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Registration Information

The Government Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams (GFIRST), in cooperation with US-CERT (United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team), is pleased to invite the information security community to the 4th Annual GFIRST National Conference. This year’s event will be held at the Caribe Royale Orlando All-Suites Hotel & Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, on June 1–6, 2008.

Registration is now closed.

Conference benefits include:

  • Networking with top information security professionals and government officials
  • Hearing expert speakers discuss the latest in cyber security news and trends as seen by government agencies, law enforcement, and management personnel
  • Participating in information-sharing groups on topics such as collaboration methods and incident response practices

Who Should Attend?

  • GFIRST Members
  • Cyber Incident Responders
  • Chief Information Officers
  • Chief Information Security Officers
  • Chief Technology Officers
  • Cyber Security Experts
  • Law Enforcement Personnel Supporting Cyber Security Issues
  • Emergency Managers
  • Private Sector Incident Response Directors
  • Academia with Cyber Security Specialties
  • IT Directors
  • Cyber Security Association Members
  • Computer Forensic Personnel
  • Senior Network Engineers
  • Internet Security Executives

Registration Policies

  • Travel, accommodations, and any additional expenses are NOT covered by GFIRST.
  • Accommodations for government employees can be booked by visiting Caribe Royale Orlando All-Suites Hotel and Convention Center Reservations. Valid Federal, State, or local government-issued photo identification is required upon check-in to guarantee the federal per diem rate of $99. THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS.


    • *Please note: there is a limited number of rooms at the $99 government rate.

  • Accommodations for non-government employees can also be made by visiting Caribe Royale Orlando All-Suites Hotel and Convention Center Reservations. Special conference rates are available.
  • Phone reservations can be made by calling 1-800-823-8300. Please ask for the "GFIRST Conference room block".
  • Hotel reservations must be made by May 9, 2008 in order to guarantee the special Conference rates.
  • Cancellations: All cancellations must be sent via email to gfirst@us-cert.gov no later than April 30, 2008.
  • Substitutions: All requests for substitution of one attendee for another must be received via email to gfirst@us-cert.gov by no later than April 30, 2008.
If you have any questions regarding your registration, please contact GFIRST representatives at gfirst@us-cert.gov or call 703-562-0331.

REMINDER: Please make sure that you have your valid Federal, State, or local government-issued photo identification when checking in to guarantee the federal per diem rate of $99.

Hotel Information

The 4th Annual GFIRST National Conference will be held at the Caribe Royale Orlando All-Suites Hotel and Convention Center. Conveniently located, this full service hotel offers a full range of amenities to make your stay enjoyable.

The Caribe Royale Hotel is located at:
8101 World Center Drive
Orlando, FL 32821

To reserve your room at the special Conference rates, call 1-800-823-8300, or book online at Caribe Royale Orlando All-Suites Hotel and Convention Center Reservations.