Forum agenda

9:00

Registration and welcome coffee

Plenary session. ENHANCING BUSINESS CONTINUITY: UPHOLDING SUSTAINABILITY IN AN EVOLVING DIGITAL LANDSCAPE

Experts will delve into strategies and models aimed at ensuring sustainable development in the digital realm. While economic, business, and public administration processes are accelerating rapidly, organizations confront challenges posed by emerging digital risks and widespread cyber attacks worldwide. Amidst these dynamic conditions, it becomes imperative to synergize the collective efforts of government, business entities, and digital solution providers.

10:00

Speaker:

Shavkat Sabirov

President
Internet Association of Kazakhstan

ASSEM BOLATZHAN

Managing Director Qazpost

Welcome speech by General partner

11:45

Coffee-break and networking

12:00

ENHANCING DATA PRIVACY AND CYBERSECURITY WITH AI

This session delves into the intricate landscape of data privacy, addressing the multifaceted challenges faced by organizations today. Participants engage in discussions surrounding data breaches, privacy risks, and the delicate equilibrium between individual rights and the interests of governments and corporations in the realm of data ownership and utilization. Special emphasis is placed on the integration of artificial intelligence into data analysis and cybersecurity practices. Participants explore a spectrum of data privacy strategies and cutting-edge technologies, cultivating methodologies to safeguard sensitive information and pinpoint vulnerabilities. Furthermore, the session delves into the imperative of regulatory compliance and the formulation of robust security policies.

12:30

DIGITIZATION OF ORGANIZATIONAL SYSTEMS AND PROCESSES. APPROACHES TO DECISION-MAKING FROM A CYBERSECURITY PERSPECTIVE.

A deep dive into contemporary trends, challenges, and opportunities in digital transformation.

During the session, approaches to selecting optimal solutions and practical recommendations for developing digital transformation strategies based on security principles will be discussed.

Participants will explore the main threats and potential vulnerabilities in the digitization process.

13:00 - 13:30 "Security in the Digital Age"

Hall 1

Hall 2

Moderator:

RUSLAN DAYYRBEKOV

Director of the Center for Digital Rights, Kazakhstan

Speaker:

NURZHAU BOLATBEK

CISO, Payme (Uzbekistan)

INCIDENT DETECTION AND RESPONSE IN RESOURCE-CONSTRAINED ENVIRONMENTS.

Throughout the session, participants will concentrate on efficient approaches to identify and manage cyber incidents within the constraints of limited budgetary and technical resources.

13:30-13:50 «Real Incident Analysis 2023: Extracting Valuable Lessons»

13:30

BUINDING IT INFRASTRUCTURE: NAVIGATING THE SECURE HYBRID INFRASTRUCTURE CHALLENGES.

The session is dedicated to exploring strategies and methods for constructing a robust IT infrastructure crucial for the seamless digitalization of systems and processes within an organization.

Participants will engage in discussions about the future trajectory of hybrid cloud infrastructure, delving into topics such as cloud security and its profound implications across various industries, including the public sector, energy, financial services, healthcare, and more.

This inclusive discussion invites CISOs, CIOs, representatives from telecoms, data centers, cloud solution providers, and IT and cybersecurity vendors.

Hall 1

Hall 2

Speaker:

BORIS KOCHERYZHKIN

CISO, VEON (Kyrgyzstan)

ADVANCING INFORMATION SECURITY: CONTEMPORARY APPROACHES IN THE ESG ERA.

14:10

BANKING SECURITY AND PROTECTION OF CRYPOCURRENCY OPERATIONS

Speaker:

Hall 1

Hall 2

Assel Ucoklar

Business Development manager Infosec, Data Matrix Corp

Speaker:

NATALIA ROMENSKAYA

Advisor To Chief Executive Officer, Eurasian Bank

Lunch

14:30

ARCHITECTING AN INTEGRATED INFORMATION SECURITY SYSTEM IN AN ORGANIZATION: STRATEGIC FRAMEWORKS AND SOLUTION SELECTION APPROACHES.

During the session, participants will share experiences and engage in discussions on approaches to constructing a comprehensive system for safeguarding organizations and managing risks. Exploring strategic perspectives, attendees will evaluate diverse methods for seamlessly integrating technology, processes, and human factors, with the goal of establishing a sustainable and efficient security system.

15:30

STRATEGIC BUSINESS APPROACH TO INFORMATION SECURITY: FOSTERING EFFECTIVE COLLABORATION BETWEEN CIO, CISO, AND TOP MANAGEMENT.

The session will explore the nuances of fostering effective collaboration between IT and information security functions, with a focus on the pivotal role of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) in shaping the overall digital strategy of the company. Discussions will also delve into approaches for justifying and maximizing return on investment in information security amidst resource constraints at the board level. Additionally, the session will cover tools designed to protect key business processes and the CISO's capability to influence these processes from a security perspective.

Hall 1

Hall 2

Speakers:

DENIS IVOKHIN

CISO Halyk Finance

DAVID MAMEDOV

CISO KAZ Minerals

Zhanara Amanzholova

CEO, Digital Competence Center MindRevolve

Speaker:

PAVEL SHUBIN

Head of Information Security Sector, Kcell

Coffee-break and networking

16:30

17:00-17:30 CTF - GAMIFICATION RAISING AWARENESS IN THE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT.

The human factor is something that has a significant impact on information security within a company. Internal Capture The Flag (CTF) competitions provide an opportunity to enhance the effectiveness of traditional Security Awareness programs, allowing participants to understand how attackers operate, fully embody the role of "bad actors," learn to detect and exploit vulnerabilities, and gain a fresh perspective on their work. Let's examine how hosting such an event can increase interest and knowledge levels, as well as develop employees' professional skills in information security matters.

17:00

17:00-18:00 BUSINESS INSIGHTS INTO SECURITY OPERATIONS CENTERS (SOC).

Throughout the session, participants will gain insights into seamlessly integrating the Security Operations Center (SOC) into corporate strategy. The discussions will delve into ROI considerations, analyzing both the direct and indirect benefits of investments in information security. Additionally, the session will explore prevailing trends in the realm of security threats, examining how the SOC can adapt and effectively counteract them. The focus will be on business-oriented approaches.

This discussion welcomes the active participation of CISOs, CIOs, representatives from telecoms, and IT and cybersecurity vendors, fostering a collaborative exploration of strategies to align the SOC with broader business objectives.

17:00-17:20 «Advantages of open source over vendor solutions. Justification of implementation for business. Choosing on-prem solutions or outsourcing SOC»

Hall 1

Hall 2

Speaker:

BORIS KALYUZHNY

CISO ecosystem Uzum

Speakers:

ALEXANDER DVOYANOV

Information Security Officer, DataStream

LEADERSHIP AND SOFT SKILLS IN INFORMATION SECURITY.

17:30

Speaker:

YERZHAN YERBOLATULY

Head of Cyber Security Department, Air Astana

Conclusion of the business agenda. Evening reception.

18:00

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