On November 19, 2024, the Office of the Commissioner of Communications – Digital Security Authority (DSA) organized the 4th Stakeholders Conference on Cybersecurity.
The event took place at the ICT Academy of the Office of the Commissioner for Communications.
The conference welcomed over 200 representatives from ministries, independent authorities of the Republic of Cyprus, national and private entities managing critical information infrastructures, academic institutions, businesses, and representatives from international organizations and companies.
The event was officially opened with a welcome address by Mr. George Michaelides, Commissioner for Communications.
The introductory session focused on the evolution of the Digital Security Authority in the field of cybersecurity and the vision for the future. The session was moderated by Ms. Argiro Chatzopoulou, Cybersecurity Expert, and featured key participants:
• Mr. Costas Efthymiou, Department of Regulation, Strategy, and Supervision
• Dr. George Chatzichristofi, National CSIRT
• Mr. Poly Peratikos, National Cybersecurity Coordination Center
• Ms. Xenia Kyriakidou, National Cybersecurity Certification Authority
Session A: Cyber Threat Landscape 2024 – From Identification to Action
• “European Cyber Threat Landscape 2024” – Presented by Ms. Maria Papafilippou, Cybersecurity Officer, European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA).
• “National Cyber Threat Landscape 2024 and Future Challenges” – Presented by Dr. George Chatzichristofi, Head of National CSIRT.
• “Cypriot Businesses: Mapping Cyber Threats and Countermeasures 2022-2024” – Presented by Mr. Panayiotis Kyriakidis, Financial Affairs Officer, Office for the Regulation of Electronic Communications and Postal Services.
Panel Discussion: Cyber Threat Landscape – The Need for Cooperation and Response Strategies
Moderator: Ms. Maria Papafilippou, Cybersecurity Officer, ENISA
Panelists:
• Mr. Panos Panayiotou, CEO & Founder of crcl3.tech, Chief Information Security Officer, Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation, and Digital Policy
• Mr. Dimitris Nisiotis, President of the Cyprus Information Technology Enterprises Association (CITEA)
• Mr. Christos Charalambous, Head of IT Infrastructure Services, University of Cyprus & Head of the .CY Domain Registry
• Mr. Andreas Nikolaou, Head of SOC, CYTA
• Mr. Paraskevas Panagi, ISACA Cyprus Chapter – Member of the BoD, Chief Information Security Officer, AstroBank
Session B: The NIS2 Directive – Strengthening Cybersecurity: Strategies and Challenges in Implementation
Presentations:
• “Enhancing Cybersecurity and Resilience” – Presented by Ms. Dimitra Liveri, Head of Awareness and Education, ENISA.
• “Cybersecurity Audits Using the Cybersecurity Maturity Model” – Presented by Mr. Costas Efthymiou, Head of Regulation, Strategy and Supervision, Digital Security Authority.
• “NIS2 Implementation in Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)” – Presented by Mr. Christodoulos Papadopoulos, President of the Cyprus Association for Information Protection and Privacy (CAIPP).
• “DSA Actions and Tools to Support Stakeholders in Implementing the NIS2 Directive” – Presented by Mr. Diamantis Zafeiriadis, Head of the Digital Security Authority.
Closing Remarks & Conclusions
The conference concluded with final comments, key takeaways, and an outlook on future prospects, presented by Mr. George Michaelides, Commissioner for Communications.
