National Webcast Initiative:
~ Instant Messaging ~
Wednesday, August 16, 2006
The thirteenth session in the National Webcast Initiative series took place on August 16, 2006. Over 600 individuals representing 6 countries registered for this event. The topic of the webcast was “Instant Messaging ” with a featured presentation by Mr. Sandy Bird , Q1 Labs, Chief Technical Officer, and Mr. Donald Hewatt , Verizon Business, Sr. Manager – Security Engineering Security Services. Opening remarks were provided by Mr. William Pelgrin, Chair of the MS-ISAC.
The broadcast presentation raised awareness on instant messaging (IM) and how IM is being used today as a source of communication online – both at home and at work. While IM can be a convenient and quick way to chat with others or collaborate on business matters, there are security concerns that we must understand and address. This webcast provided attendees with accurate and up-to-date information so that each of us can take the necessary steps to help protect ourselves online.
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The Department of Homeland Security's National Cyber Security Division and the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) have partnered to establish the National Webcast Initiative to develop a series of national webcasts which will examine critical and timely cyber security issues. Embracing the concept that security is everyone’s responsibility, these webcasts will be available to a broad audience to help raise awareness and knowledge levels. A number of vendors have offered their services at no cost to government, to help develop and deliver the webcasts.
The National Webcast Initiative is also coordinated by the New
York State Office of Cyber Security and Critical Infrastructure Coordination
and
the New York State
Forum .
If you have any questions, please contact us at isac@cscic.state.ny.us .