Forwarded From: Nicholas Charles Brawn <ncb05at_private> INFOSECURITY SCOTLAND: Europe's largest I.T. ... OTC 06-08-1998 03:22 AUG 5, 1998, M2 Communications - Reed Exhibition Companies Ltd announce today the launch of 'Infosecurity Scotland '98', which is Et dedicated information security event designed specifically for Scotland, to be held at Edinburgh's Royal Highland Centre on October 28th & 29th 1998. 'Infosecurity Scotland '98' is the sister show to Europe's largest I.T. security event called Infosecurity which is held annually in London and attracts the world's leading I.T. security companies. 'Infosecurity Scotland '98' encompasses every aspect of I.T. security within a business environment and gives visitors a chance to compare the latest products all in one place, improve their knowledge, catch up with recent developments and network with their peers. The range of products visitors will see include: hacker-proof modems, leading edge encryption technology, chip detection products, enterprise-wide network solutions, anti- virus tool kits, anti-theft devices, help desks, business continuity solutions, e-mail protectors as well as Internet and intranet security devices. Tim Porter Event Manager for Infosecurity Scotland '98' said, "There is such a strong concentration of finance, banking and government organisations in Scotland, with over 47,000 people working in the financial sector in Edinburgh alone -- the Scottish market obviously demands its own information security event. Research has shown that Scotland leads the way in the use of many I.T. technologies, for example 21% of Scottish companies use intranets compared to 14% in the rest of the UK and 61% of businesses use e-mail to communicate with business partners and suppliers, therefore Scotland is the obvious choice for Infosecurity's first regional show." 'Infosecurity Scotland '98' features a large exhibition covering the whole range of LT security products and services, with 12 on-floor seminars, and two keynote sessions. Everyone concerned with I.T. security issues will benefit from the extensive line-up of FREE seminars available during the 2 day event. They will cover a range of topics such as "Cyberliability" by Integralis Network Systems, "Security of NT 5.0" by Braintree and "Network Security" by Axent Technologies. The event is aimed at non-technical managers and board directors as well as senior I.T. decision Makers and technical influencers who have an interest in purchasing and safeguarding I.T. systems. Carl Glen -- Sales & Marketing Manager for Archsoft an I.T. security company based in Newcastle says "We already do a lot of business in Scotland and have found that many key I.T. professionals have said they will definitely make time to attend a show of this calibre if it is based in Scotland." Over 50 companies will exhibit at 'Infosecurity Scotland '98' and include well known leaders in I.T. security including Axent Technologies, CESG, Checkpoint Software, Cyberguard, GEC Marconi, Logica, nCipher and Portcullis. Representatives from UK ITSEC -- the IT Security Evaluation and Certification Scheme will also be on hand to offer advice on certified computer security products which guarantee specific levels of protection. Tim Moore -- Deputy head of UK ITSEC said, "Information security is one of the key issues of the 1990's, we have supported Infosecurity from the beginning and feel that it is the right time to bring this event to the attention of the Scottish business community." 'Infosecurity Scotland '98' will take place at Edinburgh's Royal Highland Centre on October 28th and 29th 1998 -- Tickets are free and can be booked in advance. To register for a ticket or for more information visit the website at http://www.infosec.co.uk/scotland or call +44 (0)181 910 7790. NOTE TO EDITORS 1. The Keynote Sessions are sure to attract a lot of public interest as they are highly contentious. They will kick off on Wednesday October 28th at 11am with the BSI on how BS7799, the new standard in information security, could affect and benefit you. On Thursday 29th October at 11am John Doody from CESG will reveal the implications of the Government Secure Intranet on government agencies in Scotland and the new Scottish Assembly. 2. A number of fact sheets have been compiled in advance of 'Infosecurity Scotland '98', they are available on a first-come first-served basis. If you would like to know more about the fact sheets or would like to interview any of the seminar speakers please call: Neil Stinchcombe on +44 (0)181 449 8292 or e-mail neileskenzi.demon.co.uk 3. Infosecurity '99 takes place at Olympia, London on 27th -- 29th April 1999. 4. For event information access the Internet on http://www.infosec.co.uk/scotland or for tickets and further details phone 0181 910 7790. -o- Subscribe: mail majordomoat_private with "subscribe isn". Today's ISN Sponsor: New Dimensions International [www.newdimensions.net]
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