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Prism Microsystems joins the SANS institute in creating the only major conference about ‘What Works in Log Management’

COLUMBIA, MD - June 2, 2006 - The SANS Institute, in a joint effort with Prism Microsystems, Inc., the developers of EventTracker event log management software, has organized the upcoming SANS Log Management Summit in Washington D.C. This is the only major conference that focuses on discussing the best practices in log management. Prism Microsystems, Inc. has played a major role by providing key user speakers such as Daniel Reid from CIBC Bank and Trust Company, and Security Analyst Rick Rutherford, from Fresno, CA.

The conference boasts a program including over twenty speakers, who are users of log management software and have fascinating insights on log management protocol. In a unique user-to-user interactive environment, the speakers will share their stories and experiences with log management techniques, as well as solutions that they have found useful.

The wide variety of topics for discussion includes legal issues surrounding log management; how log management has prevented spyware outbreaks, virus-related damage, and theft; and how it has become a crucial component for any IT operations network. Daniel Stein, Technical Analyst, CIBC Bank and Trust Company, will be discussing the best practices in getting security value from log management systems. Rick Rutherford, Security Analyst for Fresno County, CA, will be speaking on practical solutions for implementing a log management solution and lessons learned in handling millions of events. Future developments in log management will also be addressed, focusing on the concern about exponential growth of data. A session on legal foundations will discuss compliance matters, and another will address integration of Windows logging with regulations. Attorneys and auditors will also be heading one session to share their interpretation of the legislation and standards. Attendees will walk away with practical techniques to improve network security through log management including a daily “hit-list”.

EventTracker software representatives will be participating in an interactive vendor panel, providing the opportunity to compare product offerings. Plus attendees will be able to interact with speakers and panel members during Evening Presentation Expansion Sessions, Lunch and Learn and Cocktails and Conversation sessions. EventTracker will be conducting a Lunch and Learn session, where they will be highlighting the unique solutions they provide. All of these interactive activities will allow users to gather the information and insight that will aid them in making the best decision to fulfill their log management needs.

The SANS Log Management Summit is a must attend event for any IT professional responsible for maintaining and improving compliance processes, network security and operational efficiencies. Detailed information is available at www.sans.org/logmgtsummit06/.

About Prism Microsystems

Prism Microsystems, Inc. was formed in 1999. It is headquartered in the Baltimore-Washington high tech corridor with its primary Research and Development facility in Bangalore, India. Privately funded and profitable since 2002, the company delivers business-critical solutions to consolidate, correlate and detect changes that could impact the performance, availability and security of a company’s IT infrastructure. 

EventTracker, Prism’s enterprise event management solution, is designed to enhance the security of critical systems, maintain confident compliance, and improve overall performance and availability. EventTracker is engineered for ease of use and flexibility and has over 600 customers in 50 countries across multiple sectors. Visit www.eventLogManager.com for further information.

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