LogRhythm Expert - Using SIEM and Hacking for More Secure IT
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FOR IMMEDIATE DISTRIBUTION LogRhythm Expert to Discuss Using Hacking Techniques and SIEM Technology for Security Investigations at Civilian and Military Conferences Certified Ethical Hacker Eric Knight to Present at ISACA North America and Air Force Systems and Software Technology Conferences BOULDER, Colo., May 10, 2011 – LogRhythm, the company that makes log data useful, today announced that senior knowledge engineer and certified ethical hacker Eric Knight will discuss at two leading industry conferences this month methods for using hacking techniques and SIEM technology to discover security risks and exposures. Mr Knight has been invited to speak at ISACA’s North America Computer Audit, Control and Security (North America CACS) Conference and the US Air Force Systems and Software Technology Conference. He will demonstrate how to detect and perform forensic investigations into suspicious activity. “Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools allow for deep investigation of security events on computer networks, if you know where and what to look for,” said Eric Knight. “They can provide a multi-faceted view of security incidents, including tracing a terminated user’s activities, tracking a malware outbreak and assessing the damage it caused, and dissecting a suspected breach. This is what I will be demonstrating in these hands-on presentations.” Eric Knight, MIS, CISSP, CISM, CEH, is senior knowledge engineer at LogRhythm. Mr. Knight is responsible for building compliance intelligence packages for regulatory mandates that are shipped as part of LogRhythm’s award-winning SIEM 2.0 platform. He has over 15 years of experience in the field of network security with an emphasis in vulnerability management and enterprise security architectures. His prior roles include principal consultant with IT systems integrator CIBER, software security architect at the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), and software development for DMW Worldwide and Trident Data Systems. Eric has presented at CSI, the Computer Forensics Show, and several ISACA events. Conference Dates/Locations Mr. Knight will present on the following dates: ISACA North America CACS Conference Paris Las Vegas Hotel Las Vegas, Nevada May 17, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
US Air Force Systems and Software Technology Conference (SSTC 2011) Salt Palace Convention Center Salt Lake City, Utah May 19, 8:00am - 8:45am About LogRhythm LogRhythm, the leader in log management and SIEM 2.0, delivers log and event management, file integrity monitoring, and network and user monitoring in a single integrated solution. LogRhythm empowers organizations to comply with regulations, secure their networks, and optimize IT operations. The company received the coveted “Recommended” 5-star designation from SC Labs for SIEM and has received SC Magazine’s Innovator of the Year Award, Readers Trust Award for “Best SIEM” solution and the “Best Buy” designation for Digital Forensics. It is a winner of the 2010 Red Herring 100 Award and was placed by Gartner Inc. in the visionaries quadrant of the Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Magic Quadrant report for 2010. LogRhythm is privately held and based in Boulder, Colorado with European Headquarters in Maidenhead, England, and Asia Pacific operations in Hong Kong. For more information visit: www.logrhythm.com. ###-----------------------------------------------------------------------
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