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Security conferences versus practical knowledge
Don Parker, 2007-07-18

Since computers became mainstream in the early to mid-nineties a whole ecosystem has developed around them, in order to maintain that humble computer. The various parts of that ecosystem range from the companies who make computers to the software companies who program for them.

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Why I go to security conferences 2007-07-20
Anonymous
Security conferences versus practical knowledge 2007-07-30
Elc0chin0
Very good article. I've been to a number of different InfoSec type conferences over the years. Some better than others. There are a number of sysadmin types and security professionals in attendance. There are seldom if any end users or managers.

These conferences are good to show new trends in various subject matter areas, (i.e. Forensics, Pen testing, etc.), but there also needs to be more emphasis on the user and managers.

There should also be a focus on the direction of audit which is as we all know a necessary EVIL. In the eyes of some a fool hardy paper chase. Audit is the proof that security exists. Without it there are no checks and balances. Without audit there will always be room for managers to pass the liability on to someone else.

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