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Overview
Computer networks are turning the world into a global information society in which any kind of information is available to internet users almost anywhere and in which electronic commerce may soon exceed hundreds of billions of dollars. However, this process is accompanied by an increasing dependency on such networks and a growing vulnerability to criminal intrusion and misuse. Networks facilitate illegal access to information, attacks on private or public computer systems, distribution of illegal content as well as cyber-laundering and possibly cyber-terrorism.
The conference is intended to raise awareness on the international developments in the area of cybercrime and to promote regional and international cooperation among the key stakeholders.
The Forum’s main themes will focus on the three pillars of Cybercrime prevention: legislation, technology and awareness as well as an overview of Cybercrime’s evolution, socio-economic impact and deterrents. The Forum will result in recommendations that embody the needs of the business community and civil society, which the organizers will endorse, publish, and follow up with relevant national and regional authorities.
Objective
The main objectives of organizing this regional forum are:
- To involve leading chief executives with a professional interest in “e-matters” in the global fight against cybercrime
- To encourage public-private partnership in the fight against cybercrime
- To increase public awareness to the social and psychological impact of cybercrime on society
- To draw the attention to the fact that the fight against cybercrime should be strengthened, as societies are increasingly vulnerable to cyber-attacks
- To encourage rapid ratification of and/or accession to the cybercrime Conventions and Protocols and ensure their effective implementation
Program
The two-day program will be divided into plenary sessions, and specialized workshops limited to selected participants including stakeholders and experts addressing the different aspects and implications of Cybercrime.
The Forum workshops are divided into the following tracks:
1- Legal Track: Legal framework; law enforcement; Transnational cooperation
2- Business Technological Track: Technological tools; Role of ISPs; E-banking; E-commerce
3- Social Track: Social awareness; Role of NGOs; Data Privacy
(Program attached)
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Opening Ceremony |
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Speakers: |
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1- Chadi Abou Daher - General Manager of World Trade Center - Beirut |
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2- Waheed el Blushi - Chairman of the Union of Arab ICT Associations (IJMA3) - Speech |
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3- Dr. Amine Awad - Member of the Banking Control Commission
"Why Cybercrime is essential in the Banking Industry?" |
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4- Jalal Fawaz - President of the Professional Computer Association of Lebanon (PCA) |
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5- General Ashraf Rifi - Director General of the Lebanese Internal Security Forces (ISF) - Speech |
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6- Dr. Mohamad Bin Ali Kouman - Secretary General of the Council of Arab Ministers of Interior - Speech |
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Plenary Session 1 |
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Topic 1: Cybercrime Overview |
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Topic 2: The Three Pillars of Cybercrime Prevention |
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Topic 3: Case Studies |
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Moderator/ Speaker |
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Dr. Fadi Makki - Director General/Advisor to the Prime Minister on Economy and International Trade |
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Speakers |
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1- Khalil Abdel Massih - Enterprise & Partners Group Manager at MICROSOFT (Eastern Mediterranean)
"Cybercrime: A Business and Social Perspective" |
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2- Akram Othman - President of the Iraqi Computer Society (ICS)
"Cybercrime: A Business and Social Concern" |
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3- Adel Bouresli - Consultant at Kuwait Institute for Judicial & Legal Studies
"الجانب القانوني للإختراق غير المشروع للمواقع الإلكترونية" |
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4- Nigel Jones - Head of the High Tech Crime Training at the National Center for Policing Excellence (UK)
"Cybercrime: Case Studies" |
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5- Andreas Wagner
"E Trust Network Forensicks" |
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Workshop 1 |
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Legal Framework |
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Moderator: |
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1 - Toni Issa - President of the Association for the Development of Informatics & Law in Lebanon (ADIL) |
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Speakers: |
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1- Craig Blakely - Managing Member of Alliance Law Group
"Cybercrime: The US Experience" |
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2- Judge Nidal El Chaer (Lebanon)
"الانترنت والاطار التشريعي لجرائم المعلوماتية |
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3- Judge Fadi Oneissy - Ministry of Justice (Lebanon)
"جرائم المعلوماتية والإنترنت على ضوء أحكام قانون الملكية الأدبية والفنية " |
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4 - Judge Fawzi Khamiss (Lebanon)
لمكافحة جرائم المعلوماتية في لبنان نحو اطار تنظيمي ملائم |
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Lunch |
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Workshop 2 |
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Technological Tools |
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Moderator: |
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1 - Gabriel Deek - Secretary General of the Professional Computer Associates of Lebanon (PCA) |
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Speakers: |
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1 - Andreas Wagner - Security Consultant at CA
"Insider Threats, Anomalies and wrong Behavior in Networks" |
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2 - Fadi Moubarak - CISCO Systems - Levant Regional Manager
"Self Defending Networks" |
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3 - Dr. Nibal Idlebi - First IT Officer at ESCWA
"Practical Application of Cybercrime Issues" |
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Workshop 3 |
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Social Awareness & Role of NGO's |
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Moderator: |
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1 - Akram Othman - President of the Iraqi Computer Society (ICS) |
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Speakers: |
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1 - Aly Harakeh - Business Software Alliance (BSA)
"Protecting Children on the Internet" |
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2 - Sanaa Awada - Higher Council for Childhood
حماية الأطفال من سوء استخدام الانترنت واستغلالهم |
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Workshop 4 |
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Law Enforcement & International Cooperation |
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Moderator/Speaker |
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Jacques Bakaev - IT Department at the Lebanese Internal Security Forces (ISF)
"Challenges Facing Law Enforcement Agencies in the Fight against Cybercrime" |
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1 - Nigel Jones - High Tech Crime Training (UK)
"Harmonization of Cybercrime Training Across Borders" |
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2 - Marc Goodman - Interpol Steering Committee on IT Crime
"Building Cooperation in Transnational Cybercrime Investigations" |
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3 - Walid Nasser – Lawyer
"Piracy on the Internet" |
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Workshop 5 |
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Data Privacy & Security |
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Moderator: |
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1 - Salam Yamout - President of Women in IT "Data Privacy" |
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Speakers: |
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1 - Badri El Meouchi - Co Executive Director at The Lebanese Transpareny Association LTA |
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2 - Rania Hajj Chahine (lawyer)
"La protection des données personnelles en droit Libanais:Faut-il réglementer?" |
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3 - Therese Saliba Khairallah - Operations Manager at IDM
"Data Retention vs. Data Privacy" |
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Workshop 6 |
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Business & Banking |
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Moderator: |
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1 - Ali Nahle - Director of Information Technology at the Central Bank of Lebanon (BDL) - "e-Banking Initiatives" |
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Speakers: |
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1 - Ghassan Talhouk - Corporate Account Manager at MICROSOFT
"Security in Online Transactions" |
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2 - Tony Chebli -Deputy General Manager - CISSP at SECOR
"ISO 17799/ISO 27001: A Road Map towards Securing Information Security" |
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Plenary Session 2:Wrap - up |
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Topic 1: The Legal Pillar |
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Topic 2: The Technology & Business Pillar |
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Topic 3: The Social Pillar |
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Moderator: |
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1- Jalal Fawaz - President of the Professional Computer Association of Lebanon (PCA) |
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Speakers: |
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1 - Toni Issa - President of the Association for the Development of Informatics & Law in Lebanon (ADIL) |
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2 - Gabriel Deek - Secretary General of the Professional Computer Associates of Lebanon (PCA) |
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3 - Salam Yamout - President of Women in IT |
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4 - Akram Othman - President of the Iraqi Computer Society (ICS) |
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5 - Jacques Bakaev - Anticybercrime Unit at the Lebanese Internal Security Forces (ISF) |
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Closing & Recommendations |
Who attended?
The Forum shall be attended by chief executives, experts, and professionals from the following fields:
- Information and Communication Technology
- Law enforcement and legislation
- International Organizations & Agencies
- Internet Service Providers
- Banking
- E-commerce
- Data privacy & security
- Social sciences
- NGOs
- Professional Associations
Organizing Partners
The Forum was organized by:
- World Trade Center Beirut - WTC (www.wtcbeirut.com)
- Union of Arab ICT Associations - IJMA3
- Professional Computer Association of Lebanon - PCA (www.pca.org.lb)
Contacts
WTC Beirut: IJMA3 :
Chadi Abou Daher / General Manager Nizar Zakka / Director General
Tel: +961 1 737522 Tel: +961 1 970700
Fax: +961 1 740388 Fax: +961 1 970700
info@wtcbeirut.com info@ijma3.org