Opening Keynote
Opening Keynote session with special guests
Networking Coffee Break
Networking Coffee Break in the Expo Hall, sponsored by Axis Communications
National & Regional Emergency Management Preparedness
Comprehensive efforts need to be undertaken by governmental bodies, operators, private sector entities, and other stakeholders, at both national and regional levels to anticipate, prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from incidents that could disrupt the functioning of critical infrastructure systems. From risk assessment and identification of potential threats and hazards, to understanding the […]
Networking Reception
Networking Reception in the Expo Hall
Emerging Threats against CI
This session investigates the evolving landscape of threats against CI, which include terrorism, insider threats, climate and cyberattacks including the emerging challenges asserted by AI, which necessitate a proactive approach to security. To effectively address these emerging challenges, it is crucial to identify, monitor, and assess their potential impact.
Communications Sector Symposium
Communications is key to any community and its infrastructure assets has become increasingly threatened. Without communications, business will be lost, and any emergency coordination would be a disaster. The internet has become a vital part of communications for all. Protection of communication assets and their resilience is critical for businesses, government and all sectors of […]
Networking Coffee Break
Networking Coffee Break in the Expo Hall, sponsored by Axis Communications
Cybersecurity Regulations, Best Practice and Minimum Standards
The threat of cyber-attacks by state actors and hacktivists continues to grow as a threat to cause disruption to our infrastructures. We are behind the curve against the attackers, so developing legal requirements, recommended and best practices, and foundational security controls is important to ensure operators and agencies are meeting expected regulation requirements to prevent […]
Transport Sector Symposium
The movement of goods and people is vital to a local and national thriving economy. Without a safe, secure and resilient transport network, an economy will crumble. The transport network, from rail, road, air and sea, is at threat from cyber attacks, terrorist threats and natural hazards and its protection and resilience is key for […]
Delegate Lunch
Delegate Lunch in the Expo Hall Delegate Restaurant
Cyber Threats, Cybersecurity and AI in CI
The cyber threats to Critical Infrastructure continue to increase at the reward of financial gain or major disruption, where chinks in the armour continue to be exposed by malicious actors. How do we better protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of IT and OT systems. What role can AI play in assisting cybersecurity processes?
Power & Energy Sector Symposium
The energy sector has become the most critical of sectors. Without power, driven by oil, gas and renewable energies, all other CI stops. Recent cyber attacks on the energy sector, as well as natural hazards, from hurricanes in the Gulf to fires in California, gives much room for thought on how we best protect our […]
Networking Coffee Break
Networking Coffee Break in the Expo Hall, sponsored by Axis Communications
Risk Management & Mitigation Strategies
Risk management and mitigation strategies in CI are fundamental to ensuring the continuous delivery of essential services. The systematic process of identifying, assessing, and treating risks to critical assets, systems, and networks that are vital to infrastructure and national security, economic stability, public health, or safety.
Maritime, Ports and Pipelines Symposium
The maritime, ports and pipelines sectors are vital for global trade and energy security. Protecting these systems from physical and cyber threats prevents economic disruption, environmental disasters, and ensures the continuous flow of goods and resources essential for national security and prosperity.
Strategic Resilience Planning
A holistic, long-term approach towards building resilience is required to ensuring the continued functioning of CI, especially when faced with increasing frequency and severity of disruptions. It moves beyond traditional “disaster recovery” to embrace the ability to anticipate, adapt, and transform in the face of a wider range of evolving and interconnected threats, embedding resilience […]
Technologies to Detect and Protect
What are some of the latest and future technologies, from ground, land or underwater technologies, access controls, and space based or counter drone systems, to predict or detect the wide range of potential physical and cyber threats to CNI. How is AI being utilised in technology to enhance performance.
Networking Coffee Break
Networking Coffee Break in the Expo Hall, sponsored by Axis Communications
Drones and UAS
Drones pose a growing threat to critical infrastructure due to their increasing accessibility, manoeuvrability, and payload capacity. They can be used for surveillance, delivering explosives, or causing disruptions. However, drones can also act as a facilitator to protect critical infrastructure. In this session we look into the threat, counter measures and impact drones can induce […]
Secure by Design
Secure by Design is about embedding security as a non-negotiable quality attribute throughout the entire lifecycle of critical infrastructure, making it inherently more robust, resistant to attack, and capable of recovering quickly from inevitable disruptions. From Threat Modeling and Risk Assessment to Secure Supply Chain, it’s making security a foundational characteristic from the initial concept […]
Delegate Lunch
Delegate Lunch in the Expo Hall Delegate Restaurant
Collaboration, Information Sharing and Enhancing PPPs
Information sharing and cooperation is crucial for effective risk management and resilience planning. By fostering collaboration among government, operators, and communities, we can enhance the protection of critical infrastructure. However, barriers to information sharing and cooperation persist, partly due to trust. To overcome these challenges, we must build trust and create a supportive environment that […]
