The 4th Software Security Summit™ is your resource for understanding the security weaknesses in your software infrastructure, and for gaining the skills to combat existing security problems while developing new systems that are architected from the ground up to resist exploitation.

Today's software is vulnerable to attack. Your data can be stolen or corrupted. Your networks can be compromised. Your Web sites can be the gold mine to your company's profits - or the back door to let hackers and criminals destroy your business.

The operating systems that you use, the applications and utilities that you buy, the custom code that your developers write. All can be exploited, taking advantage of known bugs, design flaws, weaknesses in platforms, unsecured communications paths, poor programming techniques.

You need to understand the vulnerabilities in the code you've purchased and the code you're writing. You need to learn how to write secure software. You need to learn how to secure the software that's already written.

The technical program of the 4th Software Security Summit is focused on six strategic areas.

You'll learn why today's software is vulnerable to attack, and the areas of exposure common to most applications and platforms.

You'll learn how to test your existing software infrastructure for security weaknesses.

You'll learn the proper design techniques and best practices for developing new applications that are inherently secure.

You'll learn how to secure the applications that are already installed on your network, and manage threat exposure through monitoring and encapsulation.

You'll learn how to architect security into the development lifecycle.

You'll learn how to implement a layered approach to application security.

The 4th Software Security Summit provides technical education for three groups of people: Software architects and developers, who are now increasingly charged with designing and writing secure applications; Test/QA professionals, who must ensure that new applications meet security requirements; and systems and development managers, who are charged with ensuring that existing applications are protected against attack.

Learn in technical classes and in-depth tutorials.

Network with other software development and IT professionals.

Frustrated by software vulnerabilities? The solution is at the 4th Software Security Summit, designed to help you master new skills, solve tough challenges, gain a fresh perspective on today's complex applications environment.