Abstract: The dream of every security manager is to have enterprise-quality Perimeter Security without the need to install, maintain, and support the security-specific hardware and software. In this session, information security expert and VigilantMinds Chief Security Officer, Dave Keener, will discuss the cutting edge of perimeter defense technology, virtual patching, and strategies for managing your security lifecycles. Mr. Keener will focus on the latest technology: installationless perimeter security. This “security made simple” process provides full IDS, IPS, firewalling, content filtering, and web application security – without the need to install hardware or software.

Biography: Dave Keener has been on the frontlines of Information Systems security for over 12 years. Experienced in all the tools and technologies of Information Systems security, Dave also includes best practices and process-driven methodologies in his repertoire.

Prior to co-founding VigilantMinds, Dave was Practice Manager of the Security Solutions group for marchFIRST where he developed, managed, and implemented information security solutions. Dave previously held various key management and engineering positions, ensuring the integrity of information systems and preventing compromises to proprietary information.

Dave began his security career serving his country in the United States Air Force, where he was responsible for engineering secure, reliable network connectivity anywhere in the world. Having the distinct honor of being personally recognized for his engineering accomplishments by the United States Joint Chiefs of Staff, Dave spoke to top Department of Defense officials in Washington D.C. after the first successful field implementation of a deployable network control center.