European Cyber Security Organisation (ECSO)

Today’s last sessions provided invaluable insights into enhancing cybersecurity resilience and understanding the evolving landscape. This was followed by a panel discussion on "Cyber Ratings and Cyber Insurance: End-User Perspectives," featuring experts including Christos Syngelakis (CISO/DPO, Group Motor Oil), Alberto Maldino (Cybersecurity Director, Barilla), Thomas Stubbings (Chairman, Cybersecurity Platform of the Austrian Government), and Bernardo Horta (Group CISO, Erste Group Bank). We also presented the outcomes of the Tabletop Exercise and Sectoral Roundtables, with insights shared by Andrea Zlobec (Head of Intelligence & Information Security, Italgas S.p.A.) and Olivier Caleff (CISO/CSIRT Manager, ERIUM/CSIRT.FR). The day has been filled with engaging discussions and collaborative insights. Thank you to all our speakers and participants for making Day 1 a success! Stay tuned for more updates as we kick off Day 2 of the ECSO CISO Meetup tomorrow! #ECSOCISOCommunity #CISO #Cybersecurity #European 

What an insightful keynote from our Platinum Sponsor, KnowBe4, presented by Dr Martin J Kraemer, Security Awareness Advocate.  Following the keynote, Christoph Kroack, Principal Cybersecurity Officer for Europe at Siemens Energy, delivered a compelling case study on how Siemens Energy promotes cybersecure behavior, making cybersecurity both accessible and personal. 💡 The day continued with 🛡 Marc Vael 🌐, Global Security Leader & Segment Information Security Liaison at Esko X-Rite Pantone, led a thought-provoking case study on "What Can CISOs Learn From Past Cybersecurity Crisis Cases to Improve Their Cybersecurity Resilience Program?" 💼 #ECSOCISOCommunity #CISO #Cybersecurity #European

The ECSO Annual CISO Meetup continues to deliver valuable insights and discussions today! Dimitri Chichlo, Chief Security Officer at BforeAI, presented a compelling case study on how corporate governance reforms transformed the internal IT and cyber capabilities of the third largest bank in Ukraine. 💼 The day also featured a panel discussion on the #CrowdStrike Incident, focusing on securing the software supply chain. Panelists included Jimmy Heschl (Global Head of Digital Security, Red Bull GmbH), George Papakyriakopoulos (CISO, Skroutz S.A.), Julia Hermann (CISO, INFODAS GmbH), and Johann S. (Cybersecurity Officer, Siemens AG). 🔐 #ECSO #CISOCommunity #CISO #Cybersecurity #European 

Highlights from the ECSO Annual CISO Meetup 2024 🌟 Today, a panel on navigating overlapping EU cybersecurity policies led by Cristian Michael T. Tracci, Senior Manager for Policy Analysis and Outreach at European Cyber Security Organisation (ECSO), featured perspectives from Paolo Di Serio, (Leonardo), Sabika Ishaq (Women Cyber Force), and Thomas Snor (A1 Digital). In his keynote, Jon France CISSP, ChCSP CISO of ISC2, our platinum Sponsor, presented research-driven insights and explored practical strategies for enhancing communication about cyber risks within an organisation. 🤝 In another session, Paul Bayle, Head of Security and Group CSO/CISO at Atos, presented a case study on securing the 2024 Olympics, discussing unique challenges and critical measures to protect this major global event. 🔐 #ECSO #CISOCommunity #CISO #Cybersecurity #European 

Exploring new frontiers in cybersecurity at the ECSO Annual CISO Meetup! Today’s sessions have been packed with insights on cutting-edge cybersecurity strategies, tools, and hands-on exercises to tackle modern threats. Here are some highlights: 🔑 Keynote by our Platinum Sponsor Excalibur: "What if we could stop attacks before they happen?". Ivan Klimek, CEO of Excalibur, shared their visionary approach to breach prevention. 📄 Case Study: NIS2 Implementation White Paper. Sebastijan Čutura, Senior Manager, Industry Cybersecurity at European Cyber Security Organisation (ECSO), presented a detailed white paper on the challenges and priorities surrounding the NIS2 directive. 🌍 Case Study: Strategy to Implement NIS2 in a Multinational Company. Mansur ABILKASIMOV, CISO at Schneider Electric walked us through strategic steps to adopt NIS2 requirements across complex, multi-national environments. #ECSO #CISOCommunity #CISO #Cybersecurity #European 

Strengthening CISO Communities Across Europe! 🌍 At today’s ECSO Annual CISO Meetup, the session on National and Regional CISO Communities: How to Move Towards a Pan-European Movement? provided valuable insights into the importance of collaboration among CISOs across different nations. 🤝 The session featured cybersecurity professionals who discussed strategies for uniting efforts and addressing common challenges in the European cybersecurity landscape. Among the speakers: 🗣️ Andrzej Bartosiewicz, PhD, CISM, CEO of CISO, Enigma SOI Sp. z o.o. Paul Brady, CISO, Optum Sebastijan Čutura, Senior Manager, Industry Cybersecurity, European Cyber Security Organisation (ECSO) Matthias Muhlert, Group CISO, OEDIV Oetker Daten- und Informationsverarbeitung KG Simone Pezzoli, Customer Security Officer - Western Europe, Microsoft Luisella ten Pierik, CISO, Stedin 🛡 Marc Vael 🌐, CISO, Veralto Frank Van Caenegem 万康, VP Cybersecurity, CISO EMA, Schneider Electric Other updates from Vienna coming soon! #ECSO #CISOCommunity #CISO #Cybersecurity #European 

The largest gathering of CISOs in Europe starts today! 🎉 The 2024 ECSO Annual CISO Meetup has officially begun in Vienna! Over 200 CISOs from across Europe have come together to foster collaboration, share insights, and strengthen cybersecurity resilience across the continent. This morning began with opening remarks from Luigi REBUFFI, ECSO Secretary General, and Axel Deininger, ECSO Chairman. Thank you, Luigi and Axel, for your inspiring words and for highlighting the critical need for European cooperation in cybersecurity. 🤝 The first session explored the Austrian Cybersecurity Landscape Before and After NIS2, led by Wolfgang Rosenkranz from CERT.at, offering valuable insights into the evolving regulatory environment. A special mention goes to Victoria Cristiano, Communications & Events Manager at ECSO, for being the Master of Ceremonies at this two-day event! Stay connected to follow all the highlights and moments from ECSO’s Annual CISO Meetup 2024! #ECSO #CISOCommunity #CISO #Cybersecurity #European 

Curious about the sponsors behind the ECSO’s Annual CISO Meetup 2024? We’re proud to showcase the partners who are going to support us in our CISO Meetup in Vienna on 4-5 November. Thanks to their contributions, we are able to bring together more than 200 CISOs across Europe for a unique opportunity to foster collaboration and share best practices. 💎 Platinum Sponsors: Bitsight Excalibur ISC2 KnowBe4 🥇 Gold Sponsors: EGERIE Hoxhunt Kovrr 🥈 Silver Sponsors: Board of Cyber 🥉 Start-up Sponsor: SecDojo Join us at the event to meet these key cybersecurity players and discuss today's challenges. Interested? 👉 Check the event details: https://lnkd.in/g2Es4M6u

Luigi REBUFFI, ECSO Secretary General, explores the rising challenge of disinformation and its impact on Europe’s public institutions on a new episode of "Talk to Me Better!" Watch "Talk to Me Better: Episode 3 - An Intro to Disinfo" today 👇🏼

🔔 Only 1 week left until our Info Day in Milan! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn more about funding opportunities under the Digital Europe Programme. 📅 Date: 7 November 2024 📍 Location: Centro Congressi FAST, Milan, Italy Whether you’re aiming to secure funding or connect with European cybersecurity experts, this is the event for you! 🔗 Register now to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/d6N_-Qgd Here’s what you’ll gain: 🔍 Insights on new funding calls ✍️ Tips for successful proposals and validation 🤝 Networking with top industry professionals 🚀 Platform to pitch your project ideas 👉 Full agenda and pitching details here: https://lnkd.in/dD4tES3T #Cybersecurity #InfoDay #DEPCall #Funding