2nd Transport Cybersecurity Conference

The second Transport Cybersecurity Conference will take place on 2 May 2024 in Brussels, Belgium (Charlemagne, Rue de la Loi 170, 1040 Brussels, Belgium) from 9:00 to 17:45 (CEST).

Following the success of the first conference in Lisbon in January 2019, this edition is organised by DG MOVE, the European Commission department for mobility and transport, in collaboration with DG CNECT, as well as key EU transport and cybersecurity agencies and stakeholders.

The conference will provide a platform for European transport and cybersecurity actors to meet, share valuable insights, and exchange best practices and ideas. The aim will be to collectively take stock of developments in the evolving landscape of cybersecurity within the different modes of transport, including aviation, rail and maritime. Participants include representatives from Member State authorities, key industry partners, regulators, associations, and cybersecurity experts.

The programme:

8:00 – 9:00 Registration and welcome coffee

9:00 – 9:10 Welcome speech – Magda KOPCZYŃSKA, Director-General for Mobility and Transport, European Commission

Session 1 Threat landscape: Navigating cybersecurity challenges in transport

• 9:10 – 9:20 Cyber threats and challenges to the transport sector – Juhan LEPASSAAR, Executive Director, ENISA
• 9:20 – 9:30 The European Railway Network: a critical asset to be protected against cyber threats – Josef DOPPELBAUER, Executive Director, ERA
• 9:30 – 9:40 Resilience of critical infrastructure: enhancing the resilience of critical transportation infrastructure – Floriana SIPALA, Director Internal Security, DG HOME
• 9:40 – 9:50 Incident reporting and response: developing effective incident response plans for cyber incidents – Paul BOSMAN, Head of the Network Manager Infrastructure Division, EUROCONTROL
• 9:50 – 10:40 Discussion panel: Emerging cybersecurity threats and challenges in the transport sector
• 10:40 – 11:10 Coffee Break

Session 2 –  Understanding the cybersecurity regulatory framework

• 11:10 – 11:20 Overview of the EU cybersecurity regulatory framework – Christiane KIRKETERP DE VIRON, Head of Unit DG CONNECT.H2 – Cybersecurity & Digital Privacy Policy
• 11:20 – 11:30 Cybersecurity framework for the EU transport sector – Carlos MESTRE, Head of Unit DG MOVE.A5 – Security
• 11:30 – 11:40 Management of information security risks impacting aviation safety – Gian Andrea BANDIERI, Section Manager, Cybersecurity in Aviation & Emerging Risks, EASA
• 11:40 – 11:50 EU Railway regulatory framework in support of cybersecurity – Thomas CHATELET, project Officer ERTMS Unit, ERA
• 11:50 – 12:40 Discussion panel: Ensuring cybersecurity rules that are fit for the EU transport sector
• 12:40 – 14:00 Lunch Break

Session 3 – Cybersecurity in transport design, supply chain and emerging technologies

• 14:00 – 14:10 Cybersecurity by design: standards and specifications in transport – Jean-Claude NANCHE, Head of Aircraft Security, AIRBUS
• 14:10 – 14:20 Cybersecurity in supply chains and third parties to prevent vulnerabilities – (tbc)
• 14:20 – 14:30 The impact of emerging technologies on cybersecurity – Olivier LEPRETRE, Cybersecurity Director, EUROSTAR
• 14:30 – 14:40 Cybersecurity operations centre – Vincent DEFRENNE, Director Cyber Strategy & Architecture, NVISO Security
• 14:40 – 15:30 Discussion panel: Ensuring cybersecurity in design and across the entire supply chain
• 15:30 – 16:00 Coffee Break

Session 4 – Involving stakeholders: Fostering cooperation and collaboration

• 16:00 – 16:10 Capacity building: importance of cybersecurity training and awareness – Chronis KAPALIDIS, Project Officer for Maritime Security, EMSA
• 16:10 – 16:20 Coordination: a pillar of cybersecurity regulation – Eleanor TRAVERS, Head of Aviation Security, Irish Aviation Authority, IAA.
• 16:20 – 16:30 Information-sharing mechanisms and learned lessons – Jean-Francois SIMONS, VP EMEA Aviation ISAC and Chair of European Council of ISACs
• 16:30 – 16:40 International developments and cooperation – TBC, Transportation Security Administration, TSA (US)
• 16:40 – 17:30 Discussion panel: Role of stakeholders and collaboration in cybersecurity

17:30 – 17:45 – Closing remarks – Mona BJORKLUND, Director, DG MOVE

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