As a member of the SAND5G consortium, p-NET Emerging Networks & Verticals organized and hosted the second session of the “Through the Lens of…” webinar series, focusing on the pivotal role of governments in securing 5G infrastructures – particularly in cross-border contexts.
Held online on July 2nd, 2025, the event brought together policymakers, telecom regulators, cybersecurity experts, researchers, and industry stakeholders to explore how national authorities implement cybersecurity frameworks, drive innovation, and collaborate to protect next-generation networks.
High-level speakers from Greece, Cyprus, and Romania shared insights on national priorities, EU policies, and tactical approaches to strengthening 5G resilience.
A keynote address was delivered by:
H.E. Dimitris Papastergiou, Minister of Digital Governance of Greece
Strategic frameworks and implementation were shared by top experts:
Dr. Yiannis Pavlosoglou, Vice Governor, National Cybersecurity Authority of Greece
Prof. Dimitris Varoutas, Vice President, EETT (National Regulatory Authority, Electronic Communications), Greece
Charalambos Oxinos, Cybersecurity Engineer, Digital Security Authority of Cyprus
Prof. Anna Tzanakaki, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens & 5G-TACTIC Project Coordinator
Andi Mihai, Advisor to the DNSC Director, The Romanian National Cyber Security Directorate
Costas Efhtymiou, Senior Cybersecurity Engineer, Digital Security Authority of Cyprus
Coordinator: Dr. Thanassis Staveris-Polykalas, Senior Cybersecurity Specialist, p-NET and SAND5G Project representative
Watch the recording
The Webinar was supported by the SAND5G and 5G-TACTIC Projects.
