Hostway's Free Webcast Offers Tips on Security and Compliance Issues Facing Small Businesses

Hostway offers a live Web seminar to educate small businesses on the issues of compliance and security as they relate to information technology and the Internet.

Chicago, IL—Thursday, September 8, 2005—It is becoming increasingly crucial for small businesses to understand the impact of regulations and legislation affecting their information technology operations, and to stay abreast of Internet and IT-related security threats. To help educate small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs) on these issues, Hostway Corporation, a global leader in Web hosting and managed services, will hold a live audio Webcast on September 27, 2005, at 10:30AM/CT. This Webcast will explore compliance and security issues facing SMBs, strategies to address these issues and ways to use these issues to gain a competitive advantage.

Attend the Web seminar, “Small Business Strategies: Security and Compliance” on September 27, 2005 at 10:30 a.m. /CST to learn about:

• Compliance and security issues facing small businesses regarding IT and the Internet
• Strategies for small businesses to address these issues
• How to gain a competitive advantage through compliance issues
• Security threats and costs
• Plans and processes for addressing computer security issues
• Guidelines to establish a budget for managing computer security

“Businesses face a complex web of regulatory requirements addressing the accessibility and security of company information, said John Lee, vice president of marketing, Hostway. “Now, more than ever, it is essential for small businesses to stay informed on compliance and security issues. This Webinar gives the opportunity for small businesses to learn strategies to address these issues from highly reputable and respected panelists.”

All attendees will automatically be entered in a drawing for a chance to win a free Gold Plus Linux Web hosting package for one year.

This Webinar includes expert panelists from PayPal, a global online payment service; Proofspace, a provider of business solutions that improve the strength of electronic business records; and West Monroe Partners, a holistic business and technology solution provider. The Web seminar will be led by Hostway, a leading provider of Web hosting and managed services.

Robin Leidenthal, Director of Industry Relations and Compliance at PayPal, will discuss various aspects of merchant security and the potential liabilities online retailers face if they do not adhere to the regulations surrounding those issues. PayPal enables any individual or business with an email address to send and receive payments online securely, easily and quickly.

“Every online retailer must understand and build their payment processes around a secure financial infrastructure,” said Leidenthal. “It’s essential that online retailers have sophisticated fraud protection technologies and procedures in place – not only to secure protection against e-commerce crime, but to also prevent the loss of vital data.”

Paul Doyle, General Manager and Co-founder of Proofspace, a leading data integrity solution provider, will share his security experiences that derive from his 17 years of experience in both data and physical security.

“Implementing integrated security technology creates a sense of ease among companies and their customers,” said Doyle. “It allows individuals to conduct their daily affairs in a secure, confident and verifiable manner and increases the trust between the customer and company.”

Dean Fischer, president and co-founder of West Monroe Partners, will share expertise on compliance issues that he has experienced from his 26-year tenure in the industry. His skill set is uniquely diverse, as he has practiced in a variety of disciplines – financial and accounting, legal, operational, and emerging technologies.

“It is vital that SMBs have the management discipline to stay compliant,” said Dean Fischer, president, West Monroe Partners. “Compliance often requires investments in technology, data storage and content management among other resources and if SMBs are not guided in the right direction those investments could be very, very costly.”

John Lee of Hostway will serve as the moderator for the Web seminar and will touch upon his experiences as a small business owner and the security and compliance obstacles he needed to overcome. He also will offer ways that small businesses can create plans and processes for addressing computer security issues.