How valuable is your PDA ?

What are the threats facing the use of data by mobile users, typically on their mobile terminals, laptops, pda’s, smartphones, … Understand processes, available tools and solutions that help organizations preventing data leakage and protecting valuable information. Understand the value of a Blackberry device in the hands of your competitor. Consider a mobile data usage policy, implementing, enforcing and controlling that policy.

All enterprises need to mitigate risk, exposure and expense related to mobile devices and the networks to which they connect. Incidents of mobile device theft, compromise or loss, malware attacks and network breaches are making headlines in growing numbers and show no signs of slowing down.

This seminar was targetted to : mobile professionals, IT management, risk management, project managers, business managers, system architects, CSO’s, CFO’s, Sales Force Automation and Government Authorities

Program

9.30h : welcome, registration & coffee

10.00h : Introduction, opening notes and agenda of the day
By Ulrich Seldeslachts, CEO LSEC

10.10 : A perspective on mobile and wireless data in business environments. Understanding requirements of today’s mobile business applications and considerations on the future.
By Ulrik Van Schepdael, CEO Euremis

Anywhere, anytime, any device in other words pervasive computing. This is no longer the future, but the way this generation and future generations of workers and employees will be connecting with your organization. Today, this happens typically in an always-on connection, with a constant connection to the back-end infrastructure and local storage only in a “survival mode”, … on a variety of devices : mobile handsets and heavy duty laptops. Understand the value of those applications for your business, and learn from some of the current architectures.

11.00h : Wireless Security, a landscape perspective
By Elke Demulder, Researcher KU Leuven ESAT – COSIC

What are the current threat levels facing your variety of mobile and wireless devices. GSM exists for over 15 years, … is it still as secure as it used to be? What about 3G (UMTS / HSDPA), but also what about short range wireless such as Bluetooth or Wi-Fi? Quite some research has been done in breaking wireless technologies, both on radio and applications levels. Understand how easy it is to effectively steal data, or how malicious persons could cause even more damage. Learn some of the risks and understand the key threat vectors, and how they could impact your business.

12.00h : Sandwich lunch & soft drinks offered by our sponsors

13.00h : Keynote : What does security mean in today’s mobile environment?
By Richard Jacobs, CTO Sophos

The continuously increasing mobility of IT is a trend that is transforming how we all work. Not only are we racing to expand our reach out to every corner of the world, but consumer technologies are mixing with corporate assets and data in a drive that none of us can control. Against this background, building security walls around the edge of our corporate networks is no longer effective and any attempt to restrict flexibility is vigorously resisted. So how do we secure our core systems and data while allowing that data to roam the world?

13.50h : Security on Mobile Devices : Windows Mobile : threats, vulnerabilities, challenges and solutions
By David Henrie, Developer Evangelist, Microsoft

From the most popular desktop operating system vendor in the world, there is also Windows Mobile, probably the most versatile mobile OS that allows for an optimal integration with existing business integrations and databases. Integrated with Vista OS, security becomes an integral part from a system architecture perspective. Learn from Microsoft about the Mobile platform where and how it is being connected to internal systems (system architecture) – basic / advanced applications; typical integration issues (and there for security issues); Windows Mobile Security features; Security issues (as they have been reported and discussed worldwide); advanced security possibilities / features; overview of practical improvements for IS/IT managers; Security Managers (policy improvements), end users (and others); how to integrate or migrate from legacy devices and a glimpse on a roadmap for the future.

14.45h : Security on Mobile Devices : Blackberry : threats, vulnerabilities, challenges and solutions …
By Gert Vanhaeght, Alliance Manager Benelux Region, Research In Motion

The Blackberry in all its variations is without doubt today’s most popular business smartphone. Used by millions of users worldwide, it allows for extreme fast messaging and communications. Learn from Research In Motion, Blackberry’s parent about the platform where and how it is being connected to internal systems (system architecture) – basic / advanced applications; typical integration issues (and there for security issues); Blackberry Security features; Security issues blackberry (as they have been reported and discussed worldwide); advanced security possibilities / features; overview of practical improvements for IS/IT managers; Security Managers (policy improvements), end users (and others); how to integrate or migrate from legacy devices and a glimpse on a roadmap for the future.

15.40h : Coffee Break & Networking

16.10h : Mobile Authentication Solutions overview
By Eddy Cormon, Vasco Data Security

Some of the challenges on mobile data security have to do with connecting the mobile workforce through a variety of devices to back-end systems. Some of these challenges include authentication, encrypted transmission ensuring data integrity and preventing data from being lost due to system failures, or even plain theft. During this session some of the architectural challenges and System Integration issues will be presented.

17.00h : from an Enterprise Risk Management Perspective, what can be learned from the technological challenges and how to cope with them in your organization
By Dirk De Maeyer, Manager IT Advisory a division of KPMG Advisory

As a risk and security manager or officer, what are the challenges and how to seamlessly integrate and manage the multitude of wireless devices in an organization. Some guidelines from an Enterprise Risk Management Perspective on how companies could deal with the organizational, technological and risk challenges that mobile data and wireless technologies cause from a security perspective. Is there a way to manage the balance between technology-apt employees with the latest mobile phones and wireless technologies, and the objective to be able to fully control information systems?

17.50h : Panel discussion

18.20h : Closing notes
By Ulrich Seldeslachts, CEO LSEC

18.30h : Reception, Drinks & Snacks offered by LSEC and its partners. Networking

20.00h : Close of Event

Practical Details

- Wednesday March 11th, Leuven – KU Leuven – Auditorium “De Tweede Hoofdwet”, Thermotechnisch Instituut, Celestijnenlaan
- Kasteelpark Arenberg 41, 3001 Heverlee
- Upon registration prior to February 15th : 150 EUR (excl VAT)
- Upon registration after February 15th : 250 EUR (excl VAT)
- A discount of 150 EUR :
- upon presentation of a valid LSEC 2008 or 2009 voucher at time of registration
- to LSEC members, LSEC member invites and LSEC affiliates (ISSA, ISACA, Agoria-ICT, KTN, TeleTrusT, Pôle TES, EEMA - members)
Free to Special LSEC invites

Google Map Indications

On the following Google map you will be able to find the auditorium “De Tweede Hoofdwet”
(NOTmarked with A), on the left corner of the Celestijnenlaan and the Willem De Croylaan.

Coming from the E40 / E314 highways, enter the Celestijnenlaan to the right at the traffic lights.
Just after crossing “the Dijle"-river, turn left on the Kasteelpark. Continue the route until it turns to the right, just in front of the castle (on your left hand).
Press the button of the intercom and announce yourself coming for “LSEC event in the Auditorium”, or just LSEC.
It could take some time before the guard responds, please be patient and try again if it takes too long.

Continue the driveway until you reach the parking lot next to the building on your right.
The entrance to the auditorium is via the back (between the trees) approximately 30 meters from the parking.
Enter the Auditorium entrance and continue to the auditorium on your right.

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Looking forward seeing you March 11th or at one of our earlier events.