Department of Homeland Security CISO to Discuss Information Security Program and Strategy
Senior Vice President Yong-Gon Chon to Discuss Best Practices for Protecting Sensitive Agency Information
Washington, DC, October 22, 2007 – SecureInfo® Corporation, a market-proven provider of Information Assurance solutions, today announced the selection of Senior Vice President of Services, Yong-Gon Chon to present at the 2007 Federal Information Assurance Conference (FIAC), October 23 - 24, 2007 in College Park, Maryland. Additionally, SecureInfo customer Robert West, Chief Information Security Officer for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), will deliver a keynote address to discuss the Department’s Information Security program and strategy.
Mr. Chon will participate in FIAC's plenary panel session titled; "Protection of Sensitive Agency Information" and will discuss the significance of protecting and sharing sensitive information in today's world. Mr. Chon will be joined by panelists Debra Filippi, Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Networks, Information and Integration), and Jack Holleran, formerly of NSA and part of the FIAC advisory committee. The panel discussion will take place on October 24, 2007 from 10:30am – 12:00pm.
“Today’s Information Security leaders are faced with the daunting task of protecting our sensitive data yet sharing it when necessary without compromising its integrity,” said Yong-Gon Chon. “To do this effectively, it is crucial to institute and follow specific information assurance policies and guidelines to ensure your information systems infrastructure is manageable, robust and secure.”
Robert West’s keynote address discussing DHS’ Information Security program and strategy will take place on October 23, 2007 from 12:45pm – 1:30pm. DHS’ Certification and Accreditation Remediation project was a critical component of DHS’ strategy and SecureInfo RMS and Consulting Services played an important role in helping DHS meet its IT compliance performance objectives.
Organized each year by the Federal Business Council (FBC), FIAC assembles the best minds in government, industry, and academia to discuss the current and future Information Assurance (IA) policies created by government; solutions provided by government and industry to aid in complying with these policies and; awareness, training, and education programs available to counteract current and potential threats to our security. For more information please visit: http://www.fbcinc.com/fiac/default.aspx.
About SecureInfo
SecureInfo Corporation is a market-proven provider of Information Assurance (IA) solutions, enabling Federal organizations to understand, document and mitigate information security risk; assure information systems are secure; reduce security costs and achieve and demonstrate compliance with NIST, DIACAP and FISMA requirements. Since the company’s inception, SecureInfo has specialized in delivering unmatched customer service, deep domain expertise and proven IA solutions. Named as the “US Air Force Information Assurance Organization of the Year” and a “Lockheed Martin STAR Supplier,” among many other awards and recognitions, SecureInfo has a reputation for quality, commitment and results. Customers include U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Treasury and NASA, among many others. Further information can be found at www.secureinfo.com.
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