SecureWorks' Counter Threat Unit(sm) Researcher Ben Feinstein Presents Emerging Cyber Threats at MasterCard's Global Risk Management Conference in Europe

ATLANTA, GA, October 12, 2009 - SecureWorks®, a leading, global provider of security services protecting 2,600 clients worldwide, announced today that Counter Threat Unit (CTU) researcher Ben Feinstein will present at MasterCard’s Global Risk Management Conference in Budapest, Hungary, October 14. Feinstein, an expert on Internet security, will discuss threats targeting traditional computing platforms, mobile applications and networks, as well as the criminal groups behind this exploding underground economy.

The MasterCard conference in Hungary will bring together leaders and luminaries in the security and payments industries to foster collaboration about the key issues impacting the payments industry. The global payments industry is making significant strides in understanding and managing security risks. However, consistent education and implementation of effective security measures is needed to maintain a vigorous defense against these attacks. The conference offers a forum for this discussion.

Feinstein’s presentation will outline cyber threats that the financial community should be prepared for, as well as the evolution of the adversaries behind these pervasive attacks. Included will be a discussion on how technology, regulation and user education can work together for the good of global information security. Feinstein is a well regarded speaker on cyber threats and countermeasures in the information security industry, and has been invited to speak at Black Hat, DeepSec, and IT Security World, among others. He has nearly a decade of experience designing, implementing and operating security-related systems. Feinstein works alongside a team of expert researchers in SecureWorks’ CTU to identify and analyze emerging threats and develop countermeasures to protect clients' critical information assets.

For information on the MasterCard Global Risk Management Conference, visit www.mastercard.com/arm. 

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SecureWorks is a market leading provider of world-class information security services with over 2,600 clients worldwide spanning North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East and the Pacific Rim. Organizations of all sizes, including more than ten percent of the Fortune 500, rely on SecureWorks to protect their assets, improve compliance and reduce costs. The combination of strong client service, award-winning security technology and experienced security professionals makes SecureWorks the premier provider of information security services for any organization. Positioned in the Leader's Quadrant of Gartner's Magic Quadrant for MSSPs, SecureWorks has also won SC Magazine's "Best Managed Security Service" award for 2006, 2007, 2008 & 2009.  www.secureworks.com