{"id":6355,"date":"2023-07-20T16:38:27","date_gmt":"2023-07-20T15:38:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/security\/?post_type=gsma_theme_events&p=6355"},"modified":"2024-03-12T06:07:34","modified_gmt":"2024-03-12T06:07:34","slug":"mwc23-las-vegas-gsma-sec-con-2023","status":"publish","type":"gsma_theme_events","link":"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/security\/gsma_events\/mwc23-las-vegas-gsma-sec-con-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"MWC23 Las Vegas – GSMA SEC CON 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"

Securing Telecoms in Times of Conflict<\/h3>\n

The GSMA was created on the common understanding to build and operate a world-wide mobile telecommunication network without borders.<\/p>\n

Today, international changes in communication security and supply chain resilience are at the forefront of the evolution of telecommunication.<\/p>\n

The diverging international challenges require a closer dialogue on security and supply chain between industry and a wide range of ecosystem players.<\/p>\n

Join us at GSMA SEC CON to hear from leading security experts, in both the public and private sector, on how to keep telecoms secure in times of conflict. Please submit the online form at the bottom of the page.<\/p>\n

Agenda:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Session 1 – The Mobile Network Battlefield \u2013 Recognizing the role of telecoms during conflict<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Telecoms represent a significant battlefield for cyber warfare. As a vital component of a nation\u2019s infrastructure, defending mobile networks is a high priority. This session will discuss the challenges that conflict poses to the mobile industry and strategies for building resilience in this rapidly evolving arena.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Time<\/b><\/td>\nSession<\/b><\/td>\nSpeaker<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
09.30 – 09.33<\/td>\nWelcome and Intro<\/strong><\/td>\nSamantha Kight,<\/strong> Head of Industry Security, GSMA<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
09.33 \u2013 09.40<\/td>\nKeynote:<\/strong> Recognizing the role of telecoms during conflict<\/p>\n

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Throughout history we have seen how new technology changes the experiences of people caught up in conflict. This key note explores how the GSMA has built a network to bring the industry together to support the efforts in maintaining and standing up connectivity.<\/td>\n

Mats Granryd<\/strong>, Director General, GSMA<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
09.40 \u2013 10.05<\/td>\nCase Study: <\/strong>The Mobile Network Battlefield<\/p>\n

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Mobile Networks and mobile phones are now ubiquitous throughout the world, and that includes on the Battlefield. We profile the history of mobile networks in conflicts, with a focus on their use in Ukraine. We will initially cover the expected outcome and the actual uses of mobile networks, as well as how both sides prepared and adapted over time. Then we shall present some of the results of new research on how mobile networks can be used on the battlefield. Finally, we will give recommendations on how network and countries around the world can learn from this conflict to help build in resilience and security into their own societies<\/td>\n

Cathal McDaid<\/strong>, Chief Technology Officer, ENEA AdaptiveMobile Security<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10.05 \u2013 10.25<\/td>\nKeynote: <\/strong>Keeping Civilians Connected in Conflict \u2013 Kyvstar\u2019s experience<\/p>\n

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Connectivity is a humanitarian need during the war.<\/p>\n

Ukraine is facing a growing humanitarian catastrophe and connectivity plays a vital role during evacuation, providing help and medical services, having access to information and being connected with loved ones. Kyivstar, the biggest mobile operator in Ukraine, will share lifehacks on how to be prepared for crisis scenarios during war times, focusing on four strategics pillars:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Securing people
\n\u2022 Securing the network
\n\u2022 How to work during blackouts
\n\u2022 Humanitarian help<\/p>\n

Kyivstar is working day and night to provide sustainable and secure mobile communication services ensuring that all Ukrainians can access information, use critical digital services and contact loved ones.<\/p>\n

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Volodymyr Lutchenko<\/strong>, Chief Technology Officer,\u00a0Kyivstar<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10.25 – 10.45<\/td>\nFireside Chat:\u00a0<\/strong>Building resilience in mobile networks<\/td>\nSamantha Kight ,<\/strong> Head of Industry Security,\u00a0GSMA<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Cathal McDaid<\/strong>, Chief Technology Officer, ENEA AdaptiveMobile Security<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Volodymyr Lutchenko<\/strong>, Chief Technology Officer,\u00a0Kyivstar<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

10.45<\/td>\nClosing<\/strong><\/td>\nSamantha Kight,<\/strong> Head of Industry Security,\u00a0GSMA<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10.45 – 11:30<\/strong><\/td>\nNetworking Break <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Session 2 – Disinformation: Securing telecoms to stop fake news from spreading <\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
In times of conflict, an honest exchange of information is hard to come by. Disinformation can be spread extensively through telecoms, presenting security challenges for operators and the wider ecosystem. This session will discuss the implications of disinformation, propaganda and active measures for telecoms during conflicts.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Time<\/b><\/td>\nSession<\/b><\/td>\nSpeaker<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11.30 – 11.35<\/td>\nWelcome\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nSamantha Kight,<\/strong> Head of Industry Security, GSMA<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11.35 \u2013 11.45<\/td>\nIntro: <\/strong>Massive digital transformation is shaping our world, and not always for the better.<\/p>\n

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While disinformation and misinformation are hardly new, these and other digital harms are being turbo-changed by digital connectivity.<\/p>\n

Our growing dependence on satellites, data centers, underwater cables, cell phones, digital platforms and the algorithms that power them are bringing both opportunities and risks.<\/p>\n

From Afghanistan and Yemen to Haiti and Mexico, the spread of digital harms has real world consequences. They can determine whether someone lives or dies by shaping everything from access to security and protection, to water, food, healthcare, and vaccines.<\/p>\n

During this intro, SecDev Group will talk about how digital dependencies offer both lifelines and liabilities.<\/td>\n

Robert Muggah<\/strong>, Co-Founder,\u00a0SecDev<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11.45 \u2013 12.05<\/td>\nCase Study: <\/strong>Cognitive Influence Operations during Gray Zone Conflict \u2013 A Case for Industry Risk Reduction<\/p>\n

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David\u00a0Simpson,\u00a0<\/strong>Professor,\u00a0Virginia Tech<\/strong><\/p>\n

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12.05 \u2013 12.25<\/td>\nFireside Chat: <\/strong>Securing telecoms to stop fake news from spreading<\/td>\nSamantha Kight, <\/strong><\/span><\/b>Head of Industry Security, GSMA<\/strong><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

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David\u202fSimpson,\u202f<\/span><\/b>Professor,\u202fVirginia Tech\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

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Charles Clancy, <\/span><\/b>Ph.D. Chief Futurist, MITRE<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

12.25 – 12.30<\/td>\nClosing <\/strong><\/td>\nSamantha Kight, <\/strong>Head of Industry Security, GSMA<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Our Speakers:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Opening Remarks:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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