International IT Security Summit 2008

The International IT Security Summit, organized by S&T and Cisco, took place in Visegrad, Hungary, from January 24th to 26th, 2008. The main goal was to inform the participants about the newest IT security trends, such as the Self Defending Network 3.0 (Cisco's security strategy update and direction), security in Large-Scale Network (DMVPN, Security features of ISR routers) or IT Armageddon - your network from a hacker's perspective.

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Representatives from ten Central and Eastern European countries participated and listened to presentations on how to set up effective information technology security systems from some of the region’s top experts. Furthermore, discussions about Cisco’s latest security technology took place: third generation self-defending networks, the security of large networks and data storage facilities, and MARS solutions. Ivica Ostojic introduced participants to a hacker’s perspective on a company’s IT systems.

The presentations underscored the growing importance that corporations attach to information technology security today. According to a study by Berlecon Research, involving over one hundred IT managers and five hundred employees from large German companies, 47% of companies expect to spend more on IT security in 2008 than previously, while experts predict that IT security spend will double by 2011.

Keynote speakers at the conference such as Christian Rosner, CEO of S&T AG and Cisco Regional Manager Viktor Kovács highlighted this trend: “Today companies need a comprehensive approach to security, which covers not just information technology, but the entire organizational structure and employees. Our center’s expert staff rely on years of experience to assist clients in planning and implementing cutting edge solutions. As a result of their hard work, S&T Hungary was internationally recognized last year as the best security technology partner,” said Christian Rosner, CEO of S&T.

And Viktor Kovács added: “One crucial element in the professional relationship between our two companies is the protection of network security structures and critical IT systems. The Competence Centre launched by S&T last autumn has a fundamental role in our joint work; after all, years of experience can be accessed and utilized in one place.”