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.

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.