Cross-border Cybersecurity through the Lens of Government

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

About the Webinar

As a partner in the SAND5G consortium, p-NET Emerging Networks & Verticals announces 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 will explore how national authorities implement cybersecurity frameworks, foster innovation, and collaborate to safeguard next-generation networks.

Who Should Attend?

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

Agenda

16:00 – 16:05	Opening Remarks Dr. Athanassios Staveris-Polykalas, Senior Cybersecurity Specialist, p-NET SAND5G Project Representative
16:05 – 16:15	Keynote Speech National Cybersecurity Priorities for 5G Infrastructure in Greece H.E. Dimitris Papastergiou Minister of Digital Governance Ministry of Digital Governance of Greece
16:15 – 16:45	Institutional Implementation and Policy ToolsFrom Strategic Frameworks to Tactical Implementation: Securing Greece’s 5G Ecosystem Dr. Ioannis Pavlosoglou Vice Governor, National Cybersecurity Authority (NCSA) Greece EU 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
16:45 – 17:15	Panel Discussion: Strengthening 5G Cybersecurity through National Policy, Innovation and Market Engagement Coordinator: Dr. Athanassios Staveris-Polykalas Panelists: Prof. Anna Tzanakaki, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens & 5G-TACTIC Project Coordinator Andi Mihai, Advisor to the DSNC Director, National Cyber Security Directorate (DNSC), Romania Costas Efthymiou, Senior Cybersecurity Engineer, Digital Security Authority (DSA), Cyprus
17:15 – 17:25	Questions and Answers Session Coordinator: Dr. Athanassios Staveris-Polykalas
17:25 – 17:30	Closing Remarks Dr. Athanassios Staveris-Polykalas