The Pacific Islands Telecommunications Association is organising a Cyber crime Cyber security seminar on the 24^th November 2009, at the Main Convention Centre, Tanoa International Hotel, Nadi.

The main objective of this seminar can be summarised as follows:

a)   to raise awareness of cybercrime and cyber security risks at the Service Provisions and Policy Making levels of the communications industry, for necessary actions, and

b)      to provide networking opportunities and cooperation with stakeholders and peers in efforts against cybercrimes and online security.

Cybercrime and security seminar

This seminar in its efforts to raise awareness for actions will:

1. Discuss overview of cyber crime and cyber security and how these work, and how they have become significant, with organised networks of cyber criminals being formed around the world and a strong underground economy.

2. Discuss the various cybercrime activities and risks of security and safety online, and what they do to impact on individuals and country, and furthermore,

3. Discuss the efforts and initiatives made to address growing cybercrimes and security issues, with some case studies.

Key Speakers will be from the:

1. AusCERT: AusCERT is the national Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) for Australia and a leading CERT in the Asia/Pacific region. As the national CERT, we are the primary Australian contact for dealing with Internet security threats and vulnerabilities affecting Australian interests. We operate within a worldwide network of information security experts and provide computer incident prevention, response and mitigation strategies for members and assistance to affected parties in Australia.
2. TEAM CYMRU: Team Cymru Research NFP is a specialized Internet security research firm and 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to making the Internet more secure. By researching the 'who' and 'why' of malicious Internet activity worldwide, Team Cymru helps organizations identify and eradicate problems in their networks
3. CISCO systems
4. ITU: The International Telecommunications Union on the Global Cyber security Agenda and regional initiative for Pacific CERT
5. ANZ Bank
6. Fiji Office of Public Prosecutions on initiatives and directions Fiji is taking with the cybercrimes provisions and the roles in e-crime enforcements

See Tentative Program enclosed

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This seminar is supported and made possible by the following organisations:

PITA, Team CYMRU, AusCERT, PacNOG, ITU, ATH