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Cyber Defence: Protecting Critical Infrastructure & Supporting Strategic Partnerships
Wednesday March 5, 2025 14:10 - 14:55 CET
This session reviews plans to improve the cybersecurity of the European Union’s critical infrastructure, including Commission President Ursula VON DER LEYEN’s proposal for a Preparedness Union Strategy. It also discusses cybersecurity capacity assistance to Ukraine via the Tallinn Mechanism as well as the future of cybersecurity cooperation within and between the EU and NATO.
Moderators
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Michael DANIEL

President & CEO, Cyber Threat Alliance
Michael DANIEL is President & CEO of the Cyber Threat Alliance (CTA), a non-profit working to improve the cybersecurity of the global digital ecosystem by enabling near real-time, high-quality cyber threat information sharing. Prior to CTA, Michael served as U.S. Cybersecurity Coordinator... Read More →
Speakers
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Tanel SEPP

Ambassador at Large for Cyber Diplomacy, Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Tanel SEPP is Ambassador at Large for Cyber Diplomacy at the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Prior to his current role, he was seconded to the Ministry of Defense to deal with international partnerships at the Cyber Policy Department. As a diplomat, Tanel has served in Luxembourg... Read More →
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Raj SAMANI

Senior Vice President & Chief Scientist, Rapid7
Raj SAMANI is Senior Vice President & Chief Scientist at Rapid7. In his role, he is responsible for extending the scope and reach of Rapid7’s research initiatives.  Raj has assisted multiple law enforcement agencies in cybercrime cases, and is special advisor to the European Cybercrime... Read More →
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Irina MICHALOWITZ

Senior Director Policy and Government Affairs, Palo Alto Networks
Irina MICHALOWITZ leads the EU policy work of Palo Alto Networks and manages the company’s participation in the ENISA Cyber Partnership Programme. Prior to her current role, she has held senior positions at Twilio, Telekom Austria Group, Austrian Federal Railways and in consulting... Read More →
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Erna CATIC

Cyber Policy Officer, European External Action Service (EEAS)
Erna CATIC is in the Hybrid Threats and Cyber Division of the European External Action Service (EEAS). In her role, she works on Cyber Capacity Building Policy and is the focal point at the EEAS for the cooperation on cyber and hybrid issues with the Western Balkans and the Eastern... Read More →
Wednesday March 5, 2025 14:10 - 14:55 CET
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