Conference and Programme Chairs
Dr. Martti Lehto, (Military Sciences), Col (GS) (ret.) works as a Professor of Practice (Cyber security) in the Faculty of Information Technology in the University of Jyväskylä. He has over 30 years’ experience as developer and leader of C4ISR Systems in the Finnish Air Force. He is Cyber security and Cyber defence researcher in the IT Faculty. He has over 200 publications, research reports and articles on the areas of C4ISR systems, cyber security and defence, information warfare, air power and defence policy. Since 2001 he has been the Editor-in-Chief of the Military Magazine.
Dr. Mika Karjalainen holds a PhD in information technology. Dr. Mika Karjalainen is a distinguished expert in the field of cybersecurity and an esteemed faculty member at JAMK University of Applied Sciences. Dr. Karjalainen completed his doctoral studies with a focus on cybersecurity, specifically focusing for the learning in cyber security exercises and the pedagogical foundations of cyber ranges. At JAMK University of applied Sciences Dr. Karjalainen serves as Vice rector. He also acts as a director of Finnish Center of expertise for Cybersecurity (FICEC).
Keynote Speakers
Stefan Lee
Mini Track Chairs
Dr Olga Angelopoulou is an Assistant Professor in Cyber Security at the University of Warwick. Olga completed her doctorate in digital forensics in 2010 at the University of South Wales (Glamorgan) and is an active researcher in the field. She previously held academic posts at the University of Derby and the University of Hertfordshire. Olga is also the Editor-in-Chief for Information Security Journal: A global Perspective. Her research interests include digital investigations, cybercrimes, incident response and online fraud. She has several publications and presentations in the field and is involved in numerous scholarly activities.
Dr Tiago Cruz received his Ph.D. degree in informatics engineering from the University of Coimbra (Coimbra, Portugal), in 2012. He is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Informatics Engineering, University of Coimbra. His research interests include areas such as management systems for communications infrastructures and services, critical infrastructure security, broadband access network device and service management, Internet of Things.
Dr Keith Scott Is Programme Leader for English Language at De Montfort University in Leicester. His research operates at the intersection of communication, culture and cyber, with particular interests in influence, information warfare, and simulations and serious gaming as a training. teaching, and research tool. He is a member of the Prometheus Research group, supported by the UK Development, Concepts and Doctrine Centre, which investigates the application of cybernetics and systems thinking within the context of warfare, as well as more general considerations of AI and pervasive technology.
Dr Paulo Simões received his Ph.D. degree in informatics engineering from the University of Coimbra (Coimbra, Portugal), in 2002. He is an Associate Professor in the Department of Informatics Engineering, University of Coimbra. His research interests include network and infrastructure management, security, critical infrastructure protection.