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2009 Technology Forum featuring Homeland Security & Technology
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Title of Presentation: G402 (ICS) Overview for Executives & Senior Officials Presentation Time: 10:15 – 12:00 Presentation Room: Koi Restaurant, 1st Floor Brief Description: Incident Command System (ICS) Overview for Executives/Senior Officials (G402) Course Outline: Part 1: What Is ICS? Part 2: ICS Organization & Features Part 3: Unified & Area Command Part 4: Coordination & Incident Management Assessment Part 5: ICS Preparedness Audience: Elected officials, city/county managers, executives, senior officials and agency administrators Presenter Information Chief Scott R. Patronik Special Services Division Erie County Sheriff's Office 10 Delaware Ave Buffalo, NY 14202 Phone: (716) 858-6889 Fax: (716) 858-7513 |
and Niagara County LEPC Presenter's Bio: Scott R. Patronik is the Chief of the Technology and Advancement Division of the Erie County Sheriff's Office in Buffalo, New York where his duties include overseeing Information Security for the agency and the agency's Computer Crime Unit. Scott has been investigating high technology crimes since 1995 and previously served with the New York State Police. He also has experience working in the private sector as a Software Engineer for Computer Task Group, Inc. |
Title of Presentation: Extending & Protecting Virtual Infrastructure
Presentation Time: 1:40 – 3:30 Presentation Room: Brief Description: With the rapid growth of virtualization, AdviStor, who is an authorized consultant and partner with VMware, will discuss the capabilities and customer experiences of:
Presenter Info.: Bryan Dumais, Manager of Professional Services, VMware VCP 585-264-1044 Presenter's Bio: Bryan Dumais Bryan has over 8 years experience in the IT field. While obtaining his BS in Information Technology from the Rochester Institute of Technology Bryan held various IT co-ops that focused on quality customer service and obtained certifications from Microsoft and Oracle. |
AdviStor, Inc. 1163 Pittsford Victor Road Pittsford, NY 14534 585-264-1044 phone 585-264-1466 fax _______________________________________________ After obtaining his Bachelors degree Bryan accepted a position at the National Technology Institute for the Deaf as a Systems Administrator. From NTID Bryan joined AdviStor, Inc. as the Manager of Professional Services in order to build their Professional Services and VMware practice. While at AdviStor Bryan continued to grow his storage knowledge focusing on storage systems, specifically how these storage systems can be best utilized in a Virtualized environment. |
Title of Presentation: Security for a Mobile Workforce Presentation Time: 10:15 – 12:00 Presentation Room: Brief Description: A presentation on the best practices, pitfalls and implementation of proper security techniques for securing the mobile workforce. Presenter Information: Rus Healy, Annese & Associates & Chris Karr, President of ÜberGuard Information Securirty Cell: (585) 703-9774 eMail: chris.karr@uberguard.com Presenter’s Bio: Christopher Karr is the President of ÜberGuard Information Security Consulting, LLC, a data security consulting practice. Mr. Karr specializes in information systems security services such as vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, HIPAA and GLBA compliance, web site security assessments, employee security awareness training, security policy development, social engineering and general data security consulting. Mr. Karr has more than 15 years of experience in computer security. Prior to founding ÜberGuard in 2002, he served as a Sr. Systems Engineer at the Symantec Corporation and also served as a data security consultant to Eastman Kodak and the Xerox Corporation. Mr. Karr is very experienced in information security as well as Best Practices and he holds the prestigious CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) certification. |
Annese & Associates 100 Elwood Davis Road, First Floor North Syracuse, NY 13212 315-457-4333 phone 315-453-4575 fax
Door prize drawing at 1:00 pm Digital camera |
Title of Presentation: e-discovery – how it effects you Presentation Time: 1:40 – 3:30 Presentation Room: same as DOX Brief Description: Presenter Information: Rim Solomon, Barracuda Networks |
Barracuda Networks 105 College Avenue Rochester, NY 14607 585-473-7766 phone 585-473-7323 fax |
Title of Presentation: Corporate Emergency Access System (CEAS) -Buffalo and Erie County Program Presentation Time: 1:40 – 3:30 Presentation Room: Koi Restaurant, 1st Floor Brief Description: Presentation on the Corporate Emergency Access System now operational in Erie County and City of Buffalo. This overview of the system will assist businesses in their Business Continuity Planning and give an understanding of how the system works. Presenter’s Information: Joe Aiello, Director Program Development Business Network of Emergency Resources, BNET Inc., 501 –C3 Corporation that owns the CEAS Program. jaiello@bnetinc.org Phone – 1.888.353.2638 x1003 Presenter’s Bio: Retired Police Lieutenant after 25 years in Law Enforcement. During that time Mr. Aiello developed and assisted in developing emergency operational plans for the public response to Nuclear Power Plant events, local government emergency operations guide, law enforcement training and security as it related to the plans. Project Manager for development of the CEAS program from conception to the implementation and revisions. |
BNET & CEAS 117 Cayuga Street Fulton, NY 13069 888.353.BNET phone 888.353.2630 fax
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Title of Presentation: Taking back your internet connection – How complete visibility maximizes IT budgets and resources Presentation Time: 1:40 – 3:30 Presentation Room: Brief Description: |
Cymphonix 8871 S. Sandy Pkwy #150 Sandy, UT 84070 801-938-1506 phone 801-939-1501 fax |
Title of Presentation: The Commonsense Guide to protecting yourself from Hackers, Employees, and the Government Presentation Time: 10:15 – 12:00 Presentation Room: same as Barracuda Brief Description: The presentation will show real life scenarios on issues that businesses of all sizes are facing, and will provide simple steps to mitigate their risk. Attendees will come away with a checklist of concepts and potential areas of concern that deal with security and other common problem areas. • New Emerging Threats • Social Engineering • The "Onion" Model: setting up layers of defense • Current Industry Regulations • Today's Threats: an Executive management perspective versus an IT management perspective • Why you need help from your Management Key Countermeasures for Executive Management and IT Staff Presenter’s Information: Ken Michael, Vice President of Dox Electronics, Inc. 105 College Ave Rochester, NY 14607 585-473-7766 kenm@doxnet.com |
DOX Electronics Inc 105 College Avenue Rochester, NY 14607 585- 473-7766 phone 585-473-7323 fax ______________________________________________
Presenter’s Bio: As a Physics major in college, Ken knew the potential of technology and began his career in IT. Hired by Victor Computer in Long Island, Ken was the Senior Computer Field Engineer for the Long Island Branch. When Victor closed the branch in 1982, Ken went back to Rochester and founded his own consulting company, Dox Electronics Inc. Ken is known as a security, regulatory compliance, and infrastructure expert, and speaks regularly at events across NYS. For over 25 years, Ken has been on the leading edge of IT, helping all vertical industries. Ken holds many certifications including his CISSP, CISA, and ITIL Service, and has worked with almost every industry leading manufacturer that provides products or services for IT. |
Title of Presentation: Digital Forensics 101 Presentation Time: 10:15 – 12:00 Presentation Room: Brief Description: Understanding what “Forensic” ESI is available, where it is located, and how to get it. Presenter’s Information: Mike McCartney P.O. Box 66 Presenter’s Bio: Co-Founder Michael McCartney has served in law enforcement for over 18 years at both the federal and state levels. Michael also served as the head of the Analytical and Forensic Technologies Unit in the Mid-West for a national big 4 consulting firm based in Chicago. He is an internationally known expert in computer crime investigations and computer forensics and is a Certified Forensic Computer Examiner (CFCE) through the International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists. |
ECC Information Technology & Digits 6205 Main Street Williamsville, NY 14221 716-270-5320 phone 716-270-2939 fax
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Breakfast Sponsor |
Inergex 50 Methodist Hill Drive, Suite 650 Rochester NY 14623 585-613-4422 phone 585-613-7575 fax |
Title of Presentation How to determine if your wireless is secure. Presentation Time: 1:40 – 3:30 Presentation Room: Brief Description: Learn the differences in security – layer 2 versus layer 3. Wireless Best Practices. Secure Guest Wireless: Is it possible? Presenter Information: Robert Schumacher, Network Engineer rschumacher@iplogic.com 716-213-2000 Presenter Bio: Bob has been a consulting engineer for over 12 years and has been with IPLogic, Inc. since 2006. Prior to his consulting engineering role, Bob was managing and maintaining networks as an IT Director, Network Operations Team Leader, and Network Administrator. • Implemented wireless solution for hospitality industry in over 50 locations • Designs and implements highly complex wireless solutions for multiple industries. |
IP Logic 495 Commerce Drive Amherst, NY 14228 716-213-2024 phone 716-694-3779 fax _______________________________________________ • Certified Cisco CCNA, CCDA, advanced wireless LAN field specialist, advanced wireless mesh FE, IP telephony design specialist; Novel CNE 4,5, 6, MS MCSE NT; Security+, A+; Firetide Certified mesh engineer; certified sniffer professional. Cisco Technical Solutions Specialist in Wireless Technology. • BS in Computer Science from Canisius College |
Title of Presentation Web, Email and Portable Security – When is Enough, Enough? Presentation Time: 1:40 – 3:30 Presentation Room: Brief Description: Marshal8e6 will be reviewing today’s Internet Threat and Security Landscape and what you can do to help protect your organization and prevent restricted information from leaving your site. Presenter’s Information: Jeff Netters, M86 Security |
M86 Securities 828 West Taft Avenue Orange, CA 92865 978-582-1187 phone |
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Breakfast Sponsor |
Maven Technologies 1450 Lyell Avenue Rochester, NY 14606 585-458-2460 x249 phone 585-458-2502 fax Door prize drawing at 1:00 pm Refurbished Laptop |
Title of Presentation: Benefits of Network Security Consolidation & What to Know Before Deploying a Wireless Environment Presentation Time: 10:15 – 12:00 Presentation Room: Presenter's Information: Kevin MacKay, Fortinet & Eric Anderson, Netanium Network Security |
Netanium Network Security Inc 7 Technology Drive N. Chelmsford, MA 01863 978-888-0091 phone 978-888-0095 fax Door prize drawing at 1:00 pm TBD |
Title of Presentation: Enclosures for Security applications Presentation Time: 10:15 – 12:00 Presentation Room: Brief Description: Will present enclosure options for outdoor rated (harsh environment) and indoor rated enclosures. Options will include: Type 3R, Type 4x, Type 4, Type 12 and Type 1. Complete cooling (air condition) and remote monitoring options will be included. Presenter's Information: Kevin Jackson |
Private Network Technologies 585-880-5610 phone
Presenter’s Bio: 12 plus years experience in product engineering, sales, and marketing of all types of enclosures. |
Title of Presentation: Virtualization Presentation Time: 10:15 – 12:00 Presentation Room: same as symantec Brief Description: This session will explore in detail the different virtualization technologies, including VMs, Hypervisors, Instances, Containers and Domains, currently gaining market acceptance, their differences, benefits and tradeoffs. Presenter's Information: Andy Brunell- Symantec Account Representative Presenter’s Bio:Catherine Brown,
Symantec Corporation Catherine Brown, Sr. Systems Engineer at Symantec for the past 3.5 years. 9 years as a Research Scientist at Bell Laboratories Sr. Engineer for IBM, General Dynamics, AT&T, Digital Equipment, Compaq, HP, StorageTek, SUN, and currently Symantec. Currently attending Brandies University for a Masters in Information Assurance. |
Rockit Science Solutions 4 Airline Drive, Suite 101 Albany, NY 12205 518-785-6617 phone 518-514-1231 fax |
Title of Presentation: Computer Forensics for Non-Practitioners Presentation Time: 1:40 – 3:30 Presentation Room: Brief Description: Computer Forensics for Non-Practitioners focuses on what to do and what not to do in the event of a computer intrusion/hacker that gains access to your systems. This topic is presented in a high-level aspect that allows for detailed technical answers and analysis. Myths and methods of computer forensics are demonstrated such as when to contact the authorities, what types of information to look for in a compromised system, how to secure your data for additional forensics, best methods and tricks to track down a hacker, and how to weigh the business needs of the company with the security needs when attempting to find a perpetrator. Presenter’s Information: Mark Musone CTO, Shatter I.T. Global Services 716-852-5872 Presenter’s Bio: Mark Musone is co-founder and Chief Technology Officer at Shatter I.T., a leading data hosting and system monitoring company. Mark leads a team of technologists in partner production, software development, system and network administration, technical support and network security. He also manages the day-to-day programming operations, ensuring the highest standards of speed, reliability and security across multiple platforms. Previously Mark managed similar responsibilities as Chief Technology Officer and Executive Vice President of Synacor, where he helped the company become one of the top communications providers in the world. He has previously served as Director of Information Security and System Engineer at several other leading technology and service providers. Mark is a distinguished expert and sought after consultant in the design and delivery of high performance, high reliability information technology infrastructures and applications. He has extensive computer audit, compliance and regulatory oversight and consultation experience with both the federal government and private sector organizations. |
Shatter I.T. 10 Lafayette Square, 3rd Floor Buffalo, NY 14203 716-852-5872 phone 716-200-1941 fax _______________________________________________ In the field of software development, Mark was one of the core developers of PHP, currently the most popular web development language in the world. Mark has also helped develop several other widely used industry standard software including: MCAL- a foundational calendar protocol library that allows networked calendar access, Yaacid – A VOIP based caller-id module for Asterisk, the most widely used open-source VOIP software, as well as Nc_net, the de-facto standard and most widely used system monitoring software. Mark has also been instrumental in the development of a number of leading edge technology solutions for the Federal Government. Mark is also an accomplished author, Coauthoring several technical publications including: Professional PHP Programming, and Web Development with PHP. Mr. Musone is considered a pioneer in writing open-source applications; he is active in Linux groups, Internet messaging protocols and software groups. Mark has lectured extensively to various technology trade organizations on topics ranging from software development to computer forensics, system scalability, and system automation. He is the 2009 recipient of InfoTech Niagara's Chief Executive of the Year award for his accomplishments in the area of I.T., and past winner of InfoTech Niagara’s Best Success Story in 2005. He has a dual degree in electrical engineering and computer science from the State University of New York at Buffalo.
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Title of Presentation: Virtualization Presentation Time: 10:15 – 12:00 Presentation Room: same as Rockit Brief Description: |
Symantec |
Official Wireless Internet Provider for the Forum |
Transwave Communications System Inc 9020 Wehrle Drive Clarence, NY 14031 716-626-9020 phone 716-626-4991 fax Door prize drawing at 1:00 pm Gift Certificate |
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