As a partner in the SAND5G consortium, p-NET Emerging Networks & Verticals successfully organized and hosted an insightful webinar titled “5G Networks Security through the Lens of SAND5G”, held on April 30, 2025.
This event marked the launch of the “Through the Lens of…” webinar series – an initiative designed to explore key topics in emerging network technologies from a variety of expert perspectives.
With the rapid adoption of 5G technology, ensuring robust network security has become a critical priority. This webinar showcased how the SAND5G Project addresses emerging cybersecurity challenges by developing advanced risk assessment tools designed to enhance the security and compliance of 5G infrastructures.
The online training event attracted a diverse audience from across the 5G ecosystem, offering valuable insights into the evolving landscape of 5G cybersecurity. The strong engagement from professionals in telecom, cybersecurity, and academia emphasized the urgency and relevance of the topic.
Webinar Highlights
- Expert analysis of 5G security risks and evolving EU policy frameworks.
- Live demonstrations of innovative risk assessment techniques using machine learning and real-time threat detection.
- Insights into effective public-private collaboration models to strengthen 5G security.
- A panel discussion featuring thought leaders on 5G policy, current challenges, and future directions.
Expert Speakers
Spyros Chatziloizos, Head of Network Infrastructure Security Department, National Cybersecurity Authority (NCSA)
Vasileios Stathopoulos, Security Expert & Head of Incident Reporting, Hellenic Authority for Communication Security and Privacy (ADAE)
Prof. Paris Kitsos, Professor, University of Patras
Kostas Poulios, Chief Technology Officer, Sphynx Technology Solutions AG
Alexandros Katsarakis, R&D Project Manager, Sphynx Technology Solutions AG
Dr. Harilaos Koumaras, Research Associate Professor, Institute of Informatics and Telecommunications of NCSR “Demokritos”
Dr. Antonis Lalas, Postdoctoral Research Associate, Centre for Research & Technology Hellas (CERTH)/ Information Technologies Institute (ITI)
Assoc. Prof. Anna Tzanakaki, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens
Coordinator: Dr. Athanassios Staveris-Polykalas, Senior Cybersecurity Specialist, p-NET Emerging Networks & Verticals
Welcome
Dr. Athanassios Staveris-Polykalas, Senior Cybersecurity Specialist, p-NET Emerging Networks & Verticals
An Introduction to the SAND5G Project
Prof. Paris Kitsos, Professor, University of Patras
Keynote Speeches: The Role of the EU 5G Cybersecurity Toolbox and the Contribution of SAND5G
– Telecom Providers’ Security Issues in the 5G era
Spyros Chatziloizos, Head of Network Infrastructure Security Department, National Cybersecurity Authority (NCSA)
– The EU 5G Cybersecurity Toolbox and its Implementation
Vasileios Stathopoulos, Security Expert & Head of Incident Reporting, Hellenic Authority for Communication Security and Privacy (ADAE)
Technological Approach: Innovative Risk Assessment Techniques for 5G Networks
– The SAND5G Platform and Technical Tools for Risk Analysis in 5G networks
Kostas Poulios, Chief Technology Officer, Sphynx Technology Solutions AG
– Application of Machine Learning (ML) for Threat Prediction and Real-time Impact Assessment
Alexandros Katsarakis, R&D Project Manager, Sphynx Technology Solutions AG
Panel Discussion: Collaboration between Public, Private Sector, and Academic Community on 5G Network Security
Coordinator: Dr. Athanassios Staveris-Polykalas
Panelists:
Spyros Chatziloizos, Head of Network Infrastructure Security Department, National Cybersecurity Authority (NCSA)
Dr. Harilaos Koumaras, Research Associate Professor, Institute of Informatics and Telecommunications of NCSR “Demokritos”
Dr. Antonis Lalas, Postdoctoral Research Associate, Centre for Research & Technology Hellas (CERTH)/ Information Technologies Institute (ITI)
Kostas Poulios, Chief Technology Officer, Sphynx Technology Solutions AG
Vasileios Stathopoulos, Security Expert & Head of Incident Reporting, Hellenic Authority for Communication Security and Privacy (ADAE)
Assoc. Prof. Anna Tzanakaki, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens
Questions and Answers Session
Coordinator: Dr. Athanassios Staveris-Polykalas
What are the next steps?
Dr. Athanassios Staveris-Polykalas