Theme:  The RSA Conference 2006 is the leading information security event of the year. It is the must-attend event for organizations that deploy, develop, or investigate data security or cryptography products. The RSA Conference brings together IT professionals, developers, policy makers, industry leaders, and academics to share information and exchange ideas on technology trends and information and exchange ideas on technology trends and best practices in identity theft, hacking, cyber-terrorism, biometrics, network forensics, perimeter defense, secure web services, encryption, and related topics.

Categories: 

• Applied Security:  Information security technology must prove its valor against all forms of intruders. This track demonstrates the application of the latest security technologies to real-world enterprise challenges. Talks include case studies that detail initial challenges and successful security solutions
• Business of Security:  These talks cover emerging technology trends and market maneuvers, with strong emphasis on new developments and how the business environment will be impacted. This track will be of special interest to CXOs, senior business executives, industry analysts, and the media
• Cryptographers:  Cryptography is ever-changing and this academically-focused track for mathematicians offers presentations of the very latest papers about the science of cryptography
• Developers:  Creative energy springs to life in the developer’s hands. This track is for senior developers and programmers building information security technologies into their applications. The technical talks focus on new trends in security protocols, encryption, and programming languages
• Government and Policy:  Timely national and international policy issues, challenges, and strategies for success are discussed and debated in this informative track. Policies and requirements set by government entities, for example, impact information security in both the public and private sector. This track addresses important topics of interest to:  industries and organizations that are affected by either current or proposed government regulation and standards; companies selling into the government marketplace; and policy developments around the globe that are likely to impact business now or in the future
• Hackers & Threats:  Learn how to defend an enterprise with sessions offering fresh insights into hacking, network forensics, and countermeasures
• Identity & Access Management:  This track is dedicated to issues of access control, authentication, identification technologies & protocols, and the growing threat of identity theft
• Implementers:  These sessions are for IT/IS management deploying security-enabled technologies. The audience will receive practical advice in how to deploy new technologies for planning, deploying, and securing enterprise solutions
• Perimeter Defense:  Talks in this track focus on more efficient ways to protect corporate assets from unwanted intrusion. Discussions cover new developments in firewalls, VPNs, and anti-viral and intrusion detection technologies
• Law, Legislation & Compliance:  Security and the battle for justice go hand in hand. These sessions cover contemporary topics of interest to lawmakers, privacy and civil rights activists, policy-makers, lawyers, and public-interest groups. Sometimes legislation and legal rulings have unintended consequences. This track is for legal or security professional who have to deal with a multitude of existing laws and mandates, or have limited resources to get the job done.
• Professional Development:  These talks are designed to provide practical advice, strategic insights, and skill sharpening seminars for advancing careers in information security. Sessions will offer insights on how to talk to management and convince them to approve projects
• Secure Web Services:  The global economy must be secured as it expands. This track covers the IT evolution towards secure service-oriented B2B, e-commerce, and online collaboration architectures. Gain new insight into how to respond flexibly to changing customer requirements
• Security Solutions:  Straight from the information security front lines, case studies of successful strategies will be delivered by select vendor companies. Learn innovative best practices and prepare enterprises for the future
• Standards:  Security needs is a universal language. These discussions encompass current domestic and international security/crypto standardization efforts.
• Wireless & Embedded Security:  Wireless technology will strongly influence the future of information security. This track is for IT professionals and developers deploying or creating wireless or embedded applications and infrastructures. The talks will focus on new developments in wireless networks, LANs, embedded security technologies, and securing wireless devices

This year there are three session formats being used for the Education Breakout Sessions:

• Individual Speaker - a session with one speaker
• Co-Speakers - a session with two speakers - one designated as the Primary Speaker and the other as the Secondary Speaker
• Panel Discussion - a session with a designated Moderator and up to four Panelists

Requirements:  Once logged in, provide information relating to the proposed session and recommended speakers. This information will be used by the panel of judges during the recommendation process. Please also visit the following URL for guidance developing the submission:  http://www.rsaconference.com/

• In Step 1 - General Information, the following information is required during the submission process:
• Session Title (75 characters)
• Session Abstract (400 characters)
• Session Objectives (three) (300 characters)
• Session Classification
• Session Technical Level
• Track - 1st and 2nd choice
• Session Format (as discussed above)
• Target audience organization functions and job functions
• Will this presentation be seen elsewhere?
• In Step 2 - Proposed Speakers, the following information is required during the submission process:
• Speaker Type (Primary, Secondary, Moderator, Panelist)
• Speaker’s Name
• Speaker’s Company / Organization
• Speaker’s E-mail Address
• Speaker’s Telephone
• The following information is required for each speaker before the paper can be ‘Ready For Judges’ status. This information is collected when the proposed speakers login to confirm their participation in this session
• RSA Conference speaking history:
• Speaker’s professional speaking experience
• Speaker’s speaking schedule within 30 days of Conference
• Speaker’s personal biography (400 characters)
• Speaker’s company biography (400 characters)
• In Step 3 - Presentation Detail, those submitting have the opportunity to attach a detailed outline of the presentation, which is used during by the panel of judges during the Recommendation Process. Guidelines for submitting papers can be found by clicking here
• During Step 4 - Session Information Review, those submitting have the opportunity to review and edit all information submitted on the presentation and proposed speakers
• During Step 5 - Session Submission Complete, there is an option to print the submission, e-mail the submission, submit another presentation, or exit

Nomination Form:  http://www.rsaconference.com/

Link to Conference site:  http://www.rsaconference.com/