Association Sponsors

International Association of Privacy Professionals
The International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) is the world’s largest organization of privacy professionals, representing more than 8,800 members from businesses, governments and academic institutions across 71 countries.

The IAPP was founded in 2000 with a mission to define, support and improve the privacy profession globally through networking, education and certification. We are committed to providing a forum for privacy professionals to share best practices, track trends, advance privacy management issues, standardize the designations for privacy professionals, and provide education and guidance on opportunities in the field of information privacy. More information about the IAPP is available at www.privacyassociation.org.

International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC)²
(ISC)² is the largest not-for-profit membership body of certified information security professionals worldwide, with over 80,000 members in more than 135 countries. Globally recognized as the Gold Standard, (ISC)² issues the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP®) and related concentrations, as well as the Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP®), Certified Authorization Professional (CAP®), and Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP®) credentials to qualifying candidates. (ISC)²’s certifications are among the first information technology credentials to meet the requirements of ISO/IEC Standard 17024. (ISC)² offers education programs and services based on its CBK®, a compendium of information security topics. Visit www.isc2.org.

Sunshine Sandridge, Regional Marketing Manager, (ISC)2® Americas, ssandridge@isc2.org

ISACA
As a nonprofit, global membership association for IT and information systems professionals, ISACA® is committed to providing its diverse constituency of more than 95,000 worldwide with the tools they need to achieve individual and organizational success. ISACA offers research, certifications and community collaboration. ISACA sponsors international conferences, publishes the ISACA® Journal, develops industry-leading knowledge and practices for information systems and the COBIT® family of frameworks. ISACA administers the globally respected CISA®, CISM®, CGEIT® and CRISC^TM designations. ISACA membership and certification programs are globally accepted and recognized as a highly respected resource for professional education and development.

ABA Section of Science & Technology Law
The American Bar Association (ABA) Section of Science & Technology Law (SciTech) is widely recognized as the premier global authority on science and technology law. The section provides leadership on emerging issues at the intersection of law, science and technology. It seeks to bring together experts and practitioners: lawyers, policy-makers, technology and security specialist, business leaders, and judges to work collaboratively with participants from related disciplines on projects designed to bridge the gap between technology and law. SciTech is pleased to support RSA Conference 2012 and invites lawyers and technology professionals to attend our law track sessions and receive 13 hours of CLE credit. Join the section and become active in one of its 24 committees. www.ambar.org/scitech

Eurosmart
EUROSMART is an international non-profit association located in Brussels and representing the Smart Security Industry for multi-sector applications. Founded in 1995, the association is committed to expanding the world’s Smart Secure Devices market, developing Smart Security standards and continuously improving quality and security, applications. Its members are manufacturers of smart cards, semiconductors, terminals, equipment for smart cards system integrators, and application developers and issuers who work in dedicated working groups (communication, marketing, security, electronic identity, new form factors, and prospect emerging markets). Members are largely involved in political and technical initiatives as well as research and development projects at the European and international levels.

Eurosmart is acknowledged as representing “the Voice of the Smart Security Industry”.

For more information, please visit www.eurosmart.com

Information Systems Security Association (ISSA)
ISSA is the largest international professional association and the trusted global community for information security specialists. With 10,000 members in 70 countries, supported by a network of over 150 chapters, members are consistently recognized as experts on critical issues in the field and are seen as important resources for small businesses, global enterprises, and government organizations. Members of ISSA are eligible for a $150 discount off a delegate pass. Contact Dana Paulino at dpaulino@issa.org for your special registration code.