Session 4 Cyber Security | Second #BIMSTEC Think Tanks Dialogue on #RegionalSecurity

27-28 November 2019 | Second BIMSTEC Think Tanks Dialogue on Regional Security

Session 4: Cyber Security: Need for Cooperation between BIMSTEC States to Counter Cyber-Security Threats

The BIMSTEC region has 2.63 billion unique mobile phone users making it the largest region with mobile phone users in the world. This region also has one fourth of global internet users. This rapid rate of connectivity also increases the security threat. The operational dependence of the Critical Information Infrastructures (cyber forensic laboratories, data centres, data networks, redundancies, internet hubs and CERTs) and technical dependence of the economy underlines the importance of Cyber Security Framework. Cooperation on this issue is essential to reduce the costs of capacity building for cyber-security. This session aims to discuss:

• What is the cyber-security infrastructure available amongst BIMSTEC member states?

• What is the scope for CERT to CERT cooperation to ensure long-term and cost effective cyber-security in the region?

• Is there a case for establishing a dedicated Sub-Group on Cyber Security under the Technology head?

Chair: Dr. Kamlesh Bajaj, India

Distinguished Panelists:
• Bangladesh: Abu Salah Md. Yousuf, BIISS
• Bhutan: Radhika Orari, Royal Govt. of Bhutan
• India : Mr. Subimal Bhattacharjee, MD&CEO, CODOTTE Advisory Ltd
• Myanmar: Dr.Yin Myo Thu
• Nepal: Nabinda Aryal, Nepal Police

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