The main objective of the Saudi IT Security Forum 2005 is to create a powerful meeting platform for senior government officials, decision makers, IT professionals, and industry leaders. It offers the ideal opportunity for constructive debate and interaction, networking, exchange of ideas, and sharing knowledge and expertise. Furthermore, the latest technology, products and services will be presented at the event.

Main Topics:

• IT Security Awareness

• IT Security New Trends

• Information Security Auditing

• Computer Crimes

• Security of Electronic Transactions

• Security of Wireless Communications

In addition, there will be a panel discussion about "Training of Human Resources in the IT Security Feild".
 

Speakers:

Experts and specialist speakers from leading industry, research centers and government bodies will address the latest technologies, strategies and new trends. Case studies and lessons learned will be highlighted.
 

Participants:

More than 500 of senior government officials, business decision makers, IT professionals, and IT security managers will participate in this event.
 

Exhibition:

Highly focused exhibition will be running in parallel with the Forum. Sponsors of the Forum will participate in the exhibition to showcase their latest technology, solutions, products, and services. The exhibition will focuse on IT Security New Trends, Security of Electronic Transactions, Information Security Auditing and Wireless Communications Security.

Media Coverage:

The event will have a high profile media exposure through press releases, TV and radio briefings, and advertising campaign.

Date and Venue:

17th to 18th April, 2005 at King Faisal Conference Hall, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Last year event at a glance:
The Saudi IT Security Forum 2004 took place on 29 February 2004 at the Intercontinental Hotel, Riyadh. The event attracted more than 500 participants.  The keynote speech was presented by Mr. John Schwartz, president of Symantec. The program of the Forum included some presentations and papers delivered  by specialists from: the National Guard, Ministry of Interior, King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology, Communications and Information Technology Commission, Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency, Saudi Telecommunications Company, Saudi Aramco, and Saudi Computer Society. An exhibition associated with the Forum was held for 11 companies who exhibited their latest products and services.