From Regulation to Action: Implementing Cybersecurity on EU Islands
Date: 3 March 2026 | 11:00 – 12:30 CET
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About this Webinar
This session will focus on how EU-level cybersecurity regulations are translated into practical measures at national and regional levels, with special attention to the unique challenges faced by island territories. Through concrete examples, it will illustrate how policies evolve into day-to-day practices. Additionally, the discussion will look ahead to the emerging role of Artificial Intelligence in cybersecurity — a rapidly approaching reality that demands deeper understanding and proactive strategies to ensure a secure digital future.
Moderator
Paulo Abreu
Head of Projects & Innovation, ARDITI (Madeira, Portugal)
Paulo is a certified Project Manager with a Master’s degree in IT Engineering. He leads innovation and European projects and is currently Head of Projects & Innovation of ARDITI, also coordinating Madeira’s Digital Innovation Hub.
Cases & Speakers
Francisco Andrade Silva
Market and Regional Policies Manager, ECSO European Cyber Security Organization
Presenting: ECSO's Strategic Vision: European Cybersecurity 2030
Francisco Andrade e Silva, Manager at ECSO, drives initiatives to strengthen regional cybersecurity ecosystems across Europe. He fosters collaboration between public and private stakeholders, ensuring tailored support for local innovation, resilience, and growth.
Jani Sjölund
Director of IT and Digitalization for the Government of Åland
Presenting: Cyber Security and Cyber Resilience for the Public Sector (NIS2 and EU)
Jani Sjölund is Director of IT and Digitalization for the Government of Åland, driving secure, citizen-focused digital transformation. With 15+ years' experience, he leads EU-aligned strategies in cybersecurity, NIS2 compliance, and resilient public sector innovation.
Natalia Maroto
CEO ITCM Solutions
Presenting: Cybersecurity by Design: From Policy to Practice. Lessons learned when dealing with security breaches at nonprofit foundations
Natalia has been a digital transformation and cybersecurity consultant since 2015. She specialises in the implementation of ISO 27000 and has developed security plans for more than 50 public and private companies.
Marco Antonio Lozano Merino
Head of Cybersecurity for Strategic Tourism and Entertainment sectors, Spanish National Institute of Cybersecurity (Spain)
Presenting: Cybersecurity initiatives created by INCIBE for the tourism and leisure sector in Spain
Marco A. Lozano Merino, cybersecurity expert with 19+ years in IT consulting, leads Cybersecurity Services for Spain’s INCIBE. Holds degrees in Computer Technology, Criminology, and Cybercriminology; certified CISM, GIAC, CCS. Lecturer, European Commission expert, and ECSO collaborator.