Five Reasons Why You Shouldn't Miss RSA Conference 2017 Asia Pacific & Japan

Cybersecurity has been top of mind with WannaCry, the Internet of Things, and new government regulations dominating technology conversations today.

Apac CIOOutlook | Thursday, January 01, 1970

SINGAPORE: Cybersecurity has been top of mind with WannaCry, the Internet of Things, and new government regulations dominating technology conversations today.

At the heart of these discussions is Asia Pacific & Japan, dubbed the global growth engine of 2017. This is propelled by the digital revolution that is rapidly taking the region by storm – from India to Japan – leaving no industry unturned. As governments and organizations embrace digital, one question comes to mind: in a world where data is the new currency, how do we make cybersecurity our top priority and safeguard our assets?

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Join us at RSA® Conference 2017 Asia Pacific & Japan (RSA®C 2017 APJ), where we gather the industry’s leaders to discuss the hottest trends that are shaping the cybersecurity landscape. RSAC 2017 APJ returns to Marina Bay Sands in Singapore from July 26 to 28, promising attendees an engaging three-day experience on all things cybersecurity.

Why should you attend? Here are the top five things you can look forward to at the fifth annual RSA Conference 2017 Asia Pacific & Japan:

Exciting New Track: Policy, Government & Regulations
Governments are playing an increasingly important role in the battle against cybercrime. Our fresh new track, Policy, Government & Regulations, will offer you insights into how public policies, strategies, regulations and statutes will influence cybersecurity in years to come.

Get a direct look into RSAC’s Security Operations Center
For the first time at RSAC APJ, you’ll get the chance to take an up-close look into the RSAC Security Operations Center, powered by RSA® NetWitness Suite and CISCO AMP Threat Grid. Book a tour and find out what goes on behind-the-scenes of a public network as we monitor traffic in real-time, with advanced malware analysis, sandboxing and threat intelligence.¹

Revving Up Risk Management: How Does It Impact Car Racing?
Tune in as Formula One® and Indy-Car Series champion Jacques Villeneuve and Formula One® senior executive Mark Gallagher share the importance of data-driven performance, risk management, and security on the racetrack. Get a sneak peek here.

Media Panel: The Asian State of Security (SOS)
Join Dr. Hugh Thompson, RSAC Program Committee, RSAC Advisory Board member & CTO, Symantec, alongside other industry experts, as he moderates an invigorating discussion on the hottest topic in the industry: the State of Security in Asia. Explore key issues including revolving talent, government regulations and other priorities that are pivotal in the fight against cybercrime.

Get Your Cybersecurity Questions Answered: ‘Ask the Expert’ Roundtables
Participate in our newly added Ask the Expert Roundtable sessions. A few sessions have been selected for this new learning format – come see these follow on, deeper dive facilitated conversations with the session speaker that allow attendees to probe into the originally presented topic with deeper questions.

“RSA Conference has a longstanding legacy in leading the cybersecurity conversation globally and spurring thought-provoking discussions among the leaders of our security industry today. In Asia Pacific & Japan specifically, we realize the need for us to adapt and evolve our conversations alongside the rapid change and developments in cybersecurity over the past five years,” said Linda Gray Martin, General Manager of RSA Conference. “In keeping with the spirit of broadening discussions, changing perspectives and challenging ideas, this year’s attendees can expect a new range of conference experiences that will deliver deep insights on today’s cybersecurity issues”.

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About RSA Conference

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