Dear Listers, We have one more week to go before the Secure ICT Conference. *What is Secure ICT Conference?* Secure ICT conference is a pre-emptive move aimed at bringing awareness to all ICT stakeholders as to the risk involved with the internet especially now that we are finally wired to the rest of the world through the fibre optic cable. This conference will provide information technology and communication professionals and managers with the latest information on cyber security threats, trends, tools and strategies for protection of critical information technology and communications assets. Among the topics to be covered include: *· **OWASP's Ten Most Critical Web Application Security Vulnerabilities.* *· **Wireless Penetration Testing* *· **Securing Authentication of Web-Applications and E-Transactions through Biometric Technology* · *Assessing Risk:** Conducting Vulnerability Assessment* *· **Global Threats to Information and Telecommunication Systems* *· **Measuring pay-off of IT investment* *· **Protection of Intellectual Property: A vital tool for encouraging development.* · *Managing Risk:** Setting up an ICT Security Program* *· **Online Fraud and Risk Management*** *Conference Dates & Location:* Sept 8-9, 2009 at the Laico Regency Hotel (Grand Regency)** *Keynote Speakers:* · Dr. Javier Torner – Information Security Officer, California State University · Dr. Conrad Shayo- Professor, Information & Decision Sciences, California State University · Dr. Tapie Rohm, Director & Professor, Inland Commerce and Security Institute, California State University. · Dr. Isaac Rutenberg- Patent Agent, Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky & Popeo PC *Registration Fee:* USD: 250.00 or Kshs. 19,000 inclusive of VAT per attendee. *Students, Skunkworks and NSP Members kshs. 10,000. inclusive of VAT per attendee. Education Institutions and Digital Villages Members kshs. 12,000.* For more information: http://secureict.co.ke or email: info@secureict.co.ke Regards, Evans**