1. Dubai, UAE, 20 November 2012 ITU-T Academia – why participating in the ITU standardization process? Prof. Maurizio Talamo, University of Rome “Tor Vergata” maurizio.talamo@uniroma2.it WTSA-12 Academic event (Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 20 November 2012)

2. Dubai, UAE, 20 November 20122 Short introduction of Tor Vergata University “Tor Vergata” University of Rome : 43.000 Students 1.538 Faculty Members 962 Technicians and Administrative Staff 600 Hectares is the University Campus area 6 Schools (Economics, Law, Engineering, Arts and Humanities, Medicine, Science) 113 Ist level degrees, II level degrees and single-cycle degree courses* 157 Post Graduate and Master Courses* 54 Specializing Schools 492 Laboratories 357 didactic rooms hosting a total of 28,419 students 30 On-line enrollment standing locations throughout the campus 28 Departments 78 Ph.D. Programs 330 Research Fellowships issued every year 30 University Centers (Interdisciplinary, Research, Language Teaching, etc.) 6 Area Libraries (Bio-Medical, Law, etc.) 676 Ph.D. scholarships issued 1.000 Stages are activated every year 516 Remunerated short-term Collaborations for Top Students 554 Erasmus scholarships issued every year 100 Leonardo Scholarships www.uniroma2.it

3. Why Tor Vergata joined ITU? Educational Importance of Standards Let students aware of the impact when standards are not used or defined in terms of security and quality of work Teaching how designing and developping software using standards Dubai, UAE, 20 November 2012 3

4. Security and privacy in eID management eID management is a world wide issue Definition of a minimun set of standards is fundamental for: a secure, userfriendly and efficient use of eID at world wide level Interoperability among different organizations and countries using eID !!!! BIG CHALLENGE !!!! Dubai, UAE, 20 November 2012 4

5. Conclusions Ready and happy to contribute for an ITU Academic program Thanks! Dubai, UAE, 20 November 2012 5