Topic Category: Information Technology

Title: The Reality of Virtualization: The Top 5 Virtualization Myths Exposed!

Abstract: This presentation will discuss and uncover the real world aspects of virtualization, compared to what most people hear and read through marketing and sales literature. We will dispel misunderstandings of virtualization so you can navigate this new technology and use virtualization as the tool for which it was designed.

Presenter: Mark Musone, CTO

IBM Tivoli Endpoint Manager,

built on BigFix technology

Topic Category: Information Security

Title: Smarter, Faster Endpoint Security

Abstract: IBM Tivoli® Endpoint Manager for Security and Compliance addresses security challenges of distributed environments with endpoint management and security in a single solution.

IBM Tivoli® Endpoint Manager for Security and Compliance, built on BigFix® technology, is an easy-to-manage, quick-to-deploy solution that supports security among distributed endpoints, reducing costs and complexity of management while increasing business agility, speed to remediation, and accuracy.

• Automate time-consuming device configuration and change management tasks
• Effectively manage the compliance life cycle with an ongoing, closed-loop remediation process
• Gain greater visibility into network resources in dynamic and complex environments
• Provide accurate, precise and up-to-the minute visibility into and continuous enforcement of security configurations, policies and patching processes
• Centralize the management of functions that provide advanced anti-virus and firewall protection
• Employ a unified management infrastructure to coordinate among IT, security, desktop and server operations
• Reach endpoints regardless of location, connection type or status – on the network or off!
• Experience comprehensive systems and security management for all major operating systems & third-party application patching
• Accomplish all this in REAL-TIME with a light weight, single Agent, single console, extremely scalable architecture!

Presenter: Erica Steinberger

Finger Lakes Technologies Group, Inc.

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

Topic Category: Information Security

Title: Threats Caused by the use of Social Networking in a Business Environment

Abstract:

Presenter: Ankit Patel, Special Agent

Sponsored by the Erie County LEPC and Buffalo InfraGard

Topic Category: Information Security

Title: How Security Intelligence Can Help Combat Advanced Persistent Threats

Abstract:

Presenter: Ken Spinks

IBM Tivoli Endpoint Manager,

built on BigFix technology

EMPact America

Topic Category: Crisis Management

Title: EMP & How to Prepare for a Disaster

Abstract:

Presenter:

EScreenz™ - Internal Communication Solution

Topic Category: Crisis Communication

Title: How Can a Screensaver Save Your Life?

Abstract: New Internal Communication Solution Designed to Reinforce Training, Improve Compliance, Even Save Lives

The award winning* EScreenz™ is an internal corporate communication solution that transforms screensaver technology into a pervasive and effective communication medium. EScreenz™ automatically displays rich content messaging on any monitor including desktops, laptops and large screens. EScreenz™ will help you reinforce correct Safety and Emergency Response procedures to your employees. EScreenz™ empowers companies to display important communications to every employee continuously. It also enhances the use of intranets and has unique features like Urgent Notifications for emergencies and Good Morning Messages to enforce compliance.

EScreenz™ also features ‘clickable’ slides. This allows management to redirect staff to specific intranet page or an Internet site. Users click anywhere on the slide to be taken directly to more information such as surveys, training materials, forms, or documents. Productivity is increased and accessibility to information is improved.

To request a white paper or schedule a presentation, contact sales@escreenz.com or learn more at www.escreenz.com .

*EScreenz™ won the GREAT Award for Innovation in Technology.

Presenter: Chris Snelling, EScreenz™, Product Manager 

Infragard & Erie County LEPC &

LESAM Lab / UB Geography

Bradford Networks & Netanium Network Security

Barry Strock Consulting Associates

Topic Category: Business Continuity in the 21st Century

Title: Save the Knowledge Keepers

Abstract: When Local Governments and Schools Districts Physically and Fiscally Downsize, Critical Knowledge is at Risk

Presenters: Barry Strock and Jack D. Harris, PhD

IBM Tivoli Endpoint Manager,

built on BigFix technology

Topic Category: Information Security

Title: Smarter, Faster Endpoint Security

Abstract: IBM Tivoli® Endpoint Manager for Security and Compliance addresses security challenges of distributed environments with endpoint management and security in a single solution.

IBM Tivoli® Endpoint Manager for Security and Compliance, built on BigFix® technology, is an easy-to-manage, quick-to-deploy solution that supports security among distributed endpoints, reducing costs and complexity of management while increasing business agility, speed to remediation, and accuracy.

• Automate time-consuming device configuration and change management tasks
• Effectively manage the compliance life cycle with an ongoing, closed-loop remediation process
• Gain greater visibility into network resources in dynamic and complex environments
• Provide accurate, precise and up-to-the minute visibility into and continuous enforcement of security configurations, policies and patching processes
• Centralize the management of functions that provide advanced anti-virus and firewall protection
• Employ a unified management infrastructure to coordinate among IT, security, desktop and server operations
• Reach endpoints regardless of location, connection type or status – on the network or off!
• Experience comprehensive systems and security management for all major operating systems & third-party application patching
• Accomplish all this in REAL-TIME with a light weight, single Agent, single console, extremely scalable architecture!

Presenter: Erica Steinberger, Public Sector Account Manager

Everbridge

Topic Category: Crisis Communications

Title: Communicating During the Six Stages of a Crisis

Abstract: Are you prepared to send the right message when an emergency occurs? When high stress levels and confusion surface, your message needs to reach your stakeholders and provide clear and immediate direction. Join Everbridge’s Matt Ward as he discusses the influence of incident notification within the lifecycle of a crisis and lessons learned from past events including Hurricane Irene. This interactive session will feature Dr. Robert Chandler’s Six Stages of a Crisis™ methodology and will use notification best practices to improve your communication, in any unforeseen event.

What you will learn:

• The lifecycle of a crisis
• How and what to communicate during the 6 stages of a crisis
• How to map your communications strategy
• The unpleasant realities you must account for in an emergency communications plan

Presenter: Matt Ward

Topic Category: Information Technology

Title: Email Archive Storage

Abstract:

Presenter: Paul Mercandetti

2:45 pm – 4:00 pm

Room # 7