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Top Layer Networks Security Strategist to Lead Session on the Next Generation of Cyber Threats at the New York State Cyber Security Conference

Westboro, MA, June 03, 2008 -

Top Layer Networks, the leading global provider of Network Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), today announced that Ken Pappas, vice president of marketing and security strategist, will discuss the next generation of cyber threats and the best methods and technologies for defending against them at the 11th Annual New York State Cyber Security Conference, taking place June 4 - 5, 2008.

In a session titled “The Next Generation of Threats: How to Prepare for Botnets and Beyond,” Pappas will discuss how today’s security technologies are failing, what the next generation of threats and vulnerabilities in the enterprise are, and how to protect against them.

Top Layer Networks Security Strategist Ken Pappas has traveled across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East to educate the public on network threats. Pappas has spoken on security topics to many industry and government groups, including the Department Of Homeland Security, Higher education consortia, National Retailers Association, InfraGard, SIM International and NBC TV on the topic of cyber terrorism.

When: Thursday, June 5, 2008, 12:30 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. EDT
Where: New York State Cyber Security Conference Empire State Plaza Convention Center, Albany, New York

For additional event information, visit the New York State Cyber Security Conference website at http://www.cscic.state.ny.us/security/conferences/security/2008/

About The New York State Cyber Security Conference
The New York State Cyber Security Conference provides educational sessions on how to address the computer security challenges facing the public and private sectors and highlight the latest developments and advancements in online security. Nearly 50 seminars and practical demonstrations by leading experts in the cyber security field highlight the two-day conference whose theme is dedicated to promoting a culture of online security. The conference, now in its 11th year, runs Wednesday, June 4 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Thursday, June 5 from 7:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. This event is presented by the New York State Office of Cyber Security and Critical Infrastructure Coordination (CSCIC); the University at Albany; State University of New York; and the New York State Forum.

About Top Layer Networks
Top Layer Networks is dedicated to its role as the leading global provider of Network Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), developing and bringing to market network security infrastructure solutions that help commercial and government organizations protect their critical on-line assets from the losses and risks associated with cyber threats. Top Layer Networks is headquartered in Massachusetts, USA with sales and services support worldwide.

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Contact:

Donna Rogers Top Layer Networks, Inc. Phone: 508-870-1300 x127 Email: drogers@TopLayer.com	Matt Flanagan Fama PR Phone: 617-758-4141 Email: matt@famapr.com