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Mazu Networks Chief Security Strategist to Present at ISSA Los Angeles Chapter Meeting on the Topic of Improving Status Quo Defense-in-Depth Security Architectures
CAMBRIDGE, MASS. - August 15, 2006
Who
Charles Kaplan, chief security strategist, Mazu Networks, Inc., the leading provider of Network Behavior Analysis (NBA) systems.
What
Kaplan will give a presentation titled “Network Behavior Analysis Systems: The New Foundation of Defense-in-Depth” during the Information Systems Security Association (ISSA) Los Angeles Chapter meeting. His talk will focus on the impact on the growing internal network threat and the current shortcomings of traditional defense-in-depth security architectures. Currently, most organizations lack protection at the internal network layer, which jeopardizes critical data and services. The presentation will provide insight into how an organization can improve their defense-in-depth security strategy by adding protection at every point of entry, including the perimeter, endpoint and the internal network layer.
The presentation will be supported by recent research conducted by Mazu Networks and the Enterprise Strategy Group. This research shows that NBA systems, working in conjunction with perimeter and end-point security products, provide companies with the network visibility needed to protect critical internal assets and achieve regulatory compliance through enhanced auditing controls.
Where
Taix French Restaurant
1911 Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles, Calif. 90026
When
Kaplan will present on Wednesday, August 16, 2006 at 12:45 p.m. PDT.
Speaker Biography
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 (ASP) 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.
About ISSA
The Information Systems Security Association (ISSA) is an association of information security professionals around the world. ISSA provides education and networking opportunities for individuals in the realm of security and in doing so creates an expansive body of resources and strong foundation for this professional area. Now in its twenty-second year, ISSA is comprised of over 100 chapters from around the world. For more information, please visit http://www.issa.org/.
About Mazu Networks, Inc.
Mazu Networks, the leading provider of Network Behavior Analysis (NBA) systems, delivers real-time enterprise-wide visibility, context and control of critical business applications. Mazu Networks’ products use existing network infrastructure, eliminating the need for agents or inline hardware. Mazu Networks’ offerings include: Mazu Profiler™ – an internal security, application visibility and compliance solution, and Mazu Enforcer™ – a perimeter visibility and DDoS protection solution. 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. 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.