Windows IT Pro to Present IT Security Solutions Roadshow in Ten Cities; Best Practices for Securing Business Technology from McAfee and Microsoft

Business Wire, Oct 11, 2004

LOVELAND, Colo. -- The director of Penton Media's (OTCBB:PTON) Windows IT Pro Custom Media Group, Don Knox, announced today the IT Security Solutions Roadshow, brought to IT professionals by McAfee(R), Inc. and Microsoft, will be presented in ten cities across the United States and in Canada, beginning October 25 in Toronto.

"Viruses and security intrusions are always a threat to businesses," said Knox. "These free, half-day events will provide enterprise professionals with the hands-on experience they need to keep their organizations secure."

Produced by Windows IT Pro, the IT Security Solutions Roadshow is a traveling showcase highlighting how McAfee, Microsoft and their security partners are taking action against the growing wave of attacks. Training partner New Horizons Computer Learning Centers will be managing a hands-on lab for attendees at the events. The labs were developed by Microsoft.

Topics to be addressed include protection for medium to large enterprises, with a presentation of the latest prevention technologies and strategies; how to implement an effective outbreak control plan; and how to identify, contain and remedy the effects of malicious software. The New Horizons Computer Learning Centers lab will show how ISA Server 2004 implements firewall security, application-layer filtering, monitoring and reporting to enhance the security infrastructure for an organization.

"McAfee is pleased to join Microsoft as a sponsor of the IT Security Solutions Roadshow for the second year in a row," said Robin Matlock, senior vice president of field marketing at McAfee, Inc. "At the event, McAfee will discuss the important topic of intrusion prevention and will teach security professionals about the latest prevention technologies and strategies to help stop the evolving threats that impact systems and networks today. Attendees will learn how to implement a step-by-step action plan to secure their Microsoft environments with anti-virus and intrusion prevention strategies for proactive protection from these malicious code threats."

"McAfee and Microsoft are staying ahead of the tremendous growth in malicious software, and the rapid propagation and invasion of worms and viruses. This Roadshow is designed to enable IT professionals to take security to the next level by demonstrating how to implement a step-by-step action plan to secure business networks with antivirus and intrusion prevention strategies," Knox said.

The conferences will be held in the following cities:

        Toronto, ON                 October 25
        Washington, D.C.            October 28
        Minneapolis, MN             November 1
        Philadelphia, PA            November 8
        Chicago, IL                 November 11
        Denver, CO                  November 16
        Dallas, TX                  November 18
        Phoenix, AZ                 December 2
        Seattle, WA                 December 7
        San Mateo, CA               December 9

For more information about the Roadshow, go to: http://www.windowsitpro.com/roadshows/security/.>

For more information about the Windows IT Pro Custom Media Team and Custom Events, go to: http://www.windowsitpro.com/mediakit/custom/.>

About Windows IT Pro

First published in 1995, Windows IT Pro is the editorial leader in its field and the hub of the Windows IT community. Since its inception it has grown into an information network that includes the magazine, three print newsletters, 12 direct-request email newsletters, Web sites and in-person events such as Web seminars, roadshows, trade shows and conferences. The magazine has a paid subscription base of 102,000; more than 2.3 million IT professionals are reached through the Windows IT Pro network every month. The magazine is published in 13 languages and has an international reach into 160 countries.

About McAfee, Inc.

McAfee, Inc. (NYSE:MFE), headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif., creates best-of-breed intrusion prevention and risk management solutions. McAfee's market-leading security products and services help large, medium and small businesses, government agencies, and consumers prevent intrusions on networks and protect computer systems from critical threats. Additionally, through the Foundstone Professional Services division, leading security consultants provide security expertise and best practices for organizations. For more information, McAfee, Inc. can be reached at 972-963-8000 or on the Internet at http://www.mcafee.com/.> About Microsoft

Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq:MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software for personal computers. The company offers a wide range of products and services for business and personal use, each designed with the mission of making it easier and more enjoyable for people to take advantage of the full power of personal computing every day. Windows XP Professional and Office XP give users the dependable mobile computing experience they need to get the most from their computers in and out of the office and keep better connected with customers and business partners. For more information visit www.microsoft.com.