IOACTIVE'S WARD SPANGENBERG TO DISCUSS CLOUD COMPUTING AT CSA FEDERAL CLOUD SECURITY SYMPOSIUM

Ward Spangenberg, Director of PCI and Compliance, was selected to educate attendees on cloud computing

Seattle, Wash—August 5, 2009. IOActive, a leading provider of software assurance, compliance, and Smart Grid security services, today announced that Ward Spangenberg, its Director of PCI and Compliance, was selected to present Cloud Computing Defined at the CSA Federal Cloud Security Symposium. As a founding member of the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), Spangenberg has substantial expertise in cloud computing and how it impacts security efforts. His presentation will cover the basics of cloud computing, and attendees will gain a solid understanding of the popular technology.

WHAT   CSA Federal Cloud Security Symposium

WHERE   MITRE-1 Building, 7525 Colshire Drive, McLean, VA 22102-7539

WHEN   August 5, 2009. 8:00 am – 6:00 pm

HOW   For more information about the Cloud Security Alliance, visit their website.

About IOActive

IOActive is an industry leader that offers comprehensive security services including software assurance, smart grid security, infrastructure audits, training, incident response, PCI compliance, and risk management. IOActive has attracted many well-known security experts including Dan Kaminsky, Jason Larsen, Steve Wozniak, Mike Davis, and Ilja van Sprundel. More information is available at www.ioactive.com.

About Ward Spangenberg

As Director of PCI services at IOActive, Ward Spangenberg's familiarty with NIST 800 guidelines, COBIT, ISO 17799, GLBA, Sarbanes-Oxley, and HiPAA requirements makes him an asset to organizations seeking compliance with industry and government regulations. Spangenberg concentrates on using his knowledge of system and network penetration, web application analysis, and security auditing to provide clients with the necessary tools to meet Federal and Industry compliancy requirements. His vast experience includes work in the government, telecommunications, software, retail, healthcare and financial services industries.

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