Good things come to those who wait, they say.
But it takes more than patience. The new Master's Programme in Information Security is the result of years of dedicated work. SAISec has been persistently promoting the idea and been involved in designing the curriculum.
Protecting information by upholding adequate levels of confidentiality, integrity and availability is set to grow in importance for society as a whole. For SAISec it's rewarding to see DSV regain its position as a driving force.
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these are exciting times!
A new Master's programme in Information Security is being established at SU/DSV. SAISec has been a strong advocate behind this initiative, we're happy to see it coming true and will support it from our alumni perspective.
The first application deadline for non-EU citizens has passed and EU citizens have their deadline for application on April 15th. Learn more about the new Master's programme and meet our Programme Director Associate Professor Fredrik Björck on the DSV web.
These are exciting times!
The first application deadline for non-EU citizens has passed and EU citizens have their deadline for application on April 15th. Learn more about the new Master's programme and meet our Programme Director Associate Professor Fredrik Björck on the DSV web.
These are exciting times!
Kristian Beckman Award
The committee for the 2014 IFIP TC-11 Kristian Beckman Award has decided to confer the award on Professor emerita Louise Yngström.
This award is granted annually to a successful nominee and is presented at the annual IFIP Security Conference that is organised under the auspices of TC-11.
SU/DSV web in Swedish.
This award is granted annually to a successful nominee and is presented at the annual IFIP Security Conference that is organised under the auspices of TC-11.
SU/DSV web in Swedish.
annual meeting
The Annual Meeting will take place
Tuesday 23 September 2014 17.30 at
Nodhuset, Borgarfjordsgatan 12, Kista
If you'd like to attend,
kindly notify us at info at saisec.se
meet the board: Per Strömsjö
Let's meet another member of the SAISec Board!
What's your name?
Per Strömsjö
What's your job?
Information Risk Specialist with SEB IT Service
How did you get involved in Information Security?
Once upon a time, I worked as a systems programmer within the defense electronics sector. Needless to say, security is pretty high on the agenda in such an environment.
What aspect of InfoSec do you find most interesting/challenging?
People and processes. I'm more interested in motivating people to keep a system in good shape, than focusing on trying to "get everything right" once and for all in a construction phase.
Any aspect of InfoSec which is being hyped or overrated?
Products, products and products. "Install this and be secure!"
Do you have a favorite InfoSec author/expert/commentator whom you would recommend others to read?
Gary McGraw, (@cigitalgem, CTO of Cigital) is a constant source of inspiration.
Do you see other fields of research which could be important for InfoSec?
Sociology and psychology. People can be the strongest link!
What role do you think an alumni association like SAISec should play?
Be a link between industry and academia.
How can students and alumns get involved in SAISec?
Get in touch. Suggest lectures, demos or other activities. Help organize them and spread the word.
What inspires you (except for InfoSec of course)?
Coaching and mentoring. Bi-directional learning at its best!
What's your name?
Per Strömsjö
What's your job?
Information Risk Specialist with SEB IT Service
How did you get involved in Information Security?
Once upon a time, I worked as a systems programmer within the defense electronics sector. Needless to say, security is pretty high on the agenda in such an environment.
What aspect of InfoSec do you find most interesting/challenging?
People and processes. I'm more interested in motivating people to keep a system in good shape, than focusing on trying to "get everything right" once and for all in a construction phase.
Any aspect of InfoSec which is being hyped or overrated?
Products, products and products. "Install this and be secure!"
Do you have a favorite InfoSec author/expert/commentator whom you would recommend others to read?
Gary McGraw, (@cigitalgem, CTO of Cigital) is a constant source of inspiration.
Do you see other fields of research which could be important for InfoSec?
Sociology and psychology. People can be the strongest link!
What role do you think an alumni association like SAISec should play?
Be a link between industry and academia.
How can students and alumns get involved in SAISec?
Get in touch. Suggest lectures, demos or other activities. Help organize them and spread the word.
What inspires you (except for InfoSec of course)?
Coaching and mentoring. Bi-directional learning at its best!
meet The Board: Fredrik Björck
Let's meet a member of the SAISec Board!
What's your name?
Fredrik Björck
What's your job?
Associate Professor of Computer and Systems Sciences (Universitetslektor, Information Security)
How did you get involved in Information Security?
I have always had an interest in how things work around me, and quickly understood that InfoSec was going to be the difference between war and peace, dictatorship and democracy, food or hunger, integrity or surveillance. Therefore, I decided to dedicate my professional life to information security. Formally my career in information security started in 1995 with a thesis on "electronic payment systems for global networks", and I was later admitted to a masters programme in information systems security at the London School of Economics (LSE).
What aspect of InfoSec do you find most interesting/challenging?
Human behavior and security.
Any aspect of InfoSec which is being hyped or overrated?
Sometimes we tend to exaggerate the threats. It is not about hyping, but sometimes we need to explain better and scare people less.
Do you have a favorite InfoSec author/expert/commentator whom you would recommend others to read?
No, but www.informationssakerhet.se is a good source for information.
Do you see other fields of research which could be important for InfoSec?
Internet of Things, Data Mining, eDiscovery, Institutional Theory
What role do you think an alumni association like SAISec should play?
Tie together different types of actors in the field.
How can students and alumns get involved in SAISec?
In whichever way they like.
What inspires you (except for InfoSec of course)?
My daughters, good ideas and fast cars.
Thanks, Fredrik!
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