Microsoft to host security seminars

NEW DELHI: Microsoft Corporation India Pvt Ltd has announced that it would host a five-city security seminar starting May 9, 2005. The event will address IT professionals, developers, representatives from the government sector, academia and the system integrator and ISV community and is aimed at helping them deploy a comprehensive security framework that protects their IT investments.






The event will be kicked off in Mumbai, and will travel to Chennai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, and finally come to a close in New Delhi. According to the company, the seminar will be addressed by a host of international and local experts from Microsoft and will combine a mix of technical and strategy sessions. Day one of the seminar will include sessions aimed at the developer and IT professional community and are open to all, while day two will comprise invite only sessions for the other audiences.





A part of Microsoft's Trustworthy Computing initiative, this road show is aimed at generating awareness about how to develop a holistic approach to implementing a secure IT infrastructure - one that addresses issues related to People, Processes and Technology. The event will be held in New Delhi on May 18, 19 and May 20.





Commenting on the seminar, Microsoft India director Sanjiv Mathur said, "As IT strengthens its role as a strategic business tool, security has emerged as the most important issue for IT decision makers worldwide. For Indian businesses, IT security needs to be a high priority -the lack of a stringent security framework both at the corporate and policy level can actually impact the success of Indian businesses in an increasingly competitive global landscape."





"The biggest road block to deploying a secure IT framework - is the lack of awareness about what it comprises. Through initiatives such as this, and our work with industry partners, we aim to help our customers understand the role that people, processes and technologies play in this respect, and how they can use tools and resources to make themselves more secure, he added.