NEW YORK, September 21, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Computer Security Institute announces the addition of complimentary lightning sessions to CSI VX September 28, 2010 line-up, offering all registrants the ability to take advantage of educational sessions on Virtual Day. Along with the current host of comprehensive educational sessions, all attendees can enjoy a series of lightning sessions beginning at 11:30 on September 28th, 2010. Robert Richardson, Director of Computer Security Institute states, it was always our intention to add content that all attendees can enjoy on our September 28th Virtual Day. The addition of lightning sessions will enhance every registrants experience with a wealth of insight and innovative knowledge.

The day will kick-off with a Keynote Presentation by Peter Tippett, Vice President of security solutions and enterprise innovation for Verizon Business.

The following lightning sessions will be available:

Data Breach Notification Laws: From California to Australia Alana Maurushat, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia Legal Issues in Multi-national Cloud Computing David Snead, W. David Snead, P.C. Using Virtualization for Better Security Steve Orrin, Intel Corporation Don't Write Your Own Security Code: The OWASP Enterprise Security API Jeff Williams, Aspect Security Vendor Risk Management John Ambra, Modulo Security Policies: Cost-cutting Measures to Enhance Protection Maria Corpuz, Department of Education and Training, Queensland Securing the Electronic Health Record: The Big Challenges Michael Wojcik, Acumen Solutions A Business Case for Cloud Computing Nolan M. Goldberg, Proskauer Securing Windows 7 Brad Smith, Computer Institute of the Rockies Agile Security: Necessity or Mission Impossible Helvi Salminen, Gemalto Oy

CSI VX is a new multi-dimensional virtual exchange, packaged as a three part series to commence September 28, 2010 with the launch of a Virtual Event. CSI VX, will include a Virtual Trade Show, conference content and global networking all available on a virtual platform. This Virtual Event will be a primer to the full, live educational programs taking place at the CSI Annual conference on October 28-29, 2010 in DC including a full day of live streaming directly from the show. The Series will wrap-up with a post-show virtual event allowing participants to experience all sessions as well as the annual Information Security Executive (ISE) North American Awards presentation. Following the post-show virtual event, all presentations will be available for download on-demand.

Register today by visiting http://www.csivx.com and for sponsorship and exhibiting opportunities, contact Nadine Schwartz at Nadine.Schwartz@ubm.com. Event details to note are CSI VX Virtual Exchange Event on Tuesday, September 28, 2010. CSI Annual 2010 Thursday-Friday, October 28-29, 2010 in DC and CSI VX Finale with Sessions/On-Demand available, Thursday, November 11, 2010. More information will be available shortly.

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