Securing Research, Data, and Technology 
 

A Workshop Empowering Professionals in Dual-Use Technology Fields to Protect Their Research 

October 24-25, 2023 | Regional Workshop
 
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SAFEGUARD OPEN AND COLLABORATIVE RESEACH  

CRDF Global will host a two-day, in-person workshop on October 24-25, 2023, to provide pragmatic guidance on research security and cybersecurity best practices in raising awareness of and mitigating how malign actors seek to divert sensitive dual-use research, data, and technology. You will gain valuable insights into the various pathways through which misappropriation can occur, including investment and collaborative ventures involving intellectual property (IP) transfer. Through engaging presentations and discussion on research security risks, the workshop will address essential cybersecurity principles, enabling confidence amongst a non-technical audience in protecting both your organization's institutional and network security. 

Stay ahead of the curve and safeguard the integrity and security of your sensitive research and networks! Your research in advanced and emerging technology is valued by both ethical partners as well as actors who seek to acquire it through illicit means. As Southeast Asia rises as a technology innovation center, it is key to establish robust institutional research compliance and cybersecurity networks to effectively counter the persistent threat these malign actors pose. These actors relentlessly seek access to dual-use technologies through human and cyber vulnerabilities. Given the current landscape, research and cybersecurity compliance officers, scientists, developers, and executives play a pivotal role in safeguarding information against theft. 

 

Online Training Course

CRDF Global is proud to announce its collaboration with esteemed information security expert Mr. Steve Anson from Informed Defense, to deliver an exceptional and immersive training program. Complementing the comprehensive in-person workshop, Mr. Anson has developed an online training course that equips participants with the fundamental knowledge and resources required for active engagement during the in-person workshop. Approved registrants for the in-person workshop will gain access to the online course, ensuring a well-rounded and enriching learning experience. Learn more about Mr. Anson and the workshop’s agenda as you read below. 

 

 

WHAT TO EXPECT

Online Training Course 

Learn how digital threat actors can licitly and illicitly access your research, data, and technologies through vulnerabilities in research collaborations and cyber networks. Enhance your institution's capacity to mitigate these risks by examining the relationship between human, cyber, and institutional security best practices to be responsible stewards of science and technology in the research and cyber domain. Prepare for the challenges of the digital age through seven pre-recorded modules from a leading expert on;   


  • Digital Threat Actors  
  • Catalyzing Research Collaborations While Securing Data  
  • Multifactor Authentication Systems   
  • Password Management  
  • Phishing and Social Engineering  
  • Email Encryption
  • Endpoint Security  

Receive quizzes and tip sheets to further your understanding of the course's topics and strengthen your institution's security. Validate your knowledge of digital threats and best practices to secure your institutions' sensitive research, data, and technology by receiving a certificate of course completion. 

 

Regional Workshop Agenda 

Day 1 

Governance, Risk, and Compliance 

Models for Protecting Research and Intellectual Property 

Choosing Research Partnerships 

And more! 

 

Day 2 

Client-Side Attacks and Credential Theft 

Identification of Malicious Activity 

Engaging Tabletop Exercise 

And more! 

 

Participants will enjoy complimentary morning and afternoon breaks, as well as lunch, provided at no cost. We are thrilled to leverage this lunch as an opportunity for networking among esteemed professionals attending the workshop to foster meaningful connections.  

 


FREE REGISTRATION AND PARTICIPATION

The online training course and in-person workshop are free of charge to participants. For approved registrants located in Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam, CRDF Global may be able to provide qualifying expenses including:  

  • Lodging  
  • Daily Per Diem  
  • Air and Ground Transportation 

If you have any questions, please contact Josh Carpenter (jcarpenter@crdfglobal.org) or Lucy Mathews (lmathews@crdfglobal.org). 

KEY SPEAKER

 

Steve Anson

Steve is the author of Applied Incident Response, the co-author of Mastering Windows Network Forensics and Investigations, and a Principal Instructor for the SANS Institute.  

As a US federal agent working with the FBI and US Department of Defense, Steve conducted digital forensic examinations and led complex computer crime investigations into network intrusions, international espionage, domestic and international terrorism, fraud, crimes against children, and other cases involving national security and imminent danger to life. Steve served as a contract instructor in digital investigation at the FBI Academy, taught as an adjunct professor for George Washington University, and has provided cyber security and digital investigation services for over 20 years in more than 60 countries. Steve continues to specialize in helping organizations understand, prepare for, and mitigate state-sponsored cyber-attacks. 

LOCAL SPEAKERS

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Wee Hian

Wee Hian started her career as a System Administration Officer in the Ministry of Defense and Singapore Armed Forces. She stayed in the organization for 22 years before she left to join INTfinity Consulting in the commercial sector. Throughout the 22 years, she took on roles in security polices, audit checks, investigations, data processing, systems management, project management, cybersecurity data center build-up, and operations management in various departments. As part of her role in her last appointment in the ministry, she led the overall IT/system management and development, and delivered the concept for next generation digital operations, analysis, and response. Being in the defense industry, complying with policies and directives is mandatory to understand and manage the risks to protect the crown jewels. Her various roles over the years in policies, audit checks and solutions development allowed her to observe, contribute and apply key GRC frameworks not just in ICT (Information and Communications Technology) and cybersecurity but also in research analysis and corporate services as well.

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Dr. Yee Ching TOK

Dr. TOK is currently a Senior Consultant at JT Consultancy & Management Pte. Ltd. and a Research Fellow at ASSET (Automated Systems Security) Research Group in Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) under the Information Systems Technology and Design (ISTD) Pillar. He received the SG Digital (Postgraduate) Scholarship program from Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) and completed his Ph.D. At SUTD, he focuses on digital forensics and cybercrime relating to emerging technologies. His current research interests cover a broad spectrum of information security areas, including attack detection, digital forensics, Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices, and Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS). Before pursuing his Ph.D., Yee Ching was a Threat Hunter at WithSecure Countercept (previously known as F-Secure Countercept), a managed threathunting service for advanced cyber-attacks. He won the Cybersecurity Awards in 2019 under the Professional category for his contributions to the Singapore information security industry.
Yee Ching serves as a Handler in the SANS Internet Storm Center, has 13 GIAC certifications and is a SANS Lethal Forensicator. He often assists as a Teaching Assistant/Virtual Teaching Assistant (VTA) in various SANS courses and volunteers across multiple cybersecurity initiatives at the Association of Information Security Professionals (AiSP).

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Delaney NG
Delaney is the CEO of INTfinity Consulting, a bespoke cybersecurity consulting firm in Singapore. He is also currently a Smart Nation Fellow for the Government Technology of Singapore and the Technical Director for SANS Asia Pacific. He has 19 years of cybersecurity experience under his belt, 15 of which were spent strategizing and operationalizing cyber defense capabilities for the Singapore Government. There he was responsible for the 24x7 Security Operations Center. In the last 3 years of his service, he led the Red Team as the Director of the Cyber Security Inspectorate in the Ministry of Defense. He holds several professional certifications from SANS, Offensive Security and ISC2.

Sponsor



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CRDF Global

CRDF Global is an independent nonprofit organization that provides international training and capacity-building programming to advance safety, security, health, and prosperity. We promote international research integrity and knowledge security, data and IP protection, and cyber and information security globally. We partner with government agencies, academia, and the private sector to strengthen connectivity among experts and tailor the application of international best practices that allow for transparent scientific discovery and applications of research and technology.

With offices in Arlington, VA; Kyiv, Ukraine; Manila, Philippines; Almaty, Kazakhstan; and Amman, Jordan, CRDF Global’s diverse staff and networks of local stakeholders deliver tailored programs to mitigate threats and advance peace and security every day.

Learn more about us at https://crdfglobal.org/.