Konferencja Cyberśląskie

On October 25, 2024, the CYBERŚLĄSKIE conference took place in Gliwice, organized by the City of Gliwice, the Silesian University of Technology, and the Silesian Metropolitan Network Sp. z o.o. The event focused on the role of local governments in building a coherent and effective cybersecurity system, especially in the context of the NIS2 Directive and the National Cybersecurity System. PBSG had the pleasure of participating in this event, sharing knowledge and experience on integrated risk management.

At 3:00 PM, Tomasz Borkowski and Marcin Kowalczyk from PBSG delivered a lecture titled “Organizational Resilience Built on Integrated Risk Management,” during which they discussed how to integrate various aspects of risk management to build long-term resilience against cyber threats. Participants also had the opportunity to meet with our representatives at the booth, where we discussed the challenges and the latest solutions in cybersecurity.

Key Takeaways from the Conference: Risk Analysis as the Foundation of Cybersecurity Strategy

Risk Analysis as a Guide for Cybersecurity Strategy and Budget Optimization – Effective risk analysis identifies key areas requiring protection, enabling the rationalization of cybersecurity spending.
Benchmarking and Risk Analysis – Risk analysis allows for comparison of cybersecurity actions and investments with other organizations, supporting budgetary decisions and the protection of critical processes.
Ensuring Continuity in Cybersecurity Operations – Risk analysis enables the systematic adjustment of safeguards to evolving threats, transforming the cybersecurity approach into an ongoing process.
Eliminating Organizational Barriers – Risk analysis helps overcome silos within organizations by pointing out key areas for inter-departmental collaboration, thus enhancing the coherence of cybersecurity efforts.
Collaboration of Authorized Representatives and Consolidated Threat Analysis – The integration of various teams and specialists around risk analysis strengthens shared responsibility for cybersecurity.
Rapid Exchange of Threat and Security Information – Quick information sharing about threats and solutions allows for dynamic adaptation to new challenges.
Rationalizing Cybersecurity Spending – Investments based on risk analysis minimize random decisions, enabling more strategic planning.
Audit vs. Risk Analysis – An audit provides a general assessment of security status, while risk analysis allows for precise action planning, highlighting specific needs.

The CYBERŚLĄSKIE conference was an excellent opportunity to exchange experiences and best practices in risk management, as well as to learn about innovative approaches to cybersecurity. We would like to thank the organizers for the invitation and all participants for the fruitful conversations and interest in our offerings.