LogRhythm Expert to Present at NERC IT Compliance Management Conference

Eric Knight to Discuss Role of Log Management in Achieving Compliance with the Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Standards

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“ensure that the bulk electric system in North America is reliable, adequate and secure.”

WHO: Eric Knight, MIS, CISSP, CISM, CEH, is senior knowledge engineer at LogRhythm. Mr. Knight is responsible for building compliance intelligence packages for regulatory mandates that are shipped as part of LogRhythm’s enterprise class log and security event management solution. He has over 15 years of experience in the field of network security with an emphasis in vulnerability management and enterprise security architectures. His prior roles include principal consultant with IT systems integrator CIBER, software security architect at the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), and software development for DMW Worldwide and Trident Data Systems.

WHAT: Eric Knight will present a practical overview of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standard and the role of log and event management for meeting its compliance requirements.

The power grid infrastructure relies on complex information technology systems to support its availability and resistance to threats. Log and event management plays a crucial role in identifying and responding to security and operational risks in this environment. Mr. Knight’s presentation will cover:

• The challenges and benefits of log and event management
• The role of log and event management in NERC CIP requirements
• Specific recommendations for ensuring compliance with NERC CIP standards

A LogRhythm white paper on NERC CIP Compliance is available upon request.

WHERE: The Omni Houston Hotel in Houston, Texas.

To register, please visit: http://www.platts.com/Events/2009/pc940/index.xml

WHEN: Friday, February 27, 2009 at 10:45 AM

HOW: Please contact Marc Gendron at [e-mail] or 781-237-0341 to schedule a conversation with Mr. Knight or to request the whitepaper.

About NERC

The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) is a nonprofit corporation designed to “ensure that the bulk electric system in North America is reliable, adequate and secure.” The Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Cyber Security Standards maintained by NERC are intended to ensure the protection of the Critical Cyber Assets that control the reliability of North America’s bulk electric systems. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) approved the Security and Reliability standards proposed by NERC, making the CIP Cyber Security Standards mandatory and enforceable across all users, owners and operators of the bulk-power system. In mid-2009, compliance is expected, and in 2010, auditing will begin to ensure compliance. For more information, please visit http://www.nerc.com/page.php?cid=2|20.

About LogRhythm

LogRhythm provides enterprise-class log management, log analysis and event management in an integrated solution that empowers organizations to comply with regulations, secure their networks, and optimize IT operations. LogRhythm was positioned by Gartner Inc. in the visionaries quadrant of the Security Information and Event Management Magic Quadrant report for 2007 and 2008, and has received the recommended award and a Five Star rating from SC Magazine. LogRhythm is privately held and based in Boulder, Colorado. For more information visit: www.logrhythm.com.