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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 - 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   Close