PROGRAM: Jarná ITAPA 2025

ITAPA CYBERSEC

On the second day of the Spring ITAPA 2025 conference, we will focus on topics from the field of cyber security.

The programme will be accompanied by:

9:00 - 9:25 Third Party Management (DORA)

Moderator: Pavol Dovičovič

09:00

Pierluigi Sartori , ISACA Venice-Italy Chapter

Third Parties Management: Just a DORA issue?

9:25 - 9:50 AI and Cybersecurity

Moderator: Pavol Dovičovič

09:25

Petr Chmelař , Resistine

AI in cybersecurity

09:32

Ľubomír Ondrišek , FORTINET

FortiAI in practice

09:39

Ľuboš Batěk , Disig

Cybersecurity and the use of artificial intelligence

9:50 - 10:30 Ransomware - Too Late to Cry over Spilt Milk, or How the Cataster Trained us

Ransomware is one of the most significant cyber threats, increasingly targeting public sector organizations. The discussion will focus on a comprehensive view of the issue of ransomware, including the methods of its spread, the motivation of attackers, and current trends in attacks on the public sector. Panelists will discuss preventative measures that organizations can put in place to reduce the impact of an incident and how to effectively implement the requirements of the Cybersecurity Act, with an emphasis on strengthening overall cyber resilience. The discussion will also include practical experiences responding to ransomware incidents, crisis management, and disaster recovery after an attack. Particular attention will also be paid to legal aspects. What options do public administrations have in recovering damages caused by ransomware, how can vendor liability be enforced, and what role proper compliance with legal requirements plays in the legal defense against the consequences of cyber-attacks?

Moderator: Pavol Dovičovič

09:50

Ondrej Kubovič , ESET

Sunshine, hay, ransomware?

09:57

Milan Pikula , SK-CERT National Security Authority

(Very vivid) experience of incidents

10:04

Milan Pikula , SK-CERT, National Security Authority
Michal Srnec , Aliter Technologies

DISCUSSION "Ransomware - Too Late to Cry over Spilt Milk, or How the Cataster Trained us"

10:30 - 10:45 Current State and Challenges of Cybersecurity

Moderator: Pavol Dovičovič

10:30

Jaroslav Ďurovka , National Cyber Security Center

State of cybersecurity

11:05 - 11:35 Technological Trends in Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity is currently evolving at a dynamic pace, driven by new technologies and increasingly sophisticated threats. In this panel discussion, two distinguished academics in computer science will focus on current and future technology trends shaping the way information systems are protected. The discussion will cover topics such as the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning in threat detection, the development of quantum cryptography, the automation of security processes, and the challenges associated with the rise of the Internet of Things (IoT) and 5G/6G interfaces. It will also include an analysis of the potential security risks posed by deploying new technologies and a discussion on the need for adaptive and predictive approaches to cyber defense. The discussion will also offer insight into the state of cybersecurity research, identify key directions for technological innovation, and outline how organizations should prepare for the changing ecosystem.

Moderator: Ivan Makatura

11:05

Luboš Klokner , Palo Alto Networks

AI Security: From Access to Runtime

11:12

Dáša Sedláková , exe

Data Security in the AI Era - Practical Solutions

11:19

Ivan Kotuliak , Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava, Faculty of Informatics and Information Technologies

1on1 interview

11:35 - 11:50 Cybersecurity in the Department of Social Affairs

Moderator: Pavol Dovičovič

11:35

Peter Daňko , Ministry of Labour, Social Affairs and Family of the Slovak Republic

Cybersecurity in the Department of Social Affairs

11:50 - 12:50 Means of Authorising Legal Acts in the Electronic Environment

Trustworthy identification, authentication, and authorization of participants in electronic processes play a key role in the digitization of public administration. The panel discussion will focus on current ways of identifying citizens, businesses, and other entities in public administration information systems, including using electronic identity cards (eIDs) and other authentication mechanisms. The discussion will also address the current status and challenges of the means of authorization and authentication on the Central Portal of Public Administration Slovensko.sk. The panelists will raise the question of ‘quo vadis’ - where the next developments in identity management are heading and what technological and legislative changes are needed to ensure greater availability, security, and user-friendliness of eGovernment services. The discussion will also include a broader look at identity and access management (IAM) processes in public administration, including topics such as decentralized identity (self-sovereign identity), mobile authentication solutions, linking with European frameworks (eIDAS2, EUDI Wallet) and the need for dynamic access rights management in a changing environment of digitized services. The discussion will provide insights and recommendations for policymakers, e-services administrators, and practitioners to strengthen trust in the state's digital services.

Moderator: Ivan Makatura

11:50

Jana Žiarová , D. Trust Certifikačná Autorita, a.s.

Maintaining Document Authenticity: Verification and Long-Term Archiving of Electronic Signatures