Symantec's Internet security expert presents industry-leading report at UOIT

For Immediate Release

April 5, 2011

 

 

Symantec’s Internet security expert presents industry-leading report at UOIT

 

OSHAWA, ON – Marc Fossi, the author and executive editor of Symantec's Internet Security Threat Report (ISTR) Volume 16, released today, will present key report findings during a presentation on Monday, April 11 at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT).

Invited to speak in Oshawa by UOIT’s Faculty of Business and Information Technology and the Management Development Centre, Mr. Fossi will provide a detailed analysis and discuss the Internet threat activity seen over a 12-month period. He will discuss topics such as Internet attacks, vulnerabilities, malicious code, phishing and spam affecting the public and private sector as well as end-users. Mr. Fossi will also take a deeper dive into the Stuxnet Worm, the first worm targeting industrial software and equipment. Symantec has been following the development of the Stuxnet Worm since it was first uncovered in July 2010.

When:

Monday, April 11, 2011

5 p.m.

 

There will be an informal reception following the presentation.

 

Where:

Business and Information Technology building, Room 2080

University of Ontario Institute of Technology

2000 Simcoe Street North

Oshawa, Ontario

 

For driving directions to campus, click here.

 

Parking:

Follow either Commencement Drive or Founders Gate from the Simcoe Street North entrances to Founders Lot 1.

 

 

If you are interested in attending and/or would like to arrange an interview with Marc Fossi following the presentation, please contact:

Bryan Oliver

UOIT Communications and Marketing

905.721.8668 ext. 2209

289.928.3653 (cell)

bryan.oliver@uoit.ca