Sourcefire to Discuss Best Practices in Securing Global Networks at Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit
COLUMBIA, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sourcefire, Inc. (Nasdaq: FIRE), the creator of Snort® and a leader in intelligent cybersecurity solutions, today announced that its founder and CTO, Martin Roesch, will co-present with Tim Larson, President of Host Integrity Systems, at the 2011 Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit. The executives will discuss Nokia Siemens Networks’ implementation of the Sourcefire IPSTM as part of its global security platform.
In their session, “Creating Actionable Security Intelligence in a Global Infrastructure,” Roesch and Larson will discuss how Nokia Siemens Networks created a platform to transform its global security with actionable intelligence. They will also discuss the business’ justification for deploying the Sourcefire solution in six data centers around the world, delivering ongoing protection against the latest threats. In addition, Roesch will share his insights on the evolving threat landscape.
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“Creating Actionable Security Intelligence in a Global Infrastructure” |
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| Who: | Martin Roesch, Founder and CTO, Sourcefire | |
| Tim Larson, President, Host Integrity Systems | ||
| When: | Tuesday, June 21, 2011, 3:15 – 4:15pm ET | |
| Where: | Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit 2011 | |
| Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, Chesapeake Ballroom D | ||
| National Harbor, MD | ||
Roesch has a long history of identifying real-world Cybersecurity challenges and developing solutions to address them. He founded Sourcefire® in 2001 to deliver commercial security solutions that leverage his open source innovation, Snort, the de facto standard for intrusion detection and prevention and the world’s most widely deployed intrusion detection and prevention technology with more than 285,000 registered users and nearly 4 million downloads to date. Roesch continues to lead the technical direction and product development efforts for Sourcefire’s commercial and open source product offerings.
Larson is a senior information security consultant with extensive national and international business experience in telecommunications and service businesses. As the president of Host Integrity Systems, a provider of co-managed professional services and integration products, he has worked with international entities such as Nokia, Nokia Siemens Networks and Verizon. As an independent consultant to Nokia Siemens Networks, Larson assisted in the selection of security vendors to deliver intrusion detection and prevention, log management and vulnerability management.
Sourcefire will also host its annual Harley Biker Bash, “For One Night, Go Hog Wild!” during the Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit. The party will take place on June 21 from 6:30 – 9:30pm ET in National Harbor 11 and include prize giveaways, including a Harley-Davidson motorcycle.
About Sourcefire
Sourcefire, Inc. (Nasdaq:FIRE), is a world leader in intelligent cybersecurity solutions. Sourcefire is transforming the way Global 2000 organizations and government agencies manage and minimize network security risks. Sourcefire’s IPS, RNA® (Real-time Network Awareness) and Real-time Adaptive Security solutions equip customers with an efficient and effective layered security defense – protecting network assets before, during and after an attack. Through the years, Sourcefire has been consistently recognized for its innovation and industry leadership by customers, media and industry analysts alike – with more than 50 awards and accolades. Today, the name Sourcefire has grown synonymous with innovation and network security intelligence. For more information about Sourcefire, please visit http://www.sourcefire.com.
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