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
| Opening Remarks Dr. Athanassios Staveris-Polykalas, Senior Cybersecurity Specialist, p-NET SAND5G Project Representative |
| Keynote Speech National Cybersecurity Priorities for 5G Infrastructure in Greece H.E. Dimitris Papastergiou Minister of Digital Governance Ministry of Digital Governance of Greece |
Institutional Implementation and Policy ToolsFrom Strategic Frameworks to Tactical Implementation: Securing Greece’s 5G Ecosystem EU Policies and Regulations for Cybersecurity and Networks: Recent Advances and Discussions Ensuring Cyber Resilience in 5G Networks: The Role of National Authorities |
| Panel Discussion: Strengthening 5G Cybersecurity through National Policy, Innovation and Market Engagement Coordinator: Prof. Anna Tzanakaki, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens & 5G-TACTIC Project CoordinatorPanelists: Andi Mihai, Advisor to the DSNC Director, National Cyber Security Directorate (DNSC), Romania Costas Efthymiou, Senior Cybersecurity Engineer, Digital Security Authority (DSA), Cyprus |
| Questions and Answers Session Coordinator: Prof. Anna Tzanakaki |
| Closing Remarks Prof. Anna Tzanakaki |
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The Webinar was supported by the SAND5G and 5G-TACTIC Projects.
