Friday, March 12, 2010

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Developing a Successful IT Security Practice

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Michael Vizard joined CMP Media's CRN, the newsweekly for builders of technology solutions, as editor in chief in August 2002. As editor in chief Mr. Vizard is responsible for the strategic vision of the newsweekly, ensuring that editorial coverage goals are met by evolving the reporting and editorial beats to accommodate readers' information needs. Mr. Vizard has more than 15 years of computer technology and publishing experience. In 2001 and 2002, Mr. Vizard was voted one of the Top 30 Most Influential Technology Journalists by Technology Marketing. He was also named one of the Top 15 media influencers in the trade press category. Prior to joining CRN, Mr. Vizard spent seven years as editor in chief of InfoWorld Media Group where he was responsible for managing strategic editorial partnerships, the day-to-day management of InfoWorld's editorial department and leading the content of InfoWorld Online. Prior to joining InfoWorld, Mr. Vizard had been an editor at PC Week, Computerworld, Digital Review and ebn. Mr. Vizard holds a degree in Journalism from Boston University.

Christopher Poulin is President & Chief Security Architect of FireTower, Inc. He has over 20 years in the Information Technology and Security industry, including over 8 years in the DoD and intelligence community in communications and satellite systems. Chris served as a tiger team leader for secure operations in the DC area, including the Pentagon, Andrews and Bolling Air Force Bases, and other unclassified and classified sites. He founded a security consulting practice in 1994 and bootstrapped it into FireTower, an Information Security firm specializing in design and implementation of complete Defense-in-Depth solutions, combining the technical depth of pure-play security consulting with end-to-end integration services.

Brian Larson is Senior Channel Manager at Symantec. He has been working the value added channel for over 11 years and has been the New England Channel Manager for Symantec for the past four years. Prior to joining Symantec, Brian spent seven years building a channel program for Tally Systems in Hanover, New Hampshire, a leading desktop asset management company. During that time he brought on and helped build the asset management practices at Compucom, Microage, Unisys, and Entex.

Dean Leonard represents 20-plus years of computer experience includes systems of various Architectures and Operating Systems. He specializes in Microsoft Windows Networking, Systems & Operations Management, and Security. At Microsoft New England during the past 10 years, Dean has had extensive experience both in a Consulting and Technical Sales capacity with Microsoft customers and partners. This includes design, implementation and operations of Systems Security, Access Control and Policies & Profiles supporting 500 - 50,000 world-wide users.

Shari Worthington is President of Telesian Technology. She has 25 years experience in management and marketing in the technology markets, with a specialty in the enterprise engineering and IT segments. Client work includes start-ups as well as Fortune 500 corporations, including Apple Computer, Raytheon, Dresser, and Honeywell. She is an international lecturer on the topics of market positioning, e-business, and e-marketing, and is co-author of e-Business in Manufacturing: Putting the Internet to Work in the Industrial Enterprise. Shari sits on the Board of Directors of the WPI Venture Forum, and teaches at Boston College, Clark University, and Becker College.

Deb Merkin is Director of Channel Development and Partner Marketing at Telesian Technology. She has 25 years experience in channel development, partner programs, and marketing management. She has worked with small start-ups as well as Fortune 500 companies, including Linens 'N Things, Staples, AT&T Capital, and Digital Equipment. Her expertise includes global channel marketing, defining and marketing new products, creating strategic partnerships, and delivering solutions-driven programs for both channel partners and end customers.

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