Wave Systems Corp. (fka WAVXQ)

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HP and Cisco push the Trusted Computing Platform.

Can there be any doubt that the World-Wide Trusted Computing Infrastructure is rapidly evolving before our very eyes? Can there by any doubt that WAVE is right smack at the center of the action? Can there be any doubt that WAVE's ultimate role will be that of a de facto platform for all future Trust Domains?

FROM THE HP HOME PAGE:

"The changing rules of engagement have forced the world to invent new technologies, systems and develop new strategies. HP and Cisco Systems have, in fact, emerged as leaders by providing four new technologies: Trusted Computing Platform, Intelligent Encryption, Virus Throttling and Proactive Defense or Intrusion Protection."



http://h50043.www5.hp.com/psg/events/eventdetail.asp?evtid=414

Dear customer,
Recent statistics have shown an alarming rise in cyber-attacks. Since 1998, electronic crime has risen dramatically by "ten-fold" according to the latest incident statistics from the Carnegie Mellon Computer Emergency Response Team.
The Sapphire Worm was the fastest spreading computer worm in history. It had spread throughout the Internet and infected most of the vulnerable hosts that could be found within ten minutes. The worm (also called Slammer, SQLSlammer, W32.Slammer) began at almost exactly 5:30 AM (UTC) on Saturday, January 25th 2003, and spread by infecting copies of Microsoft SQL Server and MSDE 2000 (Microsoft SQL Server Desktop Engine) that were exposed to the Internet.

Enterprise businesses are clearly being challenged by a tough global economic and political climate. Rapid and unpredictable change is occurring in every aspect of your environment - from mergers and acquisitions and competitive threats to the inevitable evolution of technology. This volatility is placing new pressures on your business:
• You need to speedily utilize enterprise information that supports business decisions. Customer loyalty is harder to achieve - and service commitments must be maintained.
• Windows of opportunity are shorter and the speed of innovation raises the bar for competitive advantage.
• You must be able to streamline and optimise operations within current constraints while
simultaneously looking to, and building for, the future.
• You have got to become more nimble to survive and succeed.
In short, your business must become more agile.
The fast changing paradigm shift in information security and emerging challenges have forced organisations to think differently about protecting their information assets. The next generation viruses have left all of us vulnerable to attacks or most of the time, make us a source of attack, without our knowledge. Yesterday's model of "Monitor?Detect—fResponse" is just not able to cope with today's flood of sophisticated attacks. The reason is simply because attacks come by wire speed and the response is by humans, who are the weakest link in any security chain. Studies have shown over the years that such a strategy is less effective and more damaging, as today, adoption of IT in business has left no boundaries to differentiate "insider" from "outsider". It's all about a one connected world.
The changing rules of engagement have forced the world to invent new technologies, systems and develop new strategies. HP and Cisco Systems have, in fact, emerged as leaders by providing four new technologies: Trusted Computing Platform, Intelligent Encryption, Virus Throttling and Proactive Defense or Intrusion Protection.
At this seminar, we will share with you the emerging challenges, new trends & technology as well as effective "due care". HP and Cisco Systems will also be showcasing a concept in intrusion protection known as Cisco Security Agent (CSA), a host-based "Intrusion Protection System".
We look forward to welcoming you at the seminar.