[Bp_cybersec_2016] Possible topics for 2016

[Wout de Natris]

Dear all,


During the recent call I was invited to give an overview of the outcomes of the 2015 BPFs on "spam" and "CSIRTs". In this introduction I focused on the recommendations of both BPFs.


Looking back at the discussions that preceded the final documents I found two topics that were parked for possible later use as they would make the respective 2015 Fora too broad and unmanageable. The importance was recognised though. I would like to introduce them for your consideration to discuss on our next call to find if they could be of interest for the 2016 cyber security BPF as well.


1) Internet of Things


The Internet of Things brings many possibilities and connects a sheer endless number of devices to the Internet. This comes with many security issues and questions.


2) The product(ion) and service chain


With a device, whether a smart phone, laptop, connected refrigerator or light bulb, comes a long line of involved companies and services that have one thing in common only, they are a part of the device and/or a part of the service that allows the device to be online and reached.


All individually involved companies, whether manufacturers or service providers, have a share in the online security of the end user, the device and society as a whole. To have more knowledge of and of individual responsibilities within the chains, makes it possible to address these parts of the chain and invite them on board in Internet governance debates.


As an example. Who is responsible for updates on a smart phone? Which layers in the chain need to cooperate and in what way to make that update happen? Just try and answer that question to yourself.


Best regards,


Wout de Natris

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