Some interesting security gatherings coming up in the next month or two:
- Secure World Expo (Oct 26-27, Seattle): 2 Days of focused 45-minute talks, including keynotes from CISO-types from some of our most innovative local companies (Starbucks and WaMu), for $145. Can't beat that.
- West Coast Security Forum 2004 (Nov 22, Vancouver BC): It's a one-day event, but again bargain-priced at 240 Canadian dollars.
These are the kinds of events we need to see more often, everywhere. Lots of short talks on specific subjects, and at prices nearly everyone can afford. It doesn't have to be some travelling behemoth that you have to take out a second mortgage in order to afford (SANS, I'm talking to you!).