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2005 West
May 2-6, 2005
Las Vegas, NV

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Meeting the Software Security Challenge through Quality and Testing

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Las Vegas, NV
May 2-6, 2005

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Program at a Glance

You may register for one, two, or three tutorials without registering for the two-day conference.
Each Tutorial is a full day.
Monday, May 2
8:15-6:00
Tuesday,May 3
8:15-6:00
Wednesday, May 4
8:30-4:30
Thursday, May 5
8:30-4:30
Friday, May 6
8:30-4:30
PSQT/PSTT Conference Sessions
8:15-6:00


Keynote
Watts Humphrey
" Security Changes Everything"

Features:
Frode Odegard "Testing in Lean Software Development "



Marnie Hutcheson
"Security Today - What you need to Know"


Ivy Hooks

"Writing Defect Free Requirements"

Tom Gilb
"Quantifying Security "


25 track and feature presentations by experts and practitioners
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PSQT/PSTT Conference Sessions
8:15-6:00


Keynote:
Tom Gilb
"Why Software Projects Fail, How to Diagnose Potential Failure, and How to Make Your Projects Succeed "



Closing Keynote:
Dr. James Whittaker
"How to Break Software Security"

Features:
Mary R. Sweeney
" Database Security - Is your data vulnerable?"

Robin Goldsmith, JD
"What Test-Driven Development Can Learn from Professional Testers "

Linda Hayes
"Building Testable Applications "

30 track and feature presentations by experts and practitioners
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H1: Effective Test Design
Dr. Magdy Hanna
(CSTP #2)
F1: Conducting Cost-Effective Performance Testing
Dr. Russ Shermer
(CSTP Elective)
W2: Evaluating Business Requirements
Robin Goldsmith, JD
(CSTP #5)
H2:Database Testing: Structured Query Language (SQL) for Test Professionals
Mary R. Sweeney
(CSTP Elective)
F2: Improving Software Testing with the Use of Metrics
Al Sorkowitz
(CSTP Elective)
W3: Taking Automation to the Next Level: Cost Effective Strategies
Linda Hayes
(CSTP #6)
H3: Principles of Software Test Automation
Dr. Russ Shermer
(CSTP #6)
F3:Identifying and Executing The Most Important Tests
Marnie Hutcheson
(CSTP #4)
W4: Risk-Based Test Management
Marnie Hutcheson
(CSTP #3)
H4: System and Application Testing for Security Vulnerabilities
Marnie Hutcheson
(CSTP Elective)
F4:Managing the Software Test Process
Judy McKay
(CSTP #3&4)
W5: How To Break Software
Dr. James Whittaker
(CSTP Elective)
H5: Extreme Inspection
Tom Gilb
(CSTP #7)
F5:Testing Web and eBusiness Applications
Leslie Segal
(CSTP Elective)
W6: Evolutionary Project Management
Tom Gilb
(CSTP Elective)
H6: Testing in a Rapid Application Development Environment
Clyneice Chaney
(CSTP Elective)
F6: Testing Stored Procedures and Triggers
Mary R. Sweeney
(CSTP Elective)

Tutorials marked with (CSTP) count towards the Certification of Software Testing Professionals

for the Body of Knowledge area as indicated. Information regarding CSTP is posted at http://www.testinginstitute.com/certification.php

CSTP candidates will need to attend a 30 minute exam following each course.