Consumer Choice, Apps and Virtualization Present Challenges to Cybersecurity
This morning, CTIA’s Cybersecurity Working Group released, “Today’s Mobile Cybersecurity: Industry Megatrends & Consumers,”
its third white paper, which explores how mobile cybersecurity is affected when consumers have more choices, especially considering apps, and companies move their business online.
The three megatrends explored in the white paper are:
- Mobile – The wireless ecosystem has exploded over the last decade with new players, device and services. With more ground to cover, the industry continues to invest in innovative solutions to protect its customers from evolving cyberthreats.
- Consumers & Apps – Wireless devices and services have put more control in the hands of the consumer. From personal information to actual device, the industry provides services and educational information to help consumers protect themselves.
- Virtualization – With greater efficiency and ability, comes more demand. The virtualization of data and services has brought more flexibility and opportunities as well as more security threats. Through cooperative efforts, the industry has developed strong safeguards and defenses against attacks.
The second white paper, “Today’s Mobile Cybersecurity: Blueprint for the Future” and the first white paper, “Today’s Mobile Cybersecurity: Protected, Secured and Unified” are also available.
CTIA 2013: Day One
CTIA 2013 begins today with the keynote speakers (also streamed live) at 9 a.m. PDT with:
- Mignon Clyburn, Acting Chairwoman of the FCC
Then we have a Power Panel, moderated by our 2013 Chairwoman and President & CEO of U.S. Cellular Mary Dillon:
- Beth Jacob, EVP of Target Technology Services and Chief Information Officer of Target,
- Mary Chan, President and Global Connected Consumer of General Motors,
- Peggy Johnson, EVP and President of Global Market Development of Qualcomm,
- Allison Cerra, VP of Global Marketing and Communications of Alcatel-Lucent and
- Gerri Martin-Flickinger, SVP and Chief Information Officer of Adobe.
Finally, attendees will hear from:
- Michael Saylor, Founder, Chairman & CEO of MicroStrategy and the author of The Mobile Wave
After the keynotes, the show floor opens. We also have the CTIA Thought Leadership Conference from 11:45 to 5 p.m.
We’re excited to offer a first of its kind Cybersecurity Summit which kick off with a plenary keynote panel from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.:
- Ari Schwartz, Senior Policy Advisor of the US Department of Commerce
- Michael Kaiser, Executive Director of National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA)
- Chris Doggett, Senior VP of Corporate Sales in North America of Kaspersky lab and
- Chris Boyer, Assistant Vice President Public Policy of AT&T
Here are some of the “can’t miss” panels and events:
- Cybersecurity Summit – Lessons Learned Workshop, 1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m., Veronese 2401
- Wireless Policy Hot Topics, 2 p.m. – 3:15 p.m., Titian 2203
- CTIA B!G Idea Ceremony, 2 p.m., Show Floor Booth #5646
- 3rd Annual LATAM Mobile Marketing Summit, 3 p.m., Veronese 2505 – 2506
- Wireless in the New Public Safety Ecosystem, 3:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m., Titian 2203
- Cybersecurity Summit - Forensics Workshop (Hands on panel to identify and “fix” cyberthreats), 3:30 p.m. – 5 p.m., Veronese 2401
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