Cyber Attacks Continue According to 2003 CSI/FBI Computer Crime and Security Survey; NetSec '03 June 23-25 Addresses How to Protect Networks

The just released 8th Annual 2003 CSI/FBI Computer Crime and Security Survey reports that the risk of cyber attacks is as high as ever for organizations, despite the continued deployment of security technologies. Based on the responses of 530 information security practitioners, theft of proprietary information and denial of service attacks head the list of financial losses sustained; with denial of service dollar losses of $65,643,300 up 250% from the 2002 results. And while fifty-six percent of respondents reported unauthorized use of their systems, only a small percentage reported their incidents to law enforcement, reducing the odds of attackers being caught and prosecuted.

NetSec '03, being held June 23-25 at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans, will address what organizations must do to protect themselves, and how to go about doing it. The NetSec conference is the largest and most established conference devoted exclusively to network security, drawing over 1500 security pros from around the world. Eight full tracks are offered, including an introductory track for newcomers as well as more advanced technical sessions for the more experienced practitioner. Focused pre- and post-conference workshops will be offered for in-depth training on specific topics.

"The best way for security practitioners to combat computer crime is through education. For 13 years NetSec has been the best place for practitioners to learn real-world strategies and techniques to protect their networks," states CSI Director of Events Simon Cooper. "This year we offer over 90 sessions on topics that include intrusion prevention, forensics, network attacks and countermeasures, wireless, remote access, risk management, privacy, awareness/management issues, and much more."

Held in conjunction with the conference, the NetSec 2003 Exhibition will be held June 23-24. Over 75 security vendors will display a wide variety of products and services, which include products in the areas of firewalls, encryption, intrusion detection, authentication, single sign-on, network security management and remote access.

Established in 1974, Computer Security Institute is the leading international membership organization dedicated to serving the information security professional through conferences, training seminars and a wide variety of publications. For more information on NetSec 2003 or Computer Security Institute, go to www.gocsi.com, contact CSI at 415-947-6320 or email csi@cmp.com.

For more information on the CSI/FBI Computer Crime and Security Survey, contact Robert Richardson at 610-604-4604, email rrichardson@cmp.com or visit the CSI website at www.gocsi.com.

SOURCE: Computer Security Institute

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