Cyber Frontiers in Conflict:
Understanding the Ukraine War's Digital Dimensions
Organised by The National Defence University, Romania
About The Event
This workshop explores the intricate dynamics of cyber warfare as exemplified by the Ukraine conflict. This session aims to explore the digital dimensions of modern warfare, highlighting the strategic use of cyber tools in conflict scenarios. The workshop will provide a platform for participants to discuss real-world cyber threats, defence strategies, and the lessons learned from the Ukraine war.
This theme is particularly pertinent to the European context, where geopolitical tensions and cyber threats are interlinked with the Ukraine war evolution and consequencies. Understanding the role of cyber operations in contemporary conflicts is crucial for both civilian and military stakeholders. The workshop will address the significance of shared cybersecurity standards and collaborative defence measures, emphasising the need for an integrated approach to national and regional security.
Cyber threats are deeply intertwined, with attacks on the military sector often impacting civilian infrastructures and vice versa. This interconnectedness means that a breach in one area can have cascading effects, disrupting services and undermining security across multiple sectors.
By examining case studies and engaging in hands-on activities, participants will gain insights into the dual-use technologies employed in cyber conflicts. This knowledge will be instrumental in developing robust defence strategies that can be applied across various sectors. The workshop also aims to foster a deeper understanding of the implications of cyber warfare on public safety, economic stability, and national security.
Where
Marshal Garden Hotel, Calea Dorobantilor, no 50B, Sector 1, Bucharest, Romania
Event Schedule
Morning Panel Sessions
Opening Remarks - 09:00 - 09:30
Major General Eugen MAVRIȘ, PhD, Rector, "Carol I" National Defence University, Romania Prof Gabriel Raicu, Rector, Constanta Maritime University Dan Cimpean, The Director, National Cyber Security Directorate, Romania Amb Shota Gvineria, Lecturer, Batic Defence College, Estonia
Chair: Prof Ion Roceanu, "Carol I" National Defence University, Romania
Discussion Panel - 09:30 - 11:30
Piret Pernik, NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence Mihai Olteanu, National Cyberint Centre, SRI Marian Talau, Cyber Defence Command, MoD Alina Urs, Romanian National Cyber Security Directorate Carola Frey, Euro-Atlantic Resilience Centre Iulian Alecu, Safetech Innovations
Chair: Assoc.Prof. Antonio Dan-Suteu, Vice-Rector, "Carol I" National Defence University, Romania
Project / Technology Presentation
ICS Detect, Honeynet SCADA - 12:00 - 12:30
Valentin Jurubita & Marius Parvu, Safetech Innovations
Cyber Range as A Service product - CyberEDU - 12:30 - 13:00
Alexandru-Dumitru Musat, Bit Sentinel
Case Study Presentation
StageOne: offensive cybersecurity solution demo - 13:00 - 13:15
Pavel Prodaniuc, CYBER DACIANS
Cyberspace in Times of Conflict: The Impact of the Russia - Ukraine War on Digital Security - 13:15 - 13:30
Assoc.Prof. Dragoș BĂRBIERU, PhD, ˝Carol I˝ National Defence University
Parallel Workshops
Building cyber resilience through training - Incident response TTX - 14:30 - 16:00
Gabriela Matei, Euro-Atlantic Resilience Centre
Digital Diplomacy Fundamentals 13:15 - 13:30
Alexandru Georgescu, National Institute for Research and Development in Informatics
Closing Remarks
Wrap-up Panel - 16:30 - 17:00
Chair: Dr Niculae Iancu, Vice-President, Maritime Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence
Discussant: Amb Shota Gvineria, Lecturer, Baltic Defence College
Prof. Ion ROCEANU, PhD, ˝Carol I˝ National Defence University Assoc.Prof. Antonio DAN-SUTEU, PhD, ˝Carol I˝ National Defence University Alexandru Georgescu, National Institute for Research and Development in Informatics Gabriela Matei, Euro-Atlantic Resilience Centre
On-line Participation
Webex meeting scheduled: Cyber Frontiers in Conflict: Understanding the Ukraine War’s Digital Dimensions
Date and location: October 24, 2024, Bucharest, Romania
Time: 09:00 | (UTC+03:00) Athens, Bucharest | 8 hrs
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Meeting number (access code): 2740 936 7133
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Organiser
“Carol I” National Defence University, Romania
Venue
Marshal Garden Hotel, Calea Dorobantilor, no 50B, Sector 1, Bucharest, Romania