The document summarizes the 2nd Annual Cyber Security Finance Forum taking place on October 15-16, 2012 in Washington, DC. The forum will bring together industry leaders, advisers, and investors to discuss opportunities and challenges in the cyber security sector. It will include expert panels, company presentations, and networking sessions focused on topics like market trends, government priorities, mergers and acquisitions, and how private companies can work with the government. Attendees will include corporate executives, investors, government officials, and services providers. The event aims to help participants gain access to decision-makers, hear the latest solutions, and build business partnerships. Sponsorship opportunities are available to promote companies and products.

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October 15 & 16 Washington, DC
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The Cyber Security Finance Forum is an exclusive senior executive event that brings together industry leaders, advisers
and investors to discuss how to win more business.
In a single day, CSFF offers a unique combination of expert panels, individual company presentations and networking
breaks that focus on the opportunities, challenges and issues that need to be understood to be successful in the cyber
security sector.
October 15, 2012
Pre-event Reception
The University Club, Washington, DC
06:00 PM - 07:30 pm Cocktail reception
October 16, 2012
CSFF 2012 Summary Agenda
1777 F Street NW, Washington, DC
08:00 AM Breakfast and registration
09:00 AM Welcome
09:05 AM Market & Trends overview:
• Why is the Cyber Security sector attracting so much interest from investors
• What are the industry’s unique features compared to other sectors in the Security space?
• In which verticals is the funding being allocated?
• What does recent transaction activity tell us?
09:25 AM The US Government and Cyber:
• How is the US Government shaping Cyber Security investment?
• What are the priority areas and where are budgets being allocated?
• How can the private sector work more successfully/effectively with the government?
• Which departments and institutions really matter?
10.00 AM Networking break
10:15 AM Company presentations:
• Three individual companies present their cyber solutions
11:15 AM Networking break
11:30 AM M&A expert panel:
• Is the Cyber Security sector a “buyer” or a “seller” market at the moment, and how does this impact the level of activity?
• How does the budget/financial/economic landscape affect the way companies are valued?
• What can we expect in terms of deal flow in the next year or so?
12:30 PM Lunch
01:30 PM Keynote address
02:00 PM How to structure a contract with the US government:
• What makes a contract bid more likely to succeed?
• What is the government looking for from its suppliers?
• Are cyber procurement contracts any different from other government contract bids?
• Financing long-term government contracts – who does it?
03:00 PM Networking break
03:15 PM The UK Government and Cyber:
• How do UK Cyber Security priorities compare to US ones, and how does this reflect in the budget allocation?
• What level of collaboration exists between the two countries?
03:45 PM Networking break
04:00 PM Company presentations:
• Three individual companies present their cyber solutions
05:00 PM Post-event Cocktail reception
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Why attend
■■ Gain direct access to senior corporate executives, institutional investors,
advisors and government officials active in the cyber security industry
■■ Network with an unrivalled group of senior decision-makers in a discrete but informal setting
■■ Hear directly from government officials about where business opportunities exist
in the public sector and how they can be turned into new business
■■ Attend corporate presentations to understand the latest technologies
and solutions that are being launched in the market
■■ Listen to experts discuss current market trends, M&A and
investment activity, valuation and industry projections
■■ Discuss deals and business partnerships in an informal and discrete environment
■■ Build long-lasting relationships with influential business leaders
Who will attend TESTIMONIAL
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Corporate CEOs & CFOs
Venture Capital & Private Equity investors
Financial and legal advisors
“ The Cyber Security Finance Forum is
an excellent opportunity to meet and
exchange ideas with innovators of
some of the latest technologies as well
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■■ Other institutional investors as a good opportunity to network.
■■ Government officials Armand Kinslow
■■ Corporate M&A officers MITRE Corporation
Get the important questions answered
■■ How does the budget/financial/economic landscape affect the way companies are valued?
■■ Why is the Cyber Security sector attracting so much interest from investors
■■ What are the priority areas for the US government and where are budgets being allocated?
■■ How can the private sector work more successfully/effectively with the government?
■■ Which government departments and institutions really matter?
■■ What level of collaboration exists between the US and other countries?
■■ What can we expect in terms of deal flow in the next year or so?
About Global Security Finance
Global Security Finance, the online daily business news and data service, is the
leading independent source of information about the cyber, physical and identity
security and defense sectors. www.globalsecurityfinance.com
Global Security Finance organizes the Cyber Security Finance Forum and the
Homeland Security Finance Forum.
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Past Global Security Finance event attendees
AirPatrol Corp Focus Capital Group NL Systems LLC
America’s Growth Capital Generation 3 Capital LLC NMR Consulting
Arent Fox LLP Global Security Finance Novak Biddle Venture Partners
Arlington Capital Partners GTS Olive Group North America LLC
Avascent Headwaters MB Paladin Capital Group
BAE Systems Hudson Fairfax Group Pegasus Global Holdings
Battelle Ventures LP IBM Corp Privato Security Inc
Behrman Capital InZero Systems Post Capital Partners
Bluestone Capital Partners Imperial Capital LLC Protected Mobility LLC
British Embassy – Washington DC JP Morgan Private Bank R Signia Inc
BuySAFE Inc Kaprica Security Raytheon Trusted Computer Solutions
C5 Capital KEYW Corp Razor’s Edge Ventures LLC
Capital One Bank Financial Corp KranemXalted Group Relativity Capital LLC
Cardinal Point Strategies Inc Kroll Inc Republic Capital Access
Cerca Group LLC Laidlaw & Company SeeView Security Inc
CESG Lockheed Martin Corp Secure Strategy Group LLC
Chertoff Group Longstreet Partners LLC SGHoldings LLC
Coldon Strategic Advisors Madison Parker Capital Syntegrity
Core Capital Partners Mandiant Corp Technology Security Associates
CyberSolv International LLC MarkMonitor Inc The SPECTRUM Group
Department of Homeland Security Maryland Cyber Investment Partners Thompson Advisory Group
Dispersive Solutions Inc Mind-Alliance Systems Torch Hill Investment Partners
Dorsey & Whitney LLP MITRE Corporation Triumfant Inc
Egis Capital Partners Monument Capital Group LLC UK Trade & Investment
England & Co Morgan Keegan & Co Inc University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Ernst & Young LLP Motorola Solutions Venture Capital Viscount Systems Inc
Federal Systems Multiplier Capital LP Williams Mullen
Cyber Security Finance Forum 2012 Guide
2nd Annual With a printed and online distribution Readership: Analysis by reader type
of more than 5,000 readers, no other
Cyber Security Finance Forum 2012
October 15 & 16 Washington, DC
publication in the cyber security 8% Corporates
sector offers a more targeted 10%
audience. Increase your visibility and 42% Investors & Debt providers
promote your company in this highly
sought after annual guide that is used Services providers
as a reference source in the industry 40%
$13.8bn $61.6bn Meet the
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for months after the event has ended.
invested in private of cyber security decision-makers
cyber security M&A deals transacted at CSFF.
companies in 2011 in 2011
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Sponsorship
By sponsoring a particular aspect of CSFF you will become a key partner of the entire event.
Maximum exposure is assured for a sponsor through a combination of pre-conference marketing, advertising in leading
industry publications, the CSFF website, conference documentation and press coverage. Your organization can
achieve real benefits from your sponsorship by:
■■ Targeting potential clients and investors
■■ Highlighting your achievements and services
■■ Reinforcing your brand within the industry
■■ Launching new products and services
In addition to the options outlined below, we welcome your ideas regarding alternative sponsorship packages. We are
also able to customize any existing package to suit your budget and marketing needs.
Sponsorship opportunities
Badges ($10,000)
All attendees are required to wear a badge during the event and the pre-event cocktail reception. The Badge
sponsorship is the most highly visible sponsorship of the event.
CSFF Guide ($8,500)
A proprietary reference guide that is only available to attendees of CSFF. The guide includes league tables, a detailed
industry overview of financing and M&A activity and white papers.
Industry panels ($5,000 upwards)
Sponsor a panel, an individual presentation or a speaking slot. The most efficient way to convey your message to the
entire audience.
White papers ($5,000)
Sponsor a white paper in the guide and for additional visibility present your findings in a dedicated speaking slot.
Pre-event cocktail reception ($7,500)
Hosted at the exclusive University Club, a private members club based in downtown Washington.
Post-event cocktail reception ($5,000)
The post event sponsor gets the last word, closing the event with a five minute address prior to the reception that ends
the day.
Merchandise ($3,250 upwards)
Pens, mouse pads or USB sticks. Promote your company brand through a range of merchandising options. You chose
the product and we will deliver.
Wi-Fi ($3,250)
With today’s necessity for constant communication, Wi-Fi access is a must. Sponsor the conference wifi access and
have your company recognized as the provider of this critical service.
Breakfast ($3,250)
Breakfast and registration begin sharply at 8 am making this the busiest part of the day. Make a great first impression
as attendees register and network at the start of the event.
Lunch ($3,950)
The lunch hour is the longest break of the day, allowing attendees to network at a more leisurely pace. Most of our
attendees make their best contacts during this break.
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Rashmi Nelson, Head of Business Development, North America
rashmi.nelson@vbresearch.com
516-801-0536
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