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Manama - Bahrain British Business Forum (BBBF) conducted an event in the Crowne Plaza Hotel in which keynote speaker Mr. Ravi Jayasundera, CEO of SysProve Consulting and information and communication technology (ICT) professional with 25 years of experience in government and private sectors, discussed the evolution of ICT and its ramifications.
Mr. Jayasundera noted that ICT has undoubtedly become an essential part of our life, but it can be - like other things - a double-edged sword. In particular, its development and proliferation have opened up an ever-increasing number of ways for theft and fraud, such as identify theft, credit card fraud, hacking of personal devices, cyber-bullying, and others. A recent study by Intel showed that 20 people fall victim to identity theft alone every single minute.
Furthermore, Mr. Jayasundera shared a number of tips and recommendations individuals and organisations must follow to properly use these technologies and protect their information and enhance confidentiality, as well as mitigating risks of using social media and guarding against phishing scams on personal computers and devices.
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About BBBF
The BBBF was set up in 1995 and has grown from the original 16 members to over 450 members today. It aims to promote trade and investment between Bahrain and Britain in a non-discriminatory, non-political and non-profit making manner. The BBBF is widely recognized in Bahrain and the UK as a leading impartial business sector group. The Forum works to create and sustain a favourable business environment. The BBBF strives to assist and introduce new trade and investment to both countries to benefit and enhance the common economic interests of our member companies.
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