The Future Talent programme is designed to discover exceptional talent and attract them to our community. This year, an unprecedented number of Future Talent students from organisations in Poland, Spain, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Portugal, Armenia and Finland will present their innovative ideas on the TNC24 stage. See here for more information...
A collaboration between Sunet and WWU Münster (and support from Newcastle University). The whole demonstration would extend the workflow of the berrycell: https://www.berrycells.com/how-to-make-a-berry-cell, with the last step being replaced by the publication of the data via Sunet Drive and RDS to Zenodo or OSF.
Come and find out how to make the best of your first visit to TNC from experienced TNC attendees. Learn how the programme works, where to network and how to get the most of out of the social events.
This demo aims to present the Network Data Catalog/DataX, a system that: (1) offers to researchers in Brazil, RNP's networking data description at a higher semantic level, facilitating the search for the correct type of data; and (2) integration with the DataX engine, which is a tool that allows RNP to apply access policies, data transformations and dataset transfer.
We aim to launch a new Special Interest Group (SIG) dedicated to exploring the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within the European research and education network landscape.
This SIG aims to serve as a collaborative platform for NREN representatives and researchers to delve into how AI can revolutionize network operations and services offered by GÉANT and NRENs across...
Welcome to TNC24 from GÉANT CEO Erik Huizer, GÉANT Chair Gilles Massen and RENATER CEO and Local Hosts Boris Dintrans.
In his presentation, Paul Iske will introduce the Institute of Brilliant Failures to stress the importance of (joint) experiments and the need to accept risk and learn from experiences with projects that didn’t produce the results people were aiming for. In our R&D, failing is not only inevitable, but also an essential learning process. But are we allowed to fail? Do we experience and...
You’ve heard about it, now it’s time to deploy the GREN Map! The GREN Map, developed by CANARIE, RNP and GÉANT, is designed to be a dynamic and real-time visualization of the full reach of the Global Research and Education Network. The Map is perpetually up to date without requiring onerous data.
Testing of network devices is mostly based on quite unrealistic synthetic network traffic. For devices such as monitoring probes, however, this unrealistic traffic mix does not reflect the nature and dynamic behaviour of real networks, like the distribution of short and long flows, various protocols and services. Therefore, the CESNET research team has designed a method for anonymised...
We should not worry (too much) about network capacity for the next decade. Can R&E networking deliver a true global concept, in support of global research and education? From technology to governance, let’s focus on challenges and potential directions for global networking.
The presentation will showcase the effectiveness and capability of innovating around the conventional LTE as a last mile technology which has enabled RENU to overcome connectivity
difficulties in underprivileged, unconnected and underserved areas. The presentation will showcase the success story of 12 health centers located at the heart of Lake Victoria on Kalangala
Island. The presentation...
Remember when a diploma was just a fancy piece of paper with a stamp? Fasten your seatbelts as we time-travel from the paper-laden past to a future where your wallet is not just for old receipts and forgotten loyalty cards. We'll look at the past, present and future: from the world of paper certificates, through today’s digital jungles where Google and Apple reign supreme, to a future where...
The Croatian e-Schools Programme, spearheaded by CARNET, has been a transformative force in the Croatian education landscape over the past 9 years. Through innovative initiatives and technological integration, the e-Schools project has successfully ushered the nation's schools into the digital age. CARNET played a pivotal role in facilitating this transition by providing robust networking...
This presentation explores the use of LoRaWAN technology in Uganda and its pivotal role in driving IoT innovations. It discusses the challenges faced by IoT adoption in Uganda due to reliance on GSM technology and highlights how LoRaWAN overcomes these obstacles. The presentation also offers an insight into the current challenges hindering widespread LoRaWAN deployment. The presentation...
The Genomic Data Infrastructure (GDI) project is enabling access to genomic, phenotypic and clinical data across Europe. It is doing so by establishing a federated, sustainable, and secure infrastructure to access the data. To bridge research across Europe, a federated approach for orchestrating the services has been chosen. Each of the participating countries is expected to deploy its...
The southernmost area of Chile has high potential for global scientific research, especially in climate change, subantarctic and ecological issues. Furthermore, it is the gateway to the International Antarctic Programs of more than 20 countries and is projected as a hub for satellite ground stations. However, this region lacked connection with GREN. REUNA with the Ministry of Science of Chile...
The initiative aims to enhance digital skills in Ecuador's higher education, guided by the DigiComEdu framework. It targets making education accessible regardless of location or background, leveraging technology to break traditional barriers. The project employs a collaborative model, focusing on training educators and emphasizing a structured, step-by-step approach with continuous feedback....
How can our community steer big tech companies in the direction we need and want. In this talk we share the challenges and learnings from projects with companies like Google and Zoom. How can we work together and just make it happen. We will set you up for success with practical experiences on how to move forward by understanding the strength of our community and the dynamics in a big tech company.
The use and development of open-source software has been declining in many parts of the NREN community as our organisations have moved towards more corporate structures and a preference for procuring supported commercial products rather than building and supporting locally. This has also been impacted by an exodus of skilled developers within the research and education space. The last time a...
In this session we will present a collection of images that tells a story of URAN since February 2022- it is a story of strength, resilience and humanity. Telling a story and listening to a story is a way of building connections. Our strength as a community is in our connections. Although our Ukrainian colleagues cannot be here in -person please join us to ask questions, to send a message of...
The authentication and authorisation infrastructures (AAIs) used for research worldwide have for several years been modelled on the “AARC Blueprint Architecture” and the suite of accompanying guidelines. Developed by the “Authentication and Authorisation for Research Collaboration” (AARC) community, and fostered by the accompanying “engagement group for infrastructures” (AEGIS), the AARC BPA...
The GÉANT Mentoring Programme (GEM), aiming to attract and retain talented women in our community, is launching! Join us for a fun quiz-style game to discover more about mentoring and the GEM Programme.
This meeting at the TNC24 Community Hub provides the opportunity for NRENs and other contracting authorities in the R&E community, to share knowledge and experiences on public procurement. Objectives are to gain understanding and to collect information on procurement related topics together while discussing (new) legislation, techniques, and developments. We also hope to discuss how we can...
Network Automation and Service Orchestration are two of the most exciting topics in the field of advanced networking—Like many popular technologies, there is a lot of confusion around the definition of these two terms, and they are often used interchangeably to describe processes that are different yet complementary. During this presentation, ESnet engineers will explore the key differences...
Starting in 2025, GÉANT aims to establish a set of cross-border fibre links to crate a European infrastructure for the distribution of time and frequency. The implementation is planned to be completed within the GN5-2 funding cycle. These new fibre links will complement existing national time-frequency links, ultimately forming the basis of a comprehensive Europe-wide infrastructure. This...
The Innovation Programme is meant to drive innovation for the GÉANT Community by the community. In this session, we create an environment of intimate dialogue to invite the audience to reflect and ponder on what has worked and what hasn’t, why and why not, and how we can all be part of its future.
This presentation advocates for the implementation of sustainable practices in addressing climate change, emphasizing the responsibility of collaborative networking for the efficient collection and representation of data to enhance existing methodologies through technological intelligence. CEDIA proposes to use protocols such as GHG PROTOCOL or ISO 14064, including not only the adaptation of...
Quantum communications have come a long way, from a scientific concept to small-scale experiments and more recently metropolitan-scale demonstrations. Quantum communications is envisioned to enable breakthroughs in quantum computing, quantum sensing, metrology, and other areas. However, scalability has now emerged as a major challenge, especially along the dimensions of number and...
In recent years, the role of NRENs has been rapidly changing, with an increase in the needs and demands of institutions and their users, especially in light of the changes brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic. A new reality in the need for access from anywhere, with the use of tools, products and services that enable the best use of educational content and research development was leveraged,...
The Sympa mailing list manager turns 27 this year – pretty old for a free software. During 20 years its developement was handled by the French research and education community. Over the course of this period, which saw Sympa raise to international recognition, we met success as well as failure while managing the project.
Now that we are working on Sympa successor, we try not to reproduce what...
NMaaS is a GÉANT production service offered to the NREN and R&E community for the past 5 years. It runs on top of the nmaas platform open source software. This talk will showcase the recently developed nmaas platform features supporting the novel virtual laboratory use-case aimed at the education sector. New functionalities facilitate organising large-scale hands-on exercises in both formal...
Learning Management Systems (LMS) are widespread in HE, serving mainly as administrative tools for tasks like distributing lecture slides and giving feedback. While students appreciate LMS for administrative purposes, their satisfaction declines with interactive and collaborative activities, and when engaging in more innovative tasks. The use of LMS has become a default, with alternative...
There are a new set of sensing technologies built upon existing NREN infrastructures which are starting to appear as significant to society. These can be used to provide insights into the world around us. Adding these technologies evolves the traditional role of an NREN as a research enabling infrastructure, changing it into a research instrument as well. This talk helps to explore some of...
Digital credentials can transform the way we recognize and validate learning by offering a secure, tamper-proof, and verifiable record of skills and accomplishments. Digital credentials can be used to enhance lifelong learning, promote employability, foster mobility, and increase transparency. The Open Badges and Comprehensive Learner Record standards are helping to ensure that digital...
Driven by the need for consistent operations amid a growing user base, GP4L leverages network automation and orchestration for smoother operations from both admin and user perspectives. Using a single source of truth approach, workflows are defined to execute standard operations procedures. An event-driven approach ensures consistency and updates across all network management devices....
Modern optical backbone networks often employ partially disaggregated architecture, separating Optical Line Systems (OLS) from transponders to enable swift adoption of high-speed optical interfaces. Integration of small-form-factor pluggable coherent optics into routers further enhances network capabilities. However, planning and deploying optical circuits face challenges due to the...
The GEANT SOC team is at the forefront of safeguarding the NREN digital frontier. Specializing in proactive threat mitigation and incident response, the SOC team provides invaluable security services to ensure the integrity and availability of NREN's network infrastructure. Leveraging cutting-edge technologies, the team offers Firewall on Demand solutions, allowing for dynamic and adaptive...
Do you have a question on how the EU operates and what is on the agenda for 2024-2025? A question about how to access EU funding? Question about specific legislations (e.g.: NIS2 or the Data Act) or policies (e.g.: Digital Decade, European Research Area)? Or how you or your organization can influence EU level policy-making? This is your moment! Come and meet Edit Herczog and the GÉANT EU...
Join Heather Flanagan for an "ask me anything" opportunity where we can dive into the world of browsers and their role in federated architecture and educational delivery services. This is your chance to explore how browser advancements influence learning environments, data privacy, and the seamless integration of federated networks. No presentations—just you, me, and a conversation about...
SURF, ESnet and GÉANT will give you a demo of Workflow Orchestrator to show how to orchestrate your multi-vendor network using opensource software from our community.
The demo will deploy a simple, virtualized network topology composed by different devices from multiple vendors. To do this, we will rely on Workflow Orchestrator, LSO, Ansible and Containerlab. You will be able to download it...
Join Heather Flanagan for an "ask me anything" opportunity where we can dive into the world of browsers and their role in federated architecture and educational delivery services. This is your chance to explore how browser advancements influence learning environments, data privacy, and the seamless integration of federated networks. No presentations—just you, me, and a conversation about...
We made eduID.se as an IdP for students and faculty in Sweden, but it is being used by users from all over - especially for services requiring higher levels of assurance. eduID.se features in house Fido2/WebAuthn multi factor, national ID- and passport self-service identity verification, accessibility approved interface, etc. Perhaps the need for an IdP-offering (of first/last resort?) is...
Are you a musician, performer, educator, technology professional, who is interested in using network and technology to make art? Then join us for a demo session of how GEANT and the European NRENs are transforming the world of performing arts. You will listen to music from Yellowstone Geysers, learn how to do a jam session across the network. You will also have a first glimpse into NPAPW24,...
This presentation will present a comprehensive platform that provides a detailed overview of BGP routing and analysis which not only reveals the entire landscape of BGP routing but also showcases incidents associated with route hijacks, identifies both victims and attackers, and presents a range of statistics, including hijack data, routing paths, and various other features. The primary...
The new technologies embedded in R&D+i projects of higher education institutions can pose a risk of infringing upon the rights of third parties if not framed within a comprehensive concept of responsible innovation that addresses the legal challenges of its development. To this end, it is proposed to integrate due diligence processes for identifying and evaluating specific legal risks in R&D+i...
SURF and Npuls collaborate to explore the crucial role of Educational Technology (EdTech) in Dutch higher and vocational education. They address challenges including mismatched demand and supply, inefficient lifecycle management, and overreliance on (major) suppliers. Through initiatives like the EdTech Pilothub, they promote innovative collaboration models, streamline procurement processes,...
NOTED (Network Optimized Transfer of Experimental Data) is an intelligent network controller that aims to improve the throughput of large data transfers in FTS (File Transfers Services), the service used to exchange data transfers between WLCG (Worldwide LHC Computing Grid) sites, to better exploit the available network resources. It has been shown successful results during SC22 and SC23...
The term 'Rendezvous' evokes images of a purposeful gathering, which for the Indigenous Inuit of Canada's Arctic Region in Nunavut translates into the harmonious meeting of traditional knowledge and contemporary technology. Our Presentation will delve into the heart of Nunavut, where LEO technology is being used to weave a new digital narrative. This narrative is central to TNC's ethos of...
This work targets the implementation of the 5G UPF in RARE, leveraging general-purpose hardware to avoid the need for a commercial all-in-one device. The main function of the UPF in 5G networks is to route user traffic between the RAN and other external networks. This approach provides two main benefits: a) increments the performance of the UPF packet processing function by offloading it to...
How do you ‘do’ ethics? In this presentation at the TNC we will explore 'Responsible AI', focusing on practical experiences and strategies for integrating ethical and responsible AI within SURF and member institutions. It will discuss the application of ethical AI maturity models and other methods for ensuring AI’s trustworthiness, covering transparency, fairness, and accountability. The...
Copernicus is the European Earth observation program, Europe's eyes on Earth. It provides various services that help researchers, scientists, governments, the private sector and academia to cope with climate risks.
In this talk, I will share RedCLARA's experience in building an Earth observation strategy that has allowed the Copernicus Academy to build capacities and skills around Earth...
Explore EUMETSAT's vital mission in monitoring weather and climate from space, and how this significantly impacts our daily lives. EUMETSAT plays a pivotal role in gathering essential data for accurate weather forecasting, and the climate record. GEANT and NRENs enable the swift exchange of information critical for forecasting, enhancing our ability to predict and respond to weather events. By...
Quantum computing will revolutionize how we process information, offering unprecedented efficiency in data analysis, optimization and simulations. Its impact spans various domains, including materials science, communications, and pharmaceuticals. However, the complexity and cost of building quantum computers have historically restricted access to a select few. The QCloud project harnesses the...
SSH access is an essential and standard building block of all HPC environments. In the last few years, more and more groups have focused on security, operability, and user experience issues of this access, for example: a user is responsible to create and manage his SSH keys, rekeying is hard to manage, and in the end, keys are used permanently, TOFU (trust on the first use) is always approved;...
Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks are a major threat to the modern Internet, rendering critical services inaccessible to legitimate clients. Thus, smart mechanisms for effectively mitigating DDoS attacks are largely required by network administrators. In this presentation, we will demonstrate our work on integrating the RARE platform with Firewall on Demand (FoD) for efficient DDoS...
This talk will give the result of a longitudinal analysis of 6-years of data resulting from the problems and questions that were submitted to the Engagement and Performance Operations Center (EPOC) project for Roadside Assistance and Consulting. EPOC is a US National Science Foundation supported Center to support data sharing for research and education.
if you are not yet familiar with all the amazing innovations happening in the African continent - come and join this session to listen to the different pitches by the service owners. We will then split in different round tables to take the conversation further! MetroEduroam, Mesh++, TrustBroker Africa will have no more secrets for you.
In 2024, many of the submarine cable systems constructed in the end of the ‘90s are coming to the end of their lifespan (25 years). A new supply of systems is now coming to replace them and – as part of this process – the global connectivity landscape is changing. New hubs are forming, technologies are evolving, and a new type of ownership, over-the-top telcos (OTTs), is rapidly replacing the...
The GÉANT Foresight Study is outlining the possible shape of our community approaching 2030. Based on the past experience, expertise of community members, analysis of trends and challenges, study presents a few potential scenarios for the evolution of the case for NRENs in 2030. We will dedicate some time to address the approach and methodology we took, while concentrating more on the results...
Insecure routing is one of the most common paths for malicious threats to networks. To improve the security of the global routing system, MANRS initiative has been created and is currently promoted by Internet Society. This presentation focus on how RedCLARA NEG (Network Engineering Group) has implemented the 4 MANRS actions and how we have achieved and maintained a score of 100% for them. In...
This talk will introduce the MetrANOVA, a community consortium formed in late 2023 by ESnet, GÉANT, Indiana University, Internet2, and Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC) to develop tools, tactics, and techniques for network measurement. As a natural, trusted, and open consortium, we would like to share our roadmap and invite interested parties to engage with the consortium.
The Tor network, known for providing privacy and censorship circumvention to millions of daily users, is made up of volunteer relay operators around the world. A growing number of these relays are hosted at or run by European NRENs and universities. This session by Tor Project and Switch will compare Tor's education, community, and research goals to the NREN mission. We will use Switch's...
This talk is an examination of key socio-technical standards and frameworks for security and service management through the metaphor of an old-school adventure quest. It will look at how they help us, why none of them have all the answers, where the limits are and how complementary and contradictory they are.
The main focus will be on:
• ISO27001
• ITIL4
• DevOps and...
Discover the evolution of guest user access management in institutions. We discuss the challenges guest access brings to security and privacy. At SURF we are implementing a solution that merges role-based access management (RBAC) with real-time guest account provisioning through the SCIM protocol and SURF’s federation infrastructure. We will explore the implementation possibilities in both...
This session will provide expert insight into the evolving worldwide leadership and culture trends. Specifically, the session will focus on the critical areas that our global REN community must proactively address in order to have a secure and successful future. More than an information download, you will leave this session both informed about the critical emerging trends, and most...
In a collaborative effort between RESTENA and DFN, a new EAP method has been developed, that leverages FIDO security tokens like YubiKeys or even device built-in tokens like Windows Hello for eduroam login. Say goodbye to passwords and insecure certificate verification parameters. The new EAP method can be used with a simple "click on the SSID and
enter one string". The presentation will give...
Join the live stream from Kyiv and meet our Ukrainian colleagues to learn how people and communities live their lives day by day and how (national and wider) communities need to stay connected to maintain their identities to counterbalance the devastating effects of conflicts and war.
The GEANT SOC team is at the forefront of safeguarding the NREN digital frontier. Specializing in proactive threat mitigation and incident response, the SOC team provides invaluable security services to ensure the integrity and availability of NREN's network infrastructure. Leveraging cutting-edge technologies, the team offers Firewall on Demand solutions, allowing for dynamic and adaptive...
Do you have a burning question to ask the GÉANT CEO? Now is your chance!
IoTRoam is a LoRaWAN roaming set-up that uses open software and standards. IoTRoam’s added value is the possibility of using core Internet infrastructures such as DNS and PKI to enable the interconnection and security of IoT End-Device onboarding. The objective is to extend Internet resolution and security infrastructure services to be adapted to IoT, thus enabling seamless interoperability.
Meet the RIPE NCC - the Regional Internet Registry for Europe, Middle East and parts of Central Asia. Join us to learn about how we can support your work - whether that is in deploying IPv6, improving your network security using RPKI or running internet measurement research.
Among other things, we'll talk about some of our community-led active measurement tools like RIPE Atlas and how we...
Technologies developed for R&E institutions can also be used and adapted so that more people in society can benefit from them, thereby strengthening the societal role of the NREN community.
Belnet, the Belgian NREN, has adapted the FileSender service so that it can benefit the various departments of the federal government, which was convinced by its innovative functionalities and its...
New Zealand’s national cyber security agencies provide trusted lists of threat intelligence that are specifically curated for New Zealand organisations. These dynamic lists of threat indicators are formed using local knowledge and other international threat intelligence and are updated in close to real time. REANNZ take these threat feeds, block them at the edge of the network, and provide...
Every research and education network operator is dealt with its unique intricacies that are influenced by both in-country policies, and regional or global transnational cooperation strategies; but, all are confronted with the issue of sustainability. Factors such as policies, funding, research & innovation goals, socio-economic benefits and impact determine the existence and survival of NRENs....
How, and at which speed is climate change impacting the oceans? Real-time monitoring of ecosystems and invasive species can give insights into future scenarios and help with proactive measures. However, the task of monitoring marine wildlife is arduous and complex, demanding custom approaches by scientific teams. Our seas’ incredible diversity makes the establishment of underwater monitoring...
Every click, swipe and scroll leaves an impact on the environment. As we rely more on the Internet in many sectors and for many applications, the carbon footprint of the internet is rising, and it is unclear if we can achieve the net zero goals by 2050. Introducing carbon awareness to computer networks is one promising solution, yet with many challenges. In a simulation-based framework, a new...
I am presenting an idea of alerting poor data quality issues to the analyst based on the analysis type and data quality issues. The alerting is supposed to help organizations not waste resources on data processing and data quality, but also make informed decisions based on the analysis of the poor quality data.
This lightning talk will tell you all you need to know about planning, tendering and implementing the new Funet Cyber Security Operations Center as a service, that CSC started to offer for Finnish Funet NREN community 11/2023.
Job security is not what it used to be. The truism that "it's not just what you know, but who you know" applies more than ever. This talk sheds light on the vital yet daunting task of building a human network, especially for us geeky introverts. The goal is to provide practical strategies for identifying your dream job, finding where your future colleagues congregate online, and engaging with...
Despite progress, women remain underrepresented in the tech industry, comprising only a fraction of the workforce. This gap is not just a matter of diversity; it's a missed opportunity for innovation and growth. It's crucial to recognize that diverse teams lead to better outcomes. Companies with a more balanced gender representation tend to be more innovative and profitable. However, women...
In our interconnected world, where collaboration and knowledge sharing within the research and education (R&E) space are required at a global scale, the R&E networks have helped to build a system of networks to ensure resilient and efficient connectivity. The backbone systems, such as the Asia-Europe Ring (AER), Asia-Pacific Oceanic Network (APOnet), Advanced North Atlantic (ANA)...
VUCA!
The ‘Wake up!’ of the business world! VUCA stands for Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity. These are the challenges faced by management and their workforce every day in the modern business landscape. NRENs are no exception. So, Switch started a transformation to address these challenges. Where did Switch start its transformation? In meetings.
Do you have a question on how the EU operates and what is on the agenda for 2024-2025? A question about how to access EU funding? Question about specific legislations (e.g.: NIS2 or the Data Act) or policies (e.g.: Digital Decade, European Research Area)? Or how you or your organization can influence EU level policy-making? This is your moment! Come and meet Edit Herczog and the GÉANT EU...
A collaboration between Sunet and WWU Münster (and support from Newcastle University). The whole demonstration would extend the workflow of the berrycell: https://www.berrycells.com/how-to-make-a-berry-cell, with the last step being replaced by the publication of the data via Sunet Drive and RDS to Zenodo or OSF.
SURF, ESnet and GÉANT will give you a demo of Workflow Orchestrator to show how to orchestrate your multi-vendor network using opensource software from our community.
The demo will deploy a simple, virtualized network topology composed by different devices from multiple vendors. To do this, we will rely on Workflow Orchestrator, LSO, Ansible and Containerlab. You will be able to download it...
While the journey of NRENs is often centred on reaching maturity, little attention is given to the pitfalls of regression and what causes it. The presentation will delve into why maintaining the status quo might not be enough to sustain maturity and growth and it will highlight the conditions under which an NREN is likely to experience regression and decline. The presentation will also...
Nowadays, user tracking is pervasive in the Internet. Most websites try to identify their users and gather as much information as possible from them in order to customize their experience and maximice company's revenues. However, the collected information has been found to be used for many other purposes such as price discrimination, financial assessment, phishing or even identity theft. In...
In an era defined by rapid technological development, it’s crucial to reflect on the evolution of universities. The integration of 5G technology within university campuses holds a profound opportunity to reshape the educational experience. This lightning talk aims to explore the transformative potential of 5G, where boundaries blur, and innovation thrives. Drawing insights from leading Finnish...
This presentation will provide an overview of the EUDAT data management services and how collaboration with NREN can be beneficial to further support Open Science in Europe.
New eduMEET with new architecture, scalability and independence.
Ready for an interactive, dynamic and substantive LT presentation with audience
participation?
An interesting and technically challenging combination of a traditional presentation and a live demonstration will draw those in the audience into being part of the presentation!
In 2024, InCommon is hosting its third annual Cyber Security Cooperation Exercise for federation member organizations, focused on using the REFEDS Sirtfi framework. Past years have highlighted that some organizations’ security teams are unaware of Sirtfi or have not updated their internal procedures to fully institutionalize federation cooperation when security incidents involve external...
In out lightning talk, we explore the enigma that is quantum entanglement, both in science and philosophy. In an era where data security is paramount, we unravel the practical tool that is quantum cryptography and its role in transforming secure communication in critical sectors like banking and defense.
We will also delve into the philosophical implication of quantum entanglement and how...
Can a lightning talk about the production of the conference opening program be technical? What if the initial performance is packed with interesting technologies that are worth discovering, showing and explaining? For example - a ticking atomic clock, or drones that not only fly, but also create sound? Or the artificial intelligence that we harnessed to cooperate? In a word - a mix of old and...
OMREN Will present an overview that will show a brief infographic about OMREN and highlight the top OMREN achievements in the last period, such as
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Starting Activating eduroam in public places, like Oman Airports as the first airports in the Middle East.
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Arabization of eduroam's Apps on behalf of Arabic countries,
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The new services for OMREN Community which are Estypyan...
New eduMEET with new architecture, scalability and independence. The demo will not only highlight the new capabilities of this secure videoconferencing solution from our community. Mechanisms for management and administrative support will also be presented. These make a more user-friendly experience not only for meeting participants, but also for administrators. eduMEET is now independent open...
CARSI, the China CERNET Identity federation, provides federated identity and global academic resource accessing service for Chinese universities. Since CARSI joined eduGAIN as a full member in May 2019, 5 years have passed. The number of idps reached 600+, the number of sps reached 230+, nearly 3000% growth. If you are interested in how the project team achieved this, please meet us at Community Hub
HEAnet's ambition is to fully automate all operational tasks of our business. But this is a journey, it takes time, and it is tough. Imagine you are sitting at the top of a mountain, but you need to meet your friends who are waiting for you in a cosy restaurant at the bottom. Much like our automation journey you have many options to take. Which one is fastest, which one is safest, or which one...
Meet the team behind the subtask ‘Awareness’, enthusiastic experts with a broad expertise in security awareness, behavioural change and communication, and ask them your questions related to the “human factor”. We are happy to help you to take your internal and/or external awareness programme to the next level.
Join us as we dive deep into the OpenRAN@Brasil Program and its challenges, especially regarding the building of the nationwide open RAN testbed - a powerful resource for industry, government, and academia to experiment and innovate. We'll share our almost three-year journey exploring cutting-edge technologies, unveil pathways to contribute to the program and unlock opportunities for...
TLuCySe4RE is a new project that aims to provide an innovative
state-of-the-art security framework for the R&E sector. Within this framework open-source or EU-funded solutions for building a SOC and many more relating services will be investigated and deployed. LuCySe4RE aims to strengthen capabilities to detect and respond to cybersecurity threats by building a SOC-like structure at low...
International research projects quite often need to transfer large amounts of data across long distances. To assess and improve data transfer between different sites, dedicated computer systems, with specific hi-end hardware components and dedicated transfer tools called Data Transfer Nodes (DTN) are used. This presentation introduces an interoperable Data Transfer Testing Facility established...
ESnet and Internet2 embarked on similar network automation journeys as part of both of their recent network upgrades. Those efforts used some of the same technologies (like Cisco Network Services Orchestrator); those solutions were used in different ways but the end results were similar - fairly complete automation of network configuration and support for network service provisioning. This...
The presentation will be focused on the use of GAP - GÉANT Automation Platform - for the migration of the GÉANT IP/MPLS network to a new vendor. There will be an update for the community on the status of the migration with some occasional deep dive into the strategies and mechanics used to demonstrate how orchestration and automation support the process and make it more reliable and predictable.
We welcome a panel of experts from different backgrounds and with different viewpoints on the current geopolitical landscape to discuss and debate how we can work together for the good of R&E.
The EOSC Strategic Research & Innovation Agenda calls for a System of Systems with a strong interoperability framework. In order to address this EOSC Monitoring, Messaging and Accounting were designed to offer a number of integration options for providers and researchers to gain benefit from them. With this presentation the audience will get a glimpse of the capabilities and functionality of...
Cybersecurity has a primordial role in a digital world. Everything is connected, the technological evolution is exponential, and the human element continuously increases the cyberattack surface. The complexity of cybersecurity requires a strategy that must consider a set of capabilities that starts with identification and visibility, summed up with the protection, the detection, the response,...
Since 2019, the Czech Republic has been hit by many cyberattacks on the ICT infrastructure of healthcare facilities. Some of them have crippled their operations for up to several weeks and caused extensive damage (approximately 16,000,000 €).
Healthcare facilities alone are not able to fully ensure cyber resilience. CESNET has come up with the hSOC (hospital Security Operation Centre)...
The demo showcases the integration between RSpace, a digital research platform built around an electronic lab notebook and integrated with a sample management system that enables capture, association and structuring of experimental and sample data, and iRODS, a research data management platform that tracks files at large scale, up to billions of files. The existing Stage 1 integration ensures...
This Community Hub meeting will focus on the exciting new GÉANT Twinning Programme, designed to foster collaboration between National Research and Education Networks (NRENs) worldwide.
Information Session: Gain an insight into the objectives, benefits and eligibility criteria of the programme. We'll delve into the programme's Terms of Reference to provide a clear understanding of the...
Do you ever have trouble staying focused? Bored with some of the work you need to perform? Feeling too tired to drive home after work? Lack some inspiration to start a new project? The solution to all these questions is NOT a ChatGPT…but your brain. Reading one’s mind was a human dream documented as early as 300 BC. Now, thousands of years later, we are finally about to make this technology an...
The talk will explore the significant advancements and future direction of GÉANT's Core AAI. It will delve into the developments that enable the delivery of more advanced and customised AAI services to NRENs and the wider R&E community. Key aspects include the enhanced service delivery offering greater control and improved user experiences, the focus on interoperability and seamless...
