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Georgia Attorney General Joins Academic and Industry Experts to Discuss Roles of Government and Business in Safeguarding Personal Information Online ARLINGTON, Va., May 30 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is being issued by the Cyber Security Industry Alliance: WHAT: A rash of high-profile data breaches over the past 15 months has compromised nearly 82 million personal records, according to the Privacy Rights Clearinghouse. The impact of publicized data breaches, along with the increase in phishing e-mails, spyware and other online fraud is having a real impact on how consumers and businesses approach the digital world. In fact, a recent survey sponsored by the Cyber Security Industry Alliance (CSIA) showed that only 44 percent of Americans feel their information is safe when engaging in e-commerce and 50 percent avoid making purchases online because they are afraid their financial information will be stolen. So what should consumers expect from government and business when it comes to protecting their online information? CSIA, in cooperation with the Georgia Tech Information Security Center, Internet Security Systems Inc., the Technology Association of Georgia and the GeorgiaLink Public Affairs Group, will host a public town meeting in Atlanta to discuss the role of government and business in safeguarding personal information on the Internet. WHO: Keynote: The Honorable Thurbert E. Baker, Georgia Attorney General Panelists: Mustaque Ahamad, Director, Georgia Tech Information Security Center Chad Hunt, Special Agent, Computer Crimes, Federal Bureau of Investigation Leslie Harris, Executive Director, Center for Democracy and Technology Horace Johnson, Manager of Information Security Operations, Ceridian Tom Noonan, Chairman, President and CEO, Internet Security Systems Moderator: David Allison, Editor, Atlanta Business Chronicle WHEN/WHERE: Tuesday, June 6, 2006 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. ET Georgia Tech Research Institute Conference Center 250 14th St., N.W. Atlanta, Ga. 30318 Event is open to all and free of charge; lunch provided REGISTRATION: Advance registration is required. Please visit https://www.csialliance.org/news/events/register to register for the event. About the Cyber Security Industry Alliance The Cyber Security Industry Alliance is the only advocacy group dedicated exclusively to ensuring the privacy, reliability and integrity of information systems through public policy, technology, education and awareness. Led by CEOs from the world's top security providers, CSIA believes a comprehensive approach to information system security is vital to the stability of the global economy. Visit our web site at http://www.csialliance.org/. Members of the CSIA include Application Security, Inc.; CA, Inc. (NYSE:CA); Citadel Security Software Inc. (OTC:CDSS) (BULLETIN BOARD: CDSS) ; Citrix Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CTXS); Entrust, Inc. (NASDAQ:ENTU); F-Secure Corporation (Helsinki: FSC1V); Fortinet, Inc.; Internet Security Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:ISSX); iPass Inc. (NASDAQ:IPAS); Juniper Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ:JNPR); McAfee, Inc. (NYSE:MFE); Mirage Networks; PGP Corporation; Qualys, Inc.; RSA Security Inc. (NASDAQ:RSAS); Secure Computing Corporation (NASDAQ:SCUR); Surety, Inc.; SurfControl Plc (LONDON: SRF) ; Symantec Corporation (NASDAQ:SYMC); TechGuard Security, LLC; Visa International and Vontu, Inc. About the Georgia Tech Information Security Center The Georgia Tech Information Security Center, a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education, is an interdisciplinary center involving faculty from the College of Computing, School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI), the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs and the School of Public Policy. About Internet Security Systems, Inc. Internet Security Systems, Inc. (ISS) is the trusted security advisor to thousands of the world's leading businesses and governments, providing preemptive protection for networks, desktops and servers. An established leader in security since 1994, ISS' integrated security platform automatically protects against both known and unknown threats, keeping networks up and running and shielding customers from online attacks before they impact business assets. ISS products and services are based on the proactive security intelligence of its X-Force(R) research and development team -- the unequivocal world authority in vulnerability and threat research. ISS' product line is also complemented by comprehensive Managed Security Services. For more information, visit the Internet Security Systems Web site at http://www.iss.net/ or call 800-776-2362. About The Technology Association of Georgia The Technology Association of Georgia was formed in 1998 with the mission to build, connect, and enable; people, companies, and communities. Its 18 Societies act as a distribution channel for TAG programs, offering over 75 meetings and seminars per year. TAG coordinates a series of meetings and events including the Featured Speaker Series, Field Trip Series, and the Georgia Technology Summits. TAG expands its reach by fostering public and private partnerships with organizations such as the Atlanta Telecom Professionals, the MIT Enterprise Forum, Georgia Chamber of Commerce, and Georgia Department of Economic Development. In addition to adding value for its members, TAG's Board of Directors, Leadership Council, and staff act as a primary catalyst for fostering a rich environment for technology growth in the State of Georgia. For more information visit http://www.tagonline.org/. About GeorgiaLink GeorgiaLink Public Affairs Group secures and strengthens relationships between the private sector and government. We draw on our unique mix of experience in politics, private industry, government and professional associations to steer legislation and mobilize business and political communities to create opportunities for a diverse clientele that includes Fortune 500 companies, associations, entrepreneurs, professional groups and local governments. DATASOURCE: Cyber Security Industry Alliance CONTACT: Stacy Simpson of Merritt Group, +1-703-390-1528, , for CSIA; or Alexandra Trask of Internet Security Systems, +1-404-236-3267, ; or Elizabeth Campell of Georgia Tech, +1-404-894-4233, Web site: http://www.csialliance.org/ http://www.iss.net/ http://www.tagonline.org/

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