SECNAP Chief Technology Officer to Address Hacker Halted Conference

Scheidell Will Explore Security in the Cloud

BOCA RATON, Fla., May 12, 2009 - Michael Scheidell, chief technology officer for SECNAP^® Network Security Corporation and recognized information security expert, will address delegates at the Hacker Halted USA 2009 Conference in Miami September 20-25, 2009.

Sponsored by EC-Council, the global series of Hacker Halted conferences raises international awareness toward increased education and ethics in IT Security. The USA 2009 event will present current topics for information security professionals from both management and technical perspectives, including lively discussions of emerging threats and global trends.

Since founding SECNAP Network Security in 2001, Scheidell has aggressively pursued the development of advanced security technology with impressive results, including a patent-pending network intrusion detection and prevention system and a revolutionary email security solution. This is the second consecutive year he has been invited to speak at the conference.

"Cloud computing and other virtualized services are getting lots of attention as businesses look for ways to save in today's challenging economy," said Scheidell. "The silver lining, of course, is convenience and scalability without the need for capital investment."

There's a dark underbelly, however, Scheidell contends, and cloud services can be especially vulnerable to security issues.

"Without understanding where their virtualized services are sourced and what protective measures, if any, have been implemented to secure their data, companies put themselves at risk," Scheidell said. "This year's conference theme, 'Hackers Are Ready. Are You?' is very timely."

Hacker Halted Conference delegates include chief information officers and chief technology officers, information technology management, auditors, executives involved in security decisions, and other practitioners of information technology across a variety of industries.

The Conference also affords attendees the opportunity to complete training for various certifications provided by EC-Council, including Certified Ethical Hacker, Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator, and Licensed Penetration Tester. For more information visit www.hackerhalted.com.

About SECNAP
SECNAP Network Security is a leading provider of security solutions for business, including the innovative SpammerTrap^® Email Security solution, available as an appliance or hosted service to effectively stop spam, viruses and other cybercrime; a managed Network Security solution that ensures unrivaled 24/7 protection of network and information assets; and Security Services including external penetration testing, security health checks and compliance audits, web application and Wi-Fi assessments and more. For details visit www.secnap.com.


Contact: Gail Blount / 561-999-5000 / This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it