Global Security Experts to Gather for 27th Annual Information Security Forum World Congress

BERLIN - Sept. 7, 2016 - PRLog -- The pace and scale of information security threats continues to accelerate, jeopardizing the integrity and reputation of many of today's most trusted, global organizations.As businesses face increasing pressure in the fight against cybercrime, and the number of data breaches continue to rise worldwide, there has never been a greater need for greater collaboration and sharing of best practices in cyber security amongst leading industry professionals.

To meet this need of organizations of all sizes,  the Information Security Forum (ISF) is hosting it's Annual World Congress in Berlin, Germany, October 22-25, 2016. More than 1,000 cyber security experts are expected to attend to discuss the key security challenges and opportunities that organizations of all sizes are facing. Key topics of discussion will include: cyber security, data privacy in the cloud, supply chain information risk management, regulation and legislation, securing industrial controls systems, securing the Internet of Things (IoT), protecting smart cities and the continuing defense of mobile devices in the workplace.

"ISF World Congress offers attendees an opportunity to discuss and find solutions to today's most pressing security challenges," said Steve Durbin, Managing Director, ISF. "This is our flagship event and attendees will benefit greatly from presentations by world-renowned experts and the exclusive opportunity to gain valuable insight into the latest ISF projects, all in a relaxed, private setting."

The ISF World Congress features a series of keynote presentations, workshops and networking sessions that allow attendees to share knowledge, best practices and thought leadership in a confidential, peer-group environment. The event will have an all-encompassing, collaborative breakout program which will be led by Master of Ceremonies, and BBC Diplomatic and Royal Correspondent,Nicholas Witchell.

Keynote sessions will be presented by the following:

·         Bruce Schneier, Renowned Security Technologist

·         Keren Elazari, Hacker, Turned Digital Security Expert

·         Mikko Hypponen, Cyber War Veteran

·         Konstantinos Karagiannis, Chief Technology Officer for Security Consulting in BT Americas

·         Glenn Mead, Director of Corporate Programmes at Chimp Management

·         Philippe Petit, Performance Artist

"This event provides attendees with sessions from internationally distinguished speakers as well as the opportunity to interact and develop relationships with senior global decision-makers and share in the overall experience the ISF provides to our global member base," continued Durbin. "Organizations truly understand the benefits the ISF brings and our annual World Congress has become the place where the industry's most prominent businesses and executives assemble to share ideas on today's most challenging security issues today."

For the seventh consecutive year, the event is opening its doors to a select number of non-Member organizations. This world class platform offers the opportunity to interact and build peer-to-peer relationships with senior global decision makers and share in the ISF experience. For more information, please visit the ISF website (http://www.securityforum.org/).

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. The organization 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. By working together, ISF Members avoid the major expenditure required to reach the same goals on their own. Consultancy services are available and provide ISF Members and Non-Members with the opportunity to purchase short-term, professional support activities to supplement the implementation of ISF products.

For more information on ISF membership, please visit https://www.securityforum.org/.