Future of Cyber Conference
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Future of Cyber Conference
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The conference is part of the European Cyber Security Month

13.00 - 13.30

SemantIQ Nexus — A European Answer to Cyber Threat Intelligence: Decision Support, Not Just Feeds

Markus Riegler, SOC Business Development Manager, ACP IT Solutions

Europe still consumes threat intelligence on other people's terms: foreign platforms, foreign clouds, rigid data models. SemantIQ-Nexus, developed in Austria, is a graph-based and ontology-independent CTI platform built from an intelligence perspective — every single claim keeps its source, its confidence and its history instead of being flattened into one "truth". It delivers what management actually needs: situation reports, timeline analysis and decision support, produced by CTI AI agents that carry the analytical load while the human analyst keeps the judgement. And it runs where the data has to stay — on-premises and fully air-gapped, with the AI models delivered in a box. This talk shows where SemantIQ Nexus stands today and where it is headed. Built not for the hype cycle but for organisations determined to keep control of their own information — and their own analysis

14.00 - 15.30

Cyber Defense Innovation, panel discussion

Stanislav Novotný, Czech Cyber TV (moderator)
Aneta Coufalíková, University of Defence  -  TBC
Lukáš Hlavička, CTO and Head of DFIR, ISTROSEC
Lukáš Březina, CTO-Security, TAKTIK

As cyber threats continue to grow in scale, complexity, and impact, innovation has become a critical enabler of effective cyber defense. This panel will explore how emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, automation, advanced analytics, threat intelligence, and cyber resilience solutions, are transforming the way governments, defense organizations, critical infrastructure operators, and private-sector entities protect their digital assets. Experts from industry, government, academia, and the cybersecurity community will discuss current developments, practical experiences, and future trends shaping the next generation of cyber defense capabilities in an increasingly contested digital environment.

15.30 - 16.15

WORKSHOP

Roman Čupka, CSSO and Lukáš Hlavička, CTO and Head of DFIR

16.15 - 17.00

Barriers & Triage Are Not Viable National Security Strategies

Gentry Lane, CEO & Founder, Nemesis Global

Despite decades of innovation and investment, cybersecurity outcomes have not materially improved. Cyber defenders are trapped in a relentless reactive cycle of alerts, triage, investigations, and patch catch-up, yet adversaries are not deterred. Applying military strategic logic, this talk reframes corporate cyber vulnerability as a national security problem and shows why current cybersecurity practices will never suffice to deter or deny nation state aggressors.

THURSDAY 22. October 2026

10.00 - 10.40

Hybrid Threats, your control room is a target!

Dr. Johan J. de Wit MSMSc., Technical Officer Enterprise Security, Siemens Smart Infrastructure – Buildings

The current turbulent geopolitical and social situation is forcing the organizations to adapt to new, hybrid threats and actors. Both public and private professionals will need to be aware of their role—and especially their vulnerabilities—in this new, uncertain, and dynamic environment. Especially control rooms, often monitoring and managing operations and therefor a ‘crown-jewel’, have become prime targets. Are you, and more important, is your operations staff, aware of this? Let’s discuss Operational Technology (OT), their characteristics, and unknown vulnerabilities.

10.45 - 11.40

From IT to OT: Managing Cyber Risks in Converged and Hybrid Environments, panel discussion

Roman Jašek, Tomas Bata University (moderator)
Dr. Johan J. de Wit, Siemens (CH)
Carl Taylor, CEO (USA)

Digital transformation is accelerating the convergence of IT and OT environments while introducing new challenges related to data integrity, trusted information, and cyber resilience. This panel will examine current cybersecurity trends, emerging threats, and practical challenges affecting critical infrastructure, industrial systems, and digital ecosystems. Beyond technical aspects of IT/OT convergence, the discussion will also address the growing importance of detecting manipulated or false data, strengthening information integrity, and enhancing cooperation between government authorities and the private sector in responding to modern cyber threats. Experts from industry, government, and academia will share lessons learned, best practices, and perspectives on building resilient and trustworthy digital environments.

11.45 - 12.30

12.30 - 13.15

From Risk to Solution: A Practical Demonstration of Risk Analysis Using CSA

Eliška Bartůšková, MBA, Cybersecurity Consultant

How can you easily identify cyber risks and gain an overview of their significance for your organization's security? A practical demonstration of the CSA (Cyber Security Audit) tool will present a simple approach to conducting risk analysis and using it to obtain clear and practical outputs. The aim is to demonstrate how a suitable tool can simplify and streamline risk analysis and turn it into a practical basis for cybersecurity management.

13.30 - 14.30

Crisis Preparedness and Current and Future Trends, Threats and Risks in the Protection of Critical Information Infrastructure, panel discussion

14.45 - 15.30

Surviving the Quantum Shift: How to Stop "Harvest Now, Decrypt Later" Attacks

Robert Bělovský, BDM Security, Taktik
Petr Kunstat, Cybersecurity Consultant, Thales

Bad bots steal encrypted data today to decrypt it tomorrow. Join us to learn how Thales Post-Quantum Cryptography defeats "Harvest Now, Decrypt Later" and secures your future.

10.00 - 11.15

Cybersecurity – Implementation of European Directives / New Cybersecurity Act, panel discussion

Jan Dienstbier, Cybersecurity Center (moderator)
Eliška Bartůšková, GORDIC
Radim Ošťádal, Head of Cyber Security, Axians ICT CZ
representative of NÚKIB

The adoption of new European cybersecurity legislation and its incorporation into the national legal framework represents one of the most significant changes in recent years for both the public and private sectors. The panel discussion will focus on the practical aspects of implementing European directives, particularly NIS2, and the new Cybersecurity Act. Experts from public administration, regulators, critical infrastructure operators, and private companies will discuss new obligations, expected impacts on organizations, best practices for implementing the required measures, and challenges related to building cyber resilience. The discussion will provide an up-to-date view of regulatory developments, practical experience, and recommendations for organizations preparing for the new requirements.

11.30 - 12.15

When Systems Go Down

Radim Ošťádal, Head of Cyber Security, Axians ICT CZ