Most computer users and administrators readily acknowledge that the number of computer security incidents is increasing. In answer to the myriad of unauthorized break-ins, attacks, and identity theft incidents that cost system administrators and programmers time and effort, Information and Educational Technology (IET), in conjunction with the University of California Office of the President, is pleased to announce an IT Security Symposium, to be held on campus June 18-20, 2003.

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Program is developing a “hands-on” conference, offering a lab environment for learning tips and practices for securing computers. The symposium will be drawing from campus security resources, other UC campus IT specialists and nationally recognized IT security experts to conduct the lab sessions. In addition, a special management track will be offered for non-technical managers and supervisors. This track will cover such important topics as management expectations of security administrators, and building and supporting solid information security programs.

In hopes that the symposium will leverage expertise of campus folks, organizers are seeking proposals for presentations. The deadline for Proposals is February 28, 2003. The Call for Proposal form, along with a schedule and other information is available online.

Registration for attendance will begin in April.