State of Cybersecurity 2025
This March mnemonic will be proudly hosting a State of Cybersecurity event with our partners from DNB Bank.
Join us for an exclusive cybersecurity event with DNB Bank at the Norwegian Ambassador’s Residence. Industry leaders will explore the evolving cyber threat landscape and strategies to protect critical assets, with discussions on recent European incidents and emerging trends. Attendees will gain insights from DNB Bank’s annual threat report, highlighting key findings and actionable recommendations. The event concludes with a panel discussion featuring experts on challenges and opportunities in cybersecurity.
Designed for IT leaders, security professionals, and decision-makers, this event offers valuable knowledge, networking, and preparation for the cybersecurity challenges of 2025. Let’s shape the future of digital security together.
| 08:45 - 09:15 | Breakfast |
| 09:15 - 09:25 | Welcome Opening remarks from the Ambassador |
| 09:25 - 10:00 |
Lessons Learned from Incident Response in 2024 with Ole Henrik Paulsen, Senior Incident Responser, mnemonic The mnemonic Incident Response Team (mIRT) is one of the largest in Europe and serves as the front line in analysing and responding to threats targeting some of Europe’s most critical organizations. In this presentation, Senior Incident Responder Ole Henrik will share key observations from 2024, focusing primarily on the exploitation of vulnerabilities, leaked credentials, and adversary-in-the-middle attacks. He will discuss his experiences in handling these incidents and provide advice on preventing such attacks from occurring in the first place. |
| 10:00 - 10:35 |
Key Findings - DNB Threat Assessment Report 2025 with Einar Holmedal, Regional Security Officer, DNB Bank Einar will present insights from DNBs upcoming and highly anticipated 2025 Threat Assessment report. This talk will highlight key findings, including real-world incident examples, and explore how DNB is addressing these challenges both locally and across the group. The presentation will also touch on the evolving regulatory landscape, including the implications of DORA (Digital Operational Resilience Act), and how these measures are shaping the future of cybersecurity in the financial sector. |
| 10:35 - 10:55 | Break |
| 10:55 - 11:30 |
The MOD's Strategic Perspective on the Threat Landscape with Matthew Evans, Cyber Defence & Information Security Manager, Royal Air Force Matthew will share his viewpoints on the 2025 threat landscape, including state actors, criminal groups, and the evolving role of AI. He will also discuss vulnerabilities in third-party applications, internet-exposed services, and the increasing speed of exploitation. Additionally, he will explore the critical role of humans in the future of security. |
| 11:30 - 12:05 |
Experience Sharing – Vulnerability Management in a Cloud Native Environment with Tiago Rosado, Chief Information Security Officer, Asite Tiago Rosado will share insights on vulnerability management in cloud environments, focusing on the technologies, processes, and team structures needed to handle security risks effectively. He will discuss the tools and frameworks organisations should leverage, how to structure procedures for efficient remediation, and the best ways to organize teams to manage the continuous flow of vulnerability data. Additionally, he will explore the challenges of prioritisation, automation, and integration with existing security workflows, ensuring that vulnerability management is not just a reactive process but a strategic advantage in securing cloud environments. |
| 12:05 - 13:15 | Lunch |
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