Sony Hack, Wearable Predictions: Discuss on InformationWeek Radio

NEW YORK, Dec. 18, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The massive Sony hack continues to keep the information security world on edge as enterprises of all sizes begin to reassess their own networks for vulnerabilities. What does this massive data breach mean for you and your IT department?

Join InformationWeek Radio host Curtis Franklin and his guests as they review this week's tech news, including a special report about the Sony hack and what it means for consumers and the entertainment industry, as well as for IT and security professionals charged with protecting all that data.

This live broadcast of InformationWeek Radio takes place Friday, December 19, at 3:00 p.m. EST (Noon PST). Listeners can register for the show on the InformationWeek website, and learn about how they chat online with Franklin and his guests following the broadcast.

Franklin's guests this week include Dark Reading Editor Sara Peters, who has been covering the still-unfolding Sony hack. She'll offer her perspective on what this breach means for network and enterprise security systems.

On the lighter side, Franklin and InformationWeek Managing Editor Shane O'Neill will look at how the wearables market is shaping up for 2015, including what devices and Internet of Things gadgets people will be using next year.

Finally, the show concludes with Geekend author David Wager, who will preview his latest column for InformationWeek.

Join the discussion and lend your voice to the debate this Friday, December 19, at 3:00 p.m. EST.

About InformationWeek
InformationWeek is the leading news and analysis media brand for business technology decision-makers, serving CIOs and other IT leaders in a range of industries through its award-winning community website, digital magazines, and live events. For more information, go to http://www.informationweek.com/.

About UBM Tech
UBM Tech is a global media business that brings together the world's technology communities through live events, online properties, and custom services. UBM Tech's community-focused approach provides its users and clients with expertly curated research, education, training, community advocacy, user-generated content, and peer-to-peer engagement opportunities that serve the Electronics, Security, Enterprise IT and Communications, Network Infrastructure and Applications, Game and App Developers, and Tech Marketing communities. UBM Tech's brands include Black Hat, DesignCon, EE Times, Enterprise Connect, Game Developers Conference (GDC), HDI, InformationWeek, and Interop. Create, a UBM Tech full-range marketing services division, includes custom events, content marketing solutions, community development, and demand generation programs based on its content and technology market expertise. UBM Tech is a part of UBM LLC, a global provider of media and information services with a market capitalization of more than $2.5 billion. For more information, go to http://tech.ubm.com/. 

Contact:
Scott Ferguson
Community Editorial Director, UBM Tech
212-600-3208
Scott.Ferguson@UBM.com

Logo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20141218/165279LOGO

SOURCE InformationWeek