SOURCE is designed for senior executives, company chief officers (e.g. CIOs, CTOs, CSOs), advanced security professionals, faculty and students, members of management and business communities who are looking to connect with security and technology experts. SOURCE attendees will experience two and a half days of intense one hour sessions taught by top security experts. Sessions hold 50-60 students, providing an intimate environment where attendees can ask questions, participate in discussions, and interact with other delegates and speakers.
Attendees will have the choice of two (Seattle & Barcelona) or three (Boston) tracks: Security and Technology - security software, secure coding practices, engineering, new tool releases and technology demonstrations Business of Security - critical decision-making, entrepreneurship, issues of compliance, regulation, privacy laws, disclosure, and economics. Application Security (Boston only)- threats, attacks, vulnerabilities, counter measures, testing, mobile applications SOURCE Conference is the first and only conference combining advanced technology and security practices with the business of security. With thoughtful attention to detail and an emphasis on high quality and compelling content, SOURCE is committed to delivering valuable information in a high energy and fun environment. There are a multitude of ways to enter the security industry. For many, computer security began as a hobby and developed into a career. This often means that there is a great deal of technical knowledge and passion and less experience with the business/professional side. Others may have come into security by entering an organization via a different professional role and have transferred or grown into a security focused position. This can mean that there is a great deal of business or strategical expertise and less of the deep hands-on technical experience. It was clear to us that these two groups could learn a great deal from each other and that we could help create an ideal environment where attendees can gain both technical and business knowledge. The idea for SOURCE came from attending a variety of different security conferences and noting that most events where either very technical or very professional none that bridged the gap between the two. SOURCE sessions not only explore technical solutions to a problem, but they take it to the next step of execution and applying technical strategies to real world problems within a professional environment. Attendees have the opportunity to hear from top techincal experts in an enviroment that fosters interaction, networking, and learning. Our breakout sessions include 50-60 security professionals, allowing opportunities for attendees to ask questions and get the answers they need. SOURCE is unique; combining top technological minds in the security industry with business professionals, executives, senior management, and industry experts providing insight into successful business practices for the security community. In addition to our advanced technical talks, SOURCE offers workshops on entrepreneurship, management strategies, job interviewing, presentation skills, and proficiencies and strategies designed for the security industry.
The purpose of SOURCE Conference is to bridge the gap between technical excellence and business acumen within the security industry. SOURCE fosters a community of learning where business and security professionals come together to gain knowledge and skills, network with peers, and advance their careers and professional development. SOURCE enables individuals, teams, and organizations to leverage information to improve decision-making, optimize performance, and achieve business objectives. "SOURCE is a first-rate combination of technical and business expertise and excellence. Attending and sponsoring this conference was an extremely rewarding experience. The quality of the speakers and papers were excellent, the sponsored lunches and events provided outstanding food and a great atmosphere for conference members to interact and development business." Jim Reavis, C-Founder of Cloud Security Alliance Top security professionals and executives can be found at SOURCE - making it a great opportunity for networking and professional development. IOActive has been a sponsor of SOURCE Boston since its inception and it has always provided us with an excellent return on our investment, outstanding customer service, and a great conference experience Jennifer Steffens, CEO of IOActive Source Boston 2009 had a solid speaker line up. I personally learned a ton and was impressed by the content quality.Jeremiah Grossman, CTO of Whitehat Security "I had a blast at SourceBoston this year. It was easily the best small conference I've ever been too and in all time top five list. The speakers were great as was the venue." - David Mortman, CSO of Echelon One. SOURCE is a great conference and if I had the time and money, I'd seriously consider going to SOURCE Barcelona in September. If you have the chance in 2010, I would highly recommend attending. - Ben Jackson, Senior Security Engineer, Commonwealth of Massachusetts SOURCE is now one of my favorite conferences!- Val Smith, Attack Research