During the ASIS Emerging Trends in Security conference, Charles Kaplan, chief security strategist, Mazu Networks, will give a presentation titled "Network Behavior Analysis: Improving Network Security, Operations and Application Availability". The presentation will include a live demonstration on how NBA solutions optimize network infrastructures, protect internal networks and maximize application availability through continuous global visibility into the network. Kaplan will also focus on case studies as well as various statistics from market and analyst research to support his presentation.

    Even more, attendees will learn how NBA solutions fit into existing network environments as part of a balanced strategy to guard and optimize enterprise networks. Charles Kaplan, chief security strategist, Mazu NetworksAs chief security strategist at Mazu Networks, Charles Kaplan provides strategic guidance and support for the company's engineering, marketing and sales teams. Previously, Kaplan was the chief information security officer for VeriSign Managed Security Services (MSS), where he served as a thought leader, strategist and evangelist for the organization. Kaplan offered  matter expertise and direction internally as well as customer facing security guidance to the company's top MSS clients. Kaplan has served as an extension to the IT teams of many Future 1000 enterprises, helping them to create long term information security strategies. He has also founded several successful companies including: Cenetrix, developers of network threat prevention systems; norSEC, a highly successful pioneer in the now established Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) space; and Xevo, a fast-growing Internet software company focused on the Application Service Provider (ASP) industry.

    Kaplan has been frequently quoted in the press on a range of security subjects as a recognized thought leader in the security space. He is also a noted speaker for numerous events and audiences, including IS Associates, TechTarget, UNIX Expo, Internet Expo, Internet World, the Pentagon, the FBI and universities.

    With more than 35,000 members worldwide, ASIS International (ASIS) is the preeminent organization for security professionals.The company is dedicated to raising the productiveness and efectivness of security professionals by developing educational programs and materials that target broad security interests, such as the ASIS Annual Seminar and Exhibits, as well as specific security topics. ASIS also advocates the role and value of the security management profession to business, the media, government entities, and the public. By providing members and the security community with access to a full range of programs and services, and by publishing the industry's number one magazine - Security Management - ASIS leads the way for advanced and improved security performance.

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