keynotes

Richard Thomas, Information Commissioner of the UK’s Information Commissioner's Office is keynoting on Wednesday 29th October and will discuss the latest developments and topical issues of the ever-evolving landscape of information security and how the role of the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is being strengthened and what the ICO’s approach will be following the recent high profile data losses across the UK’s public and private sectors.

Online Privacy and the World of Behavioral Targeting: Challenges and Options is the first keynote panel to be confirmed which will be moderated by Chris Kuner, Partner and Head of International Privacy and Information Management at Hunton & Williams, one of the worlds largest law firms.

Art W. Coviello, Jr., Executive Vice President, EMC Corporation and President, RSA, The Security Division of EMC will be giving his annual keynote at the first day of the Conference.

Enhanced content with new Tracks and Sessions

Last year, RSA Conference Europe attendees gave us our highest-ever rating for the Conference content. 70 + sessions over the following 9 tracks will take place over the 3 days:

Developers & Applications (formerly Developing with Security)
Security Services (formerly Authentication)
Business of Security (formerly Business Trends & Impact)
Hosts (formerly covered by Enterprise Defence)
Governance (formerly Policy & Government)
Networks (formerly covered by Enterprise Defence)
Professional Development
Research & Threats (formerly Hackers & Threats)
Sponsor Case Studies

2008 Conference Theme: Alan Turing

This year’s Conference theme is built around Alan Turing, British cryptographer, mathematician, logician, philosopher and biologist, and will celebrate his legacy and contribution towards digital computers today. Experts and historians agree that Turing had a deeper understanding of the vast potential of computer science than anyone in his era, and is often considered the father of modern computer science. Do you want to add in something about the Bletchley Park exhibit? More information is available here.

Bloggers Are Welcome!

We are pleased to let you know that for the first time bloggers will be able to obtain a free press pass. Registration will be judged individually and based upon the credibility of the blog itself. Bloggers must have covered information security topics for a minimum of three months with a consistent posting rate (at least 2 posts a week). Other information, like Technorati ratings and number of hits/page views, will also be taken into consideration.

ExCeL: Still Closer Than You Think!

Previously misconstrued as somewhat inaccessible, we hope that last year’s overwhelmingly well attended Conference (we had 100+ press and analysts attending from all over Europe) has gone a long way to dispelling those myths and justified the choice of ExCeL London again for RSA Conference Europe 2008. Do you want to add in that it’s hosting 7 games at the Olympics in 2012? Gives it a bit more kudos!

ExCeL is exceptionally well served by air, rail, underground/DLR and road, directions to which can be found here.

Useful Info for Press/Analysts/Bloggers on Website

As RSA Conference Europe 2008 wants to make access to information as easy as possible, the dedicated press area of the website has been re-designed and improved, and is accessible by going here.

Source: AxiCom
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