09:00 – 09:30 – Admittance – Registration
09:30 – 10:00 – Commencement – Opening Speeches
Dimitris Papastergiou – Minister of Digital Governance
Dr. Giannis Pavlosoglou – Vice Governor, National Cybersecurity Authority
Vasilios Bertanos – Police Brigadier, Commander, Cyber Crime Division, Hellenic Police
10:00 – 12:30 – 1st session
Navigating the Cyber Threat Landscape
Risk Management, Security Strategy and Organizational Resilience
In the constantly evolving landscape of cyber threats, organizations and businesses are called upon to redefine their strategies for protecting their digital infrastructures. This section will focus on modern approaches to risk management, threat analysis and forecasting practices, as well as cybersecurity services that support the protection of complex and hybrid environments. Experts from consulting firms, integrators, and security service providers will present strategies that combine technological and organizational approaches to strengthen organizational resilience. The session will highlight how the collaboration of technology, processes, and the human factor can create a robust protection framework against continuously evolving cyber threats.
From Alert to Risk: The Evolution from Security Operation Center to Risk Operations Center
Nikitas Kladakis – General Manager, ADACOM
Connected But Protected
Antonis Paravalos – Cybersecurity & Network Unit Manager – Solutions Architect, PERFORMANCE TECHNOLOGIES
Vardis Vasilantonakis – HPE Networking Country Manager, Greece & Cyprus at HPE
From Visibility to Action – Closing the Cyber Risk Gap
Stavros Kirikos – CEO & Co-Founder, MIND THE HACK
Ιs Secrets sprawl the breach you haven’t discovered yet?
Michalis Zervakis – Ηead of Platforms, INFINITUM S.A.
From Policy to Detection: Cracking the Code of Cyber Resilience
Socrates Kelesoglou – SOC Manager | Red Team Leader, SPACE HELLAS
Alexandros Mavromatos – GRC Manager, SPACE HELLAS
Assume Breach: Stopping Real Attacks Before They Spread
Panagiotis Pierros, Managing Director TICTAC
Amar Rathore – Xcitium Head of Business – Europe
AI’s Achilles’ Heel
Constantinos Vouzoplis – Cybersecurity Lead, ACCENTURE
Proactive Cyber Insurance as a Driver of Cyber Resilience
Nikos Georgopoulos – Digital Risk Insurance Broker, CROMAR INSURANCE BROKERS SA
From Leonardo Di Caprio to Leonardo Da Vinci: 10 tips on how to fit the entire cybersecurity world onto one door
Chara Vasiliadou – Cyber Security, Strategy & Commercial Solutions Director, CENOBE & QUALCO GROUP
Moderator : Christos Kotsakas – Journalist, Manager at INFOCOM
12:30 – 13:15 – BREAK
13:15 – 15:30 – 2nd session
Next-Generation Cyber Defense
AI-Driven Security, Zero Trust Architectures and Advanced Protection Technologies
The rapid evolution of technology creates new opportunities but also new challenges for cybersecurity. In the second session of the first day, modern technological approaches and solutions that enhance the protection of digital infrastructures will be presented. Representatives from vendors and technology companies will showcase tools and platforms that leverage artificial intelligence, automation, and advanced security architectures such as Zero Trust, SASE, MDR, and XDR. Through real-world examples and contemporary practices, it will be demonstrated how new technologies contribute to building a more resilient digital ecosystem capable of addressing modern forms of cyberattacks.
The Identity ROI: Reduce Risk and Cost with Okta’s Platform Approach
Manuel Belmonte – Regional Alliances Manager, Okta
Η Αναγέννηση της Κυβερνοασφάλειας
Sissy Rousia – Business Development Manager Bitdefender Greece & Cyprus
Your AI Is Leaking Data—You Just Don’t Know It Yet
Lambros Katsonis – Manager of Tech Solutions, GUARDBYTE
Fortify your defenses, protect your business from threats
Stelios Gerardis – Sales Manager, NSS
The transition to Zero Trust Network Access – A holistic approach by WatchGuard
Antonis Kalochristianakis – Sales Director, DIGITAL SIMA
Marina Nikolaou – Channel Account Manager Greece & Cyprus, WATCHGUARD TECHNOLOGIES INC
Decoding the network: From visibility to resiliance with Axence nVision
Nefeli Tzika – Sales Team Leader, ORTHOLOGY
Netop Remote Control, Agentic AI Remote Control, and compliance with the NIS2 Directive
Michalis Chatzilias – CEO, AKEYDOR GROUP
Privileged Access Management: Trust Less, Control More
George Tsatsakis – Technical Presales Engineer, CYSOFT
The SentinelOne Advantage: Redefining Cybersecurity for the AI Era
Paolo Cecchi – VP of Sales, Mediterranean region, SENTINELONE
Protecting Privilege on IT and OT environments
George Kouimintzis – Commercial Director, NSS
Moderator : Vangelis Xanthakis, Journalist
15:30 – 16:30 – 3rd session
Building the Cybersecurity Workforce for Tomorrow
Education, Research and Talent Development
The growing demand for specialized cybersecurity professionals creates significant challenges as well as opportunities for education and research. In the panel of the first day, the role of universities, research centers, and the labor market in shaping a new cybersecurity skills ecosystem will be discussed. Representatives from academia, companies, and institutional bodies will explore ways to strengthen the connection between education and the labor market, the development of new study programs, and the career prospects of emerging professionals in the field.
Keynote Speech:
Elevating Cyber Workforce and Professional Development
Nikos Niskopoulos – Chief Operations Director , SysteCom S.A.
Discussion Panel
16:30 – 17:00 – Networking
09:00 – 09:30 – Admittance Registration
09:30 – 10:00 – Commencement – Opening Speeches
Maria Mouriki – Board Member, ISC2 Hellenic Chapter
10:00 – 12:30 – 1st session
Enhancing Cyber Resilience Across Critical Sectors and All Verticals
Security Strategies, Regulatory Compliance, ΑΙ and Protection of Key Industries
As organizations across all sectors increasingly rely on complex technological ecosystems, cybersecurity becomes a critical pillar of business continuity and regulatory compliance. In the first session of the second day, strategies for protecting critical infrastructures, incident management, and enhancing operational resilience will be examined across sectors such as banking, telecommunications, energy, public sector, healthcare, industry, logistics, and all vertical markets. Executives from consulting firms, integrators, and security service providers will present practices and methodologies that leverage artificial intelligence and advanced analytics for the prevention, detection, and effective response to threats. At the same time, discussion will focus on how organizations can adapt to the requirements of the NIS2 Directive, DORA, and other European security standards, strengthening governance, compliance, and overall resilience in an environment of continuously increasing risks.
Cybersecurity in Transition: Trends, Compliance, and the Rise of GRC
Dr. Theodoros Ntouskas – Managing Director, ICT PROTECT
Algosystems Managed SecOps – Share the load!
Dimitris Paronis – Head of Network Engineering, ALGOSYSTEMS
Anna Mpoumpa – Network Engineer, ALGOSYSTEMS
The importance of incident response and digital forensics readiness in a ransomware era
Anargyros Chrysanthou – CEO, Founder, VITAL DIGITAL FORENSICS
Unlocking Cyber Resilience excellence
Dimitris Theodoropoulos, Regional Director CEE and Country Manager for Greece, COMMVAULT
Cyber Resilience as a Discipline of Control: A Defense Perspective in the Age of AI
Christos Drigogias – CEO, LOGSTAIL
“AI…for the masses”
Michalis Alexiou – IT & IS Product Manager – Senior Auditor, TÜV NORD HELLAS
Control Human Risk: The Missing Layer in Cybersecurity
George Aslanidis – Cybersecurity Architecture & Solutions Manager, CYBER NOESIS
Cyber–Resilience Synergy Network
Christos Gizelis – PhD – Principal Innovation Analyst, ΙΤ Innovation Center, OTE GROUP OF COMPANIES
Cybersecurity requirements for products entering the EU market
Dimitris Glynos – Director, INTWAVE
DORA in action: When a Cyber Incident tests an organization’s resilience
Achilleas Viennas – Senior Cybersecurity Instructor, LEARNING ACTORS
EU’s new Cyber Resilience Act: obligations and challenges
Nikos Fotiou – CEO, EXCID
Natural Disasters and ΙΤ: Defeat fear, achieve availability
Nikolaos Stergiotis – IT Manager, Papagianni Bros. S.A.
Moderator : Christos Kotsakas – Journalist, Manager at INFOCOM
12:30 – 13:15 – BREAK
13:15 – 15:00 – 2nd session
The Future of Cybersecurity Technologies
Platforms, AI, Automation and Intelligent Security Ecosystems
The new generation of cybersecurity technologies is transforming the way organizations protect and manage their digital infrastructures. This section will present innovative platforms, tools, and solutions that are shaping the future of digital security, leveraging artificial intelligence, automation, advanced analytics, threat intelligence, and intelligent security ecosystems. Representatives of international vendors and technology companies will present practical use cases and modern architectures, demonstrating how new technologies can improve visibility, enhance the effectiveness of security teams, and create a more secure, resilient, and intelligent digital environment. The session combines strategy, technology, and practical application, highlighting the trends that will define the future of digital protection.
Reading Between the Lines: Automating Phishing Investigations with AI at Scale
Konstantinos Soursos – Principal Security Automation Engineer, NVISO
Beyond Human Identity: The Dawn of Agentic Security
Constantina Syntila -Cyber Security Regional Sales Manager, Greece | Balkans | CEE, CISCO
Don’t Just Adopt AI. Lead It Securely with TrendAI!
Paris Kaskas – Sr. Cyber Security Solutions Engineer – TRENDAI
Securing AI Agents at the Speed of Identity
Ofer Breda – Sales Engineer, SILVERFORT
Radware: Intelligent Security that Keep your Business Continuity
Shimon Barel, Country Manager for Turkey, Greece, Cyprus, and Malta, RADWARE
Cyber Range & Cyber Physical Συστήματα: Εκπαίδευση κυβερνοασφάλειας στην εποχή της Τεχνητής Νοημοσύνης.
Mariana Mazi – Center for Research and Technology Hellas (CERTH)
Moderator : Dimitris Skiannis, Journalist
Cybersecurity Act 2: Economic and technological implications for the EU
Discussion Panel
Participants :
Christos Xenakis – Cybersecurity Professor – University of Piraeus
Dimitra Liveri – Head of Resilience of Critical Sectors Unit Acting head of Policy Monitoring and Analysis –ENISA
Ioannis Alexakis – General Manager of Staff Planning, National Cybersecurity Authority
Tasos Syrmalis – Information Security GRC Section Manager, Business Security & Continuity OTE Group
Moderator : Stella Tsitsoula, President, Hellenic Cybersecurity Institute
15:00 – 16:00 – 3rd session
The Human Side of Cybersecurity
Professional Challenges, Burnout and Psychological Resilience in Security Operations
Behind every cybersecurity system are people who work daily in a high-responsibility and high-pressure environment. In the panel of the second day, the human dimensions of the cybersecurity profession will be highlighted. Industry professionals will discuss the challenges faced by security teams, such as constant vigilance against threats, handling critical incidents, and the need for continuous training. At the same time, issues such as professional burnout, psychological pressure, and ways to strengthen mental resilience will be examined. The discussion will emphasize the importance of supporting the human factor for the effective operation of cybersecurity organizations.
Discussion Panel
16:00 – 16:30 – Conclusion – Networking