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Fostering Collaboration in a Digital SocietyTony Dyhouse, Cyber Security Director, Digital Systems KTN
The Knowledge Transfer Networks (KTNs)
Set up by the Technology Strategy Board to:
Provide focal point for UK expertise in important future industries
Facilitate knowledge sharing
Encourage collaboration and cross-sector working
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Drives innovation and wealth creation in a digital society
Brings together business, government and academia to meet the
challenges created by new technology
Cyber Security programme works to collaboratively develop responses to
cyber security threats
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The Digital Systems KTN
Digital Systems KTN comprised of:
Cyber Security Programme
Scalable Computing Programme
Location and Timing Programme
The Digital Systems KTN
Programme brings together key players across the digital industries to
holistically address challenges, e.g.
Cloud Computing
Smart Metering
Intelligent transport
Mobile data access
The Digital Systems KTN
Vehicles and drivers increasingly have devices that can interact with roadside
technology
Helps drivers plan most efficient routes
Allows variable charging
Implementation of this technology needs to be planned. This means:
Accurate location and timing technologies
Complex data analysis
Secure and responsible data handling
Compatibility with other systems across the world
Example: smart transport systems
Collaboration is key to addressing challenges in a digital society
The experience of the KTNs can be built upon in other countries
to tackle national cyber security issues
and form international networks to address the problem globally
The KTN as an international model
Why do we need KTNs?
The silo mentality and the challenges of a digital society
Modern life runs on digital systems
Many innovations rely on transfer of information and acquisition of data
Protecting this data is often overlooked
Organisations face data loss due to the same hacks, scams and errors
They are not sharing their knowledge and experience
Opportunities are being missed, work duplicated, and knowledge hidden because of a lack of collaboration
Challenges
Often technical solutions already exists but the problem is not understood
Better understanding and shared knowledge means we are better able to
use existing technology effectively to address threats
Example: By sharing the discovery of malware:
Can be removed from the millions of computers
Can “reverse engineer” the attack
Weaknesses patched
Maybe even identify source
Google and Adobe
Challenge 1: Sharing knowledge
New innovations rely on the information transfer and data acquisition
Security not sufficiently considered
Security professionals need to be involved from the start
Example: Smart meters
Networked for monitoring and billing
UK government committed to nationwide roll-out
Very little thought given to security
If not considered during the design we risk creating a national system
that is completely unsecurable
Challenge 2: Sharing innovation
People don’t know about and basic security practices
Technology is being developed with functionality, not security in mind
Example: Mobile phones
Ripe for exploitation as they converge to smart devices
We will be faced with complex security procedures because this
wasn’t addressed in the first place
Challenge 3: Sharing understanding
The KTN was set up to foster collaboration. It achieves this by:
Running events
Managing funding calls
Special Interest Groups
Industry consultation
Sharing knowledge
Overcoming challenges through collaboration
The KTN hosts events on key social and economic issues where IT is a key issue
Examples:
A Fine Balance 2010: Privacy in the digital society
SMART technologies for health, energy and transport
IT Security for e-Health
GPS Jamming – a clear and present danger
Webcast on Cloud Computing Security
Events
CASE Awards
Benefits
Businesses get doctoral level support
Expertise helps overcome CS business challenges
Links formed between universities and industry, knowledge is shared
Students gain valuable industry experience
Broader experience contributes to overall knowledge in society
Funding calls
SIGs are created to address specific challenges in cyber security where
collaboration is required:
Created and supported by KTN
Membership open to KTN members
Focused on gaining insight, assessing responses and delivering strategies
which help to address the challenge
Examples:
Artificial Intelligence and Forensics
Secure Software Development
Special Interest Groups
Industry consultation
Membership organisation
Forge links with key industry players
Identify issues for SIGs, events and working groups through
listening to industry concerns
Sharing Knowledge
Media
Producing best practice guides
Structure of the DSKTN
Governance Model
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TSB
INQ KTNDC KTN
DC KTNLocation &
Timing
Scalable
ComputingSecurity
Cross - cutting Programme Delivery
PSBPSBPSB
AB
Cross - cutting Service Delivery
TSB
DS KTN
Location &
Timing
Scalable
Computing
Cyber
Security
Shared Programme Delivery
PSG
PSGPSGPSG
Advisory
Board
Shared Service Delivery
DS KTN Governance
Advisory Board (AB) Providing inputs on ICT potential and t
timescales Influencing the evolution of the programme Chair, external appointment 20 members
Chairman from programme steering groups, including DC KTN
Member appointments by Chair, TSB Nominations by programme steering
groups DS KTN Director, Secretary TSB Lead Technologist included
Programme Steering Groups (PSG) Responsible for guiding and supporting KTN
programmes Contribute to evolution of DS KTN strategy Chair appointed by programme steering
group with TSB input No limit on membership Members appointed from key stakeholder
groups Best practice provides clear leadership and
guidance for Programme Director Influential within the sphere of the
Programme Orchestrated by Programme Director TSB Connector included
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How are KTNs measured?
Number of members
‘Opportunities for interaction’ – Number of meetings and events run
The formation of partnerships and collaborations within the community
Money attracted from UK, Europe and private finance
Contribution to Government consultations, joint publications, etc.
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BUT... The KTN is UK focusedand Cyber Security is a global problem
We need an internationally coordinated approach
It’s a model that can work anywhere
Components for success: Adequately funded Managed by well connected industry player Widely promoted within key sectors Targets agreed at the start Metrics developed for assessing impact
KTN as an international model
An international network to address a global problem
The Global Digital Systems KTN?
The future
Thank you!
Tony DyhouseCyber Security Director
Digital Systems KTN
www.digitalsystemsktn.org
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