9:15
Introduction by the Chairperson of the Conference
Regulatory Challenges: How to Keep Up with Cyber Laws in Cyprus and the EU
Coming to grips with the EU AI Act…and don’t reinvent the wheel
The Future of privacy in the new AI and Quantum World

In this session, Punit Bhatia will explore the rapidly evolving privacy landscape in the context of two transformative technological forces: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and quantum computing. As organizations and regulators worldwide grapple with the unprecedented capabilities and risks introduced by these technologies, the session will provide a forward-looking view on the challenges, regulatory responses, and ideas shaping the future of privacy.

The Future of AI-Driven Security: Can We Trust Machines to Defend Us?
  • The benefits and risks of AI in cybersecurity
  • Ethical challenges: AI bias, false positives, and adversarial AI
  • Case study: When AI failed and how security teams adapted
Panel Discussion: Inside a Ransomware Attack: Real-Life Stories from the Frontlines

Security leaders share experiences of dealing with major ransomware incidents

  • How AI is making ransomware faster, stealthier, and harder to stop
  • How organizations responded and recovered
  • Lessons for businesses of all sizes
The Rise of Supply Chain Attacks: How to Defend Against Hidden Threats
  • Understanding third-party risks
  • How to build a resilient supply chain security strategy
The Insider Threat: Tackling Risks from Within the Organization

Insider threats are no longer just internal or external. Attackers now impersonate staff using AI, deepfakes, and stolen credentials. This session explores how organizations can address this evolving risk through behavior analytics, regulatory alignment (NIS2, DORA, GDPR), and a security-first culture. Learn why the board must lead and how every employee plays a critical role in defending the organization from within.

Panel Discussion: Building a Cyber Resilient Organization – DORA application experiences & lessons learnt

9 months on from the implementation of DORA, CISOs and security leaders share real-life insights. What teething problems and implementation issues still remain to be tackled? What are some of the best practices they would recommend?

Cloud Security: Best Practices for Securing Data in the Cloud
  • Common cloud vulnerabilities
  • Shared responsibility model in cloud security
Panel Discussion: Beyond Penetration Testing – Is It Enough to Stay Secure?
  • Experts discuss the limits of pentesting & alternative security approaches
  • GenAI Pen testing
The Evolution of Nation-State Cyber Tactics: From Espionage to Full-Spectrum Cyber Warfare
13:30
AI-Powered Social Engineering: The New Frontier of Cyber Threats