On November 20th, I participated in CyberCon Romania 2025, a major cybersecurity conference organized by the Romanian Association for Information Security Assurance (RAISA). The event took place at the European Commission Representation in Romania in Bucharest and brought together experts, researchers, and practitioners from across the cybersecurity field.
I was honored to speak in Section III: "Next-Gen Security: AI-Driven Defence Against Cybercrime," where I shared insights on how artificial intelligence is transforming cybersecurity defense strategies.
Section III: Next-Gen Security: AI-Driven Defence Against Cybercrime
This session explored how artificial intelligence and machine learning are revolutionizing cybersecurity defense mechanisms. The panel was moderated by Cătălin Pătrașcu, Cybersecurity Lead at NTT DATA Romania, and featured presentations from:
- Răzvan Bologa – Professor, Bucharest University of Economic Studies
- Andrei-Nițu Ecxarcu – System Engineer Manager, Exclusive Networks Romania
- Viorel Spînu – Senior AI Engineer, Heyloo
- Claudiu Ionescu – Senior Manager, EMEA Adobe Cyber Defense Center
- Iulian Coman – Senior Training Officer, National College for Home Affairs, Romanian Police Academy
The discussion covered cutting-edge AI applications in threat detection, automated response systems, and the evolving landscape of cybercrime defense strategies.
Conference Overview
CyberCon Romania 2025 featured two days of intensive discussions:
- Day 1 (November 20) – On-site at the European Commission Representation in Romania, covering skills development, public-private partnerships, and next-generation security solutions
- Day 2 (November 21) – Online format featuring the International Conference on Cybersecurity and Cybercrime (IC3) with scientific contributions and research presentations
The conference brought together leaders from academia, government, law enforcement, and the private sector to address the most pressing cybersecurity challenges facing Romania and Europe today.