ISNR to Host International Conference on Cyber Crime

09.03.2016 Security
ISNR to Host International Conference on Cyber Crime

ISNR to Host International Conference on Cyber Crime

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The 6th International Cyber Crime Conference will launch on Wednesday, 16 March 2016, organizers of the International Exhibition of National Security and Resilience (ISNR) Abu Dhabi 2016 announced.

Held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, the conference will be organized by the UAE Ministry of Interior and the Institute of Training and Judicial Studies, in cooperation with the UAE Ministry of Justice, Telecommunications Regulatory Authority, and National Electronic Security Authority.

The conference will bring together members of the judiciary, police and security agencies, university professors and law students, information technology, and legal advisers across government and non-government agencies, public and private technical institutions, and community organizations.

“The International Cyber Crime Conference is aligned with the UAE Ministry of Interior framework in delivering best practices to prevent and fight crime, and in strengthening the security and stability of UAE citizens and residents. This conference is held in line with UAE Vision 2021 and Abu Dhabi Vision 2030 goals of implementing advanced e-government solutions, with the UAE aiming to be one of the top five e-governments in the world,” said Major General Ahmed Nasser Al Raisi (photo), Deputy Chairman of the Higher Organizing Committee, ISNR 2016.

“The UAE Ministry of Interior has promoted and strengthened awareness in the UAE’s business community to address the challenges arising from cyber threats, and to identify the most effective means to counter and reduce risks and effects,” he added.

Chancellor Dr Mohammed Mahmoud Al Kamali, Director General of the Institute of Training and Judicial Studies, said: “The participation of experts and specialists at the conference will contribute to the development and promotion of strategic partnerships to confront the growing challenges of cybercrime, and enrich the communication and dialogue between legislators, lawyers, police officers, technicians, and specialists to combat cybercrimes.”

The Conference will feature presentations and panels on key topics such as “Security in the Age of the Internet of Things,” “National Agenda for Information Security in the UAE,” “Smart City Security”, “Towards Online Safety for Children,” “Privacy in the Age of the Internet of Things and Smart Cities,” “Smart Citizen Awareness, Culture, the Digital Divide – Challenges and Opportunities,” and “Security of Online Financial Services, Necessity or Privilege?”.

The International Cyber Crime Conference will accompany Infosecurity Middle East 2016, a branch of Inforsecurity Europe, which has been Europe’s leading information security exhibition and conference for more than 20 years.

ISNR 2016 will be held from 15-17 March 2016 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). The event will be held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Hazza Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, National Security Advisor, and Vice Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council.

 



 
 

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