ISSA Central Plains Chapter
November 6^th,  2009

Central Plains Chapter Meeting:

"Challenges of Information Systems Security - in the Real World", Mario Balakgie, (Deloitte)

Mario Balakgie has over 22 years of professional experience serving in security management and leadership positions in both the government and commercial sectors. He has executive level experience in strategic planning for multi-discipline security involving information assurance, physical security, policy formulation, information technology, risk management, budget administration, operations and personnel management. During his tenure with the government, Mario served in a number of positions where he was responsible for information management, data integrity, and cyber security of global infrastructures operating in classified and non-classified network environments. He has a proven track record in business management and administration of human, financial, material and information resources to achieve the organization's goals and the use of new technology to enhance decision making. His security expertise is recognized in the Intelligence Community, the Department of Defense, NATO and the commercial industry.

Mario will be presenting on Information Security challenges

In the last several years there has been far greater attention towards the importance of information system security capabilities in both the public and private sectors. However practitioners face numerous challenges towards achieving an effective implementation with the necessary support. While there are many reasons contributing to the challenge, the traditional methods used by information system security professionals to gain organizational support will more than likely not achieve the desire end state. Understanding how to justify an information system security program and obtain support demands a non-traditional approach and has to be well planned.

In addition to program development there will be a discussion on highly publicized security incidents to include those that had a national security impact. Incidents involving government information systems were key drivers in raising the national priority for comprehensive cyber security effort. The potential impact and effect on military operations, intelligence information, or public services will be reviewed to understand how the fallout propelled the need for greater cooperation and subsequent investments.

 

The Information Systems Security Association (ISSA)® is a not-for-profit international organization of information security professionals and practitioners.  It provides education forums, publications and peer interaction opportunities that enhance the knowledge, skill and professional growth of its members. We hope the ISSA will provide a chance to interface with other IT professionals and further your awareness of security practices and technologies.

This meeting is open to the general public with no expectations of membership.

Date:        Friday, November 6th, 2009
Location: Rockwell Branch Public Library

                5939 E 9th ST N, Wichita, KS 67208
Time:        1:00 pm until 3:00 pm