“The art of war teaches us to rely not on the likelihood of the enemy’s not coming, but on our own readiness to receive him; not on the chance of his not attacking, but rather on the fact that we have made our position unassailable”
Sun Tzu Wu
Sun Tzu Wu
Summit Overview
The world first heard about a computer worm called Stuxnet in the summer of 2010. At the advent of the attacks, the National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO), India's technical intelligence agency, began drafting a report on the worm. Of the 10,000 infected Indian computers at the time, 15 were located at what are called 'critical infrastructure' facilities. These included the Gujarat and Haryana electricity boards and an ONGC offshore oil rig. Stuxnet woke the government up to India's vulnerability to cyber attacks.
Cyber attacks that destroy critical infrastructure are getting easier to carry out. A Stuxnet-like attack can be carried out using hacking tools downloaded from the Internet. Some of the vulnerabilities found are present in hundreds of Indian factories and facilities. India's critical infrastructure will always remain vulnerable to cyber attacks, as is the case with all countries. World over critical infrastructure protection (CIP) and homeland security (HS) are considered as top priority areas. With the growing use and dependence upon information and communication technology (ICT), nations are focusing upon ensuring robust cyber security. Although India is also working in the direction of cyber security yet its speed and efforts in this direction are slower as compared to international cyber security standards and efforts.
Cyber attacks that destroy critical infrastructure are getting easier to carry out. A Stuxnet-like attack can be carried out using hacking tools downloaded from the Internet. Some of the vulnerabilities found are present in hundreds of Indian factories and facilities. India's critical infrastructure will always remain vulnerable to cyber attacks, as is the case with all countries. World over critical infrastructure protection (CIP) and homeland security (HS) are considered as top priority areas. With the growing use and dependence upon information and communication technology (ICT), nations are focusing upon ensuring robust cyber security. Although India is also working in the direction of cyber security yet its speed and efforts in this direction are slower as compared to international cyber security standards and efforts.
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This Blackarrow Conference "Critical Information Infrastructure Protection Summit" will help explore, analyze and discuss key issues pertaining to the protection of our business infrastructure. This Summit intends to invoke responses from the Government and policy descion makers regarding the steps being taken to bring serious mediation to this lurking threat. The western countries have already heavily invested in protecting their critical infrastructures and it is time now that India gears up to thwart the impending attacks.
Experts speak about the CIIP Summit
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Seminars like CIIP play a very important role in sensitising the Indian ecosystem which includes politicians, government, business , police , etc on how important protecting critical infrastructure is for the well being of the nation.
Vijay Mukhi - Cyber Expert |
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Thank you for organizing the CIIP Summit. This event provides much-needed, vital support for the community of current and next-generation information security professionals who must protect and advance our cyber infrastructure
Dr. Dena Haritos Tsamitis - Director, Information Networking Institute (INI), Carnegie Mellon University |
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As cyber threats continue to escalate at a pervasive rate, we see a shift to targeted attacks and on Critical Information Infrastructures. An event such as this is a good effort in bringing governments, industries and academia together not only to understand the threats but also to discuss ways and solutions in enhancing and strengthening our defences and preparedness in countering these cyber threats and attacks
Philip Victor - Director, CPIC, International Multilateral Partnership Against Cyber Threats (IMPACT) |
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Cyber-security remains one of the most pressing issues for the business community and governments all over the world. The CIIP Summit does a great job in bringing these communities together and tackling the key issues that need to be resolved to move towards a more secure and prosperous cyber-environment in the future. This will be a very successful gathering!
Dr Dunn Cavelty Myriam - Head New Risk Research Unit, Center for Security Studies, ETH Zurich, Switzerland |
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I certainly wish all the best for the CIIP Summit. Information security is a critically important topic and I hope that the summit will enable broaden participation and disseminate information to practitioners.
Adrian Perrig - Technical Director, CyLab |
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As IT encompasses all aspects of a nation’s and its citizens life, it is critical that the infrastructure is truly protected. It is known that there is no way that such infrastructure could have 100% protection from attacks. It becomes essential therefore to identify a part of infrastructure as critical, where layers of protection is provided to make the intruder’s task very difficult. I am sure this summit will be a step towards India understanding the difficulties and moving towards such a goal. Best Wishes.
Prof. Ashok Jhunjhunwala - Lead Telecom & Computer Networks Group, IIT Madras |
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Silver Partner - Gemalto
Gemalto is the world leader in digital security with annual revenues of €2 billion and more than 10,000 employees. We have 74 offices and 14 R&D centers, located in 43 countries.
We are at the heart of rapidly evolving digital society where billions of people worldwide want the freedom to travel, transact and work safely. Gemalto delivers on their needs for Government Programs, Telecommunication and Secure Transactions by developing secure embedded software and secure products. Our platforms and services manage these products, the confidential data they contain and the trusted end-user services to enhance the convenience and security of people’s digital lives.
We are at the heart of rapidly evolving digital society where billions of people worldwide want the freedom to travel, transact and work safely. Gemalto delivers on their needs for Government Programs, Telecommunication and Secure Transactions by developing secure embedded software and secure products. Our platforms and services manage these products, the confidential data they contain and the trusted end-user services to enhance the convenience and security of people’s digital lives.
Networking Partner - Nevales
Nevales Networks offers emerging businesses a secure environment to conduct their business on a ‘Pay As You Use’ model. This secure platform is delivered over the Internet and is free from licensing, scalability and maintenance hassles, providing the best value for money and allowing emerging businesses to focus on their core businesses. Nevales manages security, connectivity and enables cloud applications to businesses with 1 to 400 employees. The Nevales platform is a combination of an “On premise Security Gateway Device” and “Cloud Services”. Nevales gateway device integrates several crucial security features such as Firewall, VPN, Intrusion Detection Service, Anti-Virus, Anti-Spam, Surf Protection, Spyware Guarding, Access Management, Bandwidth Management, Traffic Monitoring and Efficient Reporting in a single management platform.
Confirmed Speakers of the CIIP Summit include
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- Adapa Raja Vijay Kumar : VP & Global Information Security Leader, Genpact
- Alok Vijayant* : Director, National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO), Govt of India
- Amit Sharma : Joint Director, Scientific Advisor of Defence Minister, DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Govt of India
- Bernard Benhamou : French Interministerial Delegate for Internet Usage, Ministry of Digital Economy, Govt of France
- Burgess Cooper : CISO, Vodafone India
- Dinesh O Bareja : Advisor, Cyber Defence & Research Center, Jharkhand Police, Govt of India
- Dinesh Pillai: CEO, Mahindra SSG
- K K Mookhey : Founder, Network Intelligence India
- Moni M, Dr : Deputy Director General, National Informatics Center (Govt of India)
- Muktesh Chander IPS: Centre Director, Centre for Deterrence and Information Assurance
- M.P.Gupta, Prof : Prof. & Chair-Informations Systems & E-gov, Dept of Management Studies, IIT Delhi
- Pazhamalai Jayaraman : CISO & GM IRMC, Wipro Limited
- S N Pradhan, IPS: Inspector General Police, Jharkhand Police
- Shiban Kishen Kak, Prof : Vice Chancellor, Mahamaya Technical University Noida
- Subrahmanya Gupta Boda: GM - IT Security & Governance (CISO), GMR Group
- Sujeet Shenoi*, Prof : University of Tulsa, USA
- Zia Saquib, Dr – Executive Director, CDAC Mumbai & E-City Bengaluru
Click here to view complete details about the speakers and the summit agenda
Critical Infrastructure Protection Issues
The IT Sector is a key enabler for global economies and its products and services are relied on by all critical infrastructure sectors. Because of this reliance, IT partners from the public and private sectors are actively engaged to ensure the resilience of the sector and prevent and protect against incidents that could have negative economic consequences or degrade public confidence.
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About Blackarrow ConferencesBlackarrow Conferences is a leading conference organizer which specializes in professional high level business conferences targeted at senior management in a number of industry sectors. Founded in 2010, the company also helps organise strategic conferences for leading International Conference Producers who are looking to foray into the Indian market. The company's revenues are generated from clients from the majority of India’s top 1000 companies. Our network of international & domestic partners provides quick solutions for any company's business intelligence & networking needs.
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Past Participants Testimonials
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- Dinesh O Bareja, Advisor CDRC, Jharkhand Police
- The conference was well organized and we got to meet most of the PCIDSS professionals at one venue and it was a great platform to exchange views and network. BlackArrow conferences are a great forum to meet professional from divergent backgrounds on a common subject and a great learning, sharing opportunity.
- Shailesh Verma, VP Collections & Risk , Axis Bank
- It was a well organized program. Good contents shared by speakers and a great crowd to address. Excellent !!!
- Vishal Lanjekar, Sr Technology Architect, HP Software India
- This is the second time Thales has participated in a Blackarrow PCI event in Mumbai. PCI Forum 2012 gave us great opportunities to meet key players and decision makers in the PCI DSS arena. The event was a good platform to exchange experiences, to generate leads and to close short term deals.
Supporting Organisation
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AIAI Established in 1956 in Mumbai, the commercial capital of the country by Shri Babubhai M. Chinai, M.P. The AIAI has over 1400 members and through its affiliates it represents over 30,000 industries. Nearly 70 percent of its members are from the SME sector. With sweeping changes brought about by rapid globalization, mergers and takeovers having become the order of the day, with new challenges for industry to a large extent AIAI meets the requirement of SMEs in this process. Today, the Association is led by Vijay Kalantri as the President with Rupa Naik as the Executive Director.
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AIITA facilitates Research & Development in the field of IT through active participation of institutes, corporates, professionals, industries, entrepreneurs, and students at global level. The objective is achieved by voluntary involvement of the members at national forum and gain substantial by sharing & exchanging worthy development at their levels. Business and trade links are available for the members in software and IT services to enhance the resources in software technology industry.
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NII Consulting (Network Intelligence) is an ISO 27001 certified, well-established providers of information security services and products. Incorporated in July 2001, we have established a reputation of providing top notch information security consultancy to industry leaders both in the Asia-Pacific region as well as other parts of the globe.
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Media Partner
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Defence and Security Alert (DSA) is the first and the only ISO 9001:2008 certified
magazine in the defence and security journalism in India which covers the broad spectrum of dynamic defence and security scenarios in India and around the globe. DSA is very extensively circulated among the key policy and decision makers in the federal and 28 state governments and the corporate world in India through print as well as online editions. |
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