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Sword & Shield Announces EDGE2016 Security ConferenceKNOXVILLE, Tenn., June 30, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Sword & Shield Enterprise Security, an information security firm that protects, detects and responds to threats against the sensitive data and IT environments of organizations around the world, will host the EDGE2016 Security Conference from October 18-19 at the Crowne Plaza in Knoxville. EDGE2016 is an emerging, world-class conference which brings business and security professionals together to work through complex business security problems to find real-world solutions. In addition to compelling keynote addresses from some of the brightest minds within the community, there will be specific discussions and topical roundtables led by industry experts tasked with the goal of solving real security problems. "As a trusted security partner to our customers and our presence in the markets we serve, Sword & Shield is in the unique position in this region to host a conference like EDGE2016," said John McNeely, president of Sword & Shield Enterprise Security. "One of our goals for the conference is to bring together information security practitioners and business leaders truly for the betterment of the security community. We can all agree that educating ourselves about the potential rsks facing companies today is important. But, isn't it time to go beyond education and actually solve the problems? EDGE2016 provides the perfect environment for the type of innovation and collaboration that moves the conversation forward to action." Keynote speakers at the conference include Theresa Payton, former White House CIO, cybersecurity authority and expert on identity theft and the Internet of Things (IoT); and Kevin Poulsen, a former hacker once wanted by the FBI turned cyber security expert and currently the editor at Wired. "We're very excited to have Kevin and Theresa on board," said McNeely. "Their experience and insight are invaluable. With the support of the security industry and our community sponsors, we are also building a great lineup of session speakers and facilitators from highly respected security organizations. We want people who attend to walk away feeling like they not only know more about the security challenges we all face, but how to address them and ensure their property is secure." A call for speakers and sponsors is expected to go out soon, with opportunities for interested professionals and business entities to be a part of the conference in a variety of ways. Early registration discounts are going on now through August 15. Educators and students discounts are also available. For more information about EDGE2016 and to register, visit https://edgesecurityconference.com/. About EDGE2016 About Sword & Shield Enterprise Security Protecting critical data since 1997, Sword & Shield Enterprise Security, Inc. is the premier holistic information security provider. With solutions designed to meet the needs of a dynamic security and compliance landscape, Sword & Shield Enterprise Security delivers evaluation, remediation, and ongoing monitoring and management to ensure businesses maintain the most comprehensive security posture possible. For more information about Sword & Shield Enterprise Security, visit https://www.swordshield.com/. MEDIA CONTACT: Photo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20160629/385030 To view the original version on PR Newswire, visit:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/sword--shield-announces-edge2016-security-conference-300292443.html SOURCE Sword & Shield Enterprise Security |