IOActive's Ward Spangenberg to Present at Information Security Compliance and Risk Management Institute

IOActive's Director of PCI and Compliance to discuss how cloud computing affects an organization's ability to achieve and maintain compliance

Seattle, Wash—September 14, 2009. IOActive, a leading provider of software assurance, compliance, and Smart Grid security services, today announced that Ward Spangenberg, director of PCI and compliance, will present on a panel Security, Risk and Compliance in Cloud Computing at the Information Security Compliance and Risk Management Institute (ISC/RMI).

The ISC/RMI is an annual interdisciplinary event for information technology and security professionals, attorneys and auditors for advanced learning and improvement of the arts, sciences and laws of electronic information and information technology use and protection. During Spangenberg's panel discussion, he will discuss the security implications of cloud computing and offer advice for organizations to migrate to the cloud without sacrificing security or compliance.

WHAT  Security, Risk and Compliance in Cloud Computing

WHERE  University of Washington, UW Tower Auditorium, Seattle WA

WHEN  September 17, 2009. 3–4:30 pm

HOW  For more information about the ISC/RMI, visit their website.

About IOActive
Established in 1998, IOActive is an industry leader that offers comprehensive computer security services with specializations in smart grid technologies, software assurance, and compliance. Boasting a well-rounded and diverse clientele, IOActive works with a majority of Global 500 companies including power and utility, hardware, retail, financial, media, aerospace, high-tech, and software development organizations. As a home for highly skilled and experienced professionals, IOActive attracts the likes of Dan Kaminsky, Ilja van Sprundel, Mike Davis, Tiller Beauchamp, Ward Spangenberg, and Wes Brown—talented consultants who contribute to the growing body of security knowledge by speaking at such elite conferences as Black Hat, Ruxcon, Defcon, Shakacon, BlueHat, CanSec, and WhatTheHack. For more information, visit www.ioactive.com

About Ward Spangenberg
As Director of PCI services at IOActive, Ward Spangenberg's familiarty with NIST 800 guidelines, COBIT, ISO 17799, GLBA, Sarbanes-Oxley, and HiPAA requirements makes him an asset to organizations seeking compliance with industry and government regulations. Spangenberg concentrates on using his knowledge of system and network penetration, web application analysis, and security auditing to provide clients with the necessary tools to meet Federal and Industry compliancy requirements. His vast experience includes work in the government, telecommunications, software, retail, healthcare and financial services industries.

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