IT Security

4th Annual IT Security Conference for the Oil and Gas Industry

November 11-12, 2009 *
Hilton Houston North
12400 Greenspoint Drive
Houston, Texas

* Preceded by a free limited training course (details to come).

Don't miss the 4th Annual IT Security Conference for the Oil and Natural Gas Industry, November 11-12, 2009 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:

Emerging Threats in the Energy Sector
Legislative Initiatives & Impacts
Data Leakage Considerations
E-discovery / Compliance Programs
Mobile Computing
Securing Mobile Devices / Workers
Identity Management in the Oil and Natural Gas Industry
Web 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
Cloud Computing
3rd Party Connections
Emerging Technology Trends
Ensuring the Security of the Digital Oilfield

(To submit a presentation for consideration, please email sodal@api.org)

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 2008 Endorsers, Sponsors and Exhibitors

Program Agenda and Registration Information

The 2009 Agenda will be available soon.

Sponsor/Exhibitor Information
Sponsoring or exhibiting at the 4th 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, 2009. Booth assignments will be made upon receiving the form, so we encourage you to apply early.

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Promotional Opportunities
Attending an industry related event where people might be interested in learning more about the 4th Annual IT Security Conference? Download and print this one page promotional flyer. (coming soon)

Hotel Information
API has arranged a discount room block at the Hilton Houston North for $127/night Single/Double. Call 281-875-2222 to make your reservation. Be sure to mention the API IT Security Conference to qualify for this discount rate. The cut-off date for making reservations is Friday, October 23, 2009 at 5:00 PM, CT. After this date hotel reservations will be accepted on a space available basis.

The address for the Hilton Houston North is 12400 Greenspoint Drive, Houston, Texas. 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.