9 January 2004 Advisory Panel on Computer Networking 1 NATO Science Programme Security Through Science NATO Science Programme Security Through Science Advisory Panel on Computer Networking Presentation to the SEEREN Inauguration Event Thessaloniki, 9 January 2004 Dr. Lajos Bálint HUNGARNET/NIIF

9 January 2004 Advisory Panel on Computer Networking 2 Mandate Implementing basic NATO goals of “Security Through Science” by efficient communications Implementing basic NATO goals of “Security Through Science” by efficient communications Computer networks  improve information exchange & consultation  access reliably and directly experts/knowledge  provide background to the Science Programme Integration of scientists makes the world safe and secure Integration of scientists makes the world safe and secure

9 January 2004 Advisory Panel on Computer Networking 3 Approach NIGs NIGs  Development of National Network Infrastructures  Encourage national collaboration  Encourage international collaboration  Joint efforts with other supporters  Infrastructure vs. applications ANWs (Advanced Networking Workshops) ANWs (Advanced Networking Workshops) Consultants Consultants

9 January 2004 Advisory Panel on Computer Networking 4 Overview of Grants Some figures from the last 4 years: ~20 beneficiary countries [awarded NIGs/ ANWs] A.o.Romania4 NIGs k€ The FYROM3 ANWs k€ Total: ~30 awarded NIGs (~70 applications) ~15 awarded ANWs (~20 applications) ~15 awarded ANWs (~20 applications) ~  6000 K€ fund allocated - 85 % for infrastructure development ~  6000 K€ fund allocated - 85 % for infrastructure development 15 % for technical/policy workshops 15 % for technical/policy workshops

9 January 2004 Advisory Panel on Computer Networking 5 The Virtual Silk Highway

9 January 2004 Advisory Panel on Computer Networking 6 DESY The Project and its Benefits Funded by NATO Funded by NATO $2.5 M over $2.5 M over Mbps distributed among 8 countries 500 Mbps distributed among 8 countries Additional $1.0 M co- funded by Cisco, DESY/DFN, EU, NGOs Additional $1.0 M co- funded by Cisco, DESY/DFN, EU, NGOs Task Force of Panel members, consultants & funders Task Force of Panel members, consultants & funders National & regional collaborations Economy of scale, less expensive, higher bandwidth Caucasus Central Asia

9 January 2004 Advisory Panel on Computer Networking 7 Lessons from Silk Experiences Size, scope and relevance has led to visibility and awareness Size, scope and relevance has led to visibility and awareness Dependant on proactive approach through ’Task Force’ (Panel members, consultants,....) Dependant on proactive approach through ’Task Force’ (Panel members, consultants,....) Leverage for standards, cooperation and requirements Leverage for standards, cooperation and requirements Leverage for co-funding Leverage for co-funding Seeding and catalytic effects Seeding and catalytic effects A dependable infrastructure for building contacts among NATO and Partner countries A dependable infrastructure for building contacts among NATO and Partner countries

9 January 2004 Advisory Panel on Computer Networking 8 Future Challenges 1 Targeted region: lacking four major resources: Targeted region: lacking four major resources: infrastructure, expertise, funds, telco market infrastructure, expertise, funds, telco market Aiding areas of low level of connectivity Aiding areas of low level of connectivity Establishing links from Partner countries to the high speed global/European computer networks Establishing links from Partner countries to the high speed global/European computer networks Supporting infrastructural development Supporting infrastructural development - accesibility and co-operativeness improve - accesibility and co-operativeness improve - new applications emerge (incl. education) - new applications emerge (incl. education) NATO should remain major supporter NATO should remain major supporter

9 January 2004 Advisory Panel on Computer Networking 9 Global Connectivity Through GEANT JAPAN TEIN Central Africa Russia CHINA Turkey EUMEDIS South Africa Virtual Silk Highway APAN GRIDS India Australia Singapore GEANT

9 January 2004 Advisory Panel on Computer Networking 10 Future Challenges 2 Build on Panel experiences + link to core NATO goals Build on Panel experiences + link to core NATO goals  CN P objectives to match NATO priorities of security and peace Need of progress based on science and education Need of progress based on science and education SILK TF + developments in >20 countries: SILK TF + developments in >20 countries:  good examples of co-operative activities  to be continued (Balkans, Ukraine, Russia, etc.)  new projects to launch (Afghanistan & Med. Dial.?) Multiple impacts of NATO support on stability: Multiple impacts of NATO support on stability:  regional development  global security  Security Through Science Program

9 January 2004 Advisory Panel on Computer Networking 11 The Final Words Network infrastructure promotes  Internet access and  availability of information content and thus contributes to  open societies, by strengthening  democratic processes and enabling  overall development, first of all through aiding  improvement of education, and supporting  international communication and co-operation NATO’s involvement in closing the gap between information-rich and information-poor societies: immense positive effect on peace and security