On November 13, 2024, cybersecurity experts, researchers and industry leaders from Europe came together in a hybrid format at the International Industry Engagement Workshop on Cybersecurity, organized by MERIT project partners in collaboration with the EIT Deep Tech Talent Initiative, within the Deep Tech Skills Days 2024. This event provided a platform to explore current trends, exchange ideas and showcase innovative solutions that address critical challenges in cyber security.
Event agenda
- Opening of the event – 5 minutes
- Presentation session – 20 minutes:
- FORT – Andrei Resmerita: Modern Cybersecurity Threats: Now AI-Driven
- Expertware – Tiberiu Baraboi: The Age of Collaborative Cybersecurity Systems: The SIEMBIOT Platform
- Interactive discussion – 30 minutes, moderated by the MERIT team
- Conclusions – 5 minutes
Romanian innovators in the foreground: trends and practical solutions for global challenges
A central point of the event was represented by the presentation session, during which experts from the two Romanian companies present at the event, Andrei Resmerița (FORT) and Tiberiu Baraboi (Expertware), shared valuable perspectives.
Andrei Resmerița, CRO FORT, explored the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in cyber security operations. His presentation demonstrated how AI can transform threat detection and optimize responses through automation, providing more effective solutions for cyber defense infrastructures.
Tiberiu Baraboi, Co-founder & CEO of Expertware, presented the SIEMBIOT platform, an advanced collaboration solution in cyber security. This facilitates rapid detection, management of alerts, incidents, realistic simulations and effective information dissemination promoting better integration between academia and industry.
Both presentations demonstrated the important role of emerging technologies combined with human expertise in developing a robust and adaptable cybersecurity ecosystem.
Key topics covered
During the interactive discussion during the event, essential topics dedicated to cyber security were covered, including:
- Automation and Artificial Intelligence: Transforming Cyber Security from a Reactive to a Proactive Approach.
- Education and industry: The importance of master’s programs, short courses and academia-industry partnerships.
- Threat landscape: Adapting to the increasing complexity of attacks and the need for robust solutions, including real-time monitoring and automation.
- Soft skills in cybersecurity: The value of communication and problem-solving skills in cybersecurity careers.
Conclusions
The event demonstrated the synergy between education, technology and collaboration, giving participants the opportunity to contribute to a valuable exchange of knowledge. The information presented by the Romanian companies underlines their potential to have a global impact in cyber security.
The full recording of the workshop and all presentations is available on the MERIT YouTube channel.
Thanks to all participants for their involvement and valuable contributions!
