Preconference Seminars

Seminar 1A - Creating a Secure University: Technology, Policies, Education, and Culture

Wednesday, June 18, 2003
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. SEM01A

Randy Marchany, Director, IT Security Lab, Virginia Tech

The open environment of a university seems to preclude taking the measures needed to secure its technology infrastructure, yet a few universities have managed to greatly decrease their vulnerability to attacks. This seminar will provide practical strategies for securing your college or university. Strategies presented include (1) developing a practical acceptable-use policy and integrating the enforcement into existing university functions, (2) creating a viable risk analysis process for use across all university departments, (3) developing security awareness among all members of the university community, and (4) developing an effective incident response capability. Seminar participants will work with the presenters on designing solutions to real-world security problems.

Seminar 1P - Enterprise Directory Design and Implementation

Wednesday, June 18, 2003
1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. SEM01P

Michael R. Gettes, Senior Consulting Technical Architect, MIT

Using context from the LDAP Recipe for Configuring and Operating Directories, the speaker will present design and implementation strategies for directories and directory applications. This includes naming, performance, access controls, schema design and management, application design, and issues associated with integration of enterprise and LAN middleware, plus legacy system interactions.

Seminar 2P - Professional Development Strategies for IT Leadership

Wednesday, June 18, 2003
1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. SEM02P

David W. Dodd, Vice President for Information Resources and CIO, Xavier University

Cynthia Golden, Director, CIDDE, University of Pittsburgh

Sound management and leadership skills are essential to the success of IT professionals. Becoming an effective leader doesn't just happen--especially overnight. How can you plan for the future, and what strategies can you use throughout your career for developing the skills necessary to build and lead strong organizations capable of meeting goals and managing change? Whether you are in a leadership role or on the path to greater responsibility, this session will help you formulate effective career development strategies. Attendees should come prepared to participate and share. This is an interactive session!