DR WALTER FUMY is Vice President Security Technology at Siemens Communications, where he is responsible for overseeing research and development in the area of I&C security which includes to select and/or develop advanced solutions, to partner with best-in-class technology providers, and to monitor and/or influence appropriate standards bodies and forums. He has published numerous papers and several books, and is a frequent speaker at conferences and events. Since 1997 Fumy is Chairman of ISO committee SC 27 "IT Security Techniques". He is also chairing the German BITKOM's Group on Security Management.

PROF JOERG SAUERBREY is Vice President Product Management for IT security solutions at Siemens Communications. He is responsible for own products, partner products and services for the worldwide IT security solutions business. In 1992 he has been awarded with the annual price of the ITG (German Information Technology Association). Since 2001 he is Honorary Professor for IT security at Technical University Munich, Germany. He has published numerous papers and a book, gives lectures, and is a frequent speaker at conferences and events.