War & Law LAB
The Future of Conflict
Seminar
Navigating the Digital Frontier: The Role of Cyber Diplomacy, Cyber Warfare Preparedness, and Public-Private Partnerships
28 October 2024
Critical infrastructures such as energy, telecommunications, finance, transportation, and healthcare are essential to national security and the functioning of society. As cyber threats increase in scale and sophistication, these vital systems are becoming prime targets for cyberattacks, including state-sponsored cyber warfare. This seminar will explore the importance of cyber diplomacy, strategies to address the growing threat of cyber warfare, and the role of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) in fortifying cybersecurity for critical infrastructure.
Objectives
- To examine the role of cyber diplomacy in fostering international cooperation and agreements to protect critical infrastructure.
- To assess the growing threat of cyber warfare and the need for resilient defense strategies to safeguard national infrastructure.
- To discuss how Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) can enhance cybersecurity and help protect critical infrastructure from cyber threats.
Key Topics
Cyber Diplomacy and Global Cooperation
- The role of diplomatic initiatives in establishing international norms and agreements to safeguard critical infrastructure from cyberattacks;
- Strategies for fostering trust and cooperation among nations to combat statesponsored cyber threats;
- The role of international forums and multilateral agreements.
Cyber Warfare and Its Impact on Critical Infrastructure
- The increasing risk of cyber warfare targeting infrastructure critical to national security, such as power grids, financial institutions, and communication networks;
- Defense strategies to mitigate the impact of state sponsored cyberattacks and large-scale disruptions;
- Legal and ethical challenges in the context of cyber warfare, and the need for robust international frameworks.
Parcerias Público-Privadas (PPP) na proteção de infraestruturas críticas
- The critical role of private sector organizations in managing key infrastructure and collaborating with governments to enhance cybersecurity;
- Case studies of successful PPPs in sectors such as energy, transportation, and telecommunications;
- Best practices for fostering information-sharing, joint threat analysis, and coordinated responses between public and private stakeholders.
Programme
Room 7, NOVA School of Law
18h00 – 20h00
Opening Remarks
- Margarida Lima Rego, Dean NOVA School of Law
18h00- 19h30 | Navigating the Digital Frontier: The Role of Cyber Diplomacy, Cyber Warfare
Preparedness, and Public-Private Partnerships
Moderator: Felipe Pathé Duarte
- Luís Barreira de Sousa, Portuguese Ambassador for Cyberdiplomacy
- Hélder Fialho Jesus, Military University Institute
- Bruno Castro, Visionware, SA CEO
- Luís Carlos Gonçalves, Group CISO & CCO – Grupo Informa D&B; Former CISO of the Bank of Portugal
19h00- 19h30 | Discussion and Q&A
Final Remarks
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