Cybersecurity for Crypto Startups and Companies
In an era where digital threats are escalating, Trust Square at Paradeplatz, Zürich - the heart of blockchain and crypto innovation - becomes the stage for a landmark event: Cybersecurity for Blockchain & Crypto Startups and Businesses. This event is designed to equip startups, small companies, financial institutions, developers, and builders with critical cybersecurity knowledge and strategies.
Presented by the Crypto Valley Association & swissDAO, this professional evening session will host top-notch experts who will share their deep insights into the cybersecurity challenges and solutions pertinent to the blockchain and crypto industries.
The event also heralds the release of the Crypto Valley Association Research Journal 2023, a deep dive into cybersecurity in the crypto sector. Participants will gain exclusive access to the editor and leading authors' critical insights.
Agenda:
18:00 - 18:30 - Guest Arrival and Welcome
Guests are invited to arrive and settle in 30 minutes prior to the commencement of the event, providing an opportunity to mingle with fellow attendees and grab a welcome drink.
18:30 - 18:35 - Opening Remarks - Benedek Orban: Chairman CVA Startup Working Group & swissDAO Board member
18:35 - 18:45 - Security Evolution and Hacks Overview (Patrick Schramböck, CISO Finnova)
An exploration of how security has evolved from the early days of double-spending to sophisticated attacks in 2023, including a high-level analysis of 2-3 operational failures.
18:45 - 19:45 - Expert Talks & Insights followed by panel discussion and Q&A
Pre-Attack Preparations - Michele Federici, Hacker at sig9.
Keynote on preparation and prevention strategies for cybersecurity.In the Heat of the Attack - Patrick Schramböck, CISO of Finnova.
A talk on best practices during a cyberattack.Learning from the Trenches - Dr. Stephan Holzer, Founder and CEO of Veritic.
A session dedicated to learning from past cybersecurity incidents.
Panel Moderator: Aisling Connolly (Senior Research Scientist at Dfinity)
19:45:-20:10 Official Release of CVA Research Journal 2023 Edition & Fireside Chat
Tilmar Wilhelm Goos - Chief Editor of CVA Research Journal 2023, Chairman CVA Education Working group
Attendees will get the exclusive chance to hear from the winners of the Crypto Valley Research Journal's 2023 edition, authors presenting their pioneering Web3 cybersecurity research for the first time.
Fireside Chat Candidates:
Copper.co - Marcos Benitez
SulPayments AG - CEO - Christian Ribeiro.
Six Digital Exchange - Paolo Guarnerio
20:10 - 21:30 - Networking & Apero
The event will culminate in a networking session accompanied by Apero, generously sponsored by Crypto Valley Association, swissDAO, and various partners.
Don't miss this chance to gain vital cybersecurity knowledge, network with industry leaders, and be part of defining the future of security in the crypto space.