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s SEMINAR AGENDA Introduction As ICT advancements happen, convergence of networks takes on an even faster pace. Protection against intrusions, prohibited information disclosures, and assuring revenue-generation are becoming daunting tasks. Thus, to handle this transformation and protect the network from threats, wireless, wireline and cable service providers need to approach security in a new way. It is important to identify that effective network security is a process and not a product. The dynamic nature of network security suggests that security be automated so that the network itself can react to and repel threats. As defining coherent, effective, and manageable security policy continues to be a crucial undertaking, the actuality of combining the offense and defense into a single comprehensive system becomes even more apparent. There are both internal and external threats to consider. Businesses need to analyze and understand the network threats, risks and attacks at the right time; thus ensuring an infallible disaster management system. The Event Security First 2007 seminar aims to provide Pakistan s telecom sector a comprehensive overview of network security as well as the tools and the background to enable wellinformed policy making. The event will bring together top telecom and ICT managers who will lead a dialogue on some of the crucial aspects of network security and its importance in the emerging world of converged networks. Focal Points of the Seminar What security risk potentials exist in telecoms networks How long-term planning for mobile security can be achieved Why, in technology convergence, technology solutions are just part of the solution Revenue-assurance This event will provide telecom and ICT professionals and decision-makers the opportunity to attain knowledge of the multidimensional and abstract notion of network security, and will facilitate the generation of an investigative dialogue. within the industry. Target Audience Service Providers and IT Firms The seminar will provide an assessment of the importance of and developments in the field of Network Security. Telecom Operators The seminar will explore the transformation from one technology to another, and will assist operators in analyzing the magnitude and the impact of security issues, which exist in their current networks or which will emerge in the future. Vendors The seminar will explore network security related business opportunities, and will allow for targeted product positioning and product enhancements.
Technology Institutes Apart from the Network Security overview, the seminar will provide a foundation for a solid understanding of the need for security in networks, both from research and academic perspectives. Discussions on current and future considerations, market applications, and comparison within different methodologies and strategies will help to broaden the background for further research activities in academic institutions. Investors From business and financial prospective, the seminar will help to ask crucial questions: Does Network Security address all of the investor issues? Does investing in network security make their investment safe? Distinguished Guests Chief Guest Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari Federal Minister for IT & Telecom Ministry of IT & Telecom Patron-in-Chief Maj. Gen (R.) Shahzada Alam Malik Chairman Pakistan Telecommunication Authority Endorsements Reasons to Attend With telecommunications advancements and next-generation networking on the rise, it is imperative that networks and customer interests be protected. Top managers and decision makers are invited to: 1. Get a comprehensive overview of today s definition of network security and its current status 2. Get a chance to meet some of the top officials and major players in the field of telecommunications 3. Learn what aspects of telecom network security exist 4. Learn the various latest threats and risks involved in the security lifecycle 5. Learn about ways and means to handle telecom network threats 6. Learn how fault-tolerant today s networks should really be 7. Learn how businesses are most affected by the network security issue 8. Learn how businesses can generate more revenue through revenue-assurance techniques 9. Get an insight into the future of network security, both with regional and global perspectives 10. Learn the best practices in this field 11. Learn NGN security related concerns for service providers 12. Learn the importance of PKI in achieving information security Do we have adequate identity and privacy protection? Are networks doing enough to keep personal information safe? Gradually, Asian societies (Pakistan, China, India, etc) will become more sensitive to data protection and privacy issues. Now is the right time to demand good security practices to safeguard networks and digital data.
Event Schedule 09:00 Guest Arrival 09:30 Arrival of Patron-in-Chief Maj. Gen (R.) Shahzada Alam Malik Chairman Pakistan Telecommunication Authority 09:35 Arrival of Chief Guest Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari Federal Minister for IT & Telecom Ministry of IT & Telecom 09:40 Recitation of Holy Quran 09:45 Welcome & Introductory Note 10:00 Presentation: Facilitating the Understanding of Network Security Issues in South Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa 10:15 Presentation: Telecom Network Security: Implications, Telecom Fraud, and Revenue-Generation Thomas W. Wilson CEO & Managing Executive Director Riaz Asher Siddiqui President, Operations Pakistan, VP South Asia Region, Teralight, Ltd 10:30 Chief Guest s Speech Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari 10:40 Presentation: The Next Generation Networks (NGN) Security Implementation Challenges for Service Providers Dr. Muhammad Manshad Satti Managing Director IT Butler 11:00 TEA BREAK 11:20 Presentation: Importance of Network Security in Deregulated Environments 11:40 Presentation: Approaching Multidimensional Information Security Through Public Key Infrastructure Dr. Mohammed Yaseen Member Technical Pakistan Telecommunication Authority M. Iqbal Bari Manager, Professional Services Etisalat 12:00 Special Guest Presentation 12:20 Special Guest Presentation 12:40 Special Guest Presentation 01:00 Q&A SESSION 01:20 Special Note by PTA Maj. Gen (R.) Shahzada Alam Malik 01:30 Presentation: Guardian Product Functionality & Benefits Muhammad Asad Khan Sr. Manager, VoIP Implementation Teralight, Ltd 02:00 LUNCH BREAK
Major Presentations Outline Facilitating the Understanding of Network Security Issues in South Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa Telecommunications advancements and emerging network security issues Regional network security issues Mechanisms to educate on network security Goals of the Thomas W. Wilson CEO & Managing Executive Director, Approaching Multidimensional Information Security through PKI Etisalat and regional presence Certifications Public Key Infrastructure Network security through PKI Uses and benefits and more M. Iqbal Bari Manager, Professional Services, Etisalat NGN Security Implementation Challenges for Service Providers NGN services security model Major security challenges in NGN NGN Security design Security management model Fusion correlations technology NGN security roadmap Dr. Muhammad Manshad Satti Managing Director, IT Butler Telecom Network Security: Implications, Telecom Fraud, and Revenue-Generation Understanding network security Aspects of network security Telecommunications fraud Revenue-assurance amidst network security concerns Telecommunications fraud Solutions by Teralight Riaz Asher Siddiqui President Operations Pakistan, Teralight, Ltd.
Importance of Network Security in Deregulated Environments Deregulation and the rise of competition a global perspective Regionally specific regulatory concerns Network security policy design Methodologies to remedy network security threats Challenges for operators Challenges for regulators Dr. Mohammed Yaseen Member Technical, Pakistan Telecommunication Authority Guardian Product Functionality & Benefits Product outline Major product functionalities and features Revenue-assurance capabilities Deployment and investment returns..and more M. Asad Khan Sr. Manager, VoIP Implementation, Teralight, Ltd
Organizational Profiles Etisalat Etisalat has been the telecommunications service provider in the UAE since 1976, and stands 140th among the Financial Times Top 500 Corporations in the world in terms of market capitalization. It is also ranked as the 6th largest company in the Middle East in terms of capitalization and revenues. Apart from enabling the UAE with basic telecommunication services, Etisalat also offers a range of innovative and modern services that have served to position the UAE as one of the most advanced nations in terms of telecom services. The company offers fixed line services over the Next Generation Network, and has been migrating sections of its users onto the advanced network. Etisalat is the national Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) services provider for UAE. It is also considered as premier Certification Authority (CA) in the region and is currently providing digital certificates for use by individuals and organizations. The commercially available certificates from Etisalat include User Certificates, Business User Certificates, and Server Certificates. PKI Secure Access, PKI over smart cards and Managed PKI are some of the PKI enabled value added services from Etisalat. For further Information: www.etisalat.ae IT Butler Established in 1999, IT Butler Pty. is a privately owned Australian - Canadian joint venture based in Sydney, Australia and Toronto, Canada. The mission of IT Butler is to provide quality solutions and best method practices that secure and enhance infrastructure security. IT Butler offers a suite of security solutions that are designed to enable Governments IT security needs, Carrier providers Security Assessment, ISP's, Managed Security Services Providers MSSP's, Web Developers, ASPs and Hosting companies to simply and costeffectively provide outsource managed security and consulting services to their business customers. IT Butler s security-based solutions provide outsource security administration, monitoring and reporting in one package, eliminating the time and cost-intensive burden of managing network security in-house. IT Butler s Solutions Security Operation Centers (SOC) Managed and Co-managed Security Services Firewalls and IDS Antivirus Gateway and Contents Filtering For further information: www.itbutler.com.au SAMENA is a tri-regional, non-profit telecommunications association that embodies a community of South Asian, Middle Eastern, and North African telecoms operators, manufacturers, regulatory authorities, and academia. SAMENA aims to be the ultimate promoter of collaboration and knowledge-sharing in the SAMENA region that spans 25 countries, including Afghanistan, Algeria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Nepal, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, and Yemen.
The Council is driven by telecoms issues that operators in South Asia, the Middle East, and in North Africa face, and is determined in providing its advocacy expertise to help aid incubation of novel approaches and ideas that would provide better means for the expansion and utilization of telecommunications in the region. Headquartered in Dubai, SAMENA is chaired by Dr Mohammed Ali Al Wohaibi, Executive President, Omantel and is directed by Mr. Thomas W. Wilson, CEO, Teralight. For further Information: www.samenacouncil.org Teralight Teralight, Ltd. is an ISO-certified management consulting and telecoms technology products and services company with a highly developed and diversified business portfolio. Teralight s specialties include business development, network design, telecom revenue-assurance solutions, international relationship development and management, international system design, equipment selection and implementation into networks, as well as mediation of capital resources, suppliers, and equipment providers. Teralight has an extensive list of Vendor Agreements to provide the current and nextgeneration telecommunications equipment and software to provide advanced cost effective solutions. The company also develops and operates private networks for customers, under development and management contracts, and also for its own account. Areas of Expertise Network Fraud Detection and Revenue-Assurance Planning Network Design and Management Consulting IT & Telecom Equipment Acquisition (internationally) For further information: www.teralight.com For future information, please call 092.51.287.6272 or fax at 092.51.287.6273