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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 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>February 23rd (London), May 2nd (New York), June 12th and 13th (Toronto), September (Boston), October (Chicago)<\/p>\n Location:\u00a0<\/strong>Multiple<\/p>\n Notable Speakers\/Vendors:\u00a0<\/strong>Multiple<\/p>\n Following the outstanding success of the 2016 SC conference and expo, which convened 18 exhibitors and over 300 delegates, the SC Congress team is\u00a0endeavoring to deliver even more cutting-edge content and analysis from industry thought leaders and unprecedented networking opportunities. It will truly be a\u00a0day today\u2019s information security professionals must attend.<\/p>\n Learn more here.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n Date:\u00a0<\/strong>February 13-17, 2017<\/p>\n Location:\u00a0<\/strong>Moscone Center, San Francisco, CA<\/p>\n Notable Speakers\/Vendors:\u00a0<\/strong>Wade Baker, Founder, Cyentia Institute; Jennifer Minella Vice President of Engineering & Consulting CISO, Carolina Advanced Digital; Kenneth Geers, Senior Research Scientist, COMODO, and more.<\/p>\n RSA\u2019s annual conference is one of the biggest in the world, and an influential event for the information security agenda worldwide. As the IT security field continues to grow in importance and influence, RSA Conference plays an integral role in keeping security professionals across the globe connected and educated.<\/p>\n RSA developed RSA Conference in 1991 as a forum for cryptographers to gather and share the latest knowledge and advancements in the area of Internet security. Today, RSA Conference and related RSA Conference branded activities are still managed by RSA, with the support of the industry. RSA Conference event programming is judged and developed by information security practitioners and other related professionals.<\/p>\n Learn more here.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n Date:\u00a0<\/strong>Multiple<\/p>\n Location: <\/strong>San Jose, London, New York<\/p>\n Notable Speakers\/Vendors:\u00a0<\/strong>Varies<\/span><\/p>\n This one\u2019s a bit different\u2014Strata + Hadoop World is not a security conference\u2014it\u2019s where big data\u2019s most influential business decision makers, strategists, architects, developers, and analysts gather to shape the future of their business and technologies. But \u00a0the growing prominence of Big Data Security Analysis tools such as Splunk, and a variety of tracks covering security and governance make Strata+Hadoop a must-attend for\u00a0forward-looking InfoSec pros.<\/p>\n Learn more here.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n Date:\u00a0<\/strong>April 4-6<\/p>\n Location: <\/strong>Disney\u2019s Contemporary Resort, Lake Buena Vista, FL<\/p>\n Notable Speakers\/Vendors: <\/strong>Lance James, Chief Scientist; Cyber Intelligence Advisor & Co-Founder\u00a0Flashpoint;\u00a0<\/em>Simon Singh,\u00a0<\/strong>Best-Selli<\/em>ng Author\u00a0Journalist, Radio Broadcaster, TV <\/em><\/em>Producer, and Director<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n InfoSec World 2016 will present over 100 industry experts who will share hands-on, practical advice on a range of security topics. From understanding your adversary to learning about the zero-day exploit market to bridging the gap between security and the business, InfoSec World 2016 will offer an opportunity for security professionals to learn something new and test ideas with peers.<\/p>\n Learn more here.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n Date: <\/strong>June 6-8<\/p>\n Location: <\/strong>Olympia, London, UK<\/p>\n Notable Speakers\/Vendors:\u00a0<\/strong>TBA<\/span><\/p>\n Infosecurity Europe is \u00a0is Europe\u2019s number one information security event, featuring a large and comprehensive education program, and over 315 exhibitors showcasing a\u00a0diverse range of products and services to 12,000 visitors. The 21st edition of the event will take place at Olympia in London, 6-8 June 2017.<\/p>\n Learn more here.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n Date: <\/strong>June 12-15<\/p>\n Location:\u00a0<\/strong>National Harbor, MD<\/p>\n Notable Speakers\/Vendors:\u00a0<\/strong>Tom Scholtz, Vice President and Gartner Fellow; Paul Proctor, Vice President and Distinguished Analyst, Roberta Witty, Vice President<\/span><\/p>\n Gartner is the biggest name in enterprise IT analysts, and their \u00a0summits live up to that reputation. Gartner Security and Risk Managment 2017 provides you with best practices and strategies so you can maintain cost-effective security and risk programs in order to support digital business and drive enterprise success.\u00a0Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit was designed for individuals in the following roles: \u00a0CIOs, CSOs, CISOs, CROs, CPOs and their teams, business continuity and IT disaster recovery managers, governance, risk and compliance consultants, \u00a0network security manager, security executives and directors.<\/p>\n Learn more here.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n Date: <\/strong>July 22-27<\/p>\n Location:\u00a0<\/strong>Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, NV<\/p>\n Notable Speakers\/Vendors:\u00a0<\/strong>TBA<\/span><\/p>\n Black Hat \u2013 built by and for the global InfoSec community \u2013 \u00a0is returning to Las Vegas for its 20th<\/sup> year. The six-day event begins with several days of intense training for security practitioners of all levels (July 22-25) followed by the two-day main event including over 100 independently selected Briefings, Business Hall, Arsenal, Pwnie Awards, and more.<\/p>\n Learn more here.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n Date: <\/strong>July 25-26<\/p>\n Location:\u00a0<\/strong>Tuscany Suites, Las Vegas, NV<\/p>\n Notable Speakers\/Vendors:\u00a0<\/strong>TBA<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cOur speakers don\u2019t talk at you, they converse with you\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n BSidesLV is a non-profit organization designed to advance the body of Information Security knowledge, by providing an annual, two-day, open forum for discussion and debate for security engineers and their affiliates. BSides produces a conference that is a source of education, collaboration, and continued conversation for information technologists and those associated with the Infosec field. The technical and academic presentations at BSidesLV are given in the spirit of peer review and advanced knowledge dissemination. This allows the field of Information Security to grow in breadth and depth\u00a0and continue in its pursuit of highly advanced scientifically based knowledge.<\/p>\n Learn more here.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n Date: <\/strong>October, TBA<\/p>\n Location:\u00a0<\/strong>Washington, DC<\/p>\n Notable Speakers\/Vendors:\u00a0<\/strong>TBA<\/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 \u00a0inspired by fresh ideas and ready to tackle their challenges in innovative ways.<\/p>\n Learn more here.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n Date: <\/strong>October\u00a010-12<\/p>\n Location: <\/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>\nRSA Conference USA<\/strong><\/h4>\n
O\u2019Reilly Strata + Hadoop World 2017<\/strong><\/h4>\n
InfoSec World Conference & Expo 2017<\/strong><\/h4>\n
InfoSecurity Europe 2017<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Gartner Security and Risk Management Summit 2017<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Black Hat USA 2017<\/strong><\/h4>\n
BSides Las Vegas 2017<\/strong><\/h4>\n
AppSec USA 2017<\/strong><\/h4>\n
it-sa 2017<\/strong><\/h4>\n
SANS Summit Series<\/strong><\/h4>\n