1255610477 gary_mcgraw.jpg Seminar: Gary McGraw, CTO, Cigital Inc. 9/25 at 11am in the Pfizer Auditorium

Title: Software Security and the Building Security in Maturity Model (BSIMM)

Abstract: Gary McGraw, PhD, will use his book "Software Security: Building Security In" to frame a discussion on the state of the practice of software security. He will describe the observation-based maturity model, using examples from real software security programs and how to use the BSIMM to determine the software security plan that works best for you.

Bio: Dr. Gary McGraw is CTO of Cigital, Inc., a software security and quality-consulting firm, headquartered in the Washington, DC area. He is an international expert in the field of software security and the author of eight books. He holds dual PhD degrees in Cognitive Science and Computer Science from Indiana University where he serves on the Dean's Advisory Council for the School of Informatics.

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