IT Security Conference 2003 opens at Etisalat Academy

During the event, high profile speakers from all over the world will present topics ranging from best practices, next generation security services, cyber forensics and computer crimes investigation and legislative issues. These speakers represent such organisations as Symantec, ISS, Information Security Institute USA, Boeing, Comtrust, EIM and CISCO Systems.

A live virtual hacking session, the first of its kind in the Middle East, will be displayed in front of the delegates. All the relevant parties will be involved from the hacker to the judge. The trial will be run in three different virtual legislative systems, the rationale behind it being to stimulate all major players of the cyber crime to discuss, analyse and perhaps propose guidelines on how to protect the current systems in the region.

'As part of its leading role, and being the major telecom corporation in the Middle East, the Emirates Telecommunications Corporation - represented by Etisalat Academy- holds this unique event periodically, in conjunction with the leading manufacturers, solution providers, world-class producers and the industry giants from the United States, the European Union and the Far East, particularly at this stage where the current IT threats evolve in this region,' said Dr. Dooa Fares, General Manager, Etisalat Academy

'We are also pleased to advise that this year's event will witness a group of unprecedented activities, including the opening of the first IT Forensic Lab., and the Virtual Hacking court,' added Dr. Doaa

'The objective of this event is not confined to the tracks addressed and topics covered. It actually extends to reaching tangible recommendations to leverage the executives of networks, legislative officials and e-business trends as well as the development of IT cadres,' commented Dr. Doaa

Running alongside the five-day conference there are a series of free workshops organised in conjunction with CISCO Systems. These workshops will address the issues of e-commerce, its security threats and vulnerabilities and protecting your organisation from poorly protected remote access and stolen computers.

The Etisalat Academy is a leading career development centre of excellence in the Middle East. Owned and operated by the Emirates Telecommunications Corporation, the Academy provides training and education in the fields of telecommunications, IT, business management, marketing, accountancy and auditing.

With a vision to achieve training excellence and contribute to industry segments in the Arab world, the Etisalat Academy frequently hosts seminars and conferences featuring internationally renowned speakers and visiting training specialists throughout the year.