Workshop

Cyber Frontiers in Conflict:

Understanding the Ukraine War's Digital Dimensions

24th of October 2024 | Bucharest, Romania

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

09:00 - 09:30

Opening Remarks

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​
09:30 - 11:30

Discussion Panel

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

12:00 - 12:30

ICS Detect, Honeynet SCADA​

Valentin Jurubita & Marius Parvu
Safetech Innovations
12:30 - 13:00

Cyber Range as A Service product - CyberEDU

Alexandru-Dumitru Musat
Bit Sentinel

Case Study Presentation

13:00 - 13:15

StageOne: offensive cybersecurity solution demo

Pavel Prodaniuc
CYBER DACIANS
13:15 - 13:30

Cyberspace in Times of Conflict: The Impact of the Russia Ukraine War on Digital Security

Assoc.Prof. Dragoș BĂRBIERU, PhD
˝Carol I˝ National Defence University

Parallel Workshops

14:30 - 16:00

Building cyber resilience through training - Incident response TTX

Gabriela Matei
Euro-Atlantic Resilience Centre
13:15 - 13:30

Digital Diplomacy Fundamentals

Alexandru Georgescu
National Institute for Research and Development in Informatics

Closing Remarks

16:30 - 17:00

Wrap-up Panel

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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https://unap.my.webex.com/unap.my/j.php?MTID=m092eb8c48e2b1c3842ce9590f1b849c5

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Meeting number (access code): 2740 936 7133

Meeting password: cCTPfKpA893

Organiser

Venue

Marshal Garden Hotel,

Calea Dorobantilor, no 50B, Sector 1, Bucharest, Romania