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Global Security Week 2009

Part of the Global Security Week 2009, LSEC offers Security start-ups and innovative SME’s active in the domain of Security to participate to the Global Security Challenge.

During this event, both security professionals, industry relations, investors, press, academia and other interested persons are invited to participate to this afternoon in innovation at the LSEC & GSC Awards. Participation is free, but registration is required. Please fill in the requested form after pushing the “Subscribe"-button on the top or bottom of this page. If necessary, please return to this page for further confirmation.

Program History

The Belgian expertise centre for information security, LSEC, invited all Belgian start-up companies and SMEs to compete in the Global Security Challenge 2009, the biggest international competition in the field of security innovation.

Global Security Challenge

LSEC is the European partner of the Global Security Challenge (GSC). This competition offers researchers, entrepreneurs and start-up companies the opportunity to showcase their security inventions and compete for some great prizes. All European participants are invited to an event in Brussels on 09.09.09 where other participants, but also investors and interested companies, are given the chance to question them.

Companies competing in the GSC are not only handed a national, but also an international platform to showcase their innovation to the world. And they are also introduced to international investors who are specialized in the subject and are able to support them. And finally, more than 500,000 dollar in grants and subsidies can be won.

Western Europe Event Practical Details

LSEC invites you to the Western Europe Final event of the Global Security Challenge (GSC), the competition that offers researchers, entrepreneurs, start-up companies and Small and Medium Sized enterprises the opportunity to showcase their security innovations and compete for additional funding grants taking place on Wednesday September 9th, 2009 (9.9.2009) in the SAP-lounge in Vilvoorde – Brussels.

During the deliberation of the jury, information security expert David Lacey will talk about his experiences and thoughts on the Human Factor in Security, the Psycho-Social Side to Security, based upon his latest publication.
This event can be freely attended, upon registration below at this page.

Register now in order to ensure your seat at the event. The number of participants are strictly limited, so registering in advance is advised.

Preliminary Program

13.00h Registrations & Sandwich Lunch
Opening of the Finalists Innovation Booths

14.00h Welcome & Introduction by LSEC and the GSC

14.15h Keynote Speech : David Lacey
The Human Factor in (Information) Security, the Psycho-Social side to security

14.50h Presentations from top three European Security SMEs
(5 mins each)
o Piexon, Switzerland :  pyrotechnic launching of liquids through complex nozzle systems.
o Omniperception, UK :  computer vision capabilities, specialising in facial biometrics and advanced image processing
o Mobilegov, France : Digital DNA, a patented technology which rest on the thorough identification of any digital equipment.

15.10h Presentations from top three European Security Start-ups
(5mins each)
o Kromek, UK : diverse technology base and is building expertise based on its core competence of materials technology and advanced x-ray imaging
o Intrinsic-ID, The Netherlands : offers the only key storage solution for system and semiconductor companies that provides technology independent security to a level that’s physically unclonable, making cloning a thing of the past.
o Auxetix, UK :  ballistic-protection fabrics can provide significant protection against primary and secondary fragmentation.

15.30h Discussion Panel with the Belgian Jury Members

16.10h Coffee Break & Refreshments, visit to the Finalists Innovation Booths

Parallel session: Closed door question and answer session for teams and judges deliberations (16. 00h – 17.30h)
(10mins each, 20mins deliberations)

16.50h Outsourcing & Security : David Lacey

18.00h Return of the Jury, Announcement of results
presentation of the Winner of the Finalists
(15mins)

18.15h Closing Notes

18.30h Cocktail Reception & Networking

20.00h Close of Event

By showcasing innovative ideas and developments to other Belgian companies, LSEC also wants to launch a broader social debate about current information security challenges. Companies competing in the GSC are not only handed a national, but also an international platform to showcase their innovation to the world. And they are also introduced to international investors who are specialized in the subject and are able to support them. And finally, more than 500,000 dollar in grants and subsidies can be won.

Practical Details

Global Security Challenge Western Europe Finals
Wednesday September 9th, 2009
SAP Lounge, Vilvoorde, Dewezplein 5 (near Rondeweg)
For Registration and program updates :
http://www.lsec.be/index.php/whats_happening/event/global_security_challenge_and_lsec_awards_2009/

You can also apply for a seat by sending an email to gsc2009 (at) lsec.be. A confirmation email will be sent to you, once your application has been sucessfully received.

The Western Europe Final of the Global Security Challenge is part of the Global Security Week, a week during which special focus is drawn to activities on the protection of information in the world. During this week, a number of activities are being held in Belgium by LSEC, including seminars on VoIP Security, Security Information and Event Management and Information Lifecycle management and IAM.
These events are intended to make people and organizations aware about the needs of information security and security as a whole.

Looking forward seeing Wednesday September 9th, 2009 or any of our earlier events.