Vulnerabilities in Internet security have become a major concern for individuals and businesses, and members of the University community are hoping to address this growing problem by finding potential solutions.
Early next month, the University will co-host a cyber security workshop that aims to "highlight the importance of investing resources in cyber security by business and government," according to Yacov Haimes, workshop co-chair and professor in the systems and information engineering department.
The workshop, titled "Investing in Cyber Security: Can We Make Better Choices?" and scheduled for Nov. 5 and 6, is sponsored by the University's Center for Risk Management of Engineering Systems, the Institute for Information Infrastructure Protection and the Cyber Conflict Studies Association. Haimes will chair the workshop along with Barry Horowitz, a fellow professor in the systems and information engineering department.
According to Haimes, workshop participants will seek to share knowledge with experts and learn from one another, educate the public on the value of investing in cyber security and send a message to the government and private sector to invest in cyber security.
Several area experts will speak at the workshop, including top-level government officials and academics. Among the speakers are Richard Clarke, former special adviser to President Bush on cyber security; George Foresman, former under secretary for national protection and programs in the Department of Homeland Security; and Computer Science Prof. William Wulf.
"We have a balanced mix of industry, government, academia and consultants," Haimes said.
With around 70 participants, the workshop will be small in order to promote meaningful discussion. Almost a quarter of the participants will be students.
"Not only are we going to send an important message to the government and the private sector, but also educate our students," Haimes said.
The pervasive nature of the Internet has made the issue of cyber security a major concern on college campuses.
"In today's world, attention to cyber security is paramount, and with the pervasive nature of computing, everyone is affected," said Mitchel Rosen, Chief Technology Officer in the Engineering School and conference participant. "This topic is very important to me because I am extremely interested in having the most secure computing environment for students, staff and faculty."
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