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Mazu Networks Chief Security Strategist and eSecurityPlanet Columnist to Participate in "Tracking the Hackers" Webcast
CAMBRIDGE, MASS. - May 9, 2006
Who
Charles Kaplan, chief security strategist, Mazu Networks, Inc., the leading provider of behavior-based network security solutions.
Linda A. LeBlanc, eSecurityPlanet columnist and network security analyst at MIT.
What
Kaplan and LeBlanc to participate in a Webcast hosted by Mazu Networks titled, “Tracking the Hackers.” The discussion will highlight the need for improved network visibility to track hackers and identify if an attacker has tampered with hardware or critical data. Attendees will learn how to effectively respond to an attack on their networked systems and gain practical solutions on how to initiate specific procedures to track hacker activity.
Kaplan and LeBlanc will also share how Network Behavior Analysis (NBA) systems can increase network visibility and improve network protection. The discussion will be supported by real-life case studies.
Where
To register for the Webcast please visit: http://www.jupiterwebcasts.com/webcasts/mazu_051806.html.
When
Kaplan and LeBlanc will present on Thursday, May 18, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. EDT.
Speaker Biographies
Charles Kaplan, chief security strategist, Mazu Networks
As chief security strategist at Mazu Networks, Charles Kaplan provides strategic guidance and support for the company’s engineering, marketing and sales teams. Drawing from 15 years of information security experience, Kaplan has participated in the development of security programs at more than 1,000 companies and is a recognized expert at architecting, implementing, maintaining and managing effective and balanced security programs.
Previously, Kaplan was the chief information security officer for VeriSign Managed Security Services (MSS), where he served as a thought leader, strategist and evangelist for the organization. In his role, Kaplan provided subject matter expertise and direction internally as well as customer facing security guidance to the company’s top MSS clients. Kaplan has served as an extension to the IT teams of many Future 1000 enterprises, helping them to develop long term information security strategies.
Kaplan has also founded several successful companies including: Cenetrix, developers of network threat prevention systems; norSEC, a highly successful pioneer in the now established Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) space; and Xevo, a fast-growing Internet software company devoted to the Application Service Provider industry.
As a recognized thought leader in the security space, Kaplan has been frequently quoted in the press on a range of security topics. He is also a noted speaker for numerous events and audiences, including IS Associates, TechTarget, UNIX Expo, Internet Expo, Internet World, the Pentagon, the FBI and universities.
Linda A. LeBlanc, network security analyst at MIT and eSecurityPlanet columnist
Linda LeBlanc works as a network security analyst for MIT and practices private consulting for small firms looking to establish a presence on the web or entering the e-commerce market. LeBlanc holds a master’s degree in computer science from Suffolk University as well as a CISSP certification. She is a regular columnist for eSecurityPlanet on topics including IT security and identity theft issues.
About eSecurityPlanet
eSecurityPlanet is a Website dedicated to providing enterprise security professionals with the latest and most useful online security news, information and advice. Its mission is to help IT security professionals do their jobs better by offering a number of regular and daily online features and updates, including: online threat alerts, articles by security advisors, vulnerability and virus patches, security best practices, prevention and risk management, information security trends, information security resources and much more. For more information, please visit www.esecurityplanet.com.
About Mazu Networks, Inc.
Mazu Networks provides behavior-based network security solutions that analyze network traffic and behavior to operate enterprise networks more securely. Mazu Networks’ offerings include Mazu Profiler™ - a Network Behavior Analysis (NBA) system that provides internal network visibility and protection and eases the IT burden of compliance and Mazu Enforcer™ - a perimeter security solution that detects and mitigates denial-of-service attacks. Mazu Networks is backed by premier venture capital firms, including Greylock Partners, Matrix Partners, Pilot House Ventures Group and StarVest Partners. Symantec Corporation also is an investor in the company. Mazu Networks is an IBM Business Partner. Headquartered in Cambridge, Mass., Mazu Networks also has locations in New York, San Francisco and Washington, D.C. For more information, please visit www.mazunetworks.com.