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PRESENTATION:
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Internet of Things and Smart Cities: Risks and Opportunities
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PRESENTER(S):
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Neil Haskins, Middle East General Manager for IOActive
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CONFERENCE:
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LOCATION:
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Dubai International Finance Centre, Emirate of Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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DATE & TIME:
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May 16, 2016 at 8:00 AM
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More than 12 billion devices can be connected to the Internet today, and it is estimated that by 2020, there will be at least 26 billion connected devices. Some analysts say that number is too low, predicting it will exceed 100 billion. Welcome to the world of the Internet of Things (IoT). Generally, five broad categories are used when talking about ’smart’ devices: wearable, home, city, environment, and enterprise.
In the future, devices will talk to people and other devices wirelessly, in the home, when traveling, and while at work. Enterprises will be able to interrogate increasing amounts of data, giving them deeper insight into customers, potential customers, and their habits. But with greater insight comes greater risk. The more companies know about their customers, the more customers expect a duty of care with their information. Data breaches are going to become ever more costly in the future – both financially and to corporate reputations.
Neil and the roundtable delegates will discuss the age of remote monitoring and management in Smart Cites and the associated risk management. They will also discuss:
- How do companies stay competitive when so much information is available to everyone?
- Who will the casualties be?
- The role of big data – monitor, capture, analyse
- Information revolution 2.0
- IoT: Consumer driven, but corporations profit
About Neil Haskins
Neil Haskins is General Manager, Middle East for IOActive where he is responsible for evolving the company’s portfolio of regional services, developing new business opportunities, and providing localised support to IOActive customers. Neil has a proven 25-year track record in the security industry and has worked within several government establishments, both in the UK and overseas. Neil has successfully delivered security solutions in nearly all major industry sectors, ranging from finance and healthcare to manufacturing and retail.
A certified security professional and ethical hacker, Neil holds memberships with the Institute of Information Security Professionals, Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies, and ASIS International. Neil is credited with building several world-class, cyber-forensics laboratories, as well as leading numerous digital investigations in conjunction with corporate compliance teams and local law enforcement.
About MEED
MEED is a remarkable senior management media brand that encompasses a subscription website and magazine, more than 30 C-level executive conferences and summits hosted by MEED Events, the MEED Quality Awards for Projects and two high-value content businesses, MEED Projects and MEED Insight. MEED Projects is the Middle East’s premium project tracking database and MEED Insightoffers tailored research and in-depth analysis.
Established in 1957, MEED, has been integral to delivering business information and news, intelligence and analysis on the Middle East economies and activities ever since. Attracting a key senior management audience through its content and activities, MEED is a media brand and publication that covers a spectrum of services that inform.
About IOActive
IOActive is the industry’s only research-driven, high-end information security services firm with a proven history of better securing our customers through real-world scenarios created by our security experts. Our world-renowned consulting and research teams deliver a portfolio of specialist security services ranging from penetration testing and application code assessment to chip reverse engineering across multiple industries. IOActive is the only security services firm that has a dedicated practice focusing on Smart Cities and the transportation and technology that connects them. Global 500 companies across every industry continue to trust IOActive with their most critical and sensitive security issues. Founded in 1998, IOActive is headquartered in Seattle, US, with global operations through the Americas, EMEA, and Asia Pac regions. Visit www.ioactive.com for more information. Follow IOActive on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ioactive.
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