Technology & Security Conference  

  February 25-28, 2008
  Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino
  (formerly the Aladdin)
  Las Vegas, NV

  To register a group or do multiple
  registrations, please call NAFCU's
  Group Sales Desk at 800-344-5580.

For Credit Union Vendors/Suppliers:  Sponsorships & Exhibiting Information

Podcasts Featuring Technology & Security Conference Speakers:

Extreme Hacker Challenge with Tom Desot, Chief Compliance Officer, Digital Defense
Adam Palmer, Chief Cyber Security Counsel, Cyveillance

Give Your Credit Union a Secure Advantage

Join credit union technology and security professionals in Las Vegas for this interactive and informational conference ideal for staff responsible for supervising, planning or auditing technology and security processes. This reenergized conference is designed to address the most critical issues, including: online threats, physical security, compliance and disaster preparedness/continuity. Participants will be able to exchange success stories, take back best practices to implement in their credit unions immediately, and concepts to discuss in their next strategic planning session. Estimated Contact Hours for CEUs/CPEs: 20

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Extreme Hacker Challenge

Kicking off this four-day program will be our Extreme Hacker Challenge. Teams of IT professionals - technical staff, system administrators, network administrators and information security officers - will navigate a hacker attack challenge, testing their skills in a structured competition. Team registrations are on a first-come, first-serve basis – so register early!  All Technology & Security delegates are welcome to view the challenge in the gallery.

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Technology & Innovation Showcase

Additionally, we are offering a unique opportunity to experience the latest solutions in IT and security in the Technology & Innovation Showcase. This is the perfect opportunity to meet face-to-face with the experts to discuss your particular challenges with securing your systems and meeting member demands for new products and services.

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Speakers

Featured Speakers:

Brad Garrett

Brad Garrett is a renowned investigator and former FBI special agent, has handled some of the country’s most significant and extraordinary criminal cases during his 20-year career in law enforcement. Named one of MSNBC’s Headliners and Legends in 2002, Mr. Garrett has obtained confessions from World Trade Center bombers, the CIA double homicide shooter, and one of the suspects in the Washington, D.C., Sniper Case. A seasoned and entertaining speaker, Mr. Garrett is not someone you want to miss!

Terry Gudaitis, Ph.D.

Terry Gudaitis is a nationally-recognized authority on cyber security and cyber crime profiling. She focuses specifically on the human psychological and security aspects of malicious Internet threats, and leads the Cyveillance team of cyber intelligence analysts. Since 1987, she has provided security consultation and leadership to a range of public and private businesses.

Susan Orr, CISA, CISM, CRP

Susan Orr is a leading financial services expert and former bank examiner with vast regulatory, risk management, and security expertise. She was also a lead instructor for the FDIC's technology school and has been instrumental in several key industry initiatives.

Mark D. Rasch, Esq.

Mark D. Rasch, managing director of FTI, is the former head of the U.S. Department of Justice computer crime unit. He has also prosecuted key cases involving computer crime, hacking, computer fraud and computer viruses.

Inspector Philip Bartlett

Philip Bartlett is Assistant Inspector In Charge, New York Division. While in Washington Mr. Bartlett conducted hundreds of criminal investigations involving a variety of crimes including; robberies, assaults, identity theft, financial crimes and narcotics.

Tom DeSot, IAM

Tom DeSot leads Digital Defense’s Vulnerability Research Team. He serves as the primary spokesperson for the company at key industry and market forums as well as provides clients with strategic insight into how the company’s services can assist them in meeting regulatory compliance goals and objectives.

Richard Powell

Dick Powell is the Manager of Telecommunications and Information Security for the Andrews Federal Credit Union (AFCU), a global credit union with headquarters in Suitland, Maryland. Mr. Powell is responsible for planning, acquisition, and operation of AFCU’s global telecommunications networks, and the security of all AFCU information systems and resources.

Program Presenters:

Thomas Abruzzo, President, TAMP Systems
Wayne Conte, EVP Business Development and Strategic Marketing, Affinion Group
Anthony Demangone, NCCO, Director of Regulatory Compliance, NAFCU
Hal Ghering, III, Vice President of Business Development, First Advantage
Thomas J. Kristofco, CPA, Senior Business Continuity Planning Consultant, Paradigm Solutions International
Tom Leuchtner, Senior Product Manager, Wolters Kluwer Financial Services
Adam Palmer, Chief Cyber Security Counsel, Cyveillance
Joey Rachid, CISSP, CISM, Director Product Marketing, Digital Defense
Nicole Watson, Vice President Business Development, GardaWorld/Vance

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Program Agenda

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Hotel & Travel Information

Planet Hollywood Hotel & Casino

The Newest Resort… At the Center of The Strip

3667 Las Vegas Blvd South

Las Vegas, NV  89109

Reserve your hotel accommodations through our online registration system to receive our negotiated room rate!

Room Reservation Deadline:    January 28, 2008 *

Room Rates: Deluxe Room- $189 (plus 9% hotel tax) **

Room reservations received after the deadline will be confirmed subject to rate and room availability.

Rate will be offered three days before and three days after the conference, subject to availability.

A deposit equal to one night's room rate will be charged to your credit card at the time your reservation is made. Deposits will be refunded if hotel receives notice of your cancellation more than (h) prior to your scheduled arrival date.

**Federal credit unions are exempt from tax, if payment is made by the credit union’s official check or credit card. You must present the Tax Exempt Form upon arrival.

Recreation - Golf

The Golf Desk at Planet Hollywood offers a one stop reservation service that is capable of booking over 40 golf courses in the Las Vegas area for groups of any size. Discount Green Fees at some golf courses are available almost every day. Currently, the Troon properties, The Badlands and The Revere at Anthem, are offering Green Fee Discounts of up to 20%. Club Rental discounts of 50% are also available.

Located on the registration level of Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, The Golf Desk is to the right of the registration desk. Call the phone number(s) below to make advanced reservations or ask any questions that you may have. Stop by the desk or call if you would like information for your next golfing trip to Las Vegas.

Ken Kaifas, PGA
Golf Desk Manager
Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino
(702) 785-5160 - Golf Desk
kkaifas@troongolf.com

Ground Transportation

Ground transportation from McCarran International Airport is available at the baggage claim area. There are shuttles and taxis provided by outside companies available 24 hours a day. Options include:

Shuttles - Please be advised that shuttles make several stops along the Strip based on their guests' requests. Reservations are required in advance, or you may purchase a voucher at the airport. CLS Transportation (702-740-4545) is one option and estimates a cost of $4.75 between the airport and hotels on the Strip.

Taxis - Taxis are typically $20-$25 depending on traffic. Taxis are available 24 hours a day at the airport, and the trip between McCarran and Planet Hollywood is approximately 15 minutes. Advance reservations cannot be made for taxis.

Limousine or Sedan – Planet Hollywood is able to arrange for a Limousine or Sedan for your arrival, departure or any other place of interest. Through the Concierge, runs are based on a one-hour minimum. Rates begin at $40 for a Sedan (1-3ppl), or $60 for a stretch limo (4-8ppl). Super stretch limos (8-10ppl) begin at $80 per hour. There is an additional $5 tax for booking from the airport. A credit card is required to book any run and it must also be presented to the driver at the end of the service unless you decide to pay cash. Please contact the Concierge Staff at Planet Hollywood for additional information. Prices listed are subject to change.

Car Rental

Special discounted rates are available for all NAFCU conference attendees through AVIS and Budget rental car companies. For AVIS, please call 800-331-1600 and specify the NAFCU code B469299. For Budget, please call 800-772-3773 and specify the NAFCU code Y305099.

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Registration Fees

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NAFCU reserves the right to change dates, cities, venues, or speakers should circumstances warrant. NAFCU’s members will be apprised of any such changes.