Cybersecurity Advisors Network (CyAN)

It’s always great to see important conversations around sovereignty, technology, and resilience continuing to gain traction across the region. The upcoming SovTech Report 2026 event brings together leaders exploring how organisations and governments are navigating the evolving intersection of technology, policy, and national interest. These are not abstract discussions - they go directly to how we design, govern, and trust the systems we rely on every day. We’re especially pleased to see CyAN member J A Zein contributing as a panellist. Jihad has long been a thoughtful voice on the practical realities of transformation at scale, particularly where technology, governance, and real-world implementation meet. Events like this matter because they move the conversation beyond headlines and into the operational challenges organisations are actually facing - from data control and digital sovereignty through to resilience in increasingly complex environments. If you’re working in this space, this is one to keep an eye on. #CyberSecurity #DigitalSovereignty #TrustAndSafety #DataGovernance #Resilience #CyAN

Please welcome our newest member from Spain, Rubén Cortés Domingo Rubén is a senior Technology & Cybersecurity Executive with over 25 years of experience leading large-scale digital transformation and strengthening cybersecurity resilience in highly regulated public-sector environments. As Director at AOC (Open Government of Catalonia), he oversees one of Europe’s most advanced digital-government ecosystems, supporting more than 2,000 public entities and delivering critical services to millions of citizens daily. He leads multidisciplinary teams across secure digital transformation, cybersecurity governance, and large-scale IT operations, ensuring public services are efficient, resilient, and trusted. Rubén has driven major modernization initiatives, including the adoption of automated workflows, electronic signatures, advanced analytics, and hybrid cloud infrastructures, delivering significant cost savings, reducing administrative burden, and improving sustainability through large-scale paperless programs. In cybersecurity, he has built and matured robust security capabilities aligned with leading standards such as ISO 27001 and NIS2, implementing advanced monitoring and protection frameworks to safeguard mission-critical services. His leadership has contributed to highly resilient digital platforms with zero critical cybersecurity incidents and substantial improvements in service continuity. It’s great to have you, Rubén! We look forward to the expertise you bring and enabling you here at CyAN. Don’t hesitate to reach out or explore Rubén’s profile to grow your networks mutually. #cybersecurity #infosec #digitaltransformation #govtech #publicsector #cyberresilience #community

Cybersecurity Advisors Network (CyAN) board member John Salomon has some thoughts about cloud security, governance, accountability, and the nature of "inside" versus "outside" in a security context in an age of third party software and virtual services. Check out this article by SafetyDetectives and let him know how you feel...

From mentorship to impact, this is exactly what CyAN is here to enable. One of our mentorship programme alumni is undertaking research into what it really takes for critical infrastructure organisations to transition to post-quantum cryptography. Not just the technical layer, but the operational reality across people, process, and technology. It is easy to talk about what comes next in cybersecurity. It is much harder to understand what it takes to get there, especially in environments where legacy systems, industrial constraints, and compliance pressures all intersect. This is where the strength of a global community like CyAN matters. If you are working across IT, OT, ICS, or industrial systems, we encourage you to contribute your perspective. And if this is not your space, please consider sharing this with your network to help broaden the reach. Supporting one another, amplifying meaningful work, and helping turn insight into action is core to who we are.

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🌐 Cyber (In)Securities | Edition 198: Systems, Trust, and the Reality Beneath the Surface Cyber (In)Securities 198 explores how risk is shifting beneath traditional controls, as organisations face deeper challenges across AI, governance, infrastructure, and digital trust. This edition reflects a landscape where risk is increasingly embedded in systems, workflows, and dependencies that are often poorly understood or not measured at all. This week, Jean-Christophe (J-C) Le Toquin explores global regulation of minors in his latest article for Forum INCYBER (FIC), challenging whether bans are the right approach and emphasising the importance of including young people in shaping digital policy. Alongside this, Nick Kelly examines why security fails when treated as a goals problem rather than a systems problem, while Kim Chandler McDonald highlights the growing gap between perception and reality in digital rights, surveillance, and trust. We are pleased to welcome Stéphane Duguin as a new member, and to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between CyAN and ESP’ Info in the Republic of the Congo, marking an important step in strengthening cybersecurity education and capacity building in Central Africa following the signature at Forum INCYBER (FIC). Mohammed Shakil Khan highlights the evolving role of boards through Internal Audit and ESG integration, as well as the importance of maintaining audit independence in an AI driven environment. Krishna Pasumarthi and Régis Rocroy both point to emerging and often unmodelled risks across AI infrastructure and supply chains, while Sapann Harish T. and Matthieu Camus explore how transformation and data usage are evolving in ways that introduce new layers of complexity and exposure. Across recent activity, Subela Bhatia was recognised with the Leadership Award of the Year at the Global Ethical AI Congress 2026, while Caroline Humer represented STISA (Survivors & Tech Solving Image-based Sexual Abuse) at the Global Age Assurance Standards Summit. Andrew Pedroso shared insights from the Blackpoint Cyber 2026 Annual Threat Report, and Bharat Raigangar is speaking at the Third Party & Supply Chain Cyber Security Summit in Munich. Sylvain HAJRI (navlys__) connected with the community in Singapore, while Yannick Ragonneau contributed to international cooperation efforts on cybercrime in Bangkok. Karthikeyan Ramdass was named a finalist at the 2026 UK Cyber OSPAs and will be speaking at the Third Party & Supply Chain Cyber Security Summit, as well as participating in the Resilience Under Fire panel alongside Fatema Fardan. 📝 Editor’s Desk Kim Chandler McDonald explores age verification, encryption, and the unintended risks created by systems designed for control. 🧰 Root Access Michael T. McDonald examines evolving attack techniques, authentication abuse, and platform level risk in modern environments. https://lnkd.in/gvXX7Av6

You trust your suppliers. But do you trust the #AI behind them? Join Bharat Raigangar, 1CxO CSA at the Third Party & Supply Chain Cyber Security Summit in Munich, Germany, on 22–24 April 2026 for a discussion on #CyberSafety & Ethics in AI-Driven Supply Chains. With AI embedded in many supplier operations, organisations are often working without clear visibility into how decisions are shaped, where risks are introduced, and who is ultimately accountable. This lack of clarity is becoming increasingly difficult to manage. Discuss the practical implications, including hidden dependencies in AI-driven processes, bias, auditability, and control across third-party environments. Check out the agenda and reserve your place now: https://lnkd.in/dBWHDrY2 #sccybersecurity #SCCS2026 #sccssummit #thirdpartyrisk #vendorrisk #cyberrisk #supplychainsecurity #infosec #secops #supplychainrisk #tprm

Today we are announcing that a Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between ESP' Info, a training institute on cybersecurity in Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo and Cybersecurity Advisors Network (CyAN). The signature took place in Lille, at Forum INCYBER (FIC) earlier this month. This partnership marks the second collaboration between a training institute in Africa and our association. Signature took place between ESP’ Info Chairman Quesnel DIMENI and CyAN President Jean-Christophe (J-C) Le Toquin, in presence of Joel Courtois (CEO of P4S, former general director of engineering school EPITA: Ecole d'Ingénieurs en Informatique, right), Daniel Etienne (CEO ESIA, left), and kadi ABDOULAYE, CyAN member and coordinator of this partnership. ESP’ Info is a training institute dedicated to supporting and developing the skills of students, individuals, and professionals through programs focused on network security and systems administration. In addition, the institute addresses operational aspects of business risk management and business continuity. This MoU will strengthen cybersecurity education and capacity building through specialised training, joint events, and international knowledge sharing. It focuses on cybersecurity and cybercrime. Quesnel Dimeni, Chairman of the board, ESP’ Info, said: “This is a new era for the Congo, and this partnership will enable us to make a lasting contribution to raising awareness, building skills, and strengthening the digital ecosystem and information systems.” Jean-Christophe Le Toquin, President of CyAN, added: “This is our first partnership in Central Africa, and starting with a training institute that supports students and professionals is the best first step our organisation could take.” The collaboration reflects ESP’ Info as a proactive and forward-looking academic institution in Central Africa and while expanding CyAN’s reach in the continent. More on ESP' Info : https://esp-info.net/

Please welcome our newest member from Switzerland, Stéphane Duguin Stéphane Duguin is the CEO of the CyberPeace Institute. From senior positions in law enforcement to executive leadership in civil society, he spent three decades tracking how nations states, criminals groups and terrorists organization weaponize disruptive technologies, such as #Al, against vulnerable communities. He previously led major international operations at Europol and now focuses on strengthening digital resilience and holding cyber threat actors accountable. He has published a book and numerous publications on AI, #cybercrime, and #disinformation, and has briefed the UN Security Council on the cyberthreats against international Peace and Security. Stéphane is affiliated with several global cybersecurity initiatives and advises projects developing AI solutions for law enforcement. It's good to have you, Stéphane! We look forward to the expertise you bring and enabling you here at CyAN. Don't hesitate to reach out or explore Stéphane’s profile to grow your networks mutually. #cyber #security #community #digital #thoughtleadership #infosec

Some of the sharpest minds in #cybersecurity and #TPRM don't just meet in conference rooms. 🎷🎻 On April 23rd, as part of the Third Party & Supply Chain Cyber Security Summit in Munich, we're setting the agenda aside for one evening — and replacing it with great food, live music, and the kind of conversations that actually matter. DINE, CONNECT & EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC OF LIVE MUSIC 📅 23 April 2026 · 19:30–21:30 · Munich This is where the #cybercommunity comes together to connect beyond the formal agenda — a curated evening for senior #infosec, cyber security, and TPRM leaders. A rare space where you can drop the badge lanyard, swap battle stories, and build real relationships with peers who get it. Live violin by Joka Violin and saxophone by Vadim Movsesyan, PMP set the tone. You bring the conversation. Whether you're a #CISO navigating #thirdpartyrisk, a #vendorrisk lead wrestling with supply chain complexity, or a seasoned practitioner looking to expand your circle — you belong in this room. 👉 Reserve your place: https://lnkd.in/dBWHDrY2 #SCCS2026 #sccybersecurity #sccssummit #TPRM #riskmanagement #cyberresilience #cvendorrisk