Conference Focus
Enterprise Security
The flourishing internet ecosystem, as evident from the rapid expansion of Governments' and commercial enterprises' IT infrastructure, has notably enhanced collaboration across all sectors. As enterprises embrace technological advances and become more networked, adversaries will find more gaps and opportunities to launch attacks and penetrate enterprise systems, leveraging on the rich internet resources, no less. Enterprises can no longer perceive IT security as mere expenditure over their budgets. They will need to adopt the appropriate strategy to balance IT security and enterprise goals to secure critical IT assets.
Experts will provide updates on the latest technology and share on the best practices for securing data and transactions within enterprise systems and across sectors.
Critical Information Infrastructure Protection (CIIP)
Critical information infrastructures (CIIs) generally refer to any system that is critical to national security, economy, society, as well as public heath & safety. They consist of crucial systems operating behind-the scene in support of our everyday lives. Some examples of CIIs include Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems that monitor and regulate our electrical grid; and telecommunications networks that connect our calls. They inadvertently become high value targets to attackers due to the impact their failure could bring. Consequently, the task to protect them against cyber threats is emerging as one of the top priorities for governments around the world.
Delegates can look forward to acquiring the latest knowledge on threats and vulnerabilities to CIIs and gain insights from experts on security strategies and technologies for CIIP.
Mobile Security
Mobile communication technology has become so pervasive and integrated into our work and personal lives that it would be unimaginable without it. We've become increasingly dependant on data and voice technology to achieve our needs for mobility, high availability and timely information updates. Given the widespread usage of such technology and its ingrain into our society's norm, it becomes ever more important to ensure that mobile technology can be secured up to speed.
Delegates will be equipped with knowledge of the ever-changing threat landscape in mobile security as well as highlighting the insights/solutions on how such threats can be defended against.
Biometrics
Biometrics technology has progressively improved over the past few years. It has proved to be a widely accepted means for achieving identity verification needs and access control management. Moreover, an increasing trend can be seen where innovative products have combined biometrics technology with IT devices, such as portable media devices with fingerprint scanners. The maturity of biometrics as a primary or secondary factor of authentication sets the stage for further integration into our everyday professional and personal lives.
Delegates will gain insight into the latest trends in biometrics technology as well as appreciate the issues and concerns surrounding the use of biometrics as part of identity access management, access control and surveillance.
Identity Management
The need for secure identification and personal verification across government bodies, commercial entities and military installations has driven the identity management industry to fulfil this broad administrative function. The digitization of our identity has been fundamental in the achievement of the now ubiquitous E-authentication ecosystem of digital signatures, biometrics, and even digital avatars.
Apart from gaining deeper understanding into technological advances, delegates will also be educated of the security risks and threats revolving around digital identities and the paradigms of secure identity management.
Cloud Computing
As cloud computing gains popularity, organisations are increasingly making use of cloud computing to provide services over the internet, due to the advantages it brings. The advantages are obvious: increased scalability and mobility at a reduced cost.
However, cloud computing comes with a risk. Organisations may store sensitive and confidential information in the cloud and loss of such information may result in severe consequences.
This seminar targets to discuss some of the security related issues involving cloud computing and the precautions needed to reduce the risks involved.
