Information Security Forum to Discuss Data Privacy in the Cloud in Upcoming Webcast

NEW YORK - May 8, 2014 - PRLog -- According to the Information Security Forum (http://www.securityforum.org) (ISF), a global, independent information security body considered the world's leading authority on cyber security and information risk management,with cloud-based systems come natural security challenges. The decision to use cloud-based systems should be accompanied by an information risk assessment that has been conducted specifically to deal with the complexities of cloud systems, the data that will be stored in the cloud, associated privacy regulations and the needs of the business. It should also be supported by business processes that ensure the necessary safeguards.

Most organizations rely on a standard set of solutions that enable day-to-day operations, including outsourcing and cloud offerings. It’s right they should – there’s no point in reinventing the wheel every time – and it’s also only normal to expect that the drive to cut costs and increase value will push non-core business processes out of the organization. Growing hyperconnectivity will lead many organizations to increase their dependence on these accepted solutions. However, they will become increasingly unreliable. So are you as a business prepared with alternatives if the things you’ve built your trust around come crashing down?

During this webcast, Steve Durbin, Global Vice President of the ISF, will examine the key areas of potential vulnerability regarding cloud storage, providers and data management, providing expert insight into how to manage these vulnerabilities to ensure the maximum benefit and minimum risk. Please register via this link (https://www.brighttalk.com/webcast/9923/105733) for the free webcast which takes place on Wednesday, May 14 at 8 a.m. (ET). A recording will be available following the conclusion of the event.

Speaker:

·         Steve Durbin, Global Vice President, ISF

As the Global Vice President of the Information Security Forum, Steve Durbin’s main areas of focus include the emerging security threat landscape, cyber security, Consumerization, outsourced cloud security, third party management and social media across both the corporate and personal environments.

Formerly at Ernst & Young, Durbin was responsible for the growth of the firm’s entrepreneurial markets business in Europe, Middle East, India and Africa.  He has been involved with mergers and acquisitions of fast-growth companies across Europe and the US, and has also advised a number of NASDAQ and NYSE listed global technology companies.

Durbin has considerable experience working in the technology and telecoms markets and was previously senior vice president at Gartner. As global head of Gartner’s consultancy business he developed a range of strategic marketing, business and IT solutions for international investment and entrepreneurial markets. He has served as an executive on the boards of public companies in the UK and Asia in both the technology consultancy services and software applications development sectors.

He has served as a Digital 100 selection committee member in the United States, a body established to improve the talent pool for Fortune 1000 boards around information governance with the aim of helping them protect and monetize their technology investments. He is currently chairman of the Digiworld Institute senior executive forum in the UK, a think tank comprised of Telecoms, Media and IT leaders and regulators.

About the Information Security Forum

Founded in 1989, the Information Security Forum (ISF) is an independent, not-for-profit association of leading organizations from around the world. It is dedicated to investigating, clarifying and resolving key issues in cyber, information security and risk management and developing best practice methodologies, processes and solutions that meet the business needs of its Members.

ISF Members benefit from harnessing and sharing in-depth knowledge and practical experience drawn from within their organizations and developed through an extensive research and work program. The ISF provides a confidential forum and framework, which ensures that Members adopt leading-edge information security strategies and solutions. And by working together, Members avoid the major expenditure required to reach the same goals on their own.

Further information about ISF research and membership is available from www.securityforum.org