CSUS College of Engineering and Computer Science,
Computer Security Career Seminar

January 15, 2008 * 1:30 - 4:30 * Foothills Ste. University Union

This seminar features experts from Government, Industry and the Military. The event will raise awareness of hardware, software, Internet, and network security issues as well as identify career opportunities and career paths in this important field. You will also have an opportunity to develop contacts and network with security experts from a variety of organizations.

Moderator: Cici Mattiuzzi - Director, CSUS College of Engineering and Computer Science, Career Services Office

Welcome:

Isaac Ghansah - Director, CSUS Center for Information Assurance and Security

Colleen Pedroza -State Information Security Officer, California Office of Information Security

Panelists:

Ned Allison - President, ISSA Sacramento Valley Chapter

Professional Issues and Certification

Rick Burke -Information Security Officer, Defense Microelectronics Activity Center (DMEA)

DOD Issues in Cyber Security

Walter Kendricks - Information Security Officer, California Highway Patrol

Vulnerability Assessments, Information Security Architecture, ISO Roles and Responsibilities.

Martin Nicholes - Hardware Security Expert/ Firmware Architect

The Importance of Security Standards and Building Security into Computer Hardware.

Scott Saunders - Chief, Information Security Officer, SMUD

Security Awareness and Risk Management.

Lee Vigue - Chief Information Security Officer, Legislative Data Center

Information Security Career Paths including Computer Forensics, Network Security, and Disaster Recovery.

Closing Remarks: Emir Macari - Dean College of Engineering and Computer Science