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OT SECURITY [NEW]
06 May 2025
07 May 2025
08 May 2025
10:55 – 11:00
CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE
Moderator Remarks
11:00 – 11:10
CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE
Opening Address
Cyber Resilience in the Intelligent Age
11:10 – 11:30
CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE
Fireside Chat
Next six months - Why IT/OT security is on the agenda for public sector CISOs?
Public sector organizations managing critical infrastructure face complex challenges, from limited budgets to evolving cyber threats. This panel will explore strategies to enhance resilience in healthcare, water systems, and public services. Experts will discuss identifying vulnerabilities, implementing cost-effective defenses, and fostering cross-sector collaboration to safeguard essential systems from disruption.
11:30 – 12:00
CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE
Smart City CISO Panel
Resilient, Data-Driven Urban Infrastructure
Smart cities rely on IoT-driven infrastructure to enhance efficiency and public services. This session explores strategies for securing data, ensuring resilience, and fostering public trust in technology-driven urban management.
12:00 – 12:15
CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE
Knowledge Showcase
12:15 – 12:35
CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE
True Story
$125,000 baguettes in Ransomware for 400,000 user stolen data
This session delves into the intriguing case of the recent ransomware attack, where the attackers, known as the Hellcat group, demanded a peculiar ransom: $125,000 in baguettes. While the unusual demand grabbed headlines, the attack itself highlights critical vulnerabilities in even large, well-established organizations. Despite not impacting products and services, the breach exposed sensitive data from their internal project tracking platform.
12:35 – 12:50
CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE
Knowledge Showcase
12:50 – 13:05
CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE
Knowledge Showcase
13:05 – 13:25
CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE
Fireside Chat
How are attackers exploiting AI to target industrial control systems?
Leveraging AI in ICS/OT Security: Defense, Risks, and Ethical Considerations. how can we use tools like ChatGPT to strengthen ICS/OT defenses? This session explores both the risks and opportunities of generative AI in critical infrastructure security.
13:25 – 13:40
CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE
Knowledge Showcase
13:40 – 14:10
CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE
Panel
Critical cyber-physical infrastructures CISO Panel: Preparing for the Inevitable
Critical cyber-physical infrastructures, like power grids and manufacturing, face growing security threats. This session explores real-world attacks, security challenges, and innovative solutions for monitoring, verification, and response to protect essential services from disruption.
14:10 – 14:30
CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE
Talk
Zero Trust for ICS
How can Zero Trust be effectively applied to ICS environments? This session explores core principles, implementation strategies, key challenges, and real-world case studies to enhance security and resilience in industrial control systems.
14:30 – 14:50
CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE
Live Hack
The Dark Side of the Road
What are the hidden dangers of car hacking? Uncover vulnerabilities in modern vehicles, from remote hijacking to data breaches, and learn proactive strategies to safeguard automotive security, privacy, and safety.
14:50 – 15:20
CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE
Panel
CISO Panel: Cyber resilience in transport & logistics
How can we secure transport and supply chain ecosystems from cyber threats? As global trade depends on air, ocean, road, and rail networks, safeguarding these systems is crucial to prevent disruptions, financial losses, and security risks that could destabilize economies and compromise critical supply chains.
15:20 – 15:40
CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE
Fireside Chat
Modern Aviation Threats
This fireside chat explores cybersecurity risks in aviation, focusing on Aircraft IP Networks, Digital Air Traffic Control, and Flight-By-Wire systems. As connectivity increases, protecting these systems is crucial to ensuring flight safety and operational resilience.
15:40 – 16:00
CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE
True Story
Communication Crisis caused 9 million Customers records to be exposed
The 2020 data breach exposed 9 million customer records, highlighting the critical importance of robust data security and swift incident response. This session will analyze the key takeaways from this incident, including the impact of delayed disclosure, the rise of data extortion, and the importance of building customer trust in the wake of a breach.
16:00 – 17:00
CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE
CONFERENCE ROUNDTABLES
ROUNDTABLE 1 - Risk Analysis
A Risk Analysis Framework for Cyber Security and Critical Infrastructure
ROUNDTABLE 2- Transport
Pathways Towards a Cyber Resilient Aviation Industry
ROUNDTABLE 3 - Utilities
Preparing Utility Grids for the Quantum Computing Threat
17:00 – 17:30
CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE
Close
11:00 – 11:30
CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE
Cross Industry Panel
OT Security AI Panel: AI-Driven Security- The Need for Modern OT Protection
In today''s evolving threat landscape, traditional security measures are insufficient for safeguarding operational technology (OT) environments. This session will explore how precision AI, leveraging machine learning, deep learning, and large language models, can effectively detect and prevent both known and unknown cyber threats in real-time.
12:35 – 12:50
CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE
Knowledge Showcase
13:35 – 13:50
CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE
Knowledge Showcase
17:00 – 17:30
CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE
Close
10:55 – 11:00
CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE
Moderator Remarks
11:00 – 11:30
CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE
Connectivity Panel: Securing the expanded attack surface of the 5G Networks
The 5G revolution brings with it unprecedented connectivity and innovation, but also a significantly expanded attack surface. This session will delve into the unique cybersecurity challenges posed by 5G edge computing, including:
Increased Attack Surface: 5G edge deployments introduce new vulnerabilities.
Data Privacy & Security: Protecting sensitive data generated at the edge is critical.
Supply Chain Security: Addressing security risks within the 5G supply chain.
Building a Secure Ecosystem: Collaborative efforts are essential for a secure 5G edge.
11:30 – 11:50
CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE
True Story
109 Million Records Stolen, $370,000 Paid in a Ransomware Attack, how?
This session will delve into a real-world case study of a significant ransomware attack where 109 million records were stolen, and a ransom of $370,000 was paid to the attackers. We will analyze the impact of this attack, exploring the financial, operational, and reputational consequences for the affected
11:50 – 12:05
CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE
Knowledge Showcase
12:05 – 12:35
CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE
SATCOM Security - CISO Dashboard
With more satellites in orbit, the attack surface expands. CISOs must anticipate threats, develop countermeasures early, and combine technical expertise with strategic awareness to protect critical satellite communications from emerging cyber risks. CISOs from Satellite operators discuss SATCOM security and way forward.
12:35 – 12:55
CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE
Fireside Chat
How safe are Smart Homes? US$174.0bn Opportunity in 2025
This session will provide valuable insights into the critical role of telcos in securing the evolving smart home ecosystem and ensuring a safe and secure connected living experience for consumers.
12:55 – 13:10
CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE
Knowledge Showcase
13:10 – 13:30
CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE
Live Hack
Hands-on DDoS Attack Simulation: Understanding and Mitigating Threats to Telecommunications
This interactive session will provide a live demonstration of a Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attack against a simulated telecommunications network.
13:30 – 14:00
CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE
Panel
How safe are space satellites?
From GPS navigation to global communications and environmental monitoring, space satellites power essential services that drive modern life. However, as reliance on space-based infrastructure grows, so does the risk of cyberattacks targeting these critical assets. Malware, ransomware, and system breaches could disrupt communications, supply chains, and even national security. This session will explore the evolving cyber threats to space systems, the potential consequences of attacks, and the strategies needed to safeguard the digital backbone of our interconnected world.
14:00 – 14:20
CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE
Fireside Chat
Cyber Security of Nuclear Power Plants
The increasing digitalization of nuclear facilities presents significant cybersecurity challenges. This session will explore the evolving threat landscape, including the impact of advanced control systems, robotics, and AI/ML. We will discuss critical security measures, such as securing ICS systems and fostering a strong security culture, to ensure the safe and reliable operation of these critical facilities.
14:20 – 15:30
CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE
Conference Roundtable
ROUNDTABLE 1
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Space & Satellite Securing Ground Systems & Spacecraft: Protecting vital infrastructure beyond earths atmosphere
ROUNDTABLE 2 –
IoT security, CI & the governance of cybersecurity in 5G network slicing
ROUNDTABLE 3 –
Network compromised: Security Issues in Telecommunication
15:30 – 16:00
CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE
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