Vanguard Partners with the ISSA to Present the 2001 Annual ISSA Conference; Association Conference to be Held in Conjunction with the 15th Annual Vanguard Enterprise Security Expo 2001

Business Wire, Dec 19, 2000

Business Editors and High-Tech Writers

LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 19, 2000

Vanguard Integrity Professionals and the Information Systems Security Association (ISSA) Tuesday jointly announced that they have entered into a partnership agreement to present the 2001 Annual ISSA Conference in Reno, Nev., June 3-8, 2001.

The conference will be held in conjunction with the 15th Annual Vanguard Enterprise Security Expo 2001 at the Reno Hilton Hotel.

The ISSA is a not-for-profit, international organization of information security professionals and practitioners. The association provides education forums, publications and peer interaction opportunities that enhance the knowledge, skill and professional growth of its members.

Vanguard Integrity Professionals is a worldwide leader in information security solutions. The company offers a broad range of enterprise security software products, consulting services, training and conferences.

"This year, the ISSA has teamed up with Vanguard to deliver an even broader curriculum and forum for ISSA members and potential members to learn and discuss important issues of common interest," said Deb Peinert, ISSA director of education.

"Vanguard is a pioneer and recognized leader in the security industry, and we are very excited to be working closely with them to produce this year's conference.

"Attending the Annual ISSA Conference in conjunction with the Vanguard Enterprise Security Expo 2001 is a tremendous opportunity to receive practical, real-world security education -- not to mention an excellent way to support the outstanding efforts of the ISSA," said Matt Dimond, Vanguard's director of conferences and training.

"These two concurrent events will be truly synergistic. Each will feature its own educational tracks and a shared vendor exhibit show, while a single admission will gain attendees access to all the events."

Expo 2001 is geared exclusively to information technology professionals who are responsible for improving the security of their enterprise computing environments. Year after year, IT professionals return to this premier educational event for real-world, practical solutions for evaluating, implementing and managing the protection of corporate information assets. Expo 2001 educational tracks include:

--  Network security
--  Emerging technologies
--  Information warfare and intrusion detection
--  Windows NT and 2000 security
--  e-security
--  PKI
--  Security administration
--  Z/OS technologies
--  RACF administration
--  And more

In addition, conference attendees are eligible to earn up to 44 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits during the week. The Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) examination will be conducted at the end of the week.

The ISSA has headquarters at 7044 South 13th Street, Oak Creek, Wis. 53154. For further information -- including details on how to join the ISSA or establish a new chapter -- visit www.issa.org or call 414/768-8000 ext. 106.

The worldwide headquarters for Vanguard Integrity Professionals are located at 2950 East Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, Nev. 89121. The Vanguard Conference Department is located at 180 South Anita Drive, Orange, Calif. 92868. For additional information on Vanguard or Expo 2001, visit www.go2vanguard.com or call 714/939-0377.

Note to Editors: Vanguard Integrity Professionals and Vanguard Enterprise Security Expo are trademarks of Vanguard Integrity Professionals. ISSA is a trademark of the Information Systems Security Association. CISSP is a trademark of (ISC)2. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.