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Protecting critical infrastructure means protecting the services that keep our societies functioning – and more importantly the trust people place in them. Following the event co-hosted with Access Partnership, I have been reflecting on the value of bringing together critical infrastructure operators, cybersecurity experts and public institutions. Across energy, telecommunications, manufacturers, international humanitarian organisations, public administration, and defence, the challenges are interconnected and need a common response. Three reflections stand out for me. First, the evolving regulatory framework is reshaping how organisations assess risk and select technology. Translating requirements into practical security measures takes work and resources, particularly when organisations operate across sectors and borders. Long-term decisions need to support compliance today while allowing organisations to adapt as expectations, policies, and geopolitical relations evolve. Second, choosing a trusted technology partner is a strategic decision. Technical capability matters, alongside responsible transparency, accountability, continued investment in innovation and a demonstrable commitment to the organisations and communities being protected. Trust is built through consistent actions over time. Third, public-private dialogue is crucial to the resilience of organisations and the society. Critical infrastructure operators understand the realities of delivering essential services while technology providers bring insights into threats and defences. Public institutions bring policy direction and a wider view of society’s needs. Bringing these perspectives together is necessary to turn shared concerns into practical partnerships. My strongest takeaway is that cybersecurity must be part of how we design, operate and modernise critical infrastructure. The partnerships we build today will shape our ability to withstand disruption tomorrow. Thank you to Access Partnership and everyone who contributed with their experience and perspectives. Let’s keep the dialogue going - and translate it into action together. Dr. Tommaso De Zan, Trevor H. Rudolph, Alain Sanchez #Cybersecurity #ProtectCriticalInfrastructure #Resilience #PublicPrivatePartnership

Speaking at the PwC CISO 500 was, undoubtedly, the highlight of my last stop in Riyadh. Looking at the participants, I could not help feeling a little jealous. Spending a full year with senior cyber officers, learning the hard skills and the soft skills. Ninety minutes of live interaction, full of unexpected questions such as, “should we trust cloud native based software?”

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