OpenText Enfuse 2018 To Showcase The Future of Cybersecurity and Digital Investigations
Mark J. Barrenechea and James Comey Take the Stage at the Annual Security, Digital Investigations and e-Discovery Conference
WATERLOO, Ontario, Feb. 1, 2018 /CNW/ -- OpenText™ (NASDAQ: OTEX, TSX: OTEX), the global leader in Enterprise Information Management (EIM), today announced the keynote speakers for Enfuse 2018. The event takes place in Las Vegas, Nevada at the Caesars Palace Convention Center from May 21-24, 2018. Featuring keynote addresses from Mark J. Barrenechea, Vice Chairman, CEO and CTO, OpenText; and James Comey, former Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Enfuse 2018 will provide attendees with industry best practices, trend analyses, tactics and hands-on training labs.
"To compete in today's complex digital environment, organizations must become both more intelligent and more connected, utilizing new and emerging technologies to drive engagement with customers, partners and employees. Technologies like AI, blockchain and IoT are helping to transform business on a planetary scale, and at the same time redefining both cybercrime and cyberwarfare," said Mark J. Barrenechea. Vice Chairman, CEO and CTO, OpenText. "Firewalls and other traditional security measures simply don't cut it anymore, and customers require the latest information security tools to collect, analyze, and remediate threats more urgently than ever."
"At Enfuse 2018, OpenText will showcase how information security, forensics and discovery are critical components for the intelligent and connect enterprise, and vital as companies look to compete in the digital economy," continued Barrenechea. "OpenText's industry leading digital investigation, forensic security and data risk management solutions are defining the future of cybersecurity, digital investigations and e-Discovery, and serve to extend the security capabilities of OpenText's leading information management platform."
During Enfuse 18, OpenText will welcome former FBI Director James Comey for a keynote presentation. During his time at the Department of Justice, James Comey confronted new threats against Americans at home and abroad, including the explosion of cyber-attacks in recent years. As head of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Comey oversaw the federal response to the attacks in San Bernardino, CA. and Orlando, FL., signaling a new phase in how domestic terrorism is confronted and countered. During the keynote, and fireside chat with Mark Barrenechea, Comey will discuss his career and first-hand experience in fighting the new threats to governments and businesses from the evolution of cybersecurity and digital crime.
Featuring over 100 sessions across more than 10 focused tracks, OpenText Enfuse 18 will provide both practical and thought-leading insight to customers, industry leaders and technology partners:
- OpenText Security and eDiscovery: Enfuse features labs and sessions exploring the latest solutions, best practice and use-cases for the full range of OpenText security and eDiscovery products, including OpenText EnCase and OpenText Axcelerate. The event will also feature updates on product roadmaps and integration with OpenText Release 16, the market-leading EIM platform.
- Industry leaders and professionals: The keynote presentations and industry sessions will explore trends and topics impacting security, law enforcement, investigations and discovery professionals across a wide array of industry verticals and federal and local agencies.
- Technology partners: The Enfuse conference floor will showcase innovative technology from our partners and sponsors with all new tracks including endpoint security and threat hunting; breach planning and incident response; digital forensics investigations; AI, machine learning and analytics; eDiscovery and data compliance, privacy and risk.
Previously hosted by Guidance Software (acquired by OpenText in 2017) for the last 17 years, Enfuse is where specialists, executives, and experts break new ground for the year ahead. Attendees have an opportunity to connect with OpenText executives, industry thought leaders, and hundreds of peers, all while attending hands-on training labs, more than 100 sessions, and exploring the OpenText network of partners and vendors on the show floor.
Visit the registration and pricing page for more information about special discounts for government, law enforcement, academic and group rates.
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