Critical Infrastructure Protection and Resilience, Asia 2015-07-29 07:22:22
Last month Bangkok hosted the inaugural Critical Infrastructure Protection and Resilience Asia
The event was co-hosted by Thailand's Department of Disaster Prevention & Mitigation (under the Ministry of Interior), the Ministry of Information & Communication Technology and the Electronic Transactions Development Agency. It was supported by the Ministry of Transport and sponsored by Thailand's Provincial Electricity Authority.
In the opening keynote address Thailand's Minister of Information and Communication Technology Minister Rujiprapa set the tone for the two days of dicsussions when he said: "We are aware how important critical infrastructure is to our economy, our society and our way of life. Today the infrastructure is crucial to all of us because it provides life necessities, from water and food to electricity and gas. It also provides the telecommunications services that help us conduct our business; and it supports the banking and finance system that keeps our economy running".
"Several years ago, the systems and networks of the infrastructure operated separately. However, they are now so tightly integrated, especially with the introduction of "Internet of Things". We must take a totally new path to safeguard our critical infrastructure, and also strengthen our resilience to threats whether they be from terrorism, natural disasters or cyber-attacks".
"We are living in a whole new age of criminal activity. In the past, infamous criminals could have driven across different states. But these days, criminals can commit a thousand robberies on the same day in many countries, without ever leaving their homes. That is the challenge we face today".
"In addition, the recent devastating earthquakes and increasing terrorist activities in Southeast Asia highlight the need for ASEAN to be prepared and secure against the changing threats. When there is so much at stake and there is no room for failure, no single agency or organization is capable enough, to match the scope and scale of the challenge. We need cooperation among all critical infrastructure partners including government agencies, private owners and operators. We need unity. And it is the reason conferences like this are so important".
Over two days experts from around the world had the chance to share knowledge, expertise and experiences with one purpose in mind, to protect the safety and security of its citizens.
Other speakers
The event will be returning to Bangkok 15-16th June 2016
The event was co-hosted by Thailand's Department of Disaster Prevention & Mitigation (under the Ministry of Interior), the Ministry of Information & Communication Technology and the Electronic Transactions Development Agency. It was supported by the Ministry of Transport and sponsored by Thailand's Provincial Electricity Authority.
In the opening keynote address Thailand's Minister of Information and Communication Technology Minister Rujiprapa set the tone for the two days of dicsussions when he said: "We are aware how important critical infrastructure is to our economy, our society and our way of life. Today the infrastructure is crucial to all of us because it provides life necessities, from water and food to electricity and gas. It also provides the telecommunications services that help us conduct our business; and it supports the banking and finance system that keeps our economy running".
"Several years ago, the systems and networks of the infrastructure operated separately. However, they are now so tightly integrated, especially with the introduction of "Internet of Things". We must take a totally new path to safeguard our critical infrastructure, and also strengthen our resilience to threats whether they be from terrorism, natural disasters or cyber-attacks".
"We are living in a whole new age of criminal activity. In the past, infamous criminals could have driven across different states. But these days, criminals can commit a thousand robberies on the same day in many countries, without ever leaving their homes. That is the challenge we face today".
"In addition, the recent devastating earthquakes and increasing terrorist activities in Southeast Asia highlight the need for ASEAN to be prepared and secure against the changing threats. When there is so much at stake and there is no room for failure, no single agency or organization is capable enough, to match the scope and scale of the challenge. We need cooperation among all critical infrastructure partners including government agencies, private owners and operators. We need unity. And it is the reason conferences like this are so important".
Over two days experts from around the world had the chance to share knowledge, expertise and experiences with one purpose in mind, to protect the safety and security of its citizens.
Other speakers
The event will be returning to Bangkok 15-16th June 2016
For more information contact:
AVANI Atrium Hotel
Bangkok
Thailand
Tel: +44 (0) 208 144 5934