Ben Rothke's Profile

Anytown, New York (United States)

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11.1.07

Ben Rothke (4,323 pts

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About Me

I am an experienced information security professional with a successful track record of reducing cost, minimizing risk and strengthening information security positioning. Established and managed complex global information security projects and delivered effective, quantifiable and marketable information risk management programs for numerous companies. Author - Computer Security - 20 Things Every Employee Should Know (McGraw-Hill) Contributing author - Network Security: The Complete Reference (Osborne) Contributing author - The Handbook of Information Security Management (Auerbach) I write a monthly security book review for Security Management magazine and Slashdot, and am a former columnist for Information Security, Unix Review and Solutions Integrator magazines. I am a frequent speaker at industry conferences, such as CSI, RSA, MISTI, NetSec and ISACA. Current industry certifications: CISSP, PCI QSA, CISM, CCO, SITA Expired certifications of years past include: MCP, CNE, CCSE, CCSA and obsolete certs

My Awards & Certifications

CISSP, PCI QSA, CISM, CCO, SITA

My Experience

Currently at BT Professional Services. Previously at: AXA, Baltimore Technologies, ThruPoint, Citibank, Ernst and Young.

My Latest Articles

Passing an Information Security Audit
An audit should be seen as an opportunity for an objective, skilled and impartial review of the security program that results in significant suggestions for improvement. It’s an occasion which brings out the best in the audit and the security teams
Published by Ben Rothke (4,323 pts ) on Sep 24, 2008 to
Enterprise Security Articles

Introducing PCI Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) and Compliance
PCI, like the fundamentals of information security, is simply focused on attention to detail and risk management. By focusing on those core elements, combined with best practices, your ability to obtain PCI compliance will be significantly increased.
Published by Ben Rothke (4,323 pts ) on Sep 24, 2008 to
Enterprise Security Articles

The Lack of Security in a Fax Machine and How to Secure It
Most companies do not lack for information security products. Yet there is a device, hundreds of them perhaps, in many organizations, that lack any sort of security. This is the lowly fax machine.
Published by Ben Rothke (4,323 pts ) on Sep 24, 2008 to
Enterprise Security Articles

My Latest Activity

Ben Rothke published SC World Congress New York City Dev. 2008.

Ben Rothke published Passing an information security audit to Enterprise Security Articles.

Ben Rothke published Best Practices for PCI Compliance to Enterprise Security Articles.

Ben Rothke published Facsimile Security to Enterprise Security Articles.

Ben Rothke published Two new security certifications to Enterprise Security Articles.

My Latest News

November 04, 2008
SC World Congress New York City Dev. 2008
From: http://www.scmagazineus.com/SC-World-Congress/section/381/
- The SC World Congress, Dec. 9-10, 2008, at the Javits Convention Center in New York, is a must attend event for IT security professionals.
- Free plenary sessions and highly targeted panels led by leaders in the IT security field offer exclusive information and practical learning experiences that provide real insights and answers that you can immediately put to work inside your business.
- A high quality series of conference sessions, brought to you by some of the most influential and knowledgeable experts in the industry, will offer in-depth user experiences and thought leadership so you can stay several steps ahead of the emerging and unforeseen threats to your business.
- In addition, a vibrant expo floor will showcase the latest innovations and solutions from leading vendors.
- For 20 years, SC Magazine has consistently delivered the inside knowledge you need to help safeguard your company's critical assets. Now, the number one respected brand in objective security information is bringing to life all that you've come to trust from SC Magazine, and we are bringing the event to the U.S.'s largest captive audience of IT security customers: New York professionals.
- Mark your calendar now for SC Magazine's biggest event of the year. Your time is incredibly valuable, so make the most of it this December 9-10 by attending the SC World Congress.
The SC World Congress, presented by SC Magazine, is the conference and expo that information security professionals won't want to miss.

Faced with the challenges of safeguarding their organizations' customer data and intellectual property, complying with a long list of regulatory demands, and staying abreast of new threats and even newer applications, these pros will find at the SC World Congress expert insight and advice they can use. Over two days of plenary sessions, targeted panels and an instructive expo floor, the SC World Congress features the actionable, inside information that IT security and corporate management needs to safeguard their company's critical assets from threats, such as malware, targeted attacks, careless -- or malicious -- employees, and even careless executives.

At the SC World Congress, attendees from all the major verticals -- such as finance, health care, government, and more -- will gain insight from industry leaders and fellow security professionals as SC Magazine explores the need-to-know topics that help IT security professionals do their jobs better.

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