Closed-door exchange for CISOs, CIOs & senior security leaders

#23 Cyber Intelligence

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Online
Thursday
March 12, 2026
Start: 13:30
End: 16:30
English

#23 - Event overview

From DDoS Annoyance to Infrastructure Warfare

Location:
Online

Theme:
Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP)

Focus:
Understanding threats

Time horizon:
Future + patterns

View:
External threat landscape

Output:
Insights, predictions


Question:
“Who will attack us next and how?”

The recent cyberattack on Deutsche Bahn disrupted booking systems and online services.

But security experts are clear:

Red Line:
DDoS attacks are nerve-racking — attacks on electricity grids are strategic weapons.

In the same interview, experts pointed to attacks on electricity suppliers in Poland as far more concerning than temporary website outages.

The real risk is not inconvenience.
The real risk is critical infrastructure destabilization.

What This Means
> Hybrid warfare now includes energy and transport systems
> Infrastructure operators are prime targets
> AI changes both attack and defense dynamics
> Boards must understand operational cyber risk

#23: Speakers

Who’s Invited?

Among the participants you will meet senior managers from critical infrastructures who are responsible for ensuring business continuity and operational safety.

In addition, leading CISOs, CIOs, and their direct reports from major Swiss companies and organizations will be present to share their perspectives.

CISO & CIO Event

A curated gathering of CISOs, CIOs, and senior security leaders to discuss current threats, real-world incidents, and practical defense strategies - in a trusted, peer-level environment.

👉 This event is designed primarily for CISOs, CIOs and senior security leaders

👉 Participation of vendors is limited and curated

CEO at Evolution Security GmbH
Benjamin Mejri
Benjamin Kunz Mejri is a German cybersecurity researcher, penetration tester, and entrepreneur. He is the founder and CEO of Vulnerability Lab, one of the world’s largest platforms for responsible vulnerability disclosure, and of Evolution Security GmbH, a specialist firm for penetration testing and security assessments. Over the past two decades, he has uncovered and responsibly disclosed hundreds of critical zero-day vulnerabilities in products and services from Microsoft, Apple, PayPal, Skype, BMW, and many more. His discoveries have led to major security improvements in cloud services, banking systems, airports, and millions of IoT devices worldwide. Benjamin is a regular speaker at leading international conferences such as HITB, where he shares deep insights into cloud security, e-payment risks, identity and access flaws, and critical infrastructure protection. He is widely recognized for making highly technical issues accessible and for driving stronger cooperation between security researchers and vendors.
Associate Professor at Northeastern University
Prof. Dr. Aanjhan Ranganathan
Aanjhan is an associate professor (with tenure) in the Khoury College of Computer Sciences at Northeastern University in Boston, USA. He is also an affiliate faculty in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. His current research revolves around the security and privacy of wireless networks with a strong focus on autonomous cyber-physical systems and smart ecosystems. He has worked on a wide variety of topics including physical-layer security of wireless systems, secure localization and proximity verification, trusted computing architectures, and side-channels. He is a recipient of several awards including the outstanding dissertation award from ETH Zurich, regional winner of European Space Agency’s Satellite Navigation competition and the Cyber Award from Armasuisse (Switzerland’s Department of Defense). Prior to joining Northeastern, he was a senior researcher in the System Security group at ETH Zurich and has over 3 years of industry research experience as a senior engineer at Robert Bosch GmbH’s Car Multimedia Division “Blaupunkt” where he was involved in the development of embedded modules for top automotive manufacturers including Audi and Volkswagen. He holds an M.Sc with specialization in Electronics and Microelectronics from EPFL, Switzerland and a Ph.D in Computer Science from ETH Zurich, Switzerland.
ICS-OT-IIoT Cyber Security Consultant | Certified Lead Auditor
Daniel Ehrenreich
Daniel Ehrenreich, B.Sc. Engineering, MBA for Engineers, CISSP, ISO27001 Lead Auditor, SCCE- Secure Communications and Control Experts. Daniel has over 35 years of experience with ICS-OT systems for electric power, water, sewage, oil, and gas industries. Daniel is an active member of several ISA-IEC 62443 committees and has published over 150 professional & short papers in Israel and abroad. Since 2010, Daniel has combined his ICS-OT-IIoT engineering activities with cybersecurity, consulting and delivering training sessions in Israel and worldwide. Daniel previously held senior positions in Israel at Waterfall Security, Siemens, and Motorola Solutions, dealing with cyber defense for industrial operations. Since 2016, Daniel has been the permanent Chairperson for the ICS CyberSec Conference in Israel.
President High-Tech Connect
Ralf Haller
With 25+ years in high-tech, I’ve been fortunate to help companies grow by combining data-driven marketing, strategic partnerships, and practical go-to-market execution. My journey has taken me from Silicon Valley to Switzerland, across roles in product marketing, product management, business development, and innovation leadership. I’ve worked with B2B companies in AI, data engineering, legal tech, and IT infrastructure, always with a focus on delivering measurable results, building trust, and creating lasting market impact. Along the way, I’ve built and led international marketing teams, launched high-ROI campaigns, and learned the value of staying hands-on. My background mixes deep technical training (MSc EE from KIT, MSc Data Science from MIT) with executive education (INSEAD) and three decades of real-world experience. Today, I’m passionate about scaling AI-first platforms and supporting the adoption of transformative technologies in Europe.

#23: Event-agenda

Cyber Intelligence Focus Theme

Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP)

Time - CET
Type
speaker, company
ThemE
13:30
Welcome & Context
Ralf Haller
Welcome & Introduction
13:40
Expert talk
Prof. Dr. Aanjhan Ranganathan
Invisible Threats: GNSS, 5G & Autonomous Systems Under Attack
14:10
Expert Talk
Daniel Ehrenreich
Are you truly prepared for the worst case?
14:40
Expert Talk
Benjamin Mejri
CIP attacks in Germany - Lessons learned
15:10-16:00
Panel discussion
Benjamin Mejri, Aanjhan Ranganathan, Daniel Ehrenreich
What are new lessons to be learned from the latest attacks in Germany, Denmark and other NATO countries?

Expert Advisory Team

Expert Advisory Team

Our advisory team helps select the topics and speakers, ensuring that all content is valuable and highly relevant to you.

Daniel Ehremreich
ICS-OT-IIoT Cyber Security Consultant | Certified Lead Auditor
Daniel Ehrenreich, B.Sc. Engineering, MBA for Engineers, CISSP, ISO27001 Lead Auditor, SCCE- Secure Communications and Control Experts. Daniel has over 35 years of experience with ICS-OT systems for electric power, water, sewage, oil, and gas industries. Daniel is an active member of several ISA-IEC 62443 committees and has published over 150 professional & short papers in Israel and abroad. Since 2010, Daniel has combined his ICS-OT-IIoT engineering activities with cybersecurity, consulting and delivering training sessions in Israel and worldwide. Daniel previously held senior positions in Israel at Waterfall Security, Siemens, and Motorola Solutions, dealing with cyber defense for industrial operations. Since 2016, Daniel has been the permanent Chairperson for the ICS CyberSec Conference in Israel.
Prof. Dr. Aanjhan Ranganathan
Associate Professor at Northeastern University
Aanjhan is an associate professor (with tenure) in the Khoury College of Computer Sciences at Northeastern University in Boston, USA. He is also an affiliate faculty in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. His current research revolves around the security and privacy of wireless networks with a strong focus on autonomous cyber-physical systems and smart ecosystems. He has worked on a wide variety of topics including physical-layer security of wireless systems, secure localization and proximity verification, trusted computing architectures, and side-channels. He is a recipient of several awards including the outstanding dissertation award from ETH Zurich, regional winner of European Space Agency’s Satellite Navigation competition and the Cyber Award from Armasuisse (Switzerland’s Department of Defense). Prior to joining Northeastern, he was a senior researcher in the System Security group at ETH Zurich and has over 3 years of industry research experience as a senior engineer at Robert Bosch GmbH’s Car Multimedia Division “Blaupunkt” where he was involved in the development of embedded modules for top automotive manufacturers including Audi and Volkswagen. He holds an M.Sc with specialization in Electronics and Microelectronics from EPFL, Switzerland and a Ph.D in Computer Science from ETH Zurich, Switzerland.