TED IPSEN SCHEDULED TO PRESENT AT HTCIA CONFERENCE

IOActive Vice President to deliver Application Security in PCI Talk at Upcoming Cybercrime and Forensics Conference

Seattle, Wash—October 20, 2008. Ted Ipsen will deliver a 90-minute presentation at HTCIA about threats relevant to payment card data and the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard. This information will be supplemented with a discussion of common attacks used to exploit vulnerable systems and applications, in addition to methods employed to steal data. By the end of the presentation, viewers will gain a better understanding of the basic concept of application security, and how organizations can build proactive programs to reduce their exposure to attack and exploitation of systems.

WHAT   Presentation on PCI with an emphasis on application security

WHERE   HTCIA Conference. Bally's Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, NJ

WHEN   October 21, 2008. 8:30–10:00 am

About Ted Ipsen

Ted Ipsen is IOActive's Vice President of Operations, and a Director in the Advisory and Risk Management Services Practice. He possesses unique experience gained as a law enforcement investigator specializing in computer forensics, high technology crime, and administration of sensitive systems and networks. Mr. Ipsen has extensive forensics training and experience in preparing technical cases for prosecution. He is also experienced in the review of client security and IT policies and procedures against industry leading practices and standards such as BS7799/ISO17799, COSO, ITIL, and CObIT as well as against regulatory frameworks such as HIPAA and Gramm-Leach-Bliley legislation.

About IOActive

IOActive is an industry leader that offers comprehensive security services including software assurance, smart grid security, infrastructure audits, training, incident response, PCI compliance, and risk management. IOActive has attracted many well-known security experts including Dan Kaminsky, Jason Larsen, Steve Wozniak, Mike Davis, and Ilja van Sprundel. More information is available at www.ioactive.com.

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