IT Security

3rd Annual IT Security Conference for the Oil and Gas Industry

November 11-12, 2008
Omni Houston Hotel
Houston, Texas

Don't miss the 3rd Annual IT Security Conference for the Oil and Natural Gas Industry, November 11-12, 2008 in Houston, Texas.

IT Security is critical to the infrastructure of the oil and natural gas industry, and this conference will reflect on the latest issues and strategies enhancing operations. This conference provides an excellent opportunity to network with IT security professionals, and to candidly share ideas and to discuss the challenges facing the industry. These sessions, essential to IT security, are chosen and presented by recognized members in the field.

Topics include:

Discussion of Emerging Threats in the Energy Sector
Legislative / Threat / Compliance
Privacy
Mobile Computing
Identity Management in the Oil and Natural Gas Industry
Downstream / PCI
Application Security
SCADA / Process Control System Security
CIO / CISO Panel Discussion
Metrics and Benchmarking
Security and Risk Management
Alignment of Business and IT Security Efforts
Best Practices on Log Consolidation and Compliance
3rd Party Connections
Emerging Technology Trends
Ensuring the Security of the Digital Oilfield

The conference is expected to host more than 250 IT Security experts from the oil and gas industry, creating the opportunity to learn about the latest developments, share insights, and network with other IT security professionals. A separate exhibition area will host companies from the IT security industry.

Who Should Attend:

IT Management
IT Security Professionals
System Administrators
Database Administrators
Data Privacy Specialists
Application Support Personnel
Legal
Human Resources Professionals
IT Auditors
Compliance Officers
Corporate Security Professionals
Anyone interested in learning about state of the art security practices and their practical implementation as well as securing their enterprise and its core processes.

List of 2007 Endorsers, Sponsors and Exhibitors

Program Agenda and Registration Information

Preliminary Program Agenda (coming soon)
Register Online (Available August 20th)
Print and fax a Registration Form

Online registration will be open soon.

If you have questions, encounter any problems using the on-line registration software, or if you do not receive a confirmation showing that the payment was successfully processed and indicating a zero balance, contact Liz Goemaat, Program Assistant, at 202-682-8195 or goemaate@api.org.

Sponsor/Exhibitor Information
Sponsoring or exhibiting at the 3rd Annual IT Security Conference is a targeted, cost-effective avenue for connecting with customers that you may not reach otherwise. The deadline for returning your Sponsorship/Exhibitor Application is October 26th, 2008. Booth assignments will be made upon receiving the form, so we encourage you to apply early.

Sponsorship/Exhibitor Application
Information for Sponsors/Exhibitors (coming soon)

3rd Annual IT Security Conference Button
Exhibitors and Sponsors are encouraged to support the 3rd Annual IT Security Conference by adding adding a button ad to their website. More information, as well as the button, is available here. (coming soon)

Promotional Opportunities
Attending an industry related event where people might be interested in learning more about the 3rd Annual IT Security Conference? Download and print this one page promotional flyer. (coming soon)

Hotel Information
Reservations can be made directly with the Omni Houston by calling 713-871-8181. The cut-off date for making reservations is Friday, October 29th, 2008 at 5:00 PM, CST.

API has arranged a discount rate with the hotel of $219 Single/Double, plus applicable state and local tax. Be sure to mention the 3rd Annual IT Security meeting to qualify for this discount rate. After October 29th, 2008, hotel reservations will be accepted on a space available basis.

The address for the Omni Houston Hotel is 4 Riverway, Houston, Texas 77056. An online map is available here.

Questions?

Contact Matthew Cunningham at 202-682-8158 or cunninghamm@api.org if you have any questions regarding the logistics for this meeting.
Registration questions should be directed to Liz Goemaat at 202-682-8195 or goemaate@api.org.