As a partner in the SAND5G consortium, p-NET Emerging Networks & Verticals successfully organized an insightful webinar titled “5G Networks Security through the Lens of SAND5G”.

📅 Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2025
🕒 Time: 15:00 EEST
💻 Platform: Online

With the rapid adoption of 5G technology, ensuring network security has become a critical priority. The webinar highlighted how the SAND5G Project addresses these challenges through the development of advanced risk assessment tools aimed at enhancing the security and compliance of 5G infrastructures.

This online training event attracted a diverse range of participants from across the 5G ecosystem, offering valuable insights into the rapidly evolving landscape of 5G cybersecurity. The strong interest and active participation from professionals in the telecom, cybersecurity, and academic communities confirmed the critical relevance of the topic.

• Expert analysis of 5G security risks and evolving EU policy frameworks.
• Demonstrations of innovative risk assessment techniques using machine learning and real-time threat detection.
• Insights into effective public-private collaboration models for strengthening 5G security.
• A panel discussion featuring experts on 5G policy, challenges and future directions.

• Telecom providers & network operators
• Cybersecurity professionals
• National Authorities & Regulators
• EU policy & regulatory experts
• Researchers and academics
• Businesses integrating 5G technologies

• Dr. Athanassios Staveris-Polykalas (p-NET)
• Prof. Paris Kitsos (University of Patras)
• Spyros Chatziloizos (NCSA)
• Vasileios Stathopoulos (ADAE)
• Dr. Kostas Poulios (Sphynx Technology Solutions AG)
• Alexandros Katsarakis (Sphynx Technology Solutions AG)
• Dr. Harilaos Koumaras (IIT at NCSR Demokritos)
• Dr. Antonios Lalas (CERTH/ITI)
• Assoc. Prof. Anna Tzanakaki (National & Kapodistrian University of Athens)

Welcome
Dr. Athanassios Staveris-Polykalas, Senior Cybersecurity Specialist, p-NET Emerging Networks & Verticals

An Introduction to the SAND5G Project
Prof. Paris Kitsos, Professor, University of Patras

Keynote Speeches: The Role of the EU 5G Cybersecurity Toolbox and the Contribution of SAND5G

– Telecom Providers’ Security Issues in the 5G era
Spyros Chatziloizos, Head of Network Infrastructure Security Department, National Cybersecurity Authority (NCSA)

– The EU 5G Cybersecurity Toolbox and its Implementation
Vasileios Stathopoulos, Security Expert & Head of Incident Reporting, Hellenic Authority for Communication Security and Privacy (ADAE)

Technological Approach: Innovative Risk Assessment Techniques for 5G Networks

– The SAND5G Platform and Technical Tools for Risk Analysis in 5G networks
Kostas Poulios, Chief Technology Officer, Sphynx Technology Solutions AG

– Application of Machine Learning (ML) for Threat Prediction and Real-time Impact Assessment
Alexandros Katsarakis, R&D Project Manager, Sphynx Technology Solutions AG

Panel Discussion: Collaboration between Public, Private Sector, and Academic Community on 5G Network Security
Coordinator: Dr. Athanassios Staveris-Polykalas

Panelists:
Spyros Chatziloizos, Head of Network Infrastructure Security Department, National Cybersecurity Authority (NCSA)

Dr. Harilaos Koumaras, Research Associate Professor, Institute of Informatics and Telecommunications of NCSR “Demokritos”

Dr. Antonis Lalas, Postdoctoral Research Associate, Centre for Research & Technology Hellas (CERTH)/ Information Technologies Institute (ITI)

Kostas Poulios, Chief Technology Officer, Sphynx Technology Solutions AG

Vasileios Stathopoulos, Security Expert & Head of Incident Reporting, Hellenic Authority for Communication Security and Privacy (ADAE)

Assoc. Prof. Anna Tzanakaki, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens

Questions and Answers Session
Coordinator: Dr. Athanassios Staveris-Polykalas

What are the next steps?
Dr. Athanassios Staveris-Polykalas

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