Past Meeting - November 18, 2004

Securing IT Infrastructure Against Attack

Abstract

Attacks against computing infrastructure are on the rise. A single outbreak – Code Red – in 2004 did more than $2B in damage to commercial enterprises. Attack frequency is on the rise and threat types are becoming more diverse. Security products are projected to be number two on the purchase priority list for IT this year and next.

This session will explore aspects of perimeter, system and data security defenses.

* Web access management
* E-mail security
* Intrusion prevention
* System patch level management
* Security settings management
* System vulnerability management
* Open file data backup
* Security policy management

Presenter Bio

Dr. Stowell is responsible for St. Bernard Software's business development programs and product management. He is responsible for the company’s product direction and strategic relationships.

Prior to joining St. Bernard Software, Stowell held director and officer level positions in several electronics and software companies. Former responsibilities have included engineering, marketing and operations management. Stowell received his academic degrees from Purdue University, where he was subsequently appointed to the engineering faculty.