How to Ensure Resilient Cyber Security?

• Threat Landscape in the Nordic-Baltic Region
• Cyber Hygiene and Culture of Security in the Region
• Incident Response and Recovery Frameworks

Dr. Kenneth Geers is a Fellow at the Atlantic Council, NATO Cyber Centre, Digital Society Institute-Berlin, and Transatlantic Cyber Forum. Kenneth served for 20 years in the US Gov: Army, NSA, NCIS, and NATO. For the past 10 years, he has worked for numerous cybersecurity firms. He is the author of “Strategic Cyber Security” and “Alliance Power for Cybersecurity“, editor of “Cyber War in Perspective” and ”The Virtual Battlefield”, and technical expert on the “Tallinn Manual”.

Securing the Future: Cyber Resilience Strategies for Emerging Technologies

• Exploring the challenges presented by the fast adoption of IoT, 5G, and cloud computing.
• Discussing the specific risks associated with these technologies.
• Highlighting the importance of developing robust cyber resilience strategies to counter these risks.

As a researcher, futurist, and storyteller, Rik helps businesses and individuals understand the complexities of technology, and its intersection with cybercrime. He is a founding Special Advisor to Europol’s European CyberCrime Centre (EC3), a multi-award-winning video producer and writer, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, and a board advisor. In 2021 Rik Ferguson was inducted into the Infosecurity Hall of Fame. Rik investigates the wider implications of new developments in technology, and their potential impact on security, both for the enterprise and for society. He has published papers, articles, videos and regularly speaks at conferences including RSA, Mobile World Congress, Milken Institute, Virus Bulletin, RUSI, and the e-Crime Congress. Rik holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree from the University of Wales and has qualified as a Certified Ethical Hacker (C|EH), a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and Information Systems Security Architecture Professional (ISSAP).

Keynote Panel: The Role of Education and Social Awareness in Building Resilient Cyber Security

• How can we cultivate a resilient cybersecurity culture across diverse sectors in the Nordic-Baltic region?
• What are the best practices for integrating cybersecurity principles into the Nordic-Baltic education systems at various levels?
• How can the increased involvement of women in cybersecurity contribute to stronger cybersecurity cultures within the Nordic-Baltic societies?
• How can partnerships between the public and private sectors be leveraged to promote a cybersecurity-aware culture and enhance educational programs?
• What initiatives are most effective in developing cybersecurity skills and knowledge across all educational stages in the Nordic-Baltic region?
• What changes are needed in the legal and educational frameworks to support the integration of cybersecurity into societal norms and educational curricula in the Nordic-Baltic countries?

Baiba Kaškina is the General Manager of CERT.LV – Latvian National and Governmental CSIRT on Latvia (since 2011) leading the dynamic work of the team and liaising with the constituencies. She has started the first CERT team in Latvia in 2006 and since then has been involved in shaping the cyber security ecosystem of Latvia as well as internationally.

Baiba has been the chair of European CSIRTs collaboration forum TF-CSIRT from 2014-2019 and is the Chair of the FIRST Membership Committee since 2022.

She has received the Order of Three stars from the Republic of Latvia in recognition of her contribution to establish and lead the Latvian cyber security environment.

Keynote Panel: The Role of Education and Social Awareness in Building Resilient Cyber Security

• How can we cultivate a resilient cybersecurity culture across diverse sectors in the Nordic-Baltic region?
• What are the best practices for integrating cybersecurity principles into the Nordic-Baltic education systems at various levels?
• How can the increased involvement of women in cybersecurity contribute to stronger cybersecurity cultures within the Nordic-Baltic societies?
• How can partnerships between the public and private sectors be leveraged to promote a cybersecurity-aware culture and enhance educational programs?
• What initiatives are most effective in developing cybersecurity skills and knowledge across all educational stages in the Nordic-Baltic region?
• What changes are needed in the legal and educational frameworks to support the integration of cybersecurity into societal norms and educational curricula in the Nordic-Baltic countries?

Merle Maigre is the Programme Director of Cybersecurity at Estonia’s e-Governance Academy. Previously she worked at CybExer Technologies and as the Director of the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defense Center of Excellence (CCDCOE). Prior to that, she was the National Security Policy Adviser to Estonian Presidents Kersti Kaljulaid and Toomas Hendrik Ilves. Merle has also worked at NATO HQ, and at the NATO Liaison Office in Kyiv, Ukraine. Currently, she is also a chosen Member of the Advisory Group of European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) and a non-resident fellow of the Centre for European Policy Analysis (CEPA). Merle has been recently decorated with the French National Order of Merit (2021), and the Order of Merit of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (2024).

Keynote Panel: The Role of Education and Social Awareness in Building Resilient Cyber Security

• How can we cultivate a resilient cybersecurity culture across diverse sectors in the Nordic-Baltic region?
• What are the best practices for integrating cybersecurity principles into the Nordic-Baltic education systems at various levels?
• How can the increased involvement of women in cybersecurity contribute to stronger cybersecurity cultures within the Nordic-Baltic societies?
• How can partnerships between the public and private sectors be leveraged to promote a cybersecurity-aware culture and enhance educational programs?
• What initiatives are most effective in developing cybersecurity skills and knowledge across all educational stages in the Nordic-Baltic region?
• What changes are needed in the legal and educational frameworks to support the integration of cybersecurity into societal norms and educational curricula in the Nordic-Baltic countries?

Jaanika Merilo has over 25 years of combined experience in digital transformation and over 10 years in health tech. Since 2015, she has played a significant role in driving digital transformation in Ukraine, earning nominations in 2015 from Google and the Financial Times for the NE100 “”Innovators whose innovations change the world for the better”” and winning the “”Best City Digital Transformation Award”” at the Smart City World EXPO in 2019.

Since 2015, Jaanika has been an active Deputy Mayor of Dnipro, an advisor to several ministers of Ukraine, and, since 2019, an advisor to the Advisor to Vice Prime Minister – Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine. Jaanika has been active in Estonia’s Ministry of Social Affairs since March 2023, and since January 2024, she has been the Head of eHealth Strategy.

Jaanika has an MBA degree from the University of Cumbria, a Masters degree from Rome Business School / University of Valencia in eHealth Management, and is currently doing her third master’s at King’s College in London.

Keynote Panel: The Role of Education and Social Awareness in Building Resilient Cyber Security

• How can we cultivate a resilient cybersecurity culture across diverse sectors in the Nordic-Baltic region?
• What are the best practices for integrating cybersecurity principles into the Nordic-Baltic education systems at various levels?
• How can the increased involvement of women in cybersecurity contribute to stronger cybersecurity cultures within the Nordic-Baltic societies?
• How can partnerships between the public and private sectors be leveraged to promote a cybersecurity-aware culture and enhance educational programs?
• What initiatives are most effective in developing cybersecurity skills and knowledge across all educational stages in the Nordic-Baltic region?
• What changes are needed in the legal and educational frameworks to support the integration of cybersecurity into societal norms and educational curricula in the Nordic-Baltic countries?

Rita is a forward-thinking leader, whose journey in the cybersecurity industry has been characterized by innovation, strategic leadership, and a commitment to excellence. With over 20 years of experience and the successful establishment of CYBERS, she has propelled growth through visionary partnerships and innovative sales strategies.

Keynote Panel:
Current Cyber Threats and Building Resilient Information Security in Organizations

• What cyber threats are currently perceived in organizations?
• What incidents have occurred and how have they been handled?
• How to continuously improve information security systems and culture to achieve resilience in any situation?

Sven is an IT entrepreneur and with 26 years of experience in the IT industry, he has held significant positions at well known companies such as Fujitsu, Telia, and Helmes.

For the last 13 years, Sven has been leading the IT department at Saku Metall, driving innovative solutions and overseeing major technological advancements within the company. His expertise spans across various domains of IT, making him a key figure in the industry.

Currently, he is focused on cybersecurity, dedicating significant efforts to enhance Saku Metall’s resilience in the face of growing threats. He is also a founding member in the development of a new platform for identity management automation, aiming to streamline the process. His experience and forward-thinking approach make him a valuable contributor to any discussion on the future of IT.

Keynote Panel:
Current Cyber Threats and Building Resilient Information Security in Organizations

• What cyber threats are currently perceived in organizations?
• What incidents have occurred and how have they been handled?
• How to continuously improve information security systems and culture to achieve resilience in any situation?

Paul is currently the Head of IT at Sunly, leading IT operations across Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland, focusing on establishing and overseeing key domains like cybersecurity, process automation and digitalisation, business intelligence and data, microservices, custom SaaS product development, support services etc. Previously, he served as Division Lead at ADM Interactive, merging and restructuring software development teams, fostering client partnerships in the Baltics, UK, and Germany. He is a strategic forward-thinking leader with the ability to implement changes to foster innovation.

Keynote Panel:
Current Cyber Threats and Building Resilient Information Security in Organizations

• What cyber threats are currently perceived in organizations?
• What incidents have occurred and how have they been handled?
• How to continuously improve information security systems and culture to achieve resilience in any situation?

Kristian Teiter is an experienced Information Security Manager in the manufacturing industry, currently serving as the Head of Information Security at HANZA Group. Over the last 5 years, Kristian has been establishing from the scratch, executing, and improving the Information Security Management System (ISMS) according to ISO27001 standard. Before focusing purely on information security, he worked as IT manager and also briefly as DPO in HANZA Group. He worked as Head of Department of Geoinformatics in Estonian Land Board before starting in manufacturing industry.

His educational background includes Master’s degree in Business Information Technology from Tallinn University of Technology and an MSc in Geoinformatics and Cartography from the University of Tartu. In addition he holds multiple internationally recognized infosec certifications like CISSP, CRISK and ISO27001 Lead Implementer.

KillNet Saga – The Rise and Fall of The Most Infamous Russian Hacktivist Group

• Brief overview of Russian hacktivism;
• Activities of KillNet and its leader KillMilk before the war in Ukraine;
• The start of the war in Ukraine and the creation of KillNet – attacks against EU and NATO countries (including Estonia during Locked Shields, etc.);
• KillNet and other hacktivist groups;
• Attempts by KillNet’s leader KillMilk to make money (black skills, pmhc KillNet, and more) and conflicts with other hacktivists;
• KillNet’s information war with other Russian groups last autumn (data leaks, thefts, and more);
• The downfall of KillNet

Incognito presenter is a cyber security analyst working for the government of the Estonian Republic, focusing on Russia’s cyber threats. Previously, Presenter worked at CERT-EE. Presenter holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science and a master’s degree in politics and governance. Presenter has a deep personal and professional interest in Russia’s internal politics.

Unknown Unknowns – How to Prepare for a Crisis and Build Resilience?

• Current environment – what are the growing new greyzone threats?
• Handling of threats and crisis – how to build a resilience architecture?
• Big picture – how can we together prepare against the unknown unknowns?

Jānis Vanags has over 15 years of experience in executive board/senior management positions in aviation, service, retail and health-care industries spanning 30+ markets in the EU, CIS and Middle East. In addition to leadership roles in businesses with up to EUR 900 million annual turnover, Mr Vanags is additionally an advisor/trainer in emergency management for major international organizations and companies in Europe, Asia and Africa (IATA, United Nations, etc). He has designed, reshaped and implemented Emergency Response Organisations across a range of large aviation/transport, manufacturing, health-care, and service businesses, and he currently liaises with NATO and national defence bodies on resilience issues (strategic reserves; business and military synergies for resilience; hybrid/greyzone threats). Mr.Vanags is a policy group member of Baltic Institute of Corporate Governance, MBA teacher at Estonian Business School and Advisory Board member of Riga Technical University.

Train as You Fight: Crisis Exercises vs Facing the Unknown

• Worst case scenario: why it never happens at a good time?
• Training the management and business -J15 a must do.
• Lucky and unlucky examples
• So what: what’s the minimum level of readiness to achieve?Going beyond: building teams and plans”

Gabriel de Brosses is NEVERHACK’s Chief Strategy Officer since 2023. Prior to taking that position, he was “La Poste Groupe“ Group Chief Information Officer from 2017 to 2023. He has worked throughout a 27-year career in the French Army, for the French Cybersecurity Agency, NATO and the United Nations. He has spent most of his career with the French Signal Corps as an officer with the French Airborne Brigade, then the French Signal Brigade.

Zero Trust in the Era of Artificial Intelligence

• The pace of AI innovation & adoption is happening at a faster rate than other technologies. You have to quickly determine what guardrails to put around for the secure adoption. The number of tools and use cases seem to be multiplying daily. Learn how you can consume, build, protect, and defend in this rapidly changing environment.

Sheril Nagoor is a Principal Solutions Architect at Cloudflare, based in London, and an influential SASE evangelist. With extensive expertise in cybersecurity, Sheril has significantly contributed to enhancing organizational security postures through cutting-edge technologies. As a prolific speaker and patent holder, he brings deep industry knowledge and innovative perspectives, making him a thought leader in the cybersecurity community. Sheril’s dedication to advancing security solutions and his ability to translate complex concepts into actionable strategies have made him a trusted advisor and a prominent voice in the field.

Cloud vs Old School on Prem

Everything is moving to cloud today and listener gets to know what are the things to take into consideration when fully transitioning to Cloud solution.

• What to take into consideration when relying on Cloud.
• Cloud – Price in money, rely on other party
• On prem – Price in maintenance
• Example: Cloud account of Investment fund deleted, no way to recover. Good decision by fund IT to backup things on other service provider premise.
• Cloud prices mess up service pricing.

Mr Andri Rebane is the Director of Information Security Department at Estonian Information and Communication Technology Centre (RIT) since March 2022. The Director of Information Security Department is the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for RIT’s Government Cloud and Government Workplace services.

In his last position at the Ministry of Defence, Mr Rebane was the Director of Cyber Policy Department, responsible for governance of information and communication technology, cybersecurity, and led the cyber defence related international cooperation in the governance area of the Ministry of Defence. In capacity, Mr Rebane was the Estonian representative at the Steering Committee of NATO’s Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence (CCDCOE) and coordinated host nation support for the CCDCOE. In Ministry of Defence, Mr Rebane led development projects for national and NATO Cyber Range and was in charge of creating the concept for Cybersecurity Training Centre “CR14” that became operational in early 2019 and was formed into a separate entity Foundation CR14 on the 1 st of January 2021.

Andri Rebane was born on 23rd October 1983 in Tallinn. Since 2008 he holds a Master’s degree from the Tallinn University of Technology in Informatics and has military education. Mr Rebane was in active duty from 2004 and 2019 and retired in the rank of Captain. Mr Rebane is the board member for Foundation CR14.

Can I Use ChatGPT at Work?

• In this episode of KüberCast, we are joined by Henri Ratnik, an expert from WIDEN Legal to explore a hot topic in the modern workplace: “Can I Use ChatGPT at Work?” As AI tools like ChatGPT become increasingly integrated into daily workflows, it’s crucial to understand the legal implications, benefits, and potential risks associated with their use. Additionally, we will discuss the future of AI regulation in the EU.

Henri Ratnik is an attorney at law at WIDEN Legal who specialises in advising clients on technology, AI, data protection, web3, fintech and intellectual property matters. He has extensive experience in drafting and negotiating cross-border contracts and bringing legal solutions for sophisticated business models. Henri’s unique understanding of the technology sector enables him to provide unparalleled legal guidance to clients, ensuring their interests and objectives are protected.

Cybersecurity Challenges in Retail

• Have you ever wondered how that fresh carton of milk makes its way to your kitchen table without a hitch? What role does cybersecurity play in ensuring the smooth operation of our retail supply chains? From farm to fridge, the journey is more complex and critical than you might think. Join us as we uncover the hidden layers of cybersecurity in the retail world, ensuring that the products we rely on daily remain safe and secure from digital threats. This episode promises to be a compelling blend of technical insights and practical advice, perfect for businesses and individuals alike.

Kaspar Hioväin has been involved in IT development projects for 20 years, with the last 14 years serving as the IT Director at Coop Estonia, the largest chain of food and consumer goods stores in the country. IT is an integral part of Coop Estonia’s 330 stores and 19 cooperatives, where each development impacts thousands of people’s daily work and the supply chain of millions of merchandise units between buyers, warehouses, and stores. Coop has invested heavily in automation and digitalization projects to optimize the supply chain and engage its customers. Recently, Coop Estonia launched a brand-new mobile app to enhance the shopping experience and drive customer loyalty. Given the heavy reliance on IT systems, IT security remains one of Coop Estonia’s top priorities.

Louis grew up in a small coastal town in Australia and attended the University of Newcastle, gaining a first class Honors Degree in Computer Science and worked in the industry as a Consultant and Trainer for 10 years, specializing in enterprise integration services. Having left the world of IT consultancy behind, Louis now uses his public speaking and communication skills to lead tech focused conferences, combining both his broad technical and entertainment skills to provide a larger than life presence on stage when he hosts.