With the Danish EU Presidency, cybersecurity has been placed at the top of the agenda.

This was made clear when the government set “A Secure Europe” as one of its two main priorities. In a time marked by rapidly accelerating digitalization and increasing geopolitical tensions, cybersecurity has become a critical societal task—both in Denmark and across the EU.

The digital and critical infrastructure that our societies depend on is under pressure from threats such as cyber espionage, cybercrime, and destructive attacks.

These multifaceted threats will be the focus of the conference.

At the conference, you will gain insights into, among other things:

• What is the current threat landscape in Denmark – and are we prepared for the next attack?
• How do geopolitical tensions affect cybersecurity in Denmark, the Nordic region, and the EU?
• What is Denmark’s role in shaping the EU’s cybersecurity policy?

Program

09:00 – Opening of the conference
by Lisbeth Knudsen, Strategy Director at the Think Tank Mandag Morgen and Head of ADD Outreach

09:05 – Opening Speech
by Torsten Schack Pedersen, Minister for Civil Protection and Emergency Management (V)

09:20 – Cyber Threats in Denmark – Responsibility, Risk, and Strategy
Jacob Herbst, CTO at Dubex and Chair of the National Cybersecurity Council

09:35 – How Are Municipalities Working to Strengthen Cybersecurity?
Mille Østerlund, Head of Cyber Services, Kombit

09:50 – AI and Quantum – How New Technologies Impact Security
Thomas Risgaard Hansen, Director, DIREC

10:05 – Break

10:15 – Panel Discussion: Are We Ready for the Next Attack?
Peer H. Kristensen, Director, Security Tech Space
Ole Willers, Postdoc, CBS and Researcher at the ADD Project
Jeppe Teglskov Jacobsen, Strategic Advisor and Information Manager, National Defence Technology Center
Morten Rosted Vang, Head of Division, Danish Emergency Management Agency
Jacob Herbst, CTO at Dubex and Chair of the National Cybersecurity Council

11:00 – Break

11:15 – From NIS2 to the Cyber Resilience Act – Denmark’s Role in EU Cybersecurity Policy
Kia Slæbæk Jensen, Cyber Attaché, Danish Representation to the EU – Ministry for Civil Protection and Emergency Management

11:45 – How Does Cyber Interact with Europe’s Security Policy?
Jacob Kaarsbo, Foreign and Security Policy Commentator at TV2 and former Chief Analyst at the Danish Defence Intelligence Service (FE)

12:00 – Case Presentation: Lessons Learned from the 2019 Hacker Attack on Demant
Rasmus Rasmussen, IT Director, Demant

13:00 – End of Event

The conference is held with the support of The Danish Board for European Affairs