Information security is a critical issue for all organizations today. The Center for Strategic Information Technology and Security (CSITS), a State of Minnesota designated Center of Excellence at Metropolitan State University, Minneapolis Community & Technical College, and Inver Hills Community College, are pleased to host a symposium on information security for local businesses, government and academics to find out what organizations are doing to secure their information assets.

This regional symposium will bring together business executives, security experts and practitioners from the information security field to outline issues, present strategies, discuss business cases, and recommend best practices. We are bringing in internationally recognized experts to address this important risk management issue. It’s an excellent time to network with peers and leaders in the field, providing invaluable insight that can be applied on the job.

Keynote Speakers
Bruce Schneier (security technologist, expert & author)
Col. Curt Carver Jr. (Assistant Dean, USMA, West Point, NY)

EARLY REGISTRATION NOW OPEN:
Mark your calendars and register early at: http://www.minneapolis.edu/sobis

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY:
We are looking for companies interested in becoming a gold, silver, or valued sponsor of SoBIS 2006. If interested in learning more about sponsorship, and the benefits we are offering sponsors, please download our “Invitation to Sponsors” letter outlining the various opportunities available at: http://www.minneapolis.edu/sobis

Steve Creason, J.D.
Assistant Professor, College of Management
Metropolitan State University

Firasat Khan
Director of eLearningFaculty, IT Program
Minneapolis Community & Technical College