New! Announcing The Security Seminar Series

Coming to the San Francisco Bay Area beginning November 30

A host of security experts join two prominent associations, UniForum and Software Forum to announce an informative series of full and half-day seminars designed for those who are new to computer security or just want to learn more about security-- "The Security Series."

This unique series provides a forum for attendees to share experiences and learn about security from a panel of seasoned practitioners.

Beginning November 30 at the Westin Hotel in Santa Clara, CA., an initial program will be offered to kick-off the series entitled, "Understanding the Basics of Security."

This one-day program will cover highlights of security including:

Understanding the Basics of Security - Guest Speakers:

Michele Crabb has been the primary computer security analyst for the Numerical Aerodynamic Simulation (NAS) Facility at NASA Ames Research Center for over five years. She began her endeavor into the world of computer security after the "Morris Worm Experiment of 1988" sparked her interest. Ms. Crabb has published a number of technical papers on UNIX security issues and has presented at various technical conferences over the last five years. She served as co-chair for the security program at SANS '95 and is the co-chair for the First Annual Network Security Conference.

John Smith is a Senior Investigator, High Technology Computer Unit at the Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office. He has over 30 years experience in California Law Enforcement. Mr. Smith is the President of the Silicon Valley Chapter of High Technology Crime Investigation Association. He actively presents to the Information Systems Security Association, the Internet Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT), Sun User's Group, UniForum and Usenix Association conferences.

Subsequent security series sessions will be panel discussions:

* December 12 2:00pm-6:00pm
"Confidentiality: What does it mean to your business?"
Session Chair: Phil Moyer, SRI

* January 11 2:00pm-6:00pm
"Encryption: Is this the key to data security?"
Session Chair: Dr. Bob Baldwin, RSA Data Security

* January 25 9:00am-4:30pm
"Firewalls, the Internet and the Web: How vulnerable are we when we communicate electronically?"
Session Chair: Input Research

* February 29 2:00pm-6:00pm
"Legality and Computers:What is the law?"
Session Chair: John Smith, Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office.

Stay tuned for more information coming soon about this exciting series. Mark your calendars today!

Reserve today as space is limited! Pre-registration is required.

"Understanding the Basics of Security"

Date: Thursday, November 30, 1995

Time: 9:00am-4:30pm

Location:
The Westin Hotel
5101 Great America Parkway,
Santa Clara, CA

Cost (includes box lunch and refreshments):

Members: $175.00 before November 8; $200.00 after November 8

Non-members: $275.00 before November 8; $300.00 after November 8

Costs for additional series sessions as follows:

Half-day series (December 12, January 11, February 29):

Members: $ 99.00

Non-members: $175.00

Full-day series (January 25):

Members: $175.00

Non-members: $275.00

SPECIAL DISCOUNT PACKAGE FOR THE FIVE-DAY SECURITY SERIES:

Members: $500.00 ($ave $150.00)

Non-members: $850.00 ($ave $225.00)

Plus, all non-members have their choice of a free 1-year general membership with either UniForum Association or Software Forum.

REGISTRATION: To reserve a space, call Karen at UniForum, (408) 986-8840, x30 or e-mail to karen@uniforum.org. All major credit cards accepted.