Hacker Halted USA

The EC-Council will host its premier security conference, Hacker Halted USA, at the Georgia World Congress Center on Oct. 16–17. Business leaders and computer and information security professionals across multiple industries worldwide will come together to discuss the biggest threats to cybersecurity.

What: EC-Council Foundation’s flagship information security conference, Hacker Halted, aims to raise awareness and deepen education and ethics in information security. This information security conference series takes an in-depth look at key cybersecurity issues.

Who: Hacker Halted features many world-renowned subject matter experts and high-level speakers, as well as some of the best technology companies showcasing their products and services. The event is open to the public. Meanwhile, Hacker Halted Academy offers sought-after technical training and certification classes.

Where: Georgia World Congress Center, Building A, Level 4 Concourse
285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW
Atlanta, GA 30303
Parking is available at a discounted rate of $6

When:
• Hacker Halted Academy courses run October 12–15, 2014
• Hacker Halted conference takes place October 16–17, 2014

Why: Many organizations worldwide are not adequately protected from the real and growing threat of cyber-attacks. A recent study by the Center for Strategic and International Studies estimated cyber-attacks cost the global economy $300 billion each year, with the U.S. suffering a $100 million impact per year. With such a massive threat to the global economy, more businesses and governments are seeking out solutions and proactive strategies to combat unauthorized hacking. Hacker Halted provides a unique glimpse into the world of ethical hackers and gives corporate executives, IT professionals and security teams a chance to preview the latest threats and defense strategies

This year’s theme, “Technology and the Zombie Apocalypse,” references the current pop culture prominence of zombies, while tying in how technology could both hurt and help in disaster scenarios.

“As we become more reliant on technology, we can also become more vulnerable to Mother Nature,” said Eric Lopez, EC-Council’s Conference Director. “In an increasingly uncertain world, this conference will be an opportunity to explore how we can use technology as a tool to protect ourselves and our enterprises in a wide range of disaster scenarios.”

For more information about Hacker Halted USA, visit http://www.hackerhalted.com. Event updates can be found at www.facebook.com/HackerHalted and on the Twitter handle @HaltedHacker. For student discounts or more information contact apratt@jacksonsplading.com.