by Jane Murray, Director of Services, Thoroughbred Racing Associations of North America

Elkton, MD — Joseph Menn, author of “Fatal System Error: The Hunt for the New Crime Lords Who are Bringing Down the Internet,” will address the subject of cybersecurity on Monday, Oct. 3, to kick off the 19th annual International Simulcast Conference to be held at the Scottsdale Plaza Resort in Scottsdale, Ariz., from Oct. 3-5.

Menn covers cybersecurity and other technology issues for the Financial Times and previously wrote for the Los Angeles Times. He is the author of 2003’s “All the Rave: The Rise and Fall of Shawn Fanning’s Napster” and a two-time finalist for the Gerald Loeb Award, the top prize for business reporting. Menn has spoken at the largest security industry conferences as well as meetings convened by the U.S. Secret Service and bank regulators.

“Fatal System Error” tracks the evolution of cybercrime from its early attacks on internet gambling companies to government-sponsored involvement in intellectual property intrusion.

The International Simulcast Conference also will feature panel discussions and presentations on exchange wagering, handicapping and betting apps, post time coordination and reduced takeout.

The International Simulcast Conference is co-sponsored by the TRA and Harness Tracks of America, in association with the American Greyhound Track Operators Association. Conference attendance requires registration with the TRA. Hotel reservations are available at the Scottsdale Plaza Resort by calling 800.832.2025 and requesting the “International Simulcast Conference” room rate. Reservation deadline is September 16. For more information, including the conference registration form, visit www.tra-online.com.