http://technology.inquirer.net/infotech/infotech/view_article.php?article_id=87431 By Lawrence Casiraya INQUIRER.net 09/08/2007 MANILA, Philippines -- The Information Systems Security Society of the Philippines (ISSSP) is set to hold its annual IT security forum hoping to raise more awareness this time among smaller companies. Carrying the title "ManilaCon2K7: World at Risk", the yearly forum seeks to become a venue for local companies to become update with the latest trends and products in IT security. Cynthia Mamon, current ISSSP chair and president of Sun Microsystems Philippines, said the yearly forum -- which falls on the date of the historic 9/11 attacks in the US -- is not veering away from its original intent which is to instill awareness among companies. As more companies begin using the Internet as a business tool, ISSSP wants to educate smaller end-users on IT security. Analysts like IDC have projected growth in security spending among businesses, leading to a convergence of different solutions. Globally, IDC estimates total market spending on security alone at $940 million. "Those connected to the Internet should be fully aware of their responsibilities when it comes to security since any breach by one member of the community can provide a real threat," Mamon said in a statement. The two-day conference, scheduled September 11 and 12 at the Intercontinental Hotel in Makati City, will exhibit security solutions from vendors like Secure Computing, Oracle Corp. and Computer Associates. The conference is being organized by ISSSP in cooperation with the Commission on Information and Communications Technology and the National Computer Center. ____________________________________ Visit the InfoSec News Bookstore http://www.shopinfosecnews.org
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