Mazu Networks Security Architect to Discuss the Evolution of Best Practices During the Third Annual ISSA Triangle InfoSeCon Even

Oct. 15, 2007

CARY, N.C. and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Oct. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is being issued by Mazu Networks, Inc.:

Who: Steve Campbell, security architect, Mazu Networks, the leading(1) provider of Network Behavior Analysis (NBA) systems. What: Campbell to present "Evolution of Best Practices: Beyond the Firewall & IDS" during the third annual ISSA Triangle InfoSeCon event hosted by the ISSA Raleigh chapter. The presentation will discuss how evolving security standards demand protection inside the network. As a result, the deployment of security tools has advanced from traditional firewall and IDS defense. This presentation will discuss the evolution of best practice techniques for security and the deployment of security-enabled technologies. Attendees will receive practical advice on how to examine and critique a cross section of technologies, assess proper requirements for deployment and learn strategies on how to conduct an effective implementation. Where: Embassy Suites Hotel 201 Harrison Oaks Boulevard Cary, N.C. When: Campbell will present on Thursday, October 18, 2007 at 3:30 p.m. EDT. For more information or to register, please visit http://raleigh.issa.org/conference.html. Speaker Biography: Steven Campbell, security architect, Mazu Networks

Steven Campbell has more than 20 years of systems, network and information security experience spanning the Department of Defense, service provider and enterprise environments. As a security architect for Mazu Networks, Campbell is responsible for assisting customers with the design and implementation of network security solutions.

Campbell's initial work with network performance analysis and application availability led to his career of architecting highly available and secure networks, ensuring resource availability and protection. Campbell spent more than 11 years in abroad traveling extensively throughout Europe , Asia and the Middle East working with customers to develop, implement and operate sophisticated network solutions.

Prior to Mazu Networks, Campbell ran the field engineering organization for Inkra Networks where he was responsible for leading a team of principal and systems engineers providing data center business availability and security solutions for major service provider, system integrator and enterprise customers globally. He was also responsible for providing subject matter expertise and direction internally as well as customer facing guidance to the company's top clients.

Campbell's previous experience includes positions at Nortel Networks, 3Com, EDS, GTSI and the U.S. Air Force.

About ISSA

The Information Systems Security Association (ISSA), with more than 13,000 individual members and over 100 chapters around the world, is the largest international, not-for-profit association for information security professionals. It provides educational forums, information resources and peer interaction opportunities to enhance the knowledge, skill and professional growth of its members. ISSA members are consistently recognized as experts on critical issues in the area of information security, and the Association is viewed as an important resource for small businesses, global enterprises and government organizations alike. Working closely with other industry organizations such as (ISC)2, ASIS and ISACA, and leading worldwide initiatives like the recommended CISO education curriculum, ISSA is focused on providing leadership and maintaining its role as The Global Voice of Information Security. For more information, please visit http://www.issa.org/.

About Mazu Networks, Inc.

Mazu Networks provides continuous global visibility into how users, applications, hosts and devices are behaving on a network, and detects if there are meaningful changes from their typical behavior that indicate a network performance issue, a security threat, or an application problem. Through Mazu Profiler, enterprises understand usage patterns, consumption rates and dependencies between users, applications and network infrastructure. Only Mazu Profiler offers continuous global visibility; passive, agent-less deployment, automatic and custom behavior analysis; and superior integration with network and security products. Mazu Networks' customers optimize their network infrastructure to support their business, secure their internal networks and maximize application availability. For more information, please visit http://www.mazunetworks.com.

(1) See: http://www.mazunetworks.com/news-events/061201-yankee.php Media Contacts: Mazu Networks, Inc. Topaz Partners Carol Lee Paul Hughes (617) 354-9292 ext.104 (781) 404-2416 [email protected] [email protected]

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