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Topic: RFID applications and security concerns

Radio Frequency Identification systems are being used increasingly in a wide range of applications from payment systems to asset management systems, inventory systems to identification systems. RFID systems encompass a wide range of radio frequencies, transponder technologies, and support infrastructure. The variety of implementations lends itself to a diverse set of applications. RFID technology also introduce new security and privacy issues. Various types of RFID systems will be discussed, examining both the opportunities and the security challenges associated with each.

Speaker: Duane Takamine, CCSI, VCP, VP/CTO Secure Technology Hawaii

BIO
Mr Takamine is the Chief Technology Officer and VP of Secure Technology Hawaii (STHI), Hawaii's Security and Disaster Recovery Experts.
In his role, Duane is responsible to set the technical direction for STHI, to guide the Assessment, Forensics & Consulting team, and to oversee the development STHI's line of advanced security products and services. Duane is in his 18th year at STHI and he is one of the most experienced security/DR engineers in the industry. Duane is responsible for the design, implementation, and overseeing support of many of the network security and disaster recovery solutions at most of Hawaii's top 250 corporations. Duane has a BSEE degree from the University of Hawaii at Manoa and he also holds advanced technical certifications for many products from industry leaders such as VMWare, Checkpoint, IBM, RSA, Microsoft, and many others.

Secure Technology Hawaii has been providing assessments, solutions, consulting, forensics, training, security monitoring, hosting, and managed services to solve corporate security and disaster recovery to address real world security problems in the Islands since 1994. As the Premier local representatives for VMWare, Checkpoint, IBM, RSA Security, Websense, Proofpoint, Motorola, AirTight and many others, STHI combines best of breed products with comprehensive technical services and 365x24x7 support to give local customers assurance that their critical information is well protected and available.

Lunch Menu:
Appetizer: Hale Koa Salad with Tarragon Dressing
Main Course: Chicken Marsala
Dessert: Peanut Butter Pie