Europe under pressure: cybersecurity at the heart of strategic issues
Le 17 mars dernier, le WTC Metz-Saarbrücken a réuni experts, décideurs et innovateurs à Sarrebruck pour la deuxième édition du Cross-Border Cybersecurity Tour. Avec pour thème central « L’Europe sous tension », cette journée a mis en lumière la cybersécurité comme pilier stratégique de la souveraineté numérique européenne.
Le programme a été rythmé par des interventions d’acteurs de premier plan, notamment le Bundesamt für Sicherheit und Informationstechnik (Office fédéral allemand de la sécurité de l’information), le centre de recherche CISPA Helmholtz Center for Security , ainsi que des leaders du terrain tels qu’’UEM (Usine d’Électricité de Metz). Les échanges ont abordé des enjeux cruciaux tels que la protection des infrastructures critiques, la protection des données avec le Data Center Advanced Mediomatrix, et l’automatisation de la conformité grâce à des innovations présentées par Dr. Kilian Schmidt de la société KERTOS, ainsi que Alexander Busse de Cybervize.
L’événement a également offert une vitrine aux solutions de demain grâce aux Startups sarroises et luxembourgeoises présentes en fin de journée, avant de se clôturer par un dîner de networking à la Halle 4, tiers lieu dédié à l’innovation.
Ce format transfrontalier a une nouvelle fois prouvé son efficacité pour favoriser le dialogue entre la recherche, les institutions publiques et les acteurs économiques de notre Grande Région transfrontalière, le partage de compétences et de bonnes pratiques ainsi que faire emerger des opportunités de business.
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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