Europe under pressure: cybersecurity at the heart of strategic issues
On March 17, the WTC Metz-Saarbrücken brought together experts, decision-makers, and innovators in Saarbrücken for the second edition ofthe Cross-Border Cybersecurity Tour. With the central theme “Europe Under Pressure,” the event highlighted cybersecurity as a strategic pillar of European digital sovereignty.
The program featured presentations by leading figures, including the Bundesamt für Sicherheit und Informationstechnik (German Federal Office for Information Security), the research center CISPA Helmholtz Center for Security, as well as leaders in the field such asUEM (Metz Electricity Plant). The discussions addressed critical issues such as the protection of critical infrastructure and data protection with the Data Center Advanced Mediomatrix, and the automation of compliance through innovations presented by Dr. Kilian Schmidt of KERTOS, as well as Alexander Busse from Cybervize.
The event also served as a showcase for the solutions of tomorrow, thanks to the startups from Saarland and Luxembourg that were present at the end of the day, before concluding with a networking dinner atHalle 4,a third place dedicated to innovation.
This cross-border initiative has once again proven its effectiveness in fostering dialogue among researchers, public institutions, and economic stakeholders in our Greater Cross-Border Region, promoting the sharing of expertise and best practices, and creating new business opportunities.
Europe under pressure: understanding new cyber risks
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The opening of the event sets the scene: Europe is under pressure. Hybrid threats, cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure, technological dependencies... Institutional speeches and the opening keynote address analyze cybersecurity as a major strategic issue, at the crossroads of sovereignty, economic security, and political stability.
CISPA experts and institutional representatives provide a clear and forward-looking assessment of the risks currently facing our territories and businesses.
Protecting critical infrastructure: energy and data centers on the front line
The energy and data center sectors are at the heart of European concerns. Through contributions from professionals in the field, this sequence highlights the growing vulnerabilities of critical infrastructure, the concrete impacts of cyberattacks, and scenarios to anticipate.
Key figures, feedback, and outlooks provide a better understanding of why cybersecurity is now inseparable from the continuity of essential services.
Automating compliance: turning a constraint into a competitive advantage
Faced with the proliferation of standards (NIS2, GDPR, ISO, etc.), SMEs and mid-sized companies often find themselves under pressure.
The CROSSBORDER CYBERSECURITY TOUR #2 focuses on the central theme ofautomation of compliance, presented not as a burden, but a lever for competitiveness and growth.
Startups from the CISPA ecosystem demonstrate how innovative solutions can improve security, reduce costs, and free up time for core business activities.
Different perspectives: research, startups, and industry facing cyber challenges
During the interactive roundtable discussion, researchers, entrepreneurs, and security managers will share their perspectives. How can we manage the growing complexity of cyber requirements while maintaining operational performance?
This format promotes open dialogue between technological innovation, industrial realities, and regulatory constraints, offering participants concrete and applicable solutions.
Startups will also be pitching.
Networking, matchmaking, and cross-border cooperation
Beyond the content, the CROSSBORDER CYBERSECURITY TOUR #2 is a privileged meeting space. Networking opportunities, matchmaking with startups, and a social event at the end of the day allow create lasting synergies between French, German, and European players.
In a friendly and creative atmosphere, participants develop their network and lay the foundations for future collaborations.
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