Information Security for South Africa - ISSA 2012

Information security has evolved and in the last few years there has been
renewed interest in the subject worldwide. This is evident from the many
standards and certifications now available to guide security strategy. This has
led to a more clear career path for security professionals.

The convergence of technologies together with advances in wireless
communications, has meant new security challenges for the information security
fraternity. As hotspots become more available, and more organisations attempt to
rid their offices of "spaghetti" so the protection of data in these environments
becomes a more important consideration.

It is this fraternity that organisations, governments and
communities in general look to for guidance on best practice in this converging
world.

Identity theft and phishing are ongoing concerns. What we are
now finding is that security mechanisms have become so good and are generally
implemented by companies wanting to adhere to good corporate governance, so
attackers are now looking to the weak link in the chain, namely the individual
user. It is far easier to attack them than attempt to penetrate sophisticated
corporate systems. A spate of spyware is also doing the rounds, with waves of
viruses still striking periodically. Software suppliers have started stepping up
to protect their users and take some responsibility for security in general and
not just for their own products.

The conference focuses on all aspects of information security
and invites participation across the Information Security spectrum including but
not being limited to functional, business, managerial,
theoretical and technological issues.