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A UKZN Academic Co-Presents a Keynote Address at An International Conference
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A UKZN Academic Co-Presents a Keynote Address at An International Conference. Dr. Trishana Ramluckan, an Honorary Research Fellow in the School of Law at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN), recently made a significant contribution to the 21st European Conference on Cyber Warfare and Security.
Collaborating with Dr. Brett van Niekerk from the Durban University of Technology and Mrs. Noëlle van der Waag-Cowling from Stellenbosch University, Dr. Ramluckan co-presented a keynote address at this hybrid conference hosted by the University of Chester, UK.
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Exploring Multidisciplinarity and Multistakeholderism for Cyber Resilience
The keynote, titled “Multidisciplinarity and Multistakeholderism for Cyber Resilience of Emerging Economies: Lessons from Cyber Challenges,” delved into crucial insights garnered from their extensive involvement in both local and international cybersecurity competitions.
Notably, their experiences include securing victory in an international cybersecurity competition in 2021, along with active participation as judges in various other competitions.
Addressing the Growing Concern of Cyber Threats
In an era marked by escalating cybercrime and the involvement of nation-states in major cyber-attacks, there is a growing emphasis on fostering multistakeholder engagement. The keynote underscored the imperative of multidisciplinary approaches encompassing legal frameworks, crisis management strategies, political considerations, and socio-economic analyses.
For instance, the presentation highlighted the challenges faced in mitigating the social ramifications following the 2021 Transnet cyber-incident, which adversely affected farmers and export activities.
Importance of Cybersecurity Competitions
One of the key insights discussed during the keynote was the critical role played by cybersecurity competitions and exercises in skill development and preparedness. These competitions offer invaluable opportunities for experiential learning, enabling cybersecurity incident responders to cultivate the essential ability to collaborate effectively across diverse disciplines.
Moreover, such exercises often reveal misconceptions, inadequacies, or unforeseen complexities within incident response plans, thereby facilitating continuous improvement and refinement.
Conclusion
Dr. Trishana Ramluckan collaborative keynote address at the 21st European Conference on Cyber Warfare and Security illuminated the significance of multidisciplinary and multistakeholder approaches in bolstering cyber resilience, particularly in emerging economies.
By leveraging insights gleaned from their extensive involvement in cybersecurity competitions, the presentation underscored the imperative of proactive engagement and preparedness in combating evolving cyber threats.
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