It has been widely reported that 75% of all attacks are targeted at the web application layer. For Department of Defense and Civilian security professionals to stay ahead of hackers and protect sensitive data while managing FISMA compliance they need to first understand how vulnerabilities in applications are exposed and then exploited by cyber-criminals.
This free symposium will combine an interactive panel discussion with a live demonstration designed to showcase the techniques hackers use to exploit application vulnerabilities.
The panel, comprised of senior Government DoD and Civilian security executives, will be moderated by David McClure, Research Director for Gartner Inc.'s Global Public Sector. They will share and discuss the unique challenges faced by federal agencies as they try to protect against today's latest threats.
Agenda:
8:00-8:30 Registration/Networking Breakfast
8:30 Opening Remarks - David Phelps, CEO Merlin and Peter McKay, CEO Watchfire
8:30-9:15 State of Web Application Security in the Federal Sector Featured Speaker - David McClure, VP Research, Gartner Inc,.[1]
9:15-9:45 Best Practices to Protect Against Web Application Threats and a Hacking Demo CTO Watchfire, Michael Weider
9:45 - 10:30 Hear from Key Government Executives on Key Issues they Face:
Jaren Doherty, HHS Chief Security Officer
Brig. Gen. David B. Warner, Director, Command and Control Programs, Defense Information Systems Agency (Invited)
W. Hord Tipton, Former CIO of Dept of Interior
Gary Winkler, Director of the Army's Governance, Acquisition & Chief Knowledge Office, US ARMY
Panel Discussion Moderator: David McClure, VP Research, Gartner Inc,.[1]
About our speakers:
David McClure - Research VP, Gartner Professional Background Council for Excellence in Government, Vice President, eGovernment and Technology, 2 years Government Accountability Office, Director, IT Management Issues, 18 years Industry Awards/Accolades Three-time winner of Federal Computer Week's "Top Federal 100" (1998, 2001 and 2004) for impact on government IT directions and improvements Principal and CIO Senior Advisor to Government Executives,Council for Excellence in Government
David Phelps - CEO and President Merlin International Prior to founding Merlin International, David developed a deep understanding of the Federal Marketplace during his 25-year career that spanned his work in the U.S. Navy, Ford Aerospace, Martin Marietta, Loral Aerospace, and The Aerospace Corporation. By combining his extensive background in Satellite Command and Control, Ground Systems Design and Development, and High Performance Computing, with an extremely successful business model, he has turned Merlin International into one of the fastest growing privately held companies in the country. Recent Merlin awards 2005 Washington Technology #1, and 2005 INC 500 #2.
Peter C. McKay - President and CEO Watchfire Peter McKay is president and chief executive officer of Watchfire. Peter joined the company in 2001, bringing more than 20 years of technology-related business management experience with enterprise software companies including Computer Associates, Parametric Technologies and eCredit. In his role at Watchfire, Peter is responsible for defining and directing Watchfire's worldwide strategic business plan, software development initiatives, sales efforts, market development and expansion activities. Peter is also a member of Watchfire's board of directors.
Michael Weider - Founder and CTO Watchfire Michael Weider is the founder and chief technology officer of Watchfire. Founding Watchfire in 1996, Michael has led the Company to a leadership position in the online risk and compliance management software market. As chief technology officer, Michael is responsible for product strategy, engineering, technical support and customer service. Prior to Watchfire, Michael was a co-founder of a software startup, Quadrillion Corporation. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from Queens University.
Brig. General David B. Warner is the Director, Command and Control Programs, Defense Information Systems Agency, Arlington, VA. His responsibilities include the Net-Enabled Command Capability pre-Major Automated Information System effort; the Global Command and Control System-Joint and its associated common operating environment; and the Global Combat Support System Combatant Collaborative Force Analysis, Sustainment and Transportation. General Warner is at the forefront of the department's efforts to collaboratively develop and delliver net-centric capabilities for joint and coalition forces in a rapid, distributed and cost-effective manner.
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