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IANS Adds Nine Security Industry Experts to its Faculty Roster
Brings Total to 26

Known and well-respected practitioners, authors and industry experts join esteemed faculty group addressing business and technology
issues facing organizations

BOSTON, MA (December 1, 2008) — IANS, a leading research company focused on information security, regulatory compliance and information technology risk management, proudly announces the addition of nine security industry experts to its already impressive roster of faculty members, bringing the total to 26. The expertise of the nine additional faculty members will strengthen IANS’ ability to address the newest information security issues facing information security teams in 2009. These issues include securing virtualized environments, translating IT security to risk management, security services delivered in the cloud, and software and web application security.

“Our unique research method and the consultative nature of our work for security practitioners and vendors, requires a collective assembly of industry thought leaders and experts,” said Jack Phillips, co-founder and CEO. “These nine new faculty members will help us extend our knowledge base into topics that are grabbing the attention of the industry.”

The Role of IANS Faculty
The IANS faculty team plays a critical role in IANS’ peer-based research methodology. Faculty members facilitate conversations among IT security practitioners at live events, by telephone, and online. Each faculty member brings expert facilitation skills to drive conversations that generate proprietary research insights for practitioners and vendors alike.

IANS pioneered regional, interactive Information Security Forums aimed at serving the immediate needs of security practitioners. In these highly interactive conferences, which are modeled after a case-based, business school teaching method, there is an emphasis on expert-led, real-world discussions that draw upon the experience and expertise of participants to drive insights to new levels. The IANS faculty members play a key role in drawing out conversations, identifying themes and trends, and analyzing common issues among Forum participants.

“This esteemed group of experts is the ‘Intel Chip’ inside our research engine. They represent a substantial competitive advantage for IANS, and are an invaluable resource for our members and clients,” commented Phillips.

Voice and Expertise of Many Provides Keen Insight to Industry Trends
The IANS faculty features industry experts who are independent thinkers, but taken together provide a unique view into key industry trends. New Faculty members added in 2008 and their areas of expertise include:

• Paul Davis, executive vice president, Decurity – a globally recognized expert in security program delivery, security operations integration and security outsourcing/ managed security services
• Rocky DeStefano, president & CEO, Decurity – a source for information related to enterprise security
  operations – security information event management (SIEM) and log management
• Christofer Hoff, chief security architect, S&T Division, Unisys – recognized authority on security in the virtualized environment – one of the industry’s most talked about topics
• Rich Mogull, founder, Securosis – one of the industry’s experts in information-centric security, application security, and emerging security technologies.
• Lysa Myers, director of research, West Coast Labs – leading industry expert on malware trends and analysis
• Joel Scambray, CEO, Consciere and co-author of Hacking Exposed – brings deep experience in security assessment and remediation, program development and management, and the intersection of business and information security clients, including some of the world’s largest enterprises
• Nick Selby, vice president and research director, The 451 Group – specializing in security information and log management, data protection and loss prevention, and threat analysis

The Faculty in Action – December 2-3, San Francisco
IANS will host its 42nd two-day Information Security Forum on December 2-3, 2008 in San Francisco. New faculty members Lysa Myers and Joel Scambray will facilitate discussion sessions for the first time at this peer-based, CEP-accredited event and will guide IT security practitioners in environment where they can engage in innovative, thought-provoking, and insightful discussions.

IANS Information Security Forums are about tactics and theory, real-life experience not academic studies, and allow attendees to learn more about the security issues facing their peers. Forum Delegates gain insights on the best practices and lessons learned directly from peers; stay up to date with emerging technologies and early-stage developments; and network with influential peers and Faculty. Event information is available at http://www.iansresearch.com/.

MEDIA: Members of the media can register to attend Wednesday, December 3 from 8:00-10:00 a.m. and to receive a copy of the full summary findings by providing their full contact information to press@iansresearch.com.

About IANS
IANS, founded in June 2001 as the Institute for Applied Network Security, is inspired by the Harvard Business School experience of interactive discussions driving collective insights. IANS adapted that format to fit the needs of information security professionals, and focuses exclusively on the fields of information security, regulatory compliance, and IT Risk Management. IANS’ mission is to deliver technical and business insights that assist our clients in solving their most pressing problems.

IANS serves its clients through a unique “bottom-up” research methodology. The combination of world-class Faculty and a closed community of end-users, drive IANS’ insights, curriculum, and dialogues. IANS’ offerings include the Partner Program annual research membership, regionally held Information Security Forums, peer-based Executive Roundtables, and a custom collection of Advisory Services. For more information, visit http://www.iansresearch.com/