Through the Lens of Government: Securing 5G Infrastructure Across Borders
Organized by p-NET Emerging Networks & Verticals – in collaboration with the SAND5G consortium
As a partner in the SAND5G consortium, p-NET Emerging Networks & Verticals successfully organized the second session in the “Through the Lens of…” webinar series, focusing on the pivotal role of governments in securing 5G infrastructures, especially in cross-border contexts.
With international connectivity expanding and shared threats on the rise, the event explored how national authorities implement cybersecurity frameworks, foster innovation, and collaborate to safeguard next-generation networks.
Date: Wednesday, July 2nd, 2025
Time: 16:00 – 17:30 EEST
Format: Online Webinar
Target Audience:
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Government policymakers and cybersecurity authorities
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Telecom regulators and infrastructure operators
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Security researchers and network engineers
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Industry and academic stakeholders in 5G technologies
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Members of the SAND5G and 5G-TACTIC communities
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General public
Expert Speakers:
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H.E. Dimitris Papastergiou – Minister of Digital Governance, Greece
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Dr. Ioannis Pavlosoglou – Vice Governor, National Cybersecurity Authority (NCSA), Greece
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Prof. Dimitris Varoutas – Vice-President, EETT (National Regulatory Authority for Electronic Communications), Greece
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Charalambos Oxinos – Cybersecurity Engineer, Digital Security Authority, Cyprus
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Prof. Anna Tzanakaki – National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 5G-TACTIC Project Coordinator
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Andi Mihai – Advisor to the DNSC Director, National Cyber Security Directorate (DNSC), Romania
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Costas Efthymiou – Senior Cybersecurity Engineer, Digital Security Authority (DSA), Cyprus
Coordinator:
Dr. Athanassios Staveris-Polykalas – Senior Cybersecurity Specialist, p-NET and SAND5G Project Representative
Webinar Agenda:
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
Institutional Implementation and Policy Tools
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From Strategic Frameworks to Tactical Implementation: Securing Greece’s 5G Ecosystem
Dr. Ioannis Pavlosoglou, National Cybersecurity Authority -
EU Policies and Regulations for Cybersecurity and Networks: Recent Advances and Discussions
Prof. Dimitris Varoutas, EETT -
Ensuring Cyber Resilience in 5G Networks: The Role of National Authorities
Charalambos Oxinos, Digital Security Authority, Cyprus
Panel Discussion
Strengthening 5G Cybersecurity through National Policy, Innovation and Market Engagement
Moderator: Prof. Anna Tzanakaki
Panelists:
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Andi Mihai, DNSC, Romania
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Costas Efthymiou, DSA, Cyprus
Questions and Answers Session
Coordinator: Prof. Anna Tzanakaki
Closing Remarks
Prof. Anna Tzanakaki
