RSA Conference-Information Security Worldwide

The RSA Conference is an information security gathering held every year. Given the massive volumes of information that our networks hold, it is certainly a worthwhile topic to become familiar with. The website has loads of information even if you missed the conference. Every year the conference explores every leading topic in the field of information security from cryptography to legislation, to government and policy mandates. Not only did the FBI attend, they created a video useful to those working in cybercrime cases. The FBI's website talks of sharing intelligence and assisting those companies in the information security business; however, there are a few somewhat alarming requests:

At the same time, we need lots of support and advice from businesses, academia, and government:
Most importantly, we need intelligence from cyber experts like those at the conference—details on possible suspects and victims and the tools, tactics, and procedures used in attacks.
We need companies to report incidents, even when it’s not convenient to do so. Henry said, “I know trust is an important aspect of this sharing, and I hope you continue to trust that I will maintain your confidentiality, use the information you give me wisely, and actually have an impact on the threat.”

Not convenient, or not constitutional is the question de jour when dealing with the delicate balance of information security and information privacy.