ChicagoCon 2008s from May 12 - 18, 2008 features all new keynoters, additional security boot camps, exams on-site followed by two days of ethical hacking presentations and breakout sessions. And without an exhibit hall full of sales pitches, you're free to learn from the pros, network with peers and advance your infosec career.


Westchester, IL (PRWEB) January 29, 2008 -- Presented by the ChicagoCon is positioned to become the premier security event in the industry by bringing together the biggest names in education and certification under one roof for a week of security training like no other. With boot-camp style, hands-on classroom training, the (s)pring edition of ChicagoCon will host 13 courses from May 12 - 16 featuring a cross-section of the security landscape. We will also showcase researchers and InfoSec professionals during the conference portion of the event from May 16 - 17. From the novice, to the ultimate techie to those reaching for the CISO chair... everyone interested in a career in security will find something at ChicagoCon, your one-stop shop for security training and certification.

But ChicagoCon is not just another boot camp, security conference or hacker con. It's all of those wrapped into one. By providing top instructors, well known certifications, and 2 days of presentations, this unique event adds plenty of additional value to already strained training budgets. As a bonus, daily keynote addresses by industry experts Special Agent Patrick M. Geahan (FBI Cyber Crimes Division), Ralph R. Echemendia (world renowned hacking instructor), Mike Murray (Director Neohapsis Labs) and Matthew Carpenter (SANS, Intelguardians) will be presented only to the training students. Luke McOmie of TruTV's Tiger Team will provide the opening keynote for the conference on Friday afternoon for all to enjoy.