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Securing Connectivity: Assessing the threat landscape for telecoms

Thursday, 16 March 2023
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Stage: Studio

Telcos underestimate the changing imperatives in security and it remains one of the top risks for the industry in 2023. Join us as we examine the changing landscape for security, and provide telcos with security management best practices and guidance to stay ahead of growing cyberthreats.  

The current security threat landscape                                    
An overview of the current threat landscape for the telecommunications industry 
Tony Poulos, Industry Insights Advisor, TM Forum 
Mark Newman, Chief Analyst, TM Forum

Keynote: Security issues in action                                                                             
•    Connectivity is the service to an end point 
•    What can go wrong?
•    What are the risks?
•    Where do telcos fit in the security story?
John Barnes, Principal, International Networks Security, Security Engineering, Telstra 

Interview                                                                                      
John Barnes, Principal, International Networks Security, Security Engineering, Telstra 
Tony Poulos, Industry Insights Advisor, TM Forum 

Interview
•    What challenges is PLDT facing with regards to security?
•    What do customers expect for PLDT?
•    What are the main challenges being faced in the Philippines market?
•    Is PLDT providing security as a service?
Angel Redoble, Chief Information Security Officer, PLDT, Philippines
Mark Newman, Chief Analyst, TM Forum

Interview
•    What is the role of the head of cyber security in a telco?
•    Is it just about securing the network or also securing the customer?
•    What are the biggest cybersecurity threats being faced?
•    What role, if any, does government regulation play in limiting cyber threats?
Pepijn Kok, CISO – Head of Cyber Security, AIS
Tony Poulos, Industry Insights Advisor, TM Forum 

Closing remarks 
Mark Newman, Chief Analyst, TM Forum

Speakers

Angel Redoble

Chief Information Security Officer
PLDT

John Barnes

Principal, International Networks Security
Telstra

Mark Newman

Chief Analyst
TM Forum

Pepijn Kok

CISO - Head of Cyber Security
AIS

Tony Poulos

Industry Insights Advisor
TM Forum