Tracks Open to All Participants
Enterprise Security Track
Traditionally, enterprises often perceive IT security as an expenditure that erodes their bottom lines and budgets as they are hands tied trying to strike a healthy balance between security spending and other strategic business needs. In the Enterprise Security track, however, we wish to promote the idea of embracing IT Security as an opportunity rather than a cost to solve critical problems that warrant attention in their businesses.
In this track, participants will not only get to hear from experts on how to implement secure IT cost-effectively, they will also be treated to the latest security technologies for enterprise networks and new trends in PC, notebook and PDA security. Participants will also get to learn about the security of USB, the high-end security capabilities of encrypted databases, the economics of security and the risk management of security threats, increasing their understanding of the benefits of designing secure enterprise systems that are easy to use and value enhancing.
This track also aims to convey the message that Positive Security has the potential to drive the evolution of new business models which may in turn spur economic transformation. By addressing IT security concerns in an innovative manner, organisations may be able to discover new business models that can potentially transform the way they carry out their business activities and spark off radical transformations of their industry/market. Enterprises can also draw lessons from security failures and negative experiences and apply this wealth of knowledge during the implementation of their security architecture.
Electronic Identities and Personal Security Track
Instant messaging, blogging, online shopping, social networking site, Netizen, Second Life… Welcome to the Digital New World! With the evolution of the cyberspace, our lifestyles have been transformed to be tightly integrated with electronic transactions/activities. This has also led to a new era of cybercriminals who make use of Trojans/Worms together with social engineering to steal our personal data and impersonate our electronic identities. With new threats emerging so quickly, end-users often perceive security negatively as they constantly need to spend time and money to purchase new software to protect their systems, and adopt safe practices to counter new threats.
Dark clouds continue to loom over the Cyber World with these emerging threats. In this track, we will be featuring electronic identity technologies including RF tags, personal security tokens and e-passports that will address electronic identities and personal security concerns. There will also be opportunities for participants to hear about the latest advances in privacy enhancement technologies, flash drive operating systems and driverless smart card devices. Distinguished speakers will also be sharing on applying IT security in different sectors such as healthcare and tourism. Leading experts will also be exploring how CERTs can contribute to Positive Security.
Through this track, participants will gain valuable insights on adopting new paradigms in confronting threats to their personal digital security. Positive Security will deliver the much-needed “peace of mind” and convenience as we pursue our digital lifestyles. The dark clouds will be gone with the wind, revealing the first ray of sunlight.
Infrastructure Protection Track
Protection of critical infocomm infrastructure and key installations should be incorporated as part of a holistic defence strategy in the post-9/11 security climate of today where terrorist groups, criminals and other adversaries are well funded and well trained technically. This track examines a wide spectrum of security issues associated with infrastructure protection and underscores the need for national policies governing critical infocomm infrastructure protection.
Showcased in this track are cutting-edge technologies such as video analytics and hi-tech wireless sensor devices that can be deployed to bolster security at sensitive sites. Leading experts will share effective strategies for hardening the security of critical infrastructure against emerging threats like electromagnetic attacks, Princeton memory key grab attack etc. Participants will also be introduced to new innovations such as secure application gateways, intelligent machine vision and embedded systems. In addition, the presentations will be packed with live demonstrations so that participants can better appreciate how these technologies can be deployed to ramp up infrastructure security.
Moreover, as we build new digital infrastructure and leverage on new media to radically transform our media and broadcast landscape, we should also be aware of their associated benefits as well as risks. There will be new revenue streams derived from digital content distribution and advertisements and hence, such services need to be well protected. While we ride on new digital platforms for content delivery, we should be aware that digital rights management plays a critical role in safeguarding the interests of intellectual property rights (IPR) holders, the media industry and consumers. Addressing these security challenges will bring Singapore closer to realizing its vision to be a trusted, secure and vibrant global media and infocomm hub.
Biometrics Track
Whilst nations had been quick to embark on national e-ID initiatives such as e-passports to shore up border security in the first wave of biometrics development, the focus of biometrics has shifted to horizontals such as the commerce and banking sectors in recent years. Although biometric e-payment suffered from a setback from the closure of a major biometric payment provider, biometric e-payment has enough raison d’être for consumer acceptance and further advancement. More importantly, we are witnessing a growing trend towards developing more innovative and cost-saving solutions that combine biometrics and other technologies like token-based technologies. Such integrated biometric-based solutions are deployed for a host of applications such as securing corporate data, e-commerce, and enhancing security and border control.
In recognition of the increasing importance of biometric technologies in addressing infrastructural and other known security vulnerabilities, we are proud to present a dedicated one day Biometrics Track at Governmentware 2008. Jointly organised by the Biometrics Technical Committee, a member of the IT Standards Committee supported by SPRING and IDA, this track features a series of distinguished experts from academia, industry and government who will present the latest developments and trends in biometrics. Participants involved in deploying biometric-based solutions for various personal verification and identification applications will garner sound advice on exploiting these trends and opportunities for their initiatives.
Through this track, participants will gain an awareness of vulnerabilities in common biometric products like biometric scanners and fingerprint readers, pitfalls to avoid and effective countermeasures to adopt when deploying such products. Participants will also gain insights on how the adoption of international standards has helped to advance e-ID protection globally. Not to be missed is an exhibition area devoted to showcasing a plethora of cutting-edge biometric solutions and projects that promote biometric interoperability and open standards. Indeed, we hope the Biometrics track will serve as a platform for stimulating discussion, challenging the bounds of imagination in this area and harnessing the full potential of biometrics for positive security.
Mobile Security Track
Mobile devices (mobile phones, smartphones, Personal Digital Assistants – PDAs) are becoming “work horses” for e-government, private organisations and consumers alike. These newer devices, combined with their faster data speeds, enable mobile e-service transactions (e.g. e-banking, access to government e-services via SingPass Mobile authentication, etc). As they become ubiquitous, there are new risks, as they become yet another attractive target for malware writers or cyber criminals, scheming to make illegal profits.
This track will invite industry experts from the mobile phone and wireless domains, such as telcos, mobile phone makers, mobile application developers and mobile system security examiners, to share and update on the latest security trends cum threats prevalent in the mobile security arena.
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