20 August 2002
Sophos virus expert to address Gartner Sector 5 Summit

Lynnfield, MA - Sophos, a world leader in corporate
At the event, titled 'The Global Summit Exploring Cyber Terrorism and the Targets of Critical Infrastructure', Jacobs will be providing practical advice on the computer virus threat, including effective protection and recovery.
Richard Jacobs will be participating in the panel discussion on 'Viruses and Forensics'. He will be focusing on how to prevent breaches as a result of malicious code and what should be done if security defenses are infiltrated. This session will take place on Thursday, August 22, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. EDT.
"Cooperation and the discussion of new initiatives forms an important part of the search for methods of virus prevention," said Jacobs. "Corporations are increasingly concerned not only with protecting their networks but also with ensuring that they have an effective plan of action should the worst happen. Addressing both of these areas is crucial to making progress in the fight against malicious attacks."
About the Sector 5 Summit
The Sector 5 Summit, a premier security event focused on the prevention of cyberterrorism, will gather the top minds in cyber and IT security from corporations, organizations, and government agencies, representing five critical infrastructure sectors: Transportation; Energy, Utilities and Water; Banking and Financial Services; Telecommunications and Information Services; and Vital Health, Safety and Emergency Services.
- USA number 1 for malware and spam
- Huge surge in email attachment attacks
- Scareware makes users buy bogus products
About Sophos
Sophos enables enterprises all over the world to secure and control their IT infrastructure. Sophos's network access control, endpoint, web and email solutions simplify security to provide integrated defenses against malware, spyware, intrusions, unwanted applications, spam, policy abuse, data leakage and compliance drift. With over 20 years of experience, Sophos protects over 100 million users in nearly 150 countries with its reliably engineered security solutions and services. Recognized for its high level of customer satisfaction and powerful yet easy-to-use solutions, Sophos has received many industry awards, as well as positive reviews and certifications.
Sophos is headquartered in Boston, US and Oxford, UK. More information is available at www.sophos.com

