Internet & Mobile communications are being increasingly used by criminals to perpetrate crimes. The attacks have gone beyond the traditional Land, air, sea and space, and into the cyber space. Prevention is of paramount importance and pre-empting the need of the day.
This panel would discuss:

• The use and need of Information Technology offering prospects in pre empting
• Infringements and apprehending threats
• Emerging nature and implications of cross border cyber crime
• Safeguard against trans border Crimes
• Framework for International Cooperation and sharing information

Under the current scenario, most sectors are powered by telecom. Telecom networks are also perceived as extremely vulnerable. Securing these sensitive infrastructure is of key importance.

• Net work security: How well equipped are we to handle infringements?
• Connectivity is the key: Security Breaches and apprehending the criminal
• Protecting the critical physical infrastructure

Address by:            
Subrat Kar, Professor, Dept of Electrical Engg, IIT Delhi                                                                                        
Rajat Mukherji, Vice President, Corporate Affairs, Idea Cellular
Keith White, Head-Competence Development, Nokia Siemens Network.
Amitabh Singhal – TELXESS Consulting Services Pvt Ltd, Director

How can the rights and privacy of citizens be safeguarded while upholding the    Larger issue of National security. Freedom and Security are a balancing act   where the Govt needs to work with the citizens to achieve the higher goals of a secure society. How well do the security forces implement existing laws addressing citizens’ constitutional rights?

• Privacy, Enforcement, and National Security
• Safeguarding the constitutional rights of individuals
• Assure trust in and simplify the basic system for overseeing protective security services.
• Protection of Privacy
• Freedom of expression versus maintenance of law and order

The increased quantum and sophistication of threat, both perceived and actual, requires a comprehensive and synergized approach to secure the Nation’s critical infrastructure and sensitive data. Managing legal and Governmental issues in an effort to guarantee a free and secure cyber space.

• International and local practices of cooperation
• National and international legal issues raised by the struggle against international and domestic threats.
• Do we have appropriate laws in place?
• Implementation of laws by security agencies
• Legal aspects of National Security issues involving means of international dispute resolution.