Fri, 25 Jun 2010 : : More New Podcasts from the Conference!

Martin sits down with Steven Adair at the conference to discuss a bit about The Shadowserver Foundation and his presentation, "Targeted Intrusions & Cyber Espionage-Wake up!" Steven is a security researcher at the Shadowserver Foundation and a principal architect at eTouch Federal Systems. Steven spoke at the 22nd Annual FIRST conference on Monday, June 14 @1330.

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 : : Register for FIRST 2011 Vienna! Special Offer

Register for the 23rd Annual FIRST Conference this month and get the US $1300 special rate. Use VIENNASPECIAL at checkout.

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 : : The Conference Has Concluded! THANK YOU!

The 22nd Annual FIRST Conference has concluded. Thank you to all of the speakers, sponsors, attendees and of course, the membership for continuous support. Keep checking back as we have podcasts and articles to post!

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 : : New Podcast Interview with Randy Trzeciak of CERT/CC

Randy Trzeciak is a senior member of the technical staff at CERT/CC. He leads the insider threat team, focusing on insider threat research, threat analysis and modeling. Randy has over 19 years of experience in the field of information security and is an adjunct professor at Carnegie Mellon's Heinz College, School of Information Systems and Management. Randy presents at Annual FIRST Conference on Monday, June 16th @14:30.

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 : : New Podcast! Jason Larsen of Idaho National Laboratory

Jason Larsen is a cyber security researcher at the Idaho National Laboratory. He specializes in the technical details of testing and exploiting industrial control systems. He has a wide range of publications on control systems including SCADA, AMI, Wireless Sensor Networks, and good old-fashioned software exploitation. He is a sought after speaker in both the United States and Internationally. Jason will be presenting Wednesday, June 16 @10:00AM.

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 : : FIRST 2010 is Next Week!

The 22nd Annual FIRST Conference is Next Week! If you haven't registered, please do so in advance for a speedy check-in. We are looking forward to seeing old and new faces in Miami!

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 : : New Podcast with FIRST 2010 Program Chair, Andrew Cushman of Microsoft

Martin talks with FIRST Program Chair, Andrew Cushman, Director of Security Response and Outreach at Microsoft's Trustworthy Computing. Andrew is a driving force behind the company's security researcher outreach strategy and execution efforts, formulating the Responsible Disclosure Initiative and initiating the BlueHat security conference franchise. Andrew will be in Miami all week and moderating the panel, "Implications of the Cloud" on Thursday, June 17 @11:00.

Mon, 17 May 2010 : : New Podcast Available! DUS Reitinger, U.S. Department of Homeland Security

In this episode, Martin McKeay talks to Philip R. Reitinger, Deputy Under Secretary for the National Protection Programs Directorate (NPPD) and Director of the National Cybersecurity Center (NCSC). DUS Reitinger provides strategic direction to the Department's cybersecurity efforts while ensuring preparedness and response capabilities across all US federal computer systems. DUS Reitinger kicks off the 2010 FIRST Conference with his Keynote, Monday, June 14th @0900.

Fri, 07 May 2010 : : FIRST MEMBERS: AGM 2010 Information is Available!

FIRST Members, please visit the AGM 2010 pages at the link above.

Fri, 07 May 2010 : : Damballa to Exhibit at FIRST 2010!

We'd like to welcome Damballa to the 2010 Sponsorship Team! This is Damballa's first time supporting the Annual FIRST Conference.

Thu, 06 May 2010 : : Important Schedule Change for FIRST/ICANN Workshop

The Joint FIRST/ICANN workshop has been split over the course of two day - Sunday and Wednesday. Please see the program for full details.

Wed, 05 May 2010 : : 2010 Conference Podcast Series Kick-off!

As we approach the 22nd Annual FIRST Conference, we'd like to kick-off the countdown with our conference podcast series. Volume 2 Episode 1: Ramses Martinez of VeriSign...

Wed, 05 May 2010 : : Solera Networks to Exhibit at FIRST 2010!

We'd like to welcome Solera Networks to our 2010 Sponsorship Team! This is Solera's first time sponsoring at the Annual FIRST Conference.

Mon, 03 May 2010 : : Adobe Joins the 2010 Sponsorship Team!

FIRST is very excited to announce the addition of Adobe to the 2010 Sponsorship Team! Adobe has generously agreed to sponsor the attendee favorite, the Wednesday Banquet. In addition to the Banquet, Adobe has several surprises including a raffle at the Tuesday evening Vendor Showcase. This is Adobe's first time sponsoring the Annual Conference.

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 : : BT Returns as Member of the FIRST Sponsorship Team!

A very warm welcome back to British Telecom, a loyal supporter of FIRST since 1999. BT returns to the sponsorship team at the exclusive Diamond level. BT supports Tom Mullen as a member of the FIRST Steering Committee and supported Mick Creane in 2009 as the 2009 Conference Program Chair.

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 : : Terremark Joins the 2010 Sponsorship Team!

Join us in welcoming Terremark to the 2010 Sponsorship Team! Terremark will be sponsoring the Brain Bar - a new twist on the popular Geek Lounge. Attendees will have the opportunity to network with conference speakers and attendees while in a relaxed, fun atmosphere. Nintendo Wiis will be setup for gameplay and special food and beverages will be served throughout the week in the Brain Bar. This is Terremark's first time sponsoring at the FIRST Conference.

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 : : INTERPOL Returns as Ice Breaker Sponsor!

INTERPOL has returned as the Ice Breaker sponsor for the 22nd Annual Conference. FIRST would like to extend thanks to INTERPOL for their continuing support of the conference and of FIRST. The Ice Breaker is scheduled for Sunday, June 13 at 1900. Newbies and first time attendees are encouraged to stop by at 1830 to meet and greet with the Steering Committee.

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 : : Martin McKeay of the Network Security Podcast Comes Aboard for 2010

Martin McKeay of the Network Security Podcast joined our conference PR team during the 2009 Kyoto Conference cycle. Martin is a well-known computer security podcaster, blogger and social media expert. Martin also organizes and hosts the Security Bloggers Meetup at the RSA Conference in San Francisco, CA. FIRST welcomes him back and looks forward to this year's round of podcasts!

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 : : Syngress to Provide Books for Raffle at Conference!

Syngress, a premier publisher of content in the Information Security field has come aboard the 2010 Sponsorship Team! Syngress will be providing ten titles for raffle at the FIRST Conference.

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 : : MANDIANT to Exhibit in Miami

FIRST would like to welcome and thank MANDIANT for supporting the 22nd Annual FIRST Conference. This is MANDIANT's first time exhibiting at a FIRST conference.

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 : : View the Conference Program!

The 2010 Conference Program is now available! A big round of applause to Andrew Cushman, Program Chair and the 2010 Program Committee. Please note that the program is subject to change.

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 : : HBGary to Exhibit in Miami

FIRST would like to welcome and thank HBGary for supporting the 22nd Annual FIRST Conference. This is HBGary's first time exhibiting at a FIRST conference.