Symposium Highlights Cyberspace

Nearly 1,500 participants gathered at the Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colorado, for the chapter's Cyberspace 2011 Symposium. The theme of “Mission Assurance for Cyber and Space” set the tone for the numerous speakers, panelist, participants and exhibitors attending the February event.

The venue was made possible with the support and dedication from both the Air Force Space Command and the U.S. Northern Command, along with the volunteers required to execute an event of this size. Participants were able to hear the latest views, concerns and updates from the distinguished speakers, including Howard Schmidt, special assistant to the president and White House cybersecurity coordinator, and Gen. Keith B. Alexander, USA, commander of the U.S. Cyber Command, director of the National Security Agency and chief of the Central Security Service.

The numerous remaining speakers and panels covered topics ranging from cyber policy to current and future requirements within the evolving cyber arena. Those attending were also able to visit a sold-out exhibit hall with 83 vendors viewing the latest in offerings and technology products and taking advantage of networking opportunities. The symposium was a great success and the chapter already set the date for next year's symposium, February 7 to 9, 2012, at the Broadmoor.

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