Genoa, Novembre 14, 2024 – The 2024 CSET Conference,concluded yesterday, following two days of insightful discussions held on November 12-13 at the historic Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa. Organized by the Start 4.0 Competence Center, this prestigious international event marked its tenth edition by gathering cybersecurity experts and professionals to address the challenges of protecting critical infrastructure in the key sectors of transportation and energy.
The conference created a valuable stage to explore the latest developments in innovation and security,Leading cybersecurity professionals and institutional representatives engaged in discussions on current topics, including compliance with new cybersecurity requirements under the NIS2 Directive, the implications of deepfake technology for digital security, and the integrated protection of IT and OT systems to ensure safer, more resilient critical infrastructure.
HWG Sababa, a leader in cybersecurity, made a strong contribution to the event through the participation of CEO Alessio Aceti and Omar Morando, Head of OT Security. On November 12, Alessio Aceti moderated a roundtable dedicated to the rising threat of deepfakes and the risks they pose to critical infrastructure security.“The CSET Conference 2024 provided an invaluable opportunity to deeply analyze the risk posed by deepfakes, not only discussing technologies to counter them but also examining the associated technical and legal aspects,” said Aceti. “We explored how robust business processes are crucial to defending critical infrastructure from this evolving threat, even before implementing technological solutions. The discussion also covered how deepfakes impact infrastructure resilience and interact with cyber insurance, exploring how these risks might influence insurance policies and protection measures.”
In the closing session, Omar Morando participated in a roundtable titled “Increasingly Converging IT and OT Systems: In Search of Cyber Resilience” where he addressed the specific security needs of operational environments within critical infrastructure. “Protecting OT systems is essential to the resilience of strategic infrastructure,” ha dichiarato Morando. “This dialogue with leading industry experts is a vital step in understanding and countering the most advanced threats in a rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape.”
The CSET Conference stands out for its coordinated vision under Start 4.0, which transforms the event into a continuous, practical journey – not simply an isolated occasion for discussions but real opportunity for collaboration. Each year, this prestigious event enables a network of companies and institutions to share concrete results and gather ideas ideas to chart future directions, strengthening the security of our critical infrastructure together.
By sharing expertise and experiences with the top players in digital security, HWG Sababa reaffirms its mission to support organizations in defending their strategic infrastructure. Participating in CSET 2024 was not only an opportunity to foster dialogue on crucial topics but also a chance to contribute to establishing new security standards at both national and international levels in an ever-evolving cybersecurity context.
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