Cross-border Cybersecurity through the Lens of Government

As a partner in the SAND5G consortium, p-NET Emerging Networks & Verticals successfully organized the second session in the “Through the Lens of…” webinar series, this time focusing on the pivotal role of governments in securing 5G infrastructures – particularly in cross-border contexts.

With international connectivity expanding and shared threats on the rise, the event explored how national authorities implement cybersecurity frameworks, foster innovation, and collaborate to safeguard next-generation networks.

📅 Date: Wednesday, July 2nd, 2025
🕒 Time: 16:00 – 17:30 EEST
💻 Online Webinar

Target Audience Included

Government policymakers and cybersecurity authorities
Telecom regulators and infrastructure operators
Security researchers and network engineers
Industry and academic stakeholders in 5G technologies
Members of the SAND5G & 5G & TACTIC’s communities
The general public

Expert speakers

H.E. Dimitris Papastergiou, Minister of Digital Governance, Ministry of Digital Governance of Greece

Dr. Ioannis Pavlosoglou, Vice Governor, National Cybersecurity Authority (NCSA), Greece

Prof. Dimitris Varoutas, Vice-President, EETT (National Regulatory Authority, Electronic Communications), Greece

Charalambos Oxinos, Cybersecurity Engineer, Digital Security Authority, Cyprus

Prof. Anna Tzanakaki, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens & 5G-TACTIC Project Coordinator

Andi Mihai, Advisor to the DNSC Director, National Cyber Security Directorate (DNSC), Romania

Costas Efhtymiou, Senior Cybersecurity Engineer, Digital Security Authority (DSA), Cyprus

Coordinator: Dr. Athanassios Staveris-Polykalas, Senior Cybersecurity Specialist, p-NET & SAND5G Project Representative

Webinar Agenda

Opening Remarks
Dr. Athanassios Staveris-Polykalas, Senior Cybersecurity Specialist, p-NET
SAND5G Project Representative

Keynote Speech
National Cybersecurity Priorities for 5G Infrastructure in Greece
H.E. Dimitris Papastergiou
Minister of Digital Governance
Ministry of Digital Governance of Greece

Institutional Implementation and Policy ToolsFrom Strategic Frameworks to Tactical Implementation: Securing Greece’s 5G Ecosystem
Dr. Ioannis Pavlosoglou
Vice Governor, National Cybersecurity Authority (NCSA) GreeceEU Policies and Regulations for Cybersecurity and Networks: Recent Advances and Discussions
Prof. Dimitris Varoutas
Vice-President , EETT (National Regulatory Authority, Electronic Communications), Greece

Ensuring Cyber Resilience in 5G Networks: The Role of National Authorities
Charalambos Oxinos
Cyber Security Engineer, Digital Security Authority, Cyprus

Panel Discussion:
Strengthening 5G Cybersecurity through National Policy, Innovation and Market Engagement
Coordinator: Prof. Anna Tzanakaki, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens & 5G-TACTIC Project CoordinatorPanelists:
Andi Mihai, Advisor to the DSNC Director, National Cyber Security Directorate (DNSC), Romania
Costas Efthymiou, Senior Cybersecurity Engineer, Digital Security Authority (DSA), Cyprus

Questions and Answers Session
Coordinator: Prof. Anna Tzanakaki

Closing Remarks
Prof. Anna Tzanakaki