MARK YOUR CALENDAR Platts Annual Cyber Security Symposium for Energy Enterprises, June 3–4, 2008 in Austin, TX will help you achieve industry standards knowledge through trusted IT thought leaders. This conference is designed for IT energy professionals looking to build out their network defenses including securing business-critical data, customer information, and intellectual property. These sessions will also consist of managed security services for your enterprise, updates on 2008 compliance regulatory requirements, and protecting vital SCADA systems. VULNERABILITY DISCUSSION Mission Critical is Simple- Energy Security Landscapes for the Future To be presented by: Tony Sager, Chief, Vulnerability Analysis and Operations Group, NSA’s Information Assurance Directorate Discussion Essentials: Putting all the pieces together — Managing the intrusion defense infrastructure How to choose the right managed security services for your enterprise Compliance assessment tool box — 2008 regulatory requirements and their impact on you Solutions for process control security NERC’s cyber security standards one year later Energy insecurities — Guarding our nation’s infrastructures SCADA systems — Improving the visibility to enable more reliable control Speakers Include: Rep. Michael McCaul, Cybersecurity, Science and Technology, State of Texas Graham Speake, Digital Security Refining and Marketing, BP Katie Rich, Infrastructure Policy Analyst, Public Utility Commission of Texas Jim Brenton, Director, Security, ERCOT Ken Anderson, Security Strategist, MTS Allstream CANADA Keith Stouffer, Mechanical Engineer, National Institute of Standards & Technology Kevin Perry, Director, Strategic IT Projects, Southwest Power Pool Jacob Olcott, Director, Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, Department of Homeland Security L. Brunson White, Vice President & Chief Information Officer, Energen Corporation Jerry Freese, Enterprise IT Security & IT Security Engineering, American Electric Power Graham Speake, Digital Security Risk Consultant, Refining & Marketing, BP Rita Wells, Control System Manager, Idaho National Lab Kevin E. Gronberg, Senior Counsel, Republican Staff, Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity and Science & Technology, House Committee on Homeland Security Derek, Rude, Senior Director, IT, Halliburton Tony Sager, Chief, Vulnerability Analysis and Operations Group, NSA’s Information Assurance Directorate Mike LaMarre, Division Manager for Enterprise Networking & Engineering Services, Austin Energy Michael Tallent,Cyber Security Specialist, Transmission & Reliability Organization Tennessee Valley Authority Michael Allgeier, Information Security Manager, Lower Colorado River Authority Jim Hurley, Managing Director, IT Policy Compliance Group, Senior Research Manager, Symantec For more information and speaking opportunities, contact: Stacie Johnson Tel: 781-430-2115 stacie_johnson@platts.com For sponsorship opportunities, contact: Lorne Grout Tel: 781-430-2112 lorne_grout@platts.com For media inquiries, contact: Christine Benners Tel: 781-430-2104 christine_benners@platts.com

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