The high-profile RSA Conference has proven to be a worthwhile podium for Microsoft's security message, and now Oracle is following suit. <A HREF="http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-6111095.html?tag=nl.e589">Oracle Chief Executive Officer Larry Ellison</A> is slated to address the RSA Conference 2007 in February, Sandra Toms LaPedis, general manager of the conference, told CNET News.com. The Redwood Shores, Calif.-based business software maker is paying $220,000 to be one of nine "platinum sponsors" of the San Francisco event, she said.