Microsoft sponsors HITBSecConf2005 planned for Bahrain

This year marks the first time the HITBSecConf is being held outside its main venue in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

A prime network security conference, the HITBSecConf receives visitors from all over the world every year and is represented by some of the biggest names in the network security industry presenting their latest research and findings annually. With growing incidences of security attacks and hacking, businesses around the world have a profound need to implement complete security solutions. The HITBSecConf addresses these security issues on both a regional and international scale, providing solutions for businesses.

Speakers at the conference will include: Bruce Schneier, Founder and Chief Technical Officer of Counterpane Internet Security and Paul Mcnabb, General Manager and Director of Business Development of Argus Systems Group.

Samir Benmakhlouf, Country Manager for Microsoft Bahrain said: 'Security is a key concern at Microsoft, so much so that we ensure security remains of focus for all our products. We build awareness about security issues through conferences, road shows, and other training. Microsoft also works to reach the masses with our latest products like security tools and additional software that is geared to help individual users at home and other environments protect their PCs and maintain privacy of their personal information.'

Representing eSgulf, Chairman Jorge Sebastio said: 'We really appreciate and value Microsoft's ongoing support of different IT related events in the Kingdom of Bahrain and looked forward to the success of the HITBSecConf2005.'

Benmakhlouf added, 'Our sponsorship of the HITBSecConf2005 in Bahrain reaffirms our commitment to security awareness and looks forward to creating a safer and more secure IT infrastructure in the Kingdom of Bahrain.'