June
25-30

18th Annual FIRST Conference
Baltimore, MD

The annual FIRST Conference focuses on computer security incident handling and other incident response issues. The presentations are international in scope and include the latest in incident response and prevention, vulnerability analysis, and related aspects of computer security. Additionally, these events serve as the foundation for the improvement of computer security worldwide via the sharing of viewpoints, ideas, and information.

July 29 -
August 3

Black Hat Briefings & Training USA
Las Vegas, NV

Attend the Black Hat Briefings & Training USA, the world's premier technical event for IT security experts. Featuring 36 hands-on training courses and 10 conference tracks, networking opportunities with over 2,500 delegates from 40+ nations.

August
30-31

Bellua Cyber Security Asia 2006
2nd Annual Information Security & Hacking Conference
Jakarta, Indonesia

The Bellua Cyber Security Asia 2006 Conference will bring together in Indonesia internationally recognized experts in the security community as well as leading members of the local Indonesian technology and security industry. The main goal of the event is to increase security awareness and facilitate information sharing within the public, corporate, and government sectors. More than forty speakers from Asia, Europe and the Americas are expected to join Bellua Cyber Security Asia 2006 to discuss present and future information security issues through an intensive series of workshops, presentations, demonstrations and technical sessions. The conference talks will be spread across 2 concurrent tracks focusing on both business and technical aspects of information security.

August 30 -
September 2

ISC 2006: 9th Information Security Conference
Samos Island, Greece

ISC is an annual international conference covering research in and applications of Information Security. It was first initiated as a workshop (ISW) in Japan in 1997, ISW 1999 in Malaysia, ISW 2000 in Australia and then changed to the current name ISC when it was held in Spain in 2001 (ISC'01). This year ISC'06 will be held in Samos Island, Greece. Continuing its past success, ISC aims to attract high quality papers in all technical aspects of information security.

September
6-7

The Security Standard
Boston, MA

To provide CIOs, CSOs, VPs and Directors of IT with a clear strategy for managing today’s growing security challenges, IDG is proud to introduce The Security Standard; the first conference to bring together thought leaders from both business and technology to discuss and debate the most effective solutions being employed to transform security into a true competitive advantage for leading companies. Through two days of thought provoking keynotes, power packed panels and highly focused industry discussions, senior level corporate and IT executives will share and explore best practices for building secure companies and industries in today’s volatile security environment.

September
12-14

Infosecurity New York
New York, New York

Infosecurity is a global event designed for business leaders and security professionals who develop the strategies and policies essential to a more secure and compliant information infrastructure.

October
18-20

Information Security Decisions
Chicago, Illinois

Information Security Decisions arms you with the expert advice it takes to tackle today’s mission-critical security objectives — no matter how rampant user ignorance or noncompliance runs throughout your organization. Governance and compliance must be addressed. Cost-saving strategies and smarter purchasing decisions must be made. Business units can no longer ignore security risks. And safeguarding your entire network is paramount. Security is your business — showing you how to secure the future of that business is ours.

October
10-12

ISSE 2006
Rome, Italy

Information Security Solutions Europe (ISSE) is the only truly independent European conference that examines the technical, organisational, legal and political developments in IT security. Now in its 8th year, ISSE aims to keep you at the forefront of the latest security developments. Over three days you will be able to hear strategies, cutting edge research, user case studies and best practice from some of the most prominent names in the IT security arena.

October
23-26

RSA Conference
Nice, France

RSA Conference Europe 2006 is the foremost information security industry event in Europe. Now in its seventh year, it offers a full schedule of sessions, keynotes and tutorials, plus an exhibition featuring leading security vendors from across Europe. With a reputation for high- calibre speakers and unbiased content, RSA Conference Europe is a unique opportunity to learn the latest trends and issues, and gain the information you need to keep current and stay ahead of changing information security threats.