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ACOMM Awards 2013

The ACOMM Awards, a collaboration of Communications Alliance and Communications Day, recognises excellence in the wider communications industry, rewarding and profiling companies which have excelled within the industry around the nation, regardless of size, location, and whether service providers, vendors, or suppliers of professional services.

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Sponsors 2013

The 2013 ACOMM Awards Dinner is a great opportunity to reach the leaders of the communications industry!

To find out more, please contact Renee Testro on 02 9280 3677 or email commsalliance@slatteryit.com.au.

Hosted by Baker-Logo

Background:

Cyber Security is a hot topic in Australia and across the globe, as Governments, corporations and communities seek the right formula to counter current and future threats, while balancing legitimate concerns about privacy and potential risks for innovation and competition.

In 2012, the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security (PJCIS) examined a package of national security ideas comprising proposals for telecommunications interception reform, telecommunications sector security reform and Australian intelligence community legislation reform. The reform proposals relate to the Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Act 1979, the Telecommunications Act 1997, the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979 and the Intelligence Services Act 2001.

Lawful access to telecommunications under the Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Act 1979 and data retention were among the matters that were reviewed.  

Whilst industry awaits the Parliamentary Joint Committee’s Report, this forum will discuss cyber security developments both within Australia and globally.

About the Briefing:

Patrick Fair, Partner, Baker & McKenzie, will provide an overview of the regulatory environment.

John Suffolk, Huawei’s Global Security Chief, will present an open and frank perspective of Huawei’s viewpoints regarding cyber security and the overall ramifications and impact it has on technology, society and our daily life. He will examine the current state of cyber security in terms of historical context, the players, and the unique challenges that the ever-expanding global supply chain poses for all of us. John will outline Huawei’s approach to the cyber security and global supply chain challenge and suggestions for how to address these concerns in a proactive and pragmatic way across our industry.

Scott Deacon, Director of Security Certifications for Asia Pacific , Blackberry, will present on how to provide trusted security for smartphones in a changing BYOD world.

Who should attend:

Communications Alliance members - representatives from telecommunications providers, equipment vendors, consultants.

Program:

  • Legal overview
    Speaker: Patrick Fair, Partner, Baker & McKenzie
  • Cyber Security Perspectives - 21st century technology and security – a difficult marriage
    Speaker: John Suffolk, Global Cyber Security Officer, Senior Vice President, Huawei
  • Mobile Security: How to provide trusted security for smartphones in a changing BYOD world
    Speaker: Scott Deacon, Security Director  - Certifications, Asia Pacific, Blackberry
  • Q&A
    Facilitator: John Stanton, CEO, Communications Alliance


Presentations

B&M CommsAlliance Cyber Security Presentation 30May13

Blackberry CommsAlliance Cyber Security Presentation 30May13