PRESS RELEASE

SECURITY WORLD 2008 – CONFERENCE AND SHOWCASE

1st – 3rd December 2008, New World Hotel, Ho Chi Minh City

Hanoi, August 18th, 2008, The Conference and Showcase “Security World 2008 - HCMC” will take place from 1st to 3rd December 2008 at New World Hotel, HCMC. The event will be co-organized by General Department of Technology – Ministry of Public Security, and International Data Group (IDG Vietnam).

After “Security World 2008” on March 2008 in Hanoi, information security draws great attention from society, especially from enterprises in sectors of finance, stock, manufacture, and commercial services, etc. Following the successes of previous Security World, this HCMC version is expected to enhance awareness of enterprises of securitiy issue and their investment in security solutions for sustainable business

With the theme of “Information Security Strategy for Sustainable Business Operations”, “Security World 2008 - HCMC” will focus exclusively on businesses. According to Ms. Vilaiporn Taweelappontong – Director in Security Practice from PricewaterhouseCoopers, “Information security is not solely a technical term but also a business activity. In other words, it is obligation of information system users, instead of technicians only”.

In the context of dynamic and inter-connected business world, enterprises should pay much more attention to business information and data security. In “Security World 2008” on March 2008 in Hanoi, Mr. Nguyen Minh Hong, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Information and Communication, confirmed: “The development of ICT is accompanied with security issues such as virus spread, website attack, national information system penetration. Meanwhile, quite a few organizations and enterprises remain modest investment on network and data security.”

Following BKIS reports, virus attack and spread, new swindles through Internet is gradually increasing. On June 2008 only, there were 2,675 new viruses appearing in Vietnam, badly affecting 5,462,000 computers. Moreover, that host computer systems of hosting companies seem to be a promising target for hackers causes damage to enterprises’ operations. Lately, PA Vietnam website – one of the most successful domain hosting suppliers in Vietnam was abused by foreign hackers. Accordingly, thousands of Vietnamese organizations and enterprises’ domain were paralyzed; website and email systems of those organizations are absolutely under control of hackers. Shortage of information security in enterprises is obviously an alarming problem.

In the context, “Security World 2008 – HCMC” will focus on enterprises’ top concerns:

•  The demand for security of enterprises

•  Security threats to enterprises

•  Security strategies for enterprises

•  Risk management and Business continuity

•  Latest security technology and solutions

“SECURITY WORLD 2008 – HCMC” CONFERENCE

Conference will take place on December 3rd 2008, focusing on:

•  Risk management and Compliance in finance and banking sector

Finance experts and consultants will share risk management models and latest security policies to help banks and financial institutions to actively handle threats of information security as well as risk in operating procedures, currency and credit, liquidity, etc.

•  Security strategies for SMEs

One of the greatest challenges for enterprises is shortage of financial and human resource while they are already aware of the need for information security. Hence, unlike big corporations, SMEs should pay due attention to effective investment rather than largely-scaled and total security solution.

• Crisis Recovery and Business Continuity Management

Increasingly, enterprises, especially ones coming from finance and banking sector, are now dealing with more imposing and complex amount of data. The need for data safety and quick recovery of business operation after crisis becomes indispensable. Banks, stock exchanges, and financial organizations are recently concerned about building up data centers and disaster recovery system.

• Network security, website and network application for enterprises

After such a lot of abuse and take over of enterprises’ websites, network security has been getting priority in numerous ICT discussions. In the Conference, most modern products and solutions will be introduced with the aim to giving the alarm to enterprises and enhancing their awareness of disasters which may be caused by network gaps, or bugs in website and network application.

• Business Data Security

Already, enterprises have firmly focused on ICT-led business innovation. Data and information of enterprises as well as ones of their customers are in danger of loss and/or illegal uses. Latest technology Data Loss Prevention, Data Storage and Back up will be also public and exhibited in the Conference and Exhibition this year.

• Secure communication in business operation

The session will stress on the danger of insecure information originating from internal, B2B, B2C communication channels. Wireless communications methods, VoIP are becoming popular, which helps enterprises to be more flexible and economical in business operations. Despite this, they are coupled with potential security errors.

“SECURITY WORLD 2008 – HCMC” SHOWCASE

“Security World 2008 – HCMC” showcase will be held during 2nd – 3rd December 2008. Besides providing technologies, solutions, software, and equipments for Network security, Anti-Virus, Spy ware, Hacking, and Data, top global corporations will also bring security solutions for ATM systems, safe data storage, monitoring network systems, monitoring cameras, and security controlling equipments for offices and factories.

It is estimated by the organizers that there will be up to 600 conference attendees and more than 1200 exhibition visitors joining the event. “Security World 2008” is expected to be an independent forum for leading international and local technology corporations to meet and discuss newest technologies. Accordingly, Vietnam could gain experience in the field of building information security systems from advanced countries.

ABOUT CO-ORGANIZERS

General Department of Technology, Ministry of Public Security

General Department of Technology is the leading scientific agency of Ministry of Public Security, responsible for unifying management and guidance for technological implementations in the operation of the People’s Police force, in accordance with the Vietnamese Communist Party’s policies and the State’s Law. The General Department’s aim is to develop the technological and scientific potential of the People’s Police force, in order to create a regular, revolutionary, elite and modern Police force, to protect national security and to ensure social order in the industrialization and modernization process.

Department of Informatics Technology, a subordinate unit of General Department of Technology, is responsible for unifying management, guidance and implementation of IT application in the People’s Police force.

Vietnam Computer Emergency Response Team (VNCERT)

Established on December 2005, VNCERT, a unit of Ministry of Information and Communications, is responsible for implementing and organizing prompt reactions to computer incidents in Vietnam’s Internet networks, in addition to delivering alerts of computer network security and setting technical standards of network security. VNCERT also takes care of establishing systems of in-country Computer Emergency Response Teams (CERTs) and cooperating with international CERTs.

Besides, VNCERT helps the Minister with security management in posts, telecommunications, and information technology operations.

The International Data Group (IDG)

Established in 1964, International Data Group (IDG) is the world’s leading technology media, research and event company. A privately held company, IDG has published more than 300 magazines and newspaper including Bio-IT World, CIO, CSO, Computerworld, GamePro, InfoWorld, Network World and PC World. The company features the largest network of technology-specific websites with more than 400 around the world. IDG is also a leading producer of more than 170 worldwide computer-related events, which include LinuxWorld Conference & Expo®, MacWorld Conference & Expo®, DEMO®, and IDC Directions. IDC provides global market research and advice through offices in 50 countries.

IDG Vietnam, a subsidiary of IDG established in 2003 as a 100% foreign-owned company, is active in event management, publications and research in technology. Through the presence of IT Conference and Exposition brands in Finance, Banking, Education and Training, Communications and Networking, Public Services, Vietnam Computerworld Exp; Publications such as The gioi Vi tinh – PC World, Thoi bao Vi tinh Sai gon – Computerworld; and Research, IDG Vietnam is the leading company in these areas in the Vietnamese market.

Company information is available at www.idg.com, www.idg.com.vn.

Security World information is available at www.securityworld.com.vn

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