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MARCH 19th, 2025 HYBRID EVENT
CLARION HOTEL HELSINKI AIRPORT
GOING LIVE 9AM (EET) 8 AM (CET)
 #cybersecurityexe
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+FREE PASS TO

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SIDE EVENT

19.3.2025 | HYBRID EVENT 

Clarion Hotel Helsinki Airport

SIDE EVENT

Cyber Security for C-Level Executives

In a world driven by data and AI, cybersecurity isn't an option—it's a necessity.


Cyber Security Executive 2025 serves as a nexus where business leaders from diverse sectors converge to:

  • Unlock the potential of AI and Machine Learning in cybersecurity

  • Learn how to integrate cybersecurity into your broader business strategy, turning it from a 'cost center' to a 'value center.' 

  • Dive deep into the most recent cybersecurity threats and potential risks.

  • Equip yourself with the tools to master incident response plans and ensure robust recovery procedures.

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Cybersecurity is more than firewalls and encryption; it's about people, processes, and knowledge. Computers don’t commit crimes—people do. A strategic cybersecurity leadership approach is necessary for educating staff, refining processes, and implementing preventive measures.

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Be part of a transformative experience aimed at bolstering resilience against cyber threats. We promise a day of insightful discussions and practical takeaways. Together, let's shape a safer digital future.

 

Welcome to Cyber Security Executive 2025!

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1

DAY

20+

SPEAKERS

500+

ATTENDEES
SPEAKERS

MODERATOR 2025

Jesse Kamras

JOURNALIST, TV-HOST

Jesse Kamras is a charismatic and experienced TV-anchor and business event moderator. He is an excellent interviewer and has diverse background from Finland's largest media houses such as Yle and MTV.

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2025 SPEAKERS

BEN OWEN

INTELLIGENCE EXPERT, CYBERSPY & CO-FOUNDER | THE OSINT GROUP (UK)

Ben is an internationally recognised motivational and keynote speaker. He is worldwide recognise for his skills in cyber security, covert operations, and leadership. He has over 24 years of intelligence experience. He is the Co- Founder for The OSINT Group, who are an exclusive cyber risk mitigation company keeping their clients’ digital footprints safe from hackers. They are also global leaders in online investigations training.

 He has served in the military as a sniper, government level intelligence for a decade, and has vast experience in the private industry. He now works in cyber-security as a cyber intelligence advisor teaching law enforcement, military, intelligence operators and private entities across the globe. He is also a TV contributor starring in the Australian, British and American versions of Hunted, a high-tech, fast paced game of 'hide and seek'.

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DanNI BROOKE

WORLD CLASS INVESTIGATION EXPERT, AUTHOR, EX-COVERT POLICE OFFICER, CO-FOUNDER | THE OSINT GROUP (UK)

Danni is an Investigation and Intelligence expert. She has over 10 years’ experience working as an undercover operative with the Metropolitan Police. For years, she worked on high-risk, high-profile investigations, helping to gather evidence on drug traffickers and other criminals. She is also Co- Founder for The OSINT Group, who are an exclusive cyber risk mitigation company keeping their clients’ digital footprints safe from hackers. They are also global leaders in online investigations training.

Danni talks with authority and passion about security and investigations, and this knowledge could be essential for helping your team move forward and encouraging them to refresh their own knowledge. She is an award winning author and has released two books "The Girl for the Job" and "Undercover Copper". She has appeared on a number of TV shows, including TV series 'Hunted".

PETRI KOIVISTO

CISO |  OUTOKUMPU (FI)

Petri Koivisto has 20 years of experience in different cyber security roles, from hands on to leadership. Currently he leads a team of awesome individuals and holds a position as CISO in Outokumpu, the Global leader of sustainable stainless steel

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JORI GRYM

BEHAVIORAL STRATEGIST, RESEARCHER & LECTURE | FINNISH TAX ADMINSTRATION & HANKEN SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS (FI)

Dr. Jori Grym is a behavioral strategist at the Finnish Tax Administration and a researcher and lecturer at Hanken School of Economics, specializing in moral judgment, ethical decision-making, and the interplay between behavioral science and emerging technologies. A recognized science communicator, Grym is a regular guest on Jälkikaronkka, the science segment of Finland’s leading morning TV show, where he explores key behavioral science insights. His writings on artificial intelligence’s societal impact have been featured in prominent Finnish publications.

linda pihl

DIRECTOR, BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY |  St1 NORDIC (FI)

Linda Pihl is an experienced CIO, business developer, and team leader in the energy sector. St1 Nordic Oy is a privately owned energy company whose vision is to be the leading producer and seller of COâ‚‚-aware energy. Linda is leading the Business Technology unit accountable for IT, Business Application development and Cyber Security in St1.

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marc O'regan

CTO EMEA | DELL TECHNOLOGIES (IE)

Marc believes that technology and people working in harmony can solve some of the world’s biggest and most complex critical problems. As the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for Dell Technologies EMEA, his focus is on their forward-thinking strategy, aligning and developing innovation and execution to address complex organizational, industry, and societal challenges and opportunities. He spends considerable time deeply immersed in new and emerging technologies and their application to the most complex and critical problems of our time, exploring how these challenges can be collectively solved. With over 23 years of experience specializing in distributed architecture, including artificial intelligence, modern analytics, high-performance computing, and cloud/cloud-native technologies, Marc leads the Emerging Technologies vision for Dell Technologies EMEA. In his role, he leads the Artificial Intelligence Global workstream and workstream strategy for the Office of the CTO’s “Ambassadors program,” as well as the “Quantum Computing” and EMEA workstreams. He also sits on the Steering Group of the program. Additionally, Marc is currently part of the extended leadership team for the EMEA region at Dell Technologies.

antti laatikainen

PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT & PCI SERVICE LEAD  |  WITHSECURE CONSULTING (FI)

Antti has been active in the Finnish and international cybersecurity field for two decades, guiding companies through various technological transformations. He serves as the principal consultant for the security management team at WithSecure Consulting, working on risk management, regulatory compliance, secure system architectures, and threat modeling. He is also a well-known public speaker in the industry and involved in many community initiatives, such as KyberVPK.antti

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JARNO AHLSTRÖM

LEAD SALES ENGINEER |  CHECK POINT (FI)

Meet Jarno Ahlström: a familiar face in Finland's cybersecurity circles. With over 20 years of experience, Jarno has earned a reputation as a go-to expert for solving security challenges across various organizations. Beyond his technical skills, he's renowned for his engaging speeches, captivating audiences with insightful perspectives. Notably, Jarno holds a significant role as a main organizer of the Disobey event, where he orchestrates memorable experiences. His commitment to cybersecurity education and talent for simplifying complex topics have solidified his position as a trusted authority in the industry.

ARI SAAREKS

CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER |  HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE (FI)

Ari Saareks is the Chief Technology Officer at Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) for Finland and the Baltic countries. In his role, Saareks leverages the HPE innovations and complete technological solutions to accelerate the digital transformation of customers and partners enabling them to accelerate their business results. During his long career, Ari has served in various different services and sales roles. 

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EMEA PRESALES CONSULTANT | HPE ARUBA NETWORKING (UK)

As a SASE expert and consultant at HPE Aruba Networking, Jugraj plays a critical role in helping different organizations safeguard their data and applications across the hybrid cloud. He has over 15 years of experience in networking, application delivery, and security—working for organizations including F5 Networks, Citrix and Netskope. He’s most passionate about the dynamic field of cybersecurity—and committed to furthering innovation that fortifies digital landscapes against evolving threats. 

ismo paananen

CEO & CO-FOUNDER |  CYBERDAY (FI)

Ismo Paananen is the CEO and co-founder of Cyberday Oy, with nearly three decades of experience building SaaS solutions. Passionate about enabling agile information management and teamwork in complex areas, Ismo now leads an AI-focused research lab at Cyberday, driving innovative approaches to cyber security and compliance improvements.

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omer yoachimik

SENIOR PRODUCT MANAGER | CLOUDFARE (UK)

Omer Yoachimik is a Senior Product Manager leading Cloudflare’s world-renowned DDoS Protection services. With over two decades of cybersecurity experience spanning military intelligence, enterprise, and startups, Omer brings a wealth of expertise and a commitment to innovation. He has contributed to renowned companies like Check Point, Radware, and Imperva, and played a key role in startups, including one acquired by Microsoft.

michael soukonnik

TERRITORY MANAGER FINLAND & BALTICS |  RADWARE (LV)

Michael Soukonnik has built a distinguished 30-year career in the telecommunications industry. He began his career at RAD Data Communications, where he managed the business operations across Central and Eastern Europe. He then moved on to Unistars, taking the role of Director of the Sales Department for an LMDS ISP, steering the company through various strategic sales initiatives. For the last 15 years, Michael has been with Radware, focusing on Eastern Europe and the Nordics. His role involves working predominantly with large organizations, specializing in DDoS protection and Application Security. His extensive experience and strategic acumen have made him a key player in shaping the security landscape in the telecommunications sector.

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jesper mikkelsen

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR | TREND MICRO NORDICS (DK)

Jesper Mikkelsen, Technical Director Nordics, is a skilled IT security specialist and spokesperson for Trend Micro Denmark. Jesper has broad security skillset, from network to endpoints and data centers. During his time in IT Security Jesper has been working as both a Red team and Blue team member. He has also been involved in multiple Incident Response (IR) cases and has therefore also good insights into how threat actors work, as well as great threat hunting skills.

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Are you participating with a bigger team?

 You can get a group discount for team of 4 above.  You can also ask a group offer for 3 people or larger than that from katja.krogell@professio.fi – we are happy to help you.

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