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March 13, 2025
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OUR CONFERENCE
Focus:
• Strategic Alliances and Partnerships in Cybersecurity
• Understanding ROI in Cybersecurity
• Emerging Tech, Emerging Threats
• Dark Web and Cybercrime landscape
• Empower Women in Cybersecurity
• Strengthen Cloud Security in Modern Environments
Keynotes
MARIO BECCIA
Deputy CIO for Cybersecurity at NATOHis career began in 1997 with a start-up focused on web technologies. He later became an independent IT consultant before joining NATO in 2006. At NATO Allied Command Transformation, he contributed to key initiatives like the NATO Computer Incident Response Capability (NCIRC) and IT Modernization programs, as well as leading cybersecurity tracks in prominent NATO exercises and think tanks.
In 2015, he transitioned to the NATO Communications and Information Agency, furthering NATO's cybersecurity infrastructure and fostering industry collaboration. He also served as Chief Information Security Officer at the European Defence Agency (2018–2021), spearheading cross-domain cybersecurity projects and organizing military CERT exercises.
Since 2021, Mario Beccia has been driving NATO's enterprise cybersecurity strategy, ensuring coherence and enhanced ICT services across the organization.
Viktor Polic
CISO ILO a UN agencyHe’s 25-year career in the IT industry spans multilateral financial, humanitarian, standardization and development public sector organizations (ITU, UNCC, UNHCR).
Viktor conducts research in cryptography, data protection regulation, and risk management. Since the Internet bubble, he is teaching computer science and telecommunications courses as adjunct faculty at Webster University in Geneva.
Viktor is a member of the Scientific Committee for Advanced Studies in Information Security at the University of Geneva. He advocates for advancement in information security as an author in journals and his personal blog (blog.cybersymbiosis.com), and as a speaker at numerous international security conferences.
Viktor holds a Ph.D. in Cryptography and Advanced Protection Systems, MA in Computer Resources and Information Management, and BSc. in Computer Science. He is a member of (ISC)2, ISACA and IACR.
Jason Lowder
Cyber Assistant Legal Attaché Federal Bureau of Investigation SwedenSince starting with the FBI in 2004, Jason has conducted financial fraud and national security cyber threat investigations while stationed at the Houston Field Office and at FBI Cyber Division Headquarters in Washington, D.C. In 2021, Jason started his current assignment as the Cyber Assistant Legal Attaché. In this position, he engages with various partners in Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark and Iceland regarding cyber threats/cyber investigations.
He holds a bachelor's degree in accounting from the University of Illinois - Springfield and is a Certified Public Accountant.
Moona Ederveen
Principal Consultant at ISFVisiting international security conferences from age 16, she consulted at global banks and advised on cyber security and risk for nearly two decades. As a multi-lingual brand ambassador to financial services, other sectors, and government stakeholders, she is an avid builder of trusted communities.
A strong advocate for cross-sector crisis preparedness and resilience, she also works to encourage the next generation of talent into tech careers.
Henrik Thomsson
Head of IT Security
Lidl Sverige KB
Henrik Thomsson is an accomplished leader in digital transformation and technology innovation, with extensive experience in the financial services and insurance sectors. He has led strategic initiatives focused on harnessing data, AI, and digital technologies to drive business growth and operational efficiency. With a proven track record of driving change, Henrik has played a pivotal role in streamlining complex systems and delivering customer-centric solutions. His leadership emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and agility, positioning him as a forward-thinking professional in the digital landscape.
Johan Templeman
CISO
Teamtailor
IT Leader with 15 years of experience in developing and managing SaaS applications, specializing in logistics, transportation, and IT security. Skilled at operating and enhancing critical cloud applications, with strengths in bridging the gap between sales, product, and technology teams. Known for strong analytical abilities, creativity, and teamwork. A fast learner with a curious and inventive mindset, colleagues often describe me as knowledgeable, helpful, and solution-focused.
Jörgen Ottoson
CISO, DPO
BITS DATA i Södertälje AB
Broadly interested in communication security, info/IT-security, intelligence, geopolitics, surveillance and privacy issues and have been involved in various projects pertaining to such areas, also noncommercial ones, including the PGP community in the early days of the "crypto wars" in the late 90'.
Earlier worked as a security expert in the swedish banking community, involved with PIN security, key management and ATMs. Do a fair amount of admin and maintenance on Linux-systems and firewalls/IDSes as well.
Lately also undertook some academic studies in IT forensics, data communications and some aspects of cryptography.
Mikael Varverud
CISO
Iptor
Mikael Varverud is an experienced IT and cybersecurity professional with a strong background in secure software development, digital forensics, and penetration testing. He has expertise in building robust cybersecurity strategies and implementing security controls to mitigate risks. With a career spanning various leadership roles, Mikael is skilled at aligning technical security solutions with business objectives, ensuring optimal protection and resilience for organizations. His focus is on integrating advanced security practices to support both compliance and innovation in complex IT environments.
Elena Marzi Tornblad
Cybersecurity Strategy & Research Officer
RISE
A cybersecurity professional with a strong sense of responsibility, commitment, and integrity.
My strongest skill is my breadth of experience. I have worked as an engineer in the automotive industry, as a lawyer specializing in intellectual property and competition law, and as a teacher in Engineering and Real-time systems. This diverse background gives me a unique, invaluable perspective and a deep understanding of how technical elements relate to regulations and customer needs. It also equips me with strong leadership skills, enabling me to approach complex problems with structure and creativity.
I am passionate about cybersecurity, which has been my profession and interest for years. My strongest technical skill lies in product cybersecurity and embedded systems. In my current role, I work as a strategist in IT cybersecurity for one of the biggest players in the automotive industry.
My core values are compassion, collaboration, and perseverance.
Rudy Dordonne
CISO
Dustin
I am a Business Leader with a passion for Information Security.
My goal is to support the business in reaching its objectives by providing trust in Information Security. While having a deep understanding of the technologies supporting Information Security, I am convinced that it is first a business and people concern.
My business knowledge and experience allow me to turn complex problems into digestible, actionable information, making me able to interface with the chain of command from strategical to operational level. I thrive in international and multicultural environments and I embrace the associated challenges. I am particularly interested in improvement opportunities as demonstrated in all the positions I have held.
Committed to continuous learning, I enjoy learning from my peers and growing along with my team
Nithin Krishna
Head of Cyber Security
Jeppesen, a Boeing Company
For over 19 years, I have served as a Cybersecurity Architect, Leveraging industry-recognized certifications like CISSP, OSCP, and AWS-Sec, I possess in-depth expertise across various cybersecurity and cloud domains.
My core competencies encompass:
- Delivering innovative solutions in penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, DevSecOps, and AI automation.
- Demonstrating proven experience with OWASP Top 10 and SANS 25 vulnerabilities.
- Developing vulnerability scanning tools using Python and Anaconda.
- Maintaining proficiency in RPA (BluePrism, UiPath, Automation Anywhere) and the Selenium framework (TestNG, BDD).
- Building an extensive work history with diverse clients across banking, insurance, retail, and the cybersecurity sector.
- Contributing to a proven track record of establishing security and automation best practices and standards.
I am passionate about empowering organizations to safeguard their data and assets from ever-evolving cyber threats, ultimately optimizing their overall security posture and performance.
Jakob Stenstave
CISO
TechMahindra
With a background as Naval officer for the last decade working as a Security Officer/Security Protection Officer/Data Protection Officer and Expert/Sr Project, Programme & Portfolio Manager with a Special interest in Security.- I’m always taking holistic view (Including Information, personal and physical Security), and weighing business value together with Security Risks.
Areas of expertise
Security Management
Education/Training -
Portfolio, Programme, Project & Benefits management.
I hold PMP®, Managing Benefits™, MoP®, MsP® and Prince2® Practitioner certificates.
I’ve previously been an accredited trainer for Managing Benefits™ & PRINCE2
Sanjay Kumar
Threat Intelligence Manager (CTI)
Landis+Gyr
Sanjay Kumar is cybersecurity researcher and professional, currently working as Threat Intelligence Manager in Landis+Gyr Finland. He has over a decade of experience in the field of Cyber Security. His expertise includes threat intelligence, advanced threat detection, threat hunting, L3 investigations and building threat detection rules. Beside this work, he is also doing PhD in Cyber Security, where he has developed several ML/AI based threat detection systems, and authored eight publications with more than 140 citations. Sanjay has won several awards in recognition of his technical, academic and research contributions. Also, he has conducted several workshops, seminars and events in the field of Cybersecurity and participated as speaker in many international conferences. He is also serving as IEEE Young Professionals Chair in Finland since 2022.
Elpidoforos Arapantonis
Senior Information Security Officer
Vattenfall
Elpidoforos Arapantonis is a Senior Security Officer in the energy sector with extensive experience in Information and Cyber Security. Over the past decade, he has held key security roles in the automotive and energy sectors, he has worked with OEMs and suppliers to strengthen security strategies, implement risk mitigation measures, and align cybersecurity practices with industry standards.
Magnus Carling
CISO
Stena AB
I'm a versatile manager with experience in the IT business since 1995. My experience range from network engineering and server management, to IT-management frameworks and information security management. IT and security has been part of my life for a long time and I enjoy the potential IT unlock in both humans as well as enterprises - as long as it is secure.
Most of my spare time I spend with my family and friends. I like to try new recipes, barbecue, explore new and old wines, go snowboarding whenever I can, run and write.
Writing is a big part of my life and I write stories that are everything but ordinary.
Linda Avad
CISO
OKQ8
With over two decades in information security, my role as Chief Information Security Officer at OKQ8 is complemented by my expertise in cyber defense at Försvarsmakten. My competencies extend to agile methodologies and software project management, ensuring strategic oversight and robust security infrastructure. At OKQ8, our mission to protect corporate assets aligns with my goal to innovate and strengthen cybersecurity measures. My certification as a CISA underscores my commitment to excellence in this dynamic field.
Michael Adjei
Director Systems Engineering
Illumio
Michael Adjei has over 20 years’ experience in network and cybersecurity across various roles. He is Director of Systems Engineering where he is responsible for overseeing the Northern Europe systems engineering teams and delivering technical product oversight. Michael is an accomplished public speaker, regularly speaking at conferences and webinars. He holds a MSc in Network Systems Engineering and a BSc in physics in addition to several industry certifications.
Dennie Karlsson
Group CISO and Head of Risk Management
Dustin
As the Group CISO at Dustin, I oversee the enterprise-wide vision, strategy, and security program to protect our information assets and technologies. With over 8 years of experience in cybersecurity and information security, I have a strong background in governance, risk management, technical security, and strategic planning.
My mission is to enable and support Dustin's transformation without increasing our risk appetite. I believe in security that optimizes the balance between protection level and business objectives. As a leader, I am result-oriented, trust-based, and coaching-oriented. I value self-autonomy, decisiveness, and collaboration in my team of 12 security professionals.
Dan Anconina
CISO
XM Cyber
Dan Anconina is the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at XM Cyber, where he leads the cybersecurity department with a focus on innovation and maintaining a low-risk tolerance in the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape.
With a strong technical background and hands-on experience, Dan plays a pivotal role in advancing XM Cyber's security posture. In addition to driving technical initiatives, Dan oversees governance, risk assessments, and compliance (GRC) efforts to ensure holistic risk management.
With over 11 years of experience, Dan has built and managed GRC, Infosec, and SOC teams from the ground up and has been deeply involved with creating and establishing cross-company procedures.
Prior to XM Cyber, Dan held several roles at CheckPoint technical support center, leading VIP customers and managing security teams.
Dan holds a BSc in electrical engineering and communication and brings valuable experience in M&As, securing development lifecycles, and risk assessment.
David Karlsson
Head of Security
Storytel
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Alexander Pick
Security Researcher
Alexander Pick is a seasoned security expert with 25 years of experience spanning defense, aerospace, automotive, and beyond. Throughout his career, he has taken on various roles and responsibilities, moving into management and back while staying deeply connected to hands-on technical work.
Alexander is specializes in reverse engineering and low-level systems, diving into the intricate details of both hardware and software. As a 100% freelance researcher, he dedicates his time to uncovering vulnerabilities, making a name for himself as a Top 100 Bug Bounty researcher.
Despite decades in the industry, Alexander remains a true tech nerd at heart—constantly exploring, tinkering, and pushing the boundaries of security. Whether analyzing embedded systems, breaking down complex architectures, or hunting for critical exploits, his work is driven by curiosity and a relentless pursuit of knowledge.
Fanny Storm
Enterprise Account Executive
WIZ
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Richard Meeus
Director of Security Technology and Strategy EMEA
Akamai
Richard Meeus is Akamai’s EMEA Director of Security Technology and Strategy. With more than 20 years of experience, Richard is responsible for designing and building secure solutions for some of the world’s most influential organisations.
Richard is an industry expert in cloud computing, enterprise software, and network security. During his time at Akamai, Mirapoint, and Prolexic, Richard has had held strategic roles across a broad range of projects, including the deployment of DDoS solutions for multinational organizations to protect critical infrastructure and sensitive data. Additionally, Richard is a chartered member of the BCS and a CISSP.
Vinay Dabas
Senior Solution Architect
Ping Identity
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Wade Lance
Global Field CISO
Synack
Wade has been productizing new technologies in cyber security, education and healthcare for over 20 years. He has diverse experience in security solution design for global 1000 organizations, and a passion for mentoring and developing cyber security leaders.
Ola Ponten
CISO
SCA
With over 10 years of experience in information security, I have developed a strong expertise in cyber risk management, cyber security risk mitigation. I have also a background as a police officer and a computer scientist, which gives me a unique insight into computer crime, IT-forensics, and law enforcement investigation and interviewing. I have worked in international environments within UN and EU organizations, where I was responsible for extracting and analyzing digital evidence. Together with my teams, I have built resilient cyber security environments, handled complex incidents, and identified and mitigated cyber security risks. I am passionate about protecting data, systems, and people from cyber threats, and I strive to create a culture of security awareness and best practices.
Scott Melnyk
CISO
Internationella Engelska Skolan
With a rich professional background in data protection and privacy, Scott Melnyk is an ideal candidate to speak on the topic of GDPR. His comprehensive experience in leading global privacy compliance programs and designing effective data governance strategies highlights his profound expertise in this field. Scott's role as the Chief Privacy Officer at Klarna, coupled with his prior engagements at renowned companies, showcases his commitment to ensuring regulatory compliance and safeguarding sensitive data. His strong grasp of the legal and technical aspects of GDPR, along with his ability to bridge these dimensions, makes him a valuable contributor to discussions surrounding GDPR's challenges and implications. As an accomplished privacy professional, Scott's insights will undoubtedly enrich the discourse on the complex landscape of data protection in today's digital age.
Rolf Lindby
CISO
Bulls Press
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Johan Åtting
CISO
Sectra AB
Manager/Coach/Speaker/BoardMember. My goal is to help organisations, departments, teams & individuals excel. I believe in challenging status quo and value simplicity & flexibility. I do this by adapting to the context and having a pragmatic approach to make things as effective as possible.
I have 30 years professional experience from various industries such as MedTech, Bank & Finance, Telecoms and Transport. Over the years I have had various management related roles; e.g. project manager, service manager, change manager, bid manager, department manager, operations manager, quality manager, information security officer; always with a focus on operational excellence - growing people and business.
Martin Karlsson
CISO
AP3 (Tredje AP fonden)
Martin is a seasoned cybersecurity professional with a diverse background in the field, boasting a successful career trajectory that has spanned various critical roles in information security.
Currently serving as the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at “Svensk e-identitet” (a company within the Visma group).
With a strong foundation as an Information Security Specialist, Martin honed his skills in risk assessment, vulnerability management, and security policy development.
He also has a background as a physical and digital penetration tester, uncovering vulnerabilities regarding social engineering, access control systems, IT-systems and applications.
He sees himself as an IT-professional with a passion to learn from people, problems, news, articles, and technology.
Quote: "I always aim to increase efficiency and simultaneously raise the level of security. I try to have a holistic view of things and problems
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