Themes

The sessions are divided in six diverse and pertinent themes. More information about these these themes can be found below.

Themes

  • Cyber Governance: Navigate the complex landscape of cybersecurity legislation (such as NIS2/CBW, DORA, NETCode,  CSA, CRA). Subjects are, for example, law enforcement , standards, the challenge/mismatch between the development of cybersecurity and (pending) regulation, cybersecurity in the boardroom, strategy and leadership.
    • Keywords: Regulations; Compliance; Laws; Law Enforcement; Standards; Ethics; Strategy; Leadership; Market Surveillance; Certification; Public-Private Cooperation; Frameworks
  • Critical Systems and Chain Security:  Within this theme, the focus is on the security, continuity, and resilience of systems whose failure or disruption would have significant societal, economic, or security impact. Learn from past cyber incidents, understand the impact and responsibilities during a crisis and explore best practices for communication, recovery and resilience. Examine the critical role of cybersecurity in the supply chain and third-party relationships. Focus on securing operational technology (OT), conducting risk assessments and implementing risk management strategies. Learn about designing secure products with security by design/default principles.
    • Keywords: Incident Response; Crisis Management; Recovery; Resilience; Communication; Critical Infrastructure. Supply Chain; Third Parties; Risk Management; Security by Design; Operational Technology; Business Continuity
  • Geopolitics: Investigate the intersection of cybersecurity and geopolitics, covering issues such as (digital) sovereignty and autonomy, mitigating undesired strategic dependencies, developing a stronger European cybersecurity market, offensive cyber capabilities, international cooperation with partner counties, hybrid warfare and defence. Explore the role of big tech in combating disinformation and the protection of critical infrastructure against espionage and advanced persistent threats.
    • Keywords: Autonomy; Sovereignty; Offensive Cyber; Hybrid Warfare; Disinformation, Market Development, International Cooperation.
  • Human Impact: Address the human element in cybersecurity, focusing on talent, training, neurodiversity, inclusiveness, education and the various professions within the field. Discuss the challenges of staff shortages, cyber awareness, the talent gap and explore the impact of human behaviour on cybersecurity in a digital society.
    • Keywords: Talent; Training; Education; Neurodiversity; Human behaviour; Awareness; Skills Gap, Diversity and Inclusion; Professional Development
  • Core of Tech: Take a deep dive into advanced technical cybersecurity topics, including advanced threat detection, attack techniques and investigation methods. Learn about encryption and decryption techniques, OT security and the latest detection methods to stay ahead of cyber threats.
    • Keywords: Advanced Threats; Attack Techniques; Encryption; Vulnerability Discovery; OT and Product Security; Endpoint Security; Forensics; Threat detection; Ethical Hacking
  • Future of Cyber: Discuss the future of cybersecurity. Examine challenges and opportunities at the intersection of cyber and emerging technologies such as AI and quantum. Highlight the importance of research, innovation and cooperation to shape a secure future. Investigate strategies to help startups-ups become the trailblazers of tomorrow.
    • Keywords: Future of Cybersecurity; Foresight; AI and Cybersecurity, (Post)-Quantum; Innovation; Technology Strategies; Innovation; Economic growth strategies; Sector development; Start-ups.