[September 25, 2014]

Rook Security Risk Management Experts To Share Best Practices For Next-Generation Security Operations At 2014 (ISC)2 Security Congress

Rook Security, a provider of global IT security solutions offering protection of sensitive data and brand reputation against dynamic emerging threats, today announced that J.J. Thompson, CEO and Managing Director, and Tom Gorup, Security Operations Center Manager, will be featured speakers at the 2014 (ISC)² Security Congress. The conference takes place September 29-October 2, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta.

(ISC)² Security Congress 2014 offers attendees over 80 education sessions, designed to transcend all industry sectors, focus on current and emerging issues, best practices, and challenges facing cybersecurity leaders. As cyber threats and attacks continue to rise, the goal of (ISC)² Security Congress is to strengthen cybersecurity defenders by arming them with the knowledge, tools, and expertise to protect their organizations.

Thompson, who is also the President of the (ISC)² Indianapolis chapter, will present "Challenges for Next-Generation Security Operations Metrics and Management" on Monday, September 29 from 1:45-3:00 p.m. ET. The panel will discuss the changes facing security operations departments and how to efficiently track and report usable metrics. Thompson will be co-presenting with Brandon Dunlap, Director of Research for Brightfly Consulting and Ryan Hammer, Adjunct Faculty at Purdue University (News - Alert).

"With the increased sophistication and frequency of emerging threats, resolute security operations are no lnger optional," said J.J. Thompson, CEO and Managing Director, Rook Security. "Security teams have to deliver the same actionable insights and business intelligence as traditional departments, while integrating seamlessly with existing business practices. The next generation of security operations needs to bring a scalable and forward-thinking approach to the boardroom."

Gorup will present on September 30 from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. ET in a session titled, "Leverage your SOC to Detect Use of IaaS/PaaS/SaaS". Gorup will discuss the methods and security controls used to identify, monitor, and control data in a cloud infrastructure.

"Keeping track of data in the cloud can be a daunting task for organizations that aren't equipped with the right visibility and controls," said Tom Gorup, Security Operations Center Manager, Rook Security. "At the (ISC)² Congress, I'll be sharing some of the best practices and lessons learned from our Security Operation Center's work with Fortune 100 firms."

(ISC)² is the largest not-for-profit membership body of certified information and software security professionals worldwide, with nearly 100,000 members in more than 135 countries. For more information on (ISC)² Congress, please visit: https://congress.isc2.org/.

Earlier this month, Rook Security took home the top honor at the Golden Bridge Awards as the most innovative managed security service. Additionally, in August, Rook Security earned a spot on the prestigious Inc. 500 list, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. Rook Security was ranked as the ninth in growth rate among all security companies.

About Rook Security

Rook Security is a provider of global IT security solutions offering protection of sensitive data and brand reputation against dynamic emerging threats. Rook's consulting and managed security services deliver visibility, intelligence, and response in security operations to overcome the complex problems that continue to plague most organizations. As an integrated extension of their internal team, Rook helps organizations achieve a mature security and risk management program. Rook's consulting and managed security services have helped to improve the way organizations from start-ups to Fortune 100 firms protect their data and manage their risk. For more information, join us on Twitter (News - Alert) @RookSecurity, Facebook, LinkedIn, or http://www.rooksecurity.com.

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