SCADA Security Conference 2019
Critical information infrastructure forms the backbone of modern society. Industrial control systems (ICS) are an important part of the critical infrastructure, unfortunately not enough emphasis has so far been put on them even though cyberattacks on ICS have increased significantly in the recent years. The second international conference SCADA Security 2019 will take place on4-5 November at Prague hotel DAP, Czech Republic.
Cyber security plays an important role also in the Internet of things (IoT) that is in the network of physical devices, vehicles, home appliances and other equipment embedded with electronics, software, sensors, moving parts with network connectivity to communicate and exchange data. Experts estimate that the Internet of things will consist of more than thirty billion items in 2020. The conference focuses mainly on current topics in the security of ICS and the Internet of things and other related topics.
The conference follows on from previous events on security organised under the FUTURE FORCES FORUM (FFF), creates a unique forum for both partners and participants to discuss and share information and experience in the ICT and cyber security areas. It will also look for alternative solutions of the issues on hand, in particular by engaging world-renowned professionals in security of ICS systems.
SCADA Security 2019 is organized under the auspices of several governmental and international institutions. Programme guarantors are the Czech Technical University in Prague, Czech Cyber Security Working Group AFCEA, Czech Institute of ICT Managers, European Cyber Security Excellence Center (EUCYBSEC) or professional association ICT UNIE. SCADA Security 2019 will focus on the following topics:
- Current and future cyber threats and their solution
- New trends in technology in the ICS security
- Connected World, Mobility and the Internet of Things
- Human factor and related topics
- Public safety in smart cities
- GDPR in environment of the smart cars
The conference focuses on the security, operational and IT community of the critical infrastructure, public sector, armed and security forces, academia and private sector taking part in the projects of protecting the critical information infrastructure, with more attention given to the current topics in cyber security.
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SCADA Security 2019 is a part of the international platform on trends and technologies in defence and security FUTURE FORCES FORUM. More information is available at www.Future-Forces-Forum.org
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