PITTSBURGH — The Western Pennsylvania 2012 Cybersecurity Conference will occur from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 29 at the University Club at the University of Pittsburgh.

The free conference will provide a forum for experts in cybersecurity, analysts, investigators, prosecutors and private industry professionals to discuss trends in cybercrime; examine their impact on national security; and determine how to curb the growing cyber threat.

Industry, academic and government experts will speak there.

Participation is limited to 200, and advance registration is required.

To register email your name, employer, title, address and phone number to: USAPAW-2012CyberConference@usdoj.gov. Registrants will receive an email confirming.