Sponsoring

The Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams (FIRST) is holding its 16th annual international conference at the Hilton Budapest in Budapest, Hungary, June14-18, 2004. Previous FIRST conferences have attracted well over 300 attendees from more than 30 countries. Attendance in our conferences continues to grow due to the ever-changing nature of today´s complex business, technology, and political environments where computer security is a paramount.

This event provides a primary opportunity for those in the operating system, computer security, networking, and telecommunications industries to gain focused access to a highly influential group of computer security incident response experts from around the world. The conference attendees commonly provide computer security advice within their own Computer Security Incident Response Teams (CSIRTs) and work with their team's constituencies to suggest appropriate security strategies and appropriate technical solutions to computer security problems. FIRST conferences have a unique focus on the field of computer security incident handling and response. The conference is international in scope and attendance, with presentations on the latest in incident response and prevention, vulnerability analysis, and computer security, given by recognized experts in the field of computer security. Additionally, these events serve as the foundation for the improvement of computer security worldwide by sharing common goals, tactical ideas and current information.

The 16th FIRST conference will continue to promote FIRST organization goals of worldwide coordination and cooperation. Attendance will include representatives from FIRST (currently over 130 member teams) in addition to policy and decision-makers, security technology innovators, site security contacts, system and network administrators. The combined international constituency served by the FIRST member teams alone is enormous, reaching into the millions. The majority of the teams and organizations represented at the conference suggest security strategies, provide technical solutions to security problems and deliver security education and training to their constituents.

FIRST.ORG, Inc., is a non-profit corporation that provides support for the FIRST organization. In order to ensure that FIRST.ORG, Inc.'s limited funds are sufficient to support its mission and to attract an increased number of registrants at an affordable fee, we are looking for conference sponsorship. We are seeking organizations committed to computers security improvement and concerned about the security infrastructure of the Internet and associated communications elements, to participate in this conference as a sponsor.

Sponsorship Benefits

FIRST A gateway to millions of security conscious customers.

FIRST has an excellent track record of organizing well-attended conferences. Our annual conference attracts computer and network security professionals from industry and commercial organizations as well as the research and academic environments. The combined international constituency served by the FIRST member teams alone is enormous, reaching into the millions.

The conference schedule is normally just over five days in length. The conference usually begins with a welcome Ice Breaker reception on the Sunday evening, tutorials on Monday and Tuesday, a conference dinner on Wednesday, and the main conference sessions Wednesday through Friday.

Past conferences have attracted between over 300 attendees from more than 100 organizations and 30 countries. Interest in our conference continues to grow and we have planned for 300-400 attendees in Budapest. We have limited sponsorship opportunities available and it is first-come, first-served, so please act quickly!

• Reach an expected target audience of 300-400 attendees from around the world;
• Reach conference attendees who are corporate decision makers;
• Reach senior managers who are directly charged with protecting their corporate infrastructure;
• Reach technical staff charged with determining security product needs/features and implementing effective solutions;
• Demonstrate your organization's commitment to security improvement in a fast growing community of security practitioners.
  

Sponsorship Summary

Worldwide coordination. Global cooperation.

FIRST conference sponsorship is a wise investment. A sponsor's direct support ensures corporate brand delivery to a growing market while being and educatonal partner for computer security incident awareness. Ultimately, Improving Security Together!

Sponsorship Levels

Sponsorship is not limited to financial support per se, but can also take the form of provision of material hardware/software etc. Should your company be interested in a sponsorship package not listed in this brochure then please feel free to contact us to discuss your interests.

If you would like to sponsor the FIRST conference, please fill out the Sponsorship Request Form.

Please see also the Sponsorship Terms and Conditions.

Sponsorship specific benefits

a) Primary sponsorships

Platinum, Gold and Silver sponsors will receive a number of complementary attendee passes. All sponsors will have their company's name and logo (within productions schedule) featured in the conference binder, on the FIRST WWW server and on a display board in the conference registration area.

The platinum conference sponsorship package combines marketing and branding association before the event and maximum exposure during the conference. Only one sponsorship at this level is available. Benefits include:

Addressing the conference
The platinum sponsor is the only sponsor given the opportunity to address the conference. As the platinum sponsor you will have the opportunity to address the conference for 5 to 10 minutes during the closing conference session.

Press conference
As the platinum conference sponsor your company is entitled to organize a press conference during the conference.

Conference binder
As the platinum sponsor your company logo will appear on cover of the attendee binders. Only the conference binder sponsor and the FIRST 2004 Conference logos are featured more prominently on the cover of the attendee binders.

Conference bags
As the platinum sponsor your company logo will appear along side the FIRST 2004 Conference logo on the attendee bags. Only the conference bag sponsor is featured more prominently on the attendee bags.

Signage rights
The platinum sponsor is entitled to provide appropriate signage in the main conference rooms (excluding the welcome reception, conference dinner, conference lunches and terminal room) and the conference registration area. The platinum sponsor's signage will be more prominent than those of any co-sponsors.

Conference projection backdrop
As the platinum sponsor your company logo will appear along side the FIRST 2004 Conference logo and more prominently than those of any gold sponsors on the default projection backdrop in the main conference hall. This backdrop will be used during general announcements, at the start and end of sessions and at all other times during the proceedings when the projector is not in use by presenters.

Attendee passes
The platinum sponsor will be offered 5 complimentary attendee passes with the option to purchase ten (10) more at a 25% discount off the applicable full conference registration fee.

Exclusive FIRST 2004 Conference Platinum Sponsor logo
As the platinum conference sponsor your company is entitled to exclusive use of the FIRST 2004 Conference Platinum Sponsor logo to place on your WWW server to promote your company's commitment to the 16th FIRST Conference.

Pre-conference promotional material and conference brochures
As the platinum conference sponsor your company's name and logo appear more prominently than those of any co-sponsors and will be featured (within productions schedule) in the conference binder, on the FIRST WWW server, on a display board in the conference registration area and in any other pre-conference promotional material.

Company literature and giveaway
As the platinum conference sponsor you have the opportunity to distribute your company's brochure and a gift/giveaway to be included in the attendee pack that is distributed to participants upon registration at the conference.

Acknowledgements
As the platinum sponsor you will be thanked during the opening and closing conference sessions.

The gold conference sponsorship package combines marketing and branding association before the event and extensive exposure during the conference. Only three sponsorships at this level are available. Benefits include:

Signage rights
A gold sponsor is entitled to provide appropriate signage in the conference registration area. Only the platinum conference sponsor's signage will feature more prominently than those of the gold sponsors.

Conference projection backdrop
As a gold sponsor your company logo will appear along side those of other gold sponsors on the default projection backdrop in the main conference hall. This backdrop will be used during general announcements, at the start and end of sessions and at all other times during the proceedings when the projector is not in use by presenters. Only the FIRST 2004 conference logo and Platinum Sponsor logo will feature more prominently.

Attendee passes
Each gold sponsor will be offered 4 complimentary attendee passes with the option to purchase eight (8) more at a 20% discount off the applicable full conference registration fee.

FIRST 2004 Conference Gold Sponsor logo
As a gold conference sponsor your company is entitled to use of the FIRST 2004 Conference Gold Sponsor logo to place on your WWW server to promote your company's commitment to the 16th FIRST Conference.

Pre-conference promotional material and conference brochures
As a gold conference sponsor your company's name and logo appear more prominently than those of any silver or individual conference option sponsors and will be featured (within productions schedule) in the conference binder, on the FIRST WWW server and on a display board in the conference registration area and in any other pre-conference promotional material.

Company literature and giveaway
As a gold conference sponsor you have the opportunity to distribute your company's brochure and a gift/giveaway to be included in the attendee pack that is distributed to participants upon registration at the conference.

Acknowledgements
As a gold sponsor you will be thanked during the opening and closing conference sessions.

The silver conference sponsorship package combines marketing and branding association before the event and exposure during the conference. Only five sponsorships at this level are available. Benefits include:

Attendee passes
Each silver sponsor will be offered 2 complementary attendee passes with the option to purchase four (4) more at a 10% discount off the applicable full conference registration fee.

FIRST 2004 Conference Silver Sponsor logo
As a silver conference sponsor your company is entitled to use of the FIRST 2004 Conference Silver Sponsor logo to place on your WWW server to promote your company's commitment to the 16th FIRST Conference.

Pre-conference promotional material and conference brochures
As a silver conference sponsor your company's name and logo appear more prominently than those of any individual conference option sponsors and will be featured (within productions schedule) in the conference binder, on the FIRST WWW server and on a display board in the conference registration area and in any other pre-conference promotional material.

Company literature and giveaway
As a silver conference sponsor you have the opportunity to distribute your company's brochure and a gift/giveaway to be included in the attendee pack that is distributed to participants upon registration at the conference.

Acknowledgements
As a silver sponsor, you will be thanked during the opening and closing conference sessions.

b) Supporting sponsorships

For companies wishing to target specific day, materials, or social events during the conference, individual sponsorship provides an attractive option. This allows your organization to choose your desired level of involvement and exposure to attendees at the FIRST conference.

One key reason why attendees come to the FIRST conference is to establish contact with members of other CSIRTs around the world so social events such as the ice-breaker, conference dinner, lunches and breaks are very well attended.

Given the nature of the work the conference attendees are involved in, it is crucial for them to be able to have Internet access during the conference to allow them to connect to their home base and access email, etc. This type of sponsorship targets the users of the well-visited terminal room and guarantees high visibility during whole of the conference.

The sponsor commits to provide an Internet connected local area network with a minimum of 30 connections (15 workstations and 15 10Base-T hub) and a laser printer at the conference facility (for sole use of the conference attendees). In addition appropriate security software is required such as provision of antiviral software (recent version and actual signature files) and SSH client software (recent version). The sponsor will set-up and break down the equipment and cover usage costs, provide connectivity, wiring and appropriate insurance for usage of the equipment at the conference.

Signage rights
In the terminal room, signage will be restricted to only appropriate signage provided by the terminal room sponsor. Signage can be located in the terminal room and at the entrance to it.

Monitor backgrounds
As terminal room sponsor, you have the right to configure your terminal room equipment so that your company's name and logo appears on the background screens or as screen saver.

Conference brochures
As the conference terminal room sponsor, your company's name and logo appear (within productions schedule) alongside other individual conference option sponsors in the conference binder, on the FIRST WWW server and on a display board in the conference registration area.

Company literature and giveaway
As terminal room sponsor, you have the opportunity to distribute your company's brochure and a gift/giveaway to attendees in the terminal room.

Acknowledgements
As terminal room sponsor, you will be thanked during the opening and closing conference sessions.

As conference attendees are required to carry their name badges during all conference functions, the conference lanyard provides unique exposure for such things as your companies name, its logo, or web address. You will have complete control of the text on the conference lanyard, within production schedules.

Signage rights
On the conference lanyard, signage will be restricted to only appropriate signage provided by the lanyard sponsor.

Conference visibility
As the conference lanyard sponsor, your company's name and logo appear (within productions schedule) alongside other individual conference option sponsors in the conference binder, on the FIRST WWW server and on a display board in the conference registration area.

The conference dinner usually takes place on the Wednesday evening and provides an excellent sponsorship opportunity. The event usually includes local entertainment from the region, includes the wrap up of any presentations and awards and is considered the social highlight of the conference. A cuisine of high quality is provided for the conference dinner.

Signage rights
At the conference dinner, signage will be restricted to only appropriate signage provided by the conference dinner sponsor. Signage can be located in the dining room and at the entrance to it. At the conference dinner, your company's name and logo will be prominently featured on each dining table and on the printed dinner menu.

Dinner passes
Your company may invite up to three additional representatives to attend the conference dinner.

Conference brochures
As the conference dinner sponsor your company's name and logo appear (within productions schedule) alongside other individual conference option sponsors in the conference binder, on the FIRST WWW server and on a display board in the conference registration area.

Company literature and giveaway
At the conference dinner, you will have the opportunity to distribute one item of your company's literature and a gift/giveaway at each place setting.

Acknowledgements
As the conference dinner sponsor you will be thanked during the announcements that evening.

The sponsorship of conference bags is geared for a company that requires high visibility. This package ensures that your company's name stands out not only at the time of the conference but also long after the event.

Conference visibility
As the conference bag sponsor your logo is featured more prominently on the attendee bags than the FIRST 2004 Conference logo, and those of the platinum sponsor. The conference bags are distributed to each conference attendee.

Conference brochures
As the conference bag sponsor your company's name and logo appear (within productions schedule) alongside other individual conference option sponsors in the conference binder, on the FIRST WWW server and on a display board in the conference registration area.

The conference welcome reception takes place on the Sunday evening before the official opening of the conference. This is an excellent sponsorship opportunity as this is the established meeting place for first time attendees to make contacts and for previous attendees to reaffirming existing contacts. The event usually includes a theme to encourage attendee interactions at the ice breaker and throughout the conference.

Signage rights
In the conference ice-breaker welcome reception room signage will be restricted to only appropriate signage provided by the conference welcome reception sponsor.

Reception passes
Your company may invite up to three additional representatives to attend the conference welcome reception.

Conference brochures
As the conference welcome reception sponsor your company's name and logo appear (within productions schedule) alongside other individual conference option sponsors in the conference binder, on the FIRST WWW server and on a display board in the conference registration area.

Company literature and giveaway
At the conference welcome reception, you will have the opportunity to provide your own booth to distribute items of your company's literature and gifts/giveaways.

For direct one-to-one exposure with after event visibility, this package offers a unique and collectable way of ensuring your company's logo is seen long after the Conference.

Marketing exposure
A shirt will be given to each attendee upon registration at the conference. Conference shirts are often collected and so prolong the logo visibility. Your company's logo and the FIRST conference logo will be printed on each shirt.

Conference brochures
As a the conference shirt sponsor, your company's name and logo appear (within productions schedule) alongside other individual conference option sponsors in the conference binder, on the FIRST WWW server and on a display board in the conference registration area.

The sponsorship of conference binders is geared for a company that desires visibility. This package ensures that your company's name stands out not only at the time of the conference but also long after the event when the attendees refer to conference materials.

Conference visibility
Your company's logo will be printed along with the conference logo on the spine of the attendee binders. On the front of the attendee binder your company logo will feature more prominently than the platinum sponsor logo. Only the FIRST 2004 conference logo will feature more prominently on the cover of the attendee binders. The conference binders are distributed to each conference attendee.

Conference brochures
As the conference binder sponsor your company's name and logo appear (within productions schedule) alongside other individual conference option sponsors in the conference binder, on the FIRST WWW server and on a display board in the conference registration area.

Whilst taking place within the formal framework of the conference, an official lunch also provides the opportunity to emphasis your organization's services or products in a more congenial setting.

Signage rights
As a sponsor of a conference lunch you are entitled to provide appropriate signage in the lunch room on the day of your sponsored lunch. The signage in the lunch room each day will be restricted to only that of the lunch sponsor for the given day. At your sponsored lunch, your company's name and logo will be prominently featured on dining tables.

Lunch passes
Your company may invite up to three additional representatives to the lunch.

Conference brochures
As a conference lunch sponsor your company's name and logo appear (within productions schedule) alongside other individual conference option sponsors in the conference binder, on the FIRST WWW server and on a display board in the conference registration area.

Company literature and giveaway
At your conference lunch, you will have the opportunity to provide your own booth1 to distribute items of your company's literature and gifts/giveaways. In addition you will have the opportunity to distribute an item of your company's gifts/giveaways to attendees by placing it on the tables.

There are tea and coffee breaks each day of the main conference and the day of the tutorial sessions. In addition to tea and coffee soft drinks are often served as well as snacks such as cookies and fruit, etc. Conference attendees often linger over a drink and a snack for discussions during and after these breaks. Sponsorship includes tea and coffee breaks for a single day of the conference.

Marketing exposure
As a conference tea/coffee break sponsor, your company's name and logo will be prominently featured where the snacks and beverages are served during both the morning and afternoon break.

Conference brochures
As a conference tea/coffee break sponsor, your company's name and logo appear (within productions schedule) alongside other individual conference option sponsors in the conference binder, on the FIRST WWW server and on a display board in the conference registration area.