Information Assurance 2004 Securing Our Critical Infrastructure February 25 - 26, 2004 http://www.idga.org SPECIAL KEYNOTE: Robert F. Lentz - Director Information Assurance, Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Networks and Information Integration This conference will feature in-depth sessions on plans, programs and requirements from experts who are driving the vision towards information assurance superiority. Specifically you will learn new developments in: o The 8500 Series Directive/Instruction o Building a comprehensive IT risk assessment program o Developing effective IA performance metrics o Establishing a framework for security controls over information resources o Developing an IA architecture for the Global Information Grid o Monitoring network and system activities by developing countermeasures against unauthorized activities o Developing IA strategies that work within regulatory guidelines while providing system-appropriate asset protection IDGA has assembled an unparalleled speaker faculty that includes: o RAY A. LETTEER, CISSP, GSEC Head, Information Assurance Branch, HQMC C4 Information Assurance Branch, U.S. Marine Corps o DR. VIC MACONACHY Director, National Information Assurance Education and Training Program, NSA o ABRAHAM USHER Deputy Director, Information Assurance Technology Analysis Center (IATAC) o CAPT SHEILA K. MCCOY, USN Information Assurance, Team Leader, Department of the Navy, Chief Information Officer o BILL NEUGENT Chief Engineer for Cybersecurity, MITRE o GEORGE BIEBER Deputy, IA HR & Training Defense-wide IA Program, (DIAP) Don't Miss These Content-Rich Pre-Conference Workshops: Workshop A: IA Metrics Development and Implementation Workshop B: Incorporating Security into the Enterprise