NAISG HoustonMeetings (Houston Chapter)
Dates and Topics
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September Meeting:
August 30, 2010 at 6:30p
(Meeting is one week early because of construction at
the Microsoft offices)
Sponsored by Tipping Point
Topic: The Life of a Security Manager
Synopsis: The typical security manager for a medium-sized company has a hard life. This person is asked to perform a high number of fairly daunting tasks that include highly technical tasks. However, the security manager is also asked to perform duties that go well outside the realm of simple technical expertise. The administrative tasks (working with and training security employees as well as other company employees, presenting to executives, writing policy, dealing with vendors, etc) that the security manager must perform, while necessary for a holistic security posture, are also taxing and distracting. This presentation will show many (but not all) of the responsibilities of the security manager who is often short-staffed and underpaid. And it will hopefully present some possible answers for making this a better situation.
Speaker: Michael Farnum, CISSP
Bio: Michael is a Senior Security Solutions Engineer with Accuvant’s South Central team in Houston, TX. Michael has over 15 years experience in IT and security, specializing in security infrastructure design and information security management. A skilled communicator, Michael is a well known security blogger and podcaster. Michael has also spoken on various security topics at several conferences and events across the United States. He holds several security and technology certifications, including the ever-controversial CISSP. Prior to joining Accuvant, Michael was the Information Security Manager at The Menninger Clinic in Houston, TX. Before that, Michael performed random acts of security lunacy at companies all over Houston.
indicating the meeting you want to attend.
(Note: The email hyperlink has been intentionally disabled to discourage spambots.)
September Meeting:
August 30, 2010 at 6:30p
(Meeting is one week early because of construction at
the Microsoft offices)Sponsored by Tipping Point
Topic: The Life of a Security Manager
Synopsis: The typical security manager for a medium-sized company has a hard life. This person is asked to perform a high number of fairly daunting tasks that include highly technical tasks. However, the security manager is also asked to perform duties that go well outside the realm of simple technical expertise. The administrative tasks (working with and training security employees as well as other company employees, presenting to executives, writing policy, dealing with vendors, etc) that the security manager must perform, while necessary for a holistic security posture, are also taxing and distracting. This presentation will show many (but not all) of the responsibilities of the security manager who is often short-staffed and underpaid. And it will hopefully present some possible answers for making this a better situation.
Speaker: Michael Farnum, CISSP
Bio: Michael is a Senior Security Solutions Engineer with Accuvant’s South Central team in Houston, TX. Michael has over 15 years experience in IT and security, specializing in security infrastructure design and information security management. A skilled communicator, Michael is a well known security blogger and podcaster. Michael has also spoken on various security topics at several conferences and events across the United States. He holds several security and technology certifications, including the ever-controversial CISSP. Prior to joining Accuvant, Michael was the Information Security Manager at The Menninger Clinic in Houston, TX. Before that, Michael performed random acts of security lunacy at companies all over Houston.
Location
All meetings are held at the Houston Microsoft offices.
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Refreshments
What would a NAISG meeting be without food? The next meeting will be sponsored by
Tipping Point. Come early to get the best seats and
food choices.
Is your organization willing to sponsor food in exchange for a display table outside the meeting room? See our sponsorship page for details.
Is your organization willing to sponsor food in exchange for a display table outside the meeting room? See our sponsorship page for details.
CISSP Credits
Your attendance at NAISG meetings is valid toward the CISSP continuing education credits (CPEs).
If you are a CISSP, please print a copy of
this form and bring it to the meeting.
Give it to the meeting moderator or one of the NAISG board members to sign,
after which you can submit it to
(ISC)2 as needed.
(ISC)2 as needed.