Mikko Karikytö Chief Product Security Officer at Ericsson, leading security strategy, standards, and architecture. Senior advisor to Ericsson’s CTO and executives on product and solution security. Former Head of Network Security & PSIRT, managing global cybersecurity incidents. Industry expert in 5G security, advising the UK Parliament, German Bundestag, and EU groups. Mikko Karikytö is the Chief Product Security Officer (CPSO)
Amir Sagie Director of Cybersecurity & EDT Policy at Israel’s MFA, leading multilateral and UN cyber negotiations. Former Deputy Consul General in New York, managing political affairs across five U.S. states. Extensive diplomatic career, with postings in China, Portugal, and key MFA leadership roles. Holds a B.A. in East Asian Studies and two M.A. degrees in Political Science, plus a
Ágnes Kasper Head of Law Branch & Acting Head of Research at NATO CCDCOE, leading cyber law analysis. She is a Senior Lecturer of Law and Technology at Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech). Advisor to governments, EU Commission, and human rights organizations on cybersecurity law. Expert in cyber regulation and diplomacy, co-investigator on The Handbook on Developing a National Position
Kevin Adams Deputy Director for Telecoms Security & Resilience at DSIT, leading national security efforts. Former senior official at the Ministry of Defence & Digital Department, focusing on security and international issues. Served at the British Embassy in Washington DC (2014–2018), specializing in homeland security and data access. Extensive government experience, with roles in London, Basra, and Lisbon on counter-terrorism
Lyall King Director of Risk Mitigation Programs at CSE’s Canadian Centre for Cyber Security, leading telecom resilience and supply chain security. Former Director in Intelligence Operations, specializing in cyber threats and hostile state actors. Chaired Canada’s SITE Task Force (2018–2022) to counter foreign interference in federal elections. Over 20 years in intelligence and cybersecurity, including overseas deployments with allied partners.
Claudio Peguero Ambassador for Cyber Matters at the Dominican Republic’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, leading international cyber diplomacy. Founder of the country’s key cybercrime units, establishing DICAT and DNI’s Cybercrime Division. Instrumental in shaping national and international cyber laws, including Law 53-07 and the Budapest Convention protocols. Chair of INTERPOL’s Cyber Americas Working Group (2022–2024) and Vice-Chair of the UN
Nobutaka TAKEO Director for Cybersecurity at METI Japan, leading efforts to protect industries from cyber threats. Focuses on securing Japanese industries and ensuring safe product development. Over 20 years at METI, specializing in technology policy and industrial security. Former Director of the Battery Industry Division, shaping Japan’s energy and tech sectors. Nobutaka TAKEO is the Director for Cybersecurity at the
Merle Maigre Programme Director of Cybersecurity at Estonia’s e-Governance Academy, leading digital security initiatives. Former Director of NATO CCDCOE (2017–2018) and International Advisory Board member (2018–2022). Security Policy Adviser to two Estonian Presidents (2012–2017) on cyber and defense strategy. Member of the ENISA Advisory Group, shaping European cybersecurity policy. Merle Maigre is the Programme Director of Cybersecurity at Estonia’s e-Governance Academy. Previously
Kevin Moar Director of National Security Policy (since 2024), advising the Prime Minister and overseeing policy integration. Leads New Zealand’s National Cyber & Technology Security Unit and national cybersecurity strategy. Former National Strategic Coordinator for Countering Foreign Interference (2019–2024), tackling state threats and economic coercion. Background in law, political science, and public policy, with senior roles in health, education, and
Jan Kolouch Cybercrime and cybersecurity expert, specializing in legal accountability in cyberspace. Lecturer and course guarantor at multiple universities, focusing on cyber law and security. Active member of the CESNET association, contributing to cybersecurity research and projects. Author of CyberCrime and CyberSecurity and involved in training programs on combating cybercrime. Doc. JUDr. Jan Kolouch, Ph.D. has long been active in
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