INSECON Congress upholds cyber security!

INSECON is an initiative aimed at raising awareness of current and future cyber threats, presenting tools and best practices for effective security and response - locally, regionally, as well as nationally. It is also a comfortable networking space where knowledge transfer will be accompanied by the presentation of the latest data security and access solutions. Invited experts and practitioners, as well as industry leaders, will present key IT security issues. During lectures and discussions, they will define new directions for cybersecurity, especially critical cybersecurity. In addition to the congress and expo zones, special zones will be launched, including CyberHackLab, a workshop in the form of CTF (Capture the Flag) conducted by the Expert Cyber Security Training Center (ECSC), as well as Cyber Fortress, a simulation game to build an effective security system for the ICT environment and protect it, coordinated by the Secure Cyberspace Foundation, and also 1st Polish Cybersecurity Olympics, organised by Vector Synergy and CDeX (Cyber Defence eXercise Platform).

- Cyber security is not just a matter of technology, but also of awareness, education and preparedness in the event of an attack. Cross-sector and international cooperation is key in combating global digital threats. Only through joint efforts can we effectively defend ourselves against increasingly sophisticated forms of cybercrime. That's why I encourage you to attend the INSECON 2024 congress and exhibition in April," mobilizes Konrad Flesman, managing director of the INSECON project.

INSECON First Day 15.04.2024

The topics of the first day are focused on supporting the development of the Ministry of Defense's cyber capabilities. On April 15, you will be able to listen to speeches and talk to prominent experts from the Polish cyber security scene. Among them are the founders of a foundation that promotes digital security, the editor-in-chief of a popular information security website, a cyber security specialist with more than 20 years of experience in detecting cyber threats in the financial sector, and a commander of Polish cyber forces. On the side of government bodies, the day will be opened by representatives of the leadership of the Ministry of National Defense, the Ministry of Digitization, highlighting the importance of the topic of cybersecurity in Poland.

The first day of the INSECON Congress has already announced the participation of the polish Secretary of State – Ministry of National Defence - Cezary Tomczyk, Vice President of the Council of Ministers, Minister of Digitization - Krzysztof GAWKOWSKI, who will speak about the digital strategy of the Republic of Poland, Maj. Gen. Karol Molenda - Commander of the Cyberspace Defense Forces Component, Robert Kośla - Chief Cyber Security Architect for Europe, Middle East and Africa in the global Security Service Line team, Microsoft, Miroslaw Maj - President of the Safe Cyberspace Foundation, Adam Haertle - Founder and Editor-in-Chief of the ZaufanaTrzeciaStrona.pl portal, Adam Lange - Director of Active Monitoring, Standard Chartered Bank. The conference will be leading by Director of the Department of Cyber Security of the Ministry of Defense - Dominik Rozdziałowski.

INSECON Second Day 16.04.2024

On the other hand, the second day of the Congress, an international event, will be dedicated to the strategic aspects of cyber security, which are crucial to national and global security. We will have the opportunity to hear presentations and discussions with prominent experts, representatives of NATO member states and the European Union, who will share their experiences and visions on today's cyber security challenges. We will learn how the group like minded states are dealing with cyber threats and resilience, especially in the face of an increasingly dynamic international situation. We will also learn how our NATO partners are shaping cyber security assurance.

The international part of the conference was confirmed by Gen. Krzysztof Król - Advisor to the Chief of the General Staff of the Polish Armed Forces, Brig. Gen. Antonio CARUSO - Head of the Cyber Operations Division, Italian Cyber Command, (Italy), Fergal O'REGAN - Acting. Director of the European Security and Defense College, Giuseppe ZUFFANTI - Cyber Coordinator and Cyber Platform ETEE, European Security and Defense College, Christian-Marc Lifländer - Head of the NATO Cyber and Hybrid Policy Section, Lt. Col. Tim ZAHN - Commander of the Bundeswehr Cyber Security Center (Germany), David MCKEOWN - P. Acting Principal Deputy Chief Advisor for Information Technology, Deputy Chief Advisor for Cyber Security, United States Department of Defense (United States of America), Luka MGELADZE - Director of the Cyber Security Office of the Ministry of Defense (Georgia), Sunyoung CHO - Director of the Cyber and Electromagnetic Policy Department of the Ministry of Defense (Republic of Korea). The speeches on the second day will be given by Dr. Jerzy Kosinski, Prof. of the Naval Academy - Director of the Maritime Cyber Security Center and Dr. Jakub Syta - Deputy Director of the Maritime Cyber Security Center.

INSECON for business and local governments

The second day of the INSECON Congress - April 16, 2024, in addition to the international track, will also be dedicated to business and local government representatives. On this day, participants will have the opportunity to explore the challenges and perspectives of cyber security, tailored specifically to the needs of business and local government structures.

- During the second day of the INSECON International Cyber Security Congress, we will also focus on the importance of the NIS2 Directive (Directive (EU) 2022/2555 of the European Parliament and Council of December 14, 2022 on measures for a high common level of cyber security in the EU) for business and the ongoing Cyber Secure Local Government program, says Konrad Flesman, director of the INSECON 2024 Congress.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain knowledge about cyber security threats and methods of response, learn about the requirements of the NIS2 Directive and how to meet them, find out why the diagnosis of the level of cyber security must be carried out repeatedly and is a requirement of the Cyber Secure Local Government program, as well as network with experts and solution providers. Representatives of such companies and institutions as ISSA, VECTOR SYNERGY, CISCO, SMM LEGAL, Bydgoski Klaster Informatyczny, Centrum Projektów Polska Cyfrowa will share their experience.

- By collaborating with globally recognized experts, presenting innovations and taking a conscious approach to cyber security, we aim to create a secure cyberspace that will enable the development of new technologies, digital transformation and digital inclusion of society, while providing protection against all potential threats in the online world. - stresses the importance of organizing the INSECON 2024 Congress by its Director, Konrad Flesman.

We invite you to participate in the INSECON International Cyber Security Congress

15-16.04.2024, Poznań

Organisers: Ministry of Defense, MTP Group

Honorary Patronage: Ministry of Development and Technology, Center for Digital Poland Projects, NASK

Strategic Partner: Microsoft

Silver partner: Vector Synergy

Industry Patronage: Military Communications Institute, Central Military Recruitment Center, Cyber Defense Forces Component Command, Expert Cyber Security Training Center, Naval Academy, Military University of Technology, ISOA, ISSA Poland, Territorial Defense Forces, Securex International Security Fair

Content Partner: Secure Cyberspace Foundation, Trusted Third Party, CISCO, ISSA Poland, SMM Legal, Bydgoszcz IT Cluster, Be In, Checkpoint

Expo zone partners: Sycope, Fortinet, Quest, NetiaNext, Military Communications Institute, Central Military Recruitment Center, Cyber Defense Forces Component Command, Expert Cyber Security Training Center, Naval Academy, Military Technical Academy, ISSA Poland, Territorial Defense Forces

Media Patronage: RMF FM, Business Insider, Forbes

Media cooperation: Cyber Defense 24, Polska Zbrojna, MilMag, Security OPS, Open Security