Meeting Notice Speakers: Dan Sweet, Crescendo Research Group Peter Miller, Peter Miller Consulting

Computer and data security, physical security and the lessons learned from hurricane Katrina and its aftermath. Database and website security using the OCCA website as a case study to illustrate the evaluation process and trade-offs involved in designing a security system.

PORTLAND, Ore. (PRWEB) September 24, 2005 -- Organization: Oregon Computer Consultants Association (OCCA), a not-for-profit association established to provide a structure and forum for independent computer consultants working within the State of Oregon to share their knowledge, skills, and resources; to promote the highest possible standards of professional and ethical conduct for computer consultants; and to promote the common interest of its membership.

Monthly Meeting Date:    Tuesday September 27, 2005    

Dinner & Networking:    6:00 pm

Meeting & Presentation:    Meeting 7:00 pm

Presentation 7:30

Location:    Rheinlander German Restaurant

5035 NE Sandy Blvd

Portland OR 97213

Protocol:    No-host dinner meeting.

Reservations requested.

Directions:    I-84 East or West to 39th Avenue Exit. North on 39th Avenue to Sandy Boulevard. East on Sandy Boulevard to restaurant.

Info Contact:    (503) 227-0791 or www.occa.org

Program:    Speakers: Dan Sweet, owner of Crescendo Research Group

Peter Miller, Peter Miller Consulting

We will take another look at computer and data security from a different angle. Dan will look at physical security and the lessons learned from hurricane Katrina and its aftermath.

Peter will discuss database and website security--he will use the OCCA's website as a case study to illustrate the evaluation process and trade-offs involved in designing a security system.

Dan Sweet is founder and President of Crescendo Research and a local expert on Networking, security and WAN/LAN troubleshooting and support. A former board member of the OCCA, Dan's networking expertise encompasses Unix, Linux and Windows.

Peter Miller designs and builds database and web-based applications. He works with Windows, Linux and Unix using open-source software where appropriate--including integrating open-source tools with proprietary systems.

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