The recent ETSI flagship conference gathered over 250 global experts to address critical cybersecurity challenges, including the European Commission’s Cyber Resilience Act and the urgent need to bridge the cyber skills gap. Key discussions highlighted the dual nature of AI in security, the global adoption of the ETSI EN 303 645 IoT security standard for consumer labeling, and the technical requirements for secure-by-design 6G networks. The event also featured intensive sessions on post-quantum cryptography and the geopolitical implications of digital sovereignty, emphasizing the necessity of harmonizing international standards. Organizers stressed that long-term resilience depends on educating both executives and younger generations on the strategic value of these collaborative standards.
Source: https://www.etsi.org/newsroom/news/2601-etsi-security-conference-2025/
Keywords: post-quantum cryptography, Cyber Resilience Act, IoT security standards, secure-by-design, digital sovereignty