The Internet of Things has been redlining the hype-o-meter for several years. Choose an analyst for the global economic value figure and it is likely to be somewhere between $1.9 (Gartner) and $14.4 (Cisco) trillion by 2020. It is therefore little wonder that virtually all businesses are eyeing ways in which to take advantage.
“Without security – there is no IoT”
Innovation is rife and many companies are rushing to market with product and service ideas. Some have given scant regard for security – prosecutions are already taking place in the US. This undermines customer confidence and increases resistance to market adoption.
“Security first” must be our mantra
It is not something that can be bolted on or added later – industry must work together:
Why?
The security of IoT systems is complex. Vulnerabilities exist everywhere – in the supply chain, in system provisioning, in operation and at end-of-life. Exploits can happen at any time. We need intelligence everywhere too. Just because your offering is secure today does not mean that it will be secure tomorrow – you need to understand where, how and why your system will be at risk. You need to have a plan to respond as soon as it has been compromised.
The UK is a centre of excellence
The UK has a fine heritage in communications and computing technology plus a rich capability in cyber-security. These national assets should be leveraged for both economic and commercial gain yet the IoT “elements of security” landscape is fragmented, ill-defined and evolving.
This summit shines a light on both opportunity and challenge – bringing together expert insights across the landscape.
Agenda
IoT Security and the Opportunity
Steve Unger, CTO Ofcom – Policy, Leveraging Assets and the Role for Regulation
IoT Security Attack Surfaces Exposed
David Rogers, Copper Horse – Identifying the Layers of Vulnerability
Hacking into IoT Systems in the Real World
Ken Munro, Pen Test Partners – Ethical Hacking
Flavio Garcia, Senior Lecturer, Computer Security, University of Birmingham – Automotive Security: the Bad and the Ugly
IoT Security and Protocols Intertwined
Mike Muller, CTO ARM – Integrating IoT Security
Applying Cryptography in the IoT Arena
Professor Kenny Paterson, RHC, University of London – Where and how to apply cryptography to IoT
Lessons from the Cellular World
Steve Babbage, Distinguished engineer and chief cryptographer, Vodafone Group – Security for Mobile Things, Today and Tomorrow
Panel & Audience Debate: Securing the Future and Liberating the IoT
Introduction and Overview by Beecham Research
When
Wednesday 6th May 2015
Where
The home of the codebreakers:
Bletchley Park, Sherwood Drive, Milton Keynes, MK3 6EB
Tour also available as part of admisison
Price
NMI Members – £195 + VAT
Non-Members – £295 + VAT
You can find out more information on the event and register to attend on the website.
