[MNASIS-L] Upcoming local programs/meetings

[Janet Arth]

1) Next Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) Meeting:
   Rohyt Belani from Intrepidus Group will be speaking on Phishing 
2.0-The Recipe to Owning Wall Street and Critical Infrastructure

Abstract:
This presentation will discuss the evolution of phishing from being a 
means of stealing user identities to becoming a mainstay of organized 
crime. Today, (spear) phishing is a key component in a "hackers" 
repertoire. It has been used to hijack online brokerage accounts to 
aid pump 'n dump stock scams, and as a means of creating covert 
channels from compromised user machines to the Internet. During this 
talk, I will present the techniques used by attackers to execute such 
attacks and real-world cases that I have responded to that will 
provide perspective on the impact. This will be followed by a 
discussion on what works and what doesn't in building and testing 
user awareness to thwart such attacks against your organization.

Date: April 21th
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Gourmet Dinning Room, MnScu
Directions: http://www.metrostate.edu/bldgservices/maps/mpls_map.pdf
RSVP: http://www.go-integral.net/?q=OWASPApril_RohytBelani

2) Upcoming OWASP Speakers:
Tony Stieber from Wells Fargo will be speaking on Encryption - TBD - 
As you know we canceled this meeting due to weather conditions we 
will give you an update soon on the date.

3) Other Security Events:
   Secure 360
Secure 360 is an annual conference providing high quality educational 
sessions and networking opportunities while working to identify 
developing trends in risk management, physical security, governance, 
audit, information security, contingency planning and human capital. 
Robert Hansen, Rohyt Belani, Robert Sullivan, Joe Teff and Kuai 
Hinojosa will all be speaking.  Don't forget to register! FFI: 
http://www.secure360.org/

4) MN ISACA (Information Systems Audit and Control Association) - 
Will be having their annual meeting and boat cruise May 21st. FFI: 
http://www.mnisaca.org/events.htm

5) MN ISSA Information Systems Security Association) - Meets on 
Tuesday July 15th at the Four Points Sheraton, 1330 Industrial Blvd. 
Mpls, MN.  FFI: http://www.mn-issa.org/html/chaptermeetings.html

6) TCJUG (Twin Cities Java Users Group) Meets May 21st. Josh Reed 
from Andrill will be speaking on Eclipse RCP Application and working 
in Antarctica.
FFI: http://www.intertechtraining.com/UserGroups/JavaUserGroup.aspx