HackTheon Joint Conference Keynote

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  Adventures in Security, Privacy, and Risk

  Vikrant Nanda
  Engineering Leader, People Manager (Google)

  Biography

  Keynote1 Vikrant Nanda

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  Adventures in Security, Privacy, and Risk

  • Vikrant Nanda Engineering Leader, People Manager

    (Google, USA)

  Biography:
  Vikrant Nanda is an engineering leader and people manager at Google, where he currently heads Information Integrity & Data Protection for Google Search. Over the course of his career, Vik has created strategic programs and led diverse teams across a range of industries: Banking & Financial Services, Consulting, Internet, and Telecom. Along the way, he has also tinkered with startup ideas in the education space, and mentors many brilliant minds to help them achieve the next step in their journey. He also serves as VP and Industry Leader for the Silicon Valley Cybersecurity Institute (SVCSI). Vik holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical & Computer Engineering from Cornell University and an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management at Ahmedabad. He is also credentialed as a CISSP and CIPP/US.

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  Adventures in Security, Privacy, and Risk

  • Vikrant Nanda Engineering Leader, People Manager

    (Google, USA)

  What does an Electrical Engineer + MBA have to do with Information Security, Privacy, and Risk? What does the career graph of an industry practitioner look like in our field? Are there key insights or perspectives we can glean for the future? In this talk, I will share my career journey spanning almost two decades, sampling some of the “big” problems tackled across industry sectors and layers of the tech stack. Taking a reflective approach, I will track major platform shifts and draw out some inspiring themes from a multi-disciplinary adventure.
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  Data hiding in the third millennium: From traditional applications to emerging scenarios

  David Megias, Professor (Universitat Oberta de Catalunya)

  Biography

  Keynote2 David Megias

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  Data hiding in the third millennium: From traditional applications to emerging scenarios

  • David Megias Professor

    (Universitat Oberta de Catalunya)

  Biography:
  Prof. David Megías is full Professor and the Principal Investigator of the KISON research group of the Internet Interdisciplinary Institute (IN3), at the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC). He received the Ph.D. degree in computer science from the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) in July 2000. Since October 2001, he has been at the UOC with a permanent position (currently as Professor). At the UOC, he has held several academic positions, until he was appointed director of the IN3 in April 2015. His current teaching is mostly related to computer networks, information security (watermarking and steganography), and research techniques and methodologies in the field of network and information technologies. His current research interests focus on information security and privacy, and include the security and privacy in multimedia content distribution (mainly in the watermarking and fingerprinting topics), steganography and steganalysis, and privacy concerns in different applications of decentralized networks. He has published more than 130 research papers in numerous international journals and conferences, 42 of them in journals indexed in JCR, and has participated in several national joint research projects both as a contributor and as principal investigator. He has supervised four doctoral theses and is a member of the editorial board and programme committees of several journals and conferences in the area of security and privacy.

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  Data hiding in the third millennium: From traditional applications to emerging scenarios

  • David Megias Professor

    (Universitat Oberta de Catalunya)

  Data hiding techniques have evolved significantly, offering diverse applications within cybersecurity and privacy frameworks. From safeguarding user privacy during multimedia content streaming to bolstering cybersecurity in IoT networks through its integration with machine learning, data hiding plays a crucial role. However, this evolution also presents challenges as malicious actors exploit these techniques for harmful purposes. This keynote provides an overview of traditional data hiding applications while highlighting current trends, including the emerging use of watermarking in disinformation detection. It explores prospective uses of data hiding in enhancing information security and privacy, while also addressing potential threats posed to users and society when these techniques are misused.

Quantum Security Session

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  Quantum security evaluation and Migration plan for PQC in Korea

  Yousung Kang, Director(Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute(ETRI))

  Biography

  Yousung Kang

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  Quantum security evaluation and Migration plan for PQC in Korea

  • Yousung Kang, Director

    Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute(ETRI)

  Biography:
  Dr. Yousung Kang joined Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) in 1999, and he is now the Director leading ETRI’s Cryptography and Authentication Research Section. He was a visiting researcher at Queen’s University Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK, from 2011 to 2012. Since 2004, he has been the IT international standard expert of Telecommunications Technology Association (TTA). He has successfully led several government R&D projects related to cybersecurity, including international collaborative project. He obtained his BS and MS in Electronics Engineering from Chonnam National University, Gwangju, Korea in 1997 and in 1999, respectively. He received his Ph.D in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from KAIST, Daejeon, Korea in 2015. His research interests include quantum security, drone/IoT security, key-hiding technology, side channel analysis, and the areas of cryptographic engineering.

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  Quantum security evaluation and Migration plan for PQC in Korea

  • Yousung Kang, Director

    Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute(ETRI)

  With the acceleration of quantum computing development, expectations for its utilization are rising. While there are bright prospects, there also exists a threat that it could break existing cryptographic systems. In response to such threats, many mathematicians and cryptographers are taking the lead in developing Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC). This talk introduces a methodology for analyzing the strength of existing cryptographic algorithms and PQC algorithms, along with ETRI's development results. Additionally, it briefly outlines Korea's PQC transition policy and plans. This talk expected to be helpful in understanding a new PQC-based cryptographic infrastructure for preparing for the quantum era.
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  Towards an interoperable quantum safe network

  Hao Qin, Senior Researcher (National University of Singapore(NUS))

  Biography

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  • Hao Qin Senior Researcher

    (National University of Singapore(NUS))

  Biography:
  Hao Qin is a senior researcher in National Quantum-Safe Network, affiliated with Centre for Quantum Technologies (CQT), National University of Singapore (NUS). He is the co-chair of Quantum Communication Networks Task Force under Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) in Singapore. He has been contributing to standardization works on quantum communication in ITU-T, ISO and ETSI. He is the NUS focal point for ETSI and ITU. He has more than ten years of academic and industry experiences on quantum communication. His research focus on practical aspects of quantum communication, including implementation security & testing, key managements, use cases, standardization & certification.

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  • Hao Qin Senior Researcher

    (National University of Singapore(NUS))
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  Post Quantum Cryptography for Space based Applications

  Ayesha Khalid, Senior Lecturer (Queen's University Belfast(QUB))

  Biography

  Ayesha Khalid

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  Post Quantum Cryptography for Space based Applications

  • Ayesha Khalid Senior Lecturer

    (Queen's University Belfast(QUB))

  Biography:
  Dr. Ayesha Khalid is a Senior Lecturer in the Centre for Secure Information Technologies (CSIT) at the Queen’s University Belfast (QUB), where she leads the research in Post-Quantum Cryptography. She has been co investigator of Innovate UK funded Project Agile Quantum Safe Communications (called AQuaSec), EPSRC funded UK Quantum Communications Hub and the Rolls Royce funded Cyber Technology Research Network project SEQURED with Carnegie Mellon and Purdue. She is a senior member of IEEE and member of the IEEE Technical Committee on VLSI Systems and Applications (VSA). Her expertise lies in the design, optimization, and implementation of quantum secure cryptography hardware targeting embedded devices.

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  InterQnet: A Systems Approach to Realize a Scalable Quantum Network

  Rajkumar Kettimuthu
  Computer Scientist, Group Leader (Argonne National Laboratory)

  Biography

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  • Rajkumar Kettimuthu Computer Scientist, Group Leader

    (Argonne National Laboratory)

  Biography:
  Dr. Rajkumar Kettimuthu is a Computer Scientist and Group Leader at Argonne National Laboratory, a Senior Scientist at The University of Chicago and a Senior Fellow at Northwestern University. His research interests include AI for science, advanced wired and wireless communications for science, and Quantum networks. Data transfer tools developed by him and his colleagues are used by numerous scientific communities across the world to move multiple Petabytes of data every day. He has co-authored 150+ peer-reviewed articles. He is a recipient of the prestigious R&D 100 award. He is a distinguished member of ACM and a senior member of IEEE.

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  • Rajkumar Kettimuthu Computer Scientist, Group Leader

    (Argonne National Laboratory)
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  Quantum Key Distribution: network system R&D and use-case trials

  Yoshimichi Tanizawa
  Chief Research Scientist (Toshiba)

  Biography

  Yoshimichi Tanizawa

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  • Yoshimichi Tanizawa Chief Research Scientist

    (Toshiba)

  Biography:
  Yoshimichi Tanizawa is a chief research scientist at Toshiba Corporation Corporate Research & Development Center. His research interests include QKD (quantum key distribution) and its network system technologies. He is a vice chairperson of Quantum Key Distribution Technology Promotion Committee, Quantum ICT Forum. He was a recipient of the IPSJ Best Paper Award in 2012 and the Best Paper Award at SAINT 2012. He is rapporteur of ETSI GS QKD 014 “Quantum Key Distribution (QKD); Protocol and data format of REST-based key delivery API” in ETSI ISG-QKD.

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  • Yoshimichi Tanizawa Chief Research Scientist

    (Toshiba)
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  Research on quantum-secured networking: network perspective

  Chankyun Lee, Senior Researcher (Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information(KISTI))

  Biography

  Chankyun Lee

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  Research on quantum-secured networking: network perspective

  • Chankyun Lee, Senior Researcher

    Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information(KISTI), Korea

  Biography:
  

  • Feb 2009: B.S. in Electrical Engineering, KAIST
  • Feb 2011: M.S. in Electrical Engineering, KAIST
  • Aug 2016: Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, KAIST
  • Sep 2016 ~ Dec 2017: Senior Researcher, Next Generation Business Team, Samsung Electronics
  • Jan 2018 ~ May 2019: Senior Researcher, Network Business Team, Samsung Electronics
  • Jun 2019 ~ Present: Senior Researcher, KISTI Quantum Network Research Center

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  Research on quantum-secured networking: network perspective

  • Chankyun Lee, Senior Researcher

    Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information(KISTI), Korea

  Quantum-secured networking forms a layered architecture comprising quantum, key management, and service layers. In this talk, I will introduce my recent research progress in each layer as follows;
  1) (quantum layer) Eavesdropping detection in BB84 QKD protocol
  2) (key management layer) Quantum key relay algorithm
  3) (service layer) In-network caching assisted quantum-secured networking
  4) (cross-layering) Cross-layering resource optimization for quantum-secured networking

HackTheon Joint Conference

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  Red Teaming-Based White Hat Hacker Practical Strategies for Security Enhancement

  Han Byeol Ji, Researcher (Vivarepublica(Toss))

  Biography

  Han Byeol Ji

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  Red Teaming-Based White Hat Hacker Practical Strategies for Security Enhancement

  • Han Byeol Ji, Researcher

    Vivarepublica(Toss)

  Biography:
  Researcher Ji works as a white hat hacker in the Red Team of the domestic fintech company Toss. She primarily conducts service security research based on red teaming and serves as a mentor in the Next Generation Security Leader Program (Best of the Best) sponsored by the Ministry of Science and ICT and KITRI. Additionally, she is actively involved in mentoring security talent through the Women in Science, Engineering, and Technology (WISET) Foundation. Previously, she engaged in advisory activities on security and white hat hacking for the Future Education Commission under the Ministry of Education and led projects simulating hacking of services and internal systems of domestic major corporations and financial institutions as part of the White Hat Hacker Team at RaonSecure. Her main areas of interest include red teaming, financial security, service security, and fostering white hat hackers.

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  • 이찬균 선임연구원

    (한국과학기술정보연구원(KISTI))
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  Generative AI and Security

  Daeseon Choi, Professor (Soongsil University)

  Biography

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  Generative AI and Security

  • Daeseon Choi, Professor

    (Soongsil University)

  Biography:
  Professor Daeseon Choi is currently a professor in the School of Software at Soongsil University. He served as the head of the Authentication Technology Research Division at the Cyber Security Research Department of the Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) from 1999 to 2015. He holds a bachelor's degree from Dongguk University, a master's degree from POSTECH, and a Ph.D. from KAIST. His main research areas include Security for AI, Privacy of AI, and user authentication. He is also the chairman of the Next-Generation Authentication Research Committee at the Korea Institute of Information Security and Cryptology. In addition, he serves as an advisor to various public institutions, including the Financial Services Commission, the Personal Information Protection Commission, and the Financial Supervisory Service. He has received several awards related to information security and personal information protection from various government agencies. His latest research focuses on security issues of generative AI, privacy concerns, and AI safety issues.

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  Generative AI and Security

  • Daeseon Choi, Professor

    (Soongsil University)

  This presentation focuses on the latest trends, security issues, and response strategies related to generative AI. Initially, it addresses various issues arising from the rapid development of generative AI. It discusses societal and ethical concerns stemming from the advancement of Deepfake technology, privacy protection, and data security issues. The presentation highlights the ethical responsibilities of AI, problems of bias, and copyright issues associated with generative AI. Following this, it introduces the latest research trends aimed at addressing these issues. The application of Neuro-Symbolic AI to enhance AI's reasoning and comprehension abilities is explained, along with the importance of AI Risk Management. The presentation covers the utilization of AI-based security tools like MS Security Copilot and explores research trends aimed at improving the transparency and reliability of AI technology. Through this comprehensive overview, the presentation aims to understand the current and future landscape of generative AI and explore safe and ethical AI usage strategies.
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  Personal information policy direction in the era of AI

  Jikdong Kim, Director (Personal Information Protection Commission(PIPC))

  Biography

  Jikdong Kim

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  Personal information policy direction in the era of AI

  • Jikdong Kim, Director

    (Personal Information Protection Commission(PIPC))

  Biography:
  B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) (Electrical and Electronics Engineering)
  Principal Researcher at LG Electronics
  Industrial Technology Team, Ministry of Information and Communication
  Materials and Components Division, Ministry of Knowledge Economy
  Head of Non-Face-to-Face Industry Development Team, Ministry of Science and ICT
  Dispatched to international organization Asia-Pacific Telecommunications (APT)
  Head of New Technology Personal Information Division, Personal Information Protection Commission

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  Personal information policy direction in the era of AI

  • Jikdong Kim, Director

    (Personal Information Protection Commission(PIPC))

  The dynamic growth of the AI industry in various fields will create opportunities for innovation and growth in all areas,  and is expected to contribute significantly to the benefits and welfare of society as a whole. On the other hand, the increase in the processing of new types of personal information in the AI environment is causing confusion for business operators and anxiety and concern for information subjects about the possibility of personal information infringement.  In this talk, I will introduce the role and policy direction of the Personal Information Protection Commission in the AI era in response to these issues.  We hope that it will help people understand privacy policies, such as guaranteeing the right to automated decisions to create a trustworthy AI environment, and specifying a regulatory system centered on the principle of privacy protection.

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  A path towards Coordinated Vulnerability Disclosure(CVD) in Korea

  Tae Seung Lee, Chief Researcher (Korea Internet & Security Agency(KISA))

  Biography

  Tae Seung Lee

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  A path towards Coordinated Vulnerability Disclosure(CVD) in Korea

  • Tae Seung Lee, Chief Researcher

    (Korea Internet & Security Agency(KISA))

  Biography:
  Dr. Tae Seung Lee joined Samsung Electronics in 1996, where he worked in the field of software development for 6 years. Since 2002, he has worked at Korea Internet & Security Agency(KISA) in the fields of common criteria(CC) for information security products, personal information protection, and cybersecurity incident prevention and response(KrCERT/CC). He received the bachelor degree in 1994, master degree in 1996, and Ph.D. degree in 2014 in computer science from Kwangwoon University, Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH), and Sungkyunkwan University, respectively. Currently his research interests are cybersecurity policy and legislation, AI security, zero trust architecture, and software supply chain security.

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  A path towards Coordinated Vulnerability Disclosure(CVD) in Korea

  • Tae Seung Lee, Chief Researcher

    (Korea Internet & Security Agency(KISA))

  Recently, the US and the EU have adopted Coordinated Vulnerability Disclosure(CVD), a cybersecurity vulnerability response process based on cooperation with white hat hackers, to enhance cybersecurity for AICT products and services including high-risk artificial intelligence system. To respond to these global cybersecurity trends, it is also necessary to adopt CVD in Korea. This presentation will introduce the trends related to CVD legislation in the US, the EU, and the OECD, as well as the challenges and issues such as legal protection(safe harbor) for white hat hackers, establishment and publication of Vulnerability Disclosure Policy(VDP), and more. Through this presentation, it is expected to contribute to raise awareness of what CVD is and why it is important for cybersecurity.