October 08 Thursday 16:30 – 18:00 Session SEC.5 Room E Interconnected and vulnerable: the weakest link in cybersecurity The recent financial crisis has demonstrated how the modern world is interconnected, integrated and interdependent. Continuous international transactions amongst individuals, companies and nations, and the constant flow of people and money around the world, bring not only positive economic benefits, but also increased cyber-vulnerability. Cybersecurity measures are only as strong as the weakest link in the chain. KEY QUESTIONS: – How can we develop a truly global approach? – How can developed countries and corporations contribute to the “cybersecurization” of developing countries, which may not have the means or expertise to implement adequate cybersecurity programs? – What about the role of the individual? This Session has been prepared in cooperation with the Geneva Security Forum (GSF). Moderator Mr David A. Gross, Partner, Wiley Rein LLP (United States) Panellists Mr Bashir Patel, Director Programmes and Business Development, Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation – CTO (United Kingdom) Ms Jody Westby, CEO, Global Cyber Risk LLC (United States) Mr Arkadiy Kremer, Chairman ITU-T SG 17 and Chairman, Russian Association for Networks and Services – RANS (Russian Federation) Mr Basil Udotai, Managing Partner, Technology Advisors, ICT Lawyers & Consultants (Nigeria) Mr Victor-Emmanuel de Sa, Strategy Director, Geneva Solutions SA (Switzerland) 46