Foreground Security to Discuss Security Threats and Targeted Countermeasures at NASDAQ OMX Nordic Event

Foreground Executive Vice President to Discuss the Importance of Applying Countermeasures to Protect Sensitive Information from Sophisticated Cyber Attacks

ORLANDO, Fla.--()--Foreground Security today announced that Anthony Bargar, Executive Vice President for Cyber Security Solutions and NASDAQ OMX consultant, will present methods for safeguarding systems against and responding to sophisticated attacks at the NASDAQ OMX Security Threats and Targeted Countermeasures Seminar on Tuesday, November 15 in Stockholm, Sweden.

During the seminar, Mr. Bargar will discuss network “cyber” security threats and how companies can effectively apply the countermeasures needed to execute a successful and cyber resilient response. He will discuss critical information infrastructure protection and defense and the shared responsibility globally between the public and private sectors.

Mr. Anthony Bargar has 13 years of experience in providing cyber security and information assurance to the US Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence community. He previously served as Senior Policy and Strategy Advisor to the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber, Identity and Information Assurance within the Office of the Secretary of Defense. Mr. Bargar implemented and oversaw the DoD CISO responsibilities for the Federal Information Security Management (FISMA) and Privacy Act. He was also the DoD senior representative to the White House for National Cyber Incident Response & Information Sharing.

Foreground Security is a consulting, training and services firm enabling organizations to optimize their security posture. The company employs highly skilled engineers who provide clients with the deep insights and real-world implementation knowledge required to protect against today’s leading threats. Foreground Security is continuing to grow rapidly and in 2011 was recognized as the top US security firm by Inc. Magazine.

           
WHAT: NASDAQ OMX Security Threats and Targeted Countermeasures Seminar
WHO: Anthony Bargar, EVP of Cyber Security Solutions, Foreground Security
WHERE: Stockholm, Sweden
WHEN: Tuesday, November 15 at 3:30 PM CET
 

About Foreground Security

Foreground Security, a woman owned, small disadvantaged business, is a security consulting, training and services firm that believes in integrating leading edge security services, training, technologies, and commercial best practices in order to assist government and private sector organizations in strengthening their security posture. With offices in Virginia and Florida, the company employs highly skilled security architects and engineers that provide clients with the proven expertise and real-world implementation experience required to protect against today’s leading threats. With strong demand for its services, Foreground Security is continuing to grow rapidly and was recognized as an Inc. 500 fastest growing private company for the past three years. For more information about Foreground Security, visit: http://foregroundsecurity.com/.

Contacts

Foreground Security Contact:
Welz and Weisel Communications
Tony Welz, 703-218-3555
Tony@w2comm.com
or
NASDAQ OMX Contact:
NASDAQ OMX
Carl Norell, +46 8 405 6639
carl.norell@nasdaqomx.com

Contacts

Foreground Security Contact:
Welz and Weisel Communications
Tony Welz, 703-218-3555
Tony@w2comm.com
or
NASDAQ OMX Contact:
NASDAQ OMX
Carl Norell, +46 8 405 6639
carl.norell@nasdaqomx.com