[Webinar] Strategically Navigating Increasing Cyber Fraud Risks Throughout and Beyond COVID-19 Go back »
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Time2020-08-13 | 16:00 - 17:30
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Venue:Online
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Fee:Members: 100 RMB |
Non Members: 150 RMB
As fast as the COVID-19 outbreak spread across the globe, there is no denying a wave of malicious opportunist followed quickly behind. All types of fraudsters have been present in our society well before the pandemic, but the uncertainty and angst brought on during these times have increased the avenues open for cyber criminal activity. Whether it be cyber fraud targeted towards individuals or companies, there has been focus in direct theft, bank or supplier fraud; an increases risk in false government tax refunds, and fraudulent charities, among others.
This Webinar will focus on common cyber fraud and risks exacerbated by the COVID-19 outbreak leading to losses of millions of USD/EURO/RMB. Our speakers will share their insight on how to navigate through these risks, practical steps to decrease risk and a recovery path for those who have already been victims of cyber fraud.
The European Chamber is pleased to welcome Simon Hui, Partner, Baker McKenzie, Gillian Lam, Senior Associate, Baker McKenzie, Angel Gomez de Agreda, Air Force Colonel and Head of Geopolitical Analysis, Spanish Ministry of Defense, and Mikhail Konovalov, Digital Transformation Lead, Bayer to share their expertise and guidelines on the above-mentioned issues. Join us on 13th August 16:00 (GMT+8).
Agenda
16:00 – 16:05 Opening Remarks by Isabelle Hajjar, Vice Chair of the Cybersecurity Subworking Group, European Chamber
16:05 – 16:30 Presentation by Simon Hui, Partner, Baker McKenzie and Gillian Lam, Senior Associate, Baker McKenzie
16:30 – 17:00 Panel Discussion
Moderator:Isabelle Hajjar, Vice Chair of the Cybersecurity Subworking Group, European Chamber
Panellists:
Simon Hui, Partner, Baker McKenzie
Gillian Lam, Senior Associate, Baker McKenzie
Angel Gomez de Agreda, Air Force Colonel and Head of Geopolitical Analysis, Spanish Ministry of Defense
Mikhail Konovalov, Digital Transformation Lead, Bayer
17:00 – 17:15 Q&A
17:15 – 17:20 Closing Remarks by Isabelle Hajjar, Vice Chair of the Cybersecurity Subworking Group, European Chamber
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Speakers
Ms. Isabelle Hajjar
Ms. Isabelle Hajjar
Isabelle is head of Compliance with Tek-ID China, a Digital Risk Intelligence company. She leads regulatory and operational compliance support, consulting, strategy and program design, implementation and roll-out services for Tek-ID’s clients in the ICT and digital sphere, both locally in China and on a global level (cybersecurity, data protection, infrastructure, market access conditions, organizational issues, policies and procedures, training, etc.), in various sectors (from classic hosting to cloud services, SaaS vendors, e-commerce, retail, banking, automotive, investment funds, health, digital security products, etc.).
She further acts, for certain clients, as outsourced General Counsel / Compliance and Data Privacy Officer.
Isabelle has, since mid-2016, been actively engaged in the European Chamber of Commerce of China, currently she is the Vice Chair of the Cybersecurity Subworking Group - Shanghai, happily offering her support in their mission and lobbying activities.
Isabelle is also the co-founder and co-chair of the IAPP (Internal Association of Privacy Professionals) - Shanghai Knowledge Chapter, focusing on disseminating Knowledge and exchanging experience in all compliance matters for Data and Privacy Protection, as well as for neighboring subjects, such as cybersecurity.
Before joining Tek-ID, Isabelle had already accumulated some 19 years in the ICT - digital field, with 9 years as an Attorney in Europe, followed by in-house experience as General Counsel for ICT Companies, with additional skills in General Management (as COO) & Compliance. She has been based in China for some 11 years.
Mr. Simon Hui
Mr. Simon Hui
Mr. Hui leads the Firm's Compliance & Dispute Resolution team in Shanghai. With more than 22 years of practice experience, Simon has in-depth experience in handling compliance / regulatory matters including anti-bribery/anti-corruption and unfair competition issues. He has conducted complex internal investigations for a large number of multinational companies across a wide range of industries. He is also a skilled dispute resolution expert with experience in dealing with PRC judicial bodies and regulators such as the SPC, SAIC and SAFE.
Mr. Hui has extensive experience in handling wire fraud cases with cross border elements. He has successfully assisted a large number of multinational companies including financial institutions to make substantial recovery in wire frauds in the PRC. Mr. Hui is a fluent speaker of English, Mandarin and Cantonese
Ms. Gillian Lam
Ms. Gillian Lam
Ms. Lam’s is a senior associate in Baker McKenzie's Hong Kong office and a member of the Firm's Dispute Resolution Group. Her practice focuses on commercial litigation and arbitration in Hong Kong, including general commercial/corporate disputes, commercial fraud and bribery investigations, contentious employment issues.
Ms. Lam is admitted as a solicitor in Hong Kong (2009) and in England and Wales (2011). Ms. Lam has been granted "Solicitor Advocate” status before the Hong Kong courts. She is also a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. Ms. Lam graduated from University of Hong Kong with an LL.B. (2005) and a P.C.LL. (2006), and from London School of Economic and Political Science, University of London with an LL.M. (2007).
Mr. Ángel Gómez de Ágreda
Mr. Ángel Gómez de Ágreda
Colonel (Spanish Air Force). A transport pilot and a paratrooper. Staff Graduate from the Higher Defence School of the Spanish Armed Forces. He holds a Masters´ Degree in Terrorism and he is currently a PhD Candidate at the Technical University of Madrid in Industrial Engineering (Thesis on the ethics of AI). He is also a member of the Spanish Academy of Military Arts and Sciences, and a founding member of ODISEIA (an Observatory of the Social and Ethical Impact of Artificial Intelligence).
He was Head of Cooperation of the Spanish Joint CyberCommand. A former Professor of the Higher Defense School of the Spanish Armed Forces (CESEDEN), he regularly lectures in Universities, business schools and military centres worldwide.
He has published circa 150 articles, papers and book chapters in both English and Spanish. He is the author of “Mundo Orwell” (“A Brave New Orwell´s World) on the implications of technology in 21st Century societies, awarded the KnowSquare Prize to the best business book published in Spanish throughout 2019. He is fluent in English, Italian and French. He is married and father of two sons.