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Information security is one of the most important areas in enterprise IT today, and it\u2019s only becoming more prominent as large-scale breaches of corporate networks continue to shake consumer trust\u00a0and incite\u00a0ever-increasing government regulation. \u00a0Worldwide spending on information security grew 7.9% to $81.6 billion in 2016, according to IT research and analysis firm Gartner, Inc., \u00a0and there\u2019s no sign of a spending slowdown in 2017.<\/p>\n
But Enterprise information security is changing fast\u2014 from SIEM to big data security analytics, IAM to IDaaS\u2014 it can all get a little dizzying. Fail to keep up with the latest trends and techniques and you could leave your corporate network and information dangerously exposed.<\/p>\n
Here at Solutions Review, we do our best to provide IT professionals with the top SIEM best practices, news and buyer\u2019s guides, but sometimes you need a little extra push, the kind you can only get in person.<\/p>\n
We understand, and that\u2019s why we\u2019ve created this list of the top InfoSec conferences and events for fall and winter of 2017. If you\u2019re looking for top-notch speakers, vendor demos, and networking opportunities, then these should be your go-to, must-attend events, so check them out.<\/p>\n
Date:\u00a0<\/strong>September 18-20<\/p>\n Location:\u00a0<\/strong>Scottsdale, AZ<\/p>\n Notable Speakers\/Vendors: \u00a0<\/strong>Emily Heath, Mark Varner, Christopher Mixter<\/p>\n With an agenda built entirely \u201cby CISOs, for CISOs,\u201d the Global CISO Executive Summit provides a platform for CISOs to develop tangible solutions to the biggest challenges facing their community. Now in its fifth year, the invitation-only conference unites the most influential CISOs from North America and abroad for a crucial day of insights, networking and candid conversations.<\/p>\n Learn more here.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n Date:\u00a0<\/strong>September 19-22<\/p>\n Location:\u00a0<\/strong>Orlando, FL<\/p>\n Notable Speakers\/Vendors:\u00a0<\/strong>Jim Manico, Jen Ellis, Runa Sandvik<\/span><\/p>\n OWASP\u2019s 14th Annual AppSecUSA Security Conference is one of the\u00a0premier application security conferences\u00a0for\u00a0developers and security experts. 2016\u2019s event featured an amazing roster of speakers including Dr. respected cryptographer and security technologist Matthew Green, privacy and security researcher Samy Kamkar, and former Director for Software Assurance in the National Cyber Security Division of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Joe Jarzombek. AppSec\u2019s organizers aim to leave visitors inspired by fresh ideas and ready to tackle their challenges in innovative ways.<\/p>\n Learn more here.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n Date:\u00a0<\/strong>October\u00a010-12<\/p>\n Location:\u00a0<\/strong>Exhibition Centre Nuremberg,\u00a0Nuremberg, Germany<\/p>\n Notable Speakers\/Vendors:\u00a0<\/strong>TBA<\/span><\/p>\n it-sa is the only IT security exhibition in the German-speaking region and one of the most important worldwide events. Whether cloud computing, IT forensics, data security or hosting, the exhibition is a unique platform for IT security officers, developers and providers of products and services for IT security. it-sa opens its doors in Nuremberg from 10 \u2013 12 October 2017.<\/p>\n Learn more here.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n Date:\u00a0<\/strong>October 23-25<\/p>\n Location:\u00a0<\/strong>Minneapolis, MN<\/p>\n Notable Speakers\/Vendors:\u00a0<\/strong>Various<\/span><\/p>\n Cyber Security Summit is a public-private collaboration with support from industry, government, and university leaders who gather to discuss security trends and solutions. The Summit includes senior executives, risk managers, military representatives, policymakers, lawyers, academics, and technology leaders. Topics, content and speakers are driven by an Advisory Board composed of leaders from diverse critical infrastructure operators and commercial market sectors.<\/p>\n Learn more here.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n Date:\u00a0<\/strong>October 26<\/p>\n Location:\u00a0<\/strong>Dallas, TX<\/p>\n Notable Speakers\/Vendors:\u00a0<\/strong>Charlie Miller, Kevin Mitnick, John McAfee<\/span><\/p>\n Since 2008 CXOsync has harnessed Senior InfoSec Executives through secureCISO events across North America and Europe. secureCISO events engage these leaders into an intimate day of thought-leading exchange under the umbrella of riveting keynotes, revealing panels, engaging round-tables and unparalleled\u00a0networking. By invitation-only these are the Who’s Who of InfoSec leadership and this is their path.<\/p>\n Learn more here.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n Date: <\/strong>November 6-7<\/p>\n Location:\u00a0<\/strong>NY, NY<\/p>\n Notable Speakers\/Vendors:\u00a0<\/strong>General Keith B. Alexander, Former head of NSA, Centrify<\/span><\/p>\n CyberConnect 2017 is the forum for technology leaders and business executives who understand that managing risk and protecting the cyber front line go hand-in-hand.\u00a0 Unlike traditional events, CyberConnect 2017 integrates thought leadership, collaborative roundtable sessions, and in-depth training designed to arm executives and practitioners alike with the tools and confidence needed to defend their organizations against today\u2019s hyper evolving adversary.<\/p>\n Learn more here.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n Date: <\/strong>November 13-15<\/p>\n Location:\u00a0<\/strong>Toronto, CA<\/p>\n Notable Speakers\/Vendors: <\/strong>Allison\u00a0Miller, Bruce Schneier, Colleen Merchant, Aditya Gupta<\/span><\/p>\n Created by founders of TASK, North America\u2019s largest and most successful IT security user group, SecTor is Canada\u2019s premier IT Security Education Conference. The annual event where IT professionals from across Canada learn from and network with the world\u2019s most innovative, intellectual, exciting and entertaining security professionals. SecTor is IT security training at its best.<\/p>\n Learn more here.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\nAppSec USA 2017<\/strong><\/h4>\n
it-sa 2017<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Cybersecurity Summit 2017<\/strong><\/h4>\n
SecureCISO Dallas<\/strong><\/h4>\n
CyberConnect 2017<\/strong><\/h4>\n
SecTor<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Gartner Identity and Access Management Summit<\/strong><\/h4>\n