Computer Security Institute Announces Verizon's Top Internet Security Expert Peter Tippett as CSI VX Keynote Speaker

NEW YORK, Sept. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Computer Security Institute officially announced Dr. Peter Tippett, vice president of technology and innovation for Verizon Business, as the September 28, 2010 CSI VX keynote speaker.  Tippett's keynote will focus on evidence-based security and the value of risk modeling. His presentation will be supported with data from the Verizon 2010 Data Breach Investigations Report.

In his role with Verizon, Tippett has responsibility for driving the overall strategic direction of and product development for Verizon's industry-leading portfolio of global security solutions.   An information security pioneer, Tippett has led the computer security industry for more than 20 years, initially as a vendor of security products, and over the past 16 years, as a key strategist.  He is widely credited with helping to create the first commercial anti-virus product that later became Norton AntiVirus.  Tippett is best known for his creation of enterprise IT metrics, as well as large risk intelligence and compliance management programs for enterprises. He also oversees the Verizon RISK Team and the creation of the Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report series, which have met with widespread industry acclaim since the first report was issued in 2008.  

Robert Richardson, director of Computer Security Institute states, "We are honored to have such a distinguished keynote speaker at our inaugural Virtual IT Security Conference and look forward to hearing the perspective of an important industry expert."    

CSI VX  is a  new multi-dimensional virtual exchange, packaged as a three part series to commence September 28, 2010 with the launch of a Virtual Event.  CSI VX, will include a Virtual Trade Show, conference content and global networking all available on a virtual platform.  This Virtual Event will be a "primer" to the full, live educational programs taking place at the CSI Annual conference on October 28-29, 2010 in Washington, D.C., including a full day of live streaming directly from the show.  The series will wrap-up with a post-show virtual event allowing participants to experience all sessions as well as the annual Information Security Executive (ISE) North American Awards presentation.  Following the post-show virtual event, all presentations will be available for download on-demand

Register today by visiting www.csivx.com and for sponsorship and exhibiting opportunities, contact Nadine Schwartz at [email protected]. Event details to note are CSI VX Virtual Exchange Event on Tuesday, September 28, 2010.  CSI Annual 2010 Thursday-Friday, October 28-29, 2010 in DC and CSI VX Finale with Sessions/On-Demand available, Thursday, November 11, 2010.  More information will be available shortly.

Managed by UBM Live, CSI (Computer Security Institute) is the original and leading educational membership organization for information security professionals, with over 30 years of experience in the industry. Our mission is simple: to provide information security professionals with the resources with which to succeed. At the forefront of security trends and research, CSI is uniquely qualified to provide the Events, Educational Programs & Products offering the practical, yet often undiscovered, insight, strategies and trends that will protect organizations and their assets. For more information, visit http://www.gocsi.com. For sponsor information, please contact Nadine Schwartz- +1-609-759-7611 or [email protected]. UBM Live is a wholly owned subsidiary of United Business Media plc (LSE: UBM) a leading provider of business information services to the maritime, travel, fashion, technology, healthcare, media, and property industries. UBM offers services in education/programming, trade shows, online, news distribution, and publishing to customers across the globe. Its brands are represented in more than 30 countries and are organized into specialist teams that serve their business communities helping them excel in their market by working effectively and efficiently. For more information, go to http://www.ubm.com.

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