Defending Critical National Infrastructure in a Hybrid Threat Landscape

This presentation shares practical, experience-based insights drawn from my professional experience in defending critical national infrastructure in an environment of persistent hybrid threats.

It focuses on real operational challenges and lessons learned from managing large-scale cyber incidents, including coordination between government entities and private-sector stakeholders, the operational use of threat intelligence in incident response, and the establishment of structured mechanisms for information sharing and collective defence under continuous attack conditions.

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- Track 1(HALL B)
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- Technical
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Speakers

Ivan Kalabashkin

イヴァン・カラバシキン

As Deputy Head of the SBU Cyber Department, Col. Ivan Kalabashkin has been hands-on when it comes to shaping Ukraine’s cybersecurity efforts – especially those tied to protecting critical infrastructure and upholding national security. Over the years, he has pushed hard for more cooperation with international partners, and has laid the groundwork for the Department’s strong working relationships with international law enforcement and cyber teams. That kind of teamwork is really important when you are dealing with threats that don’t stop at borders.

He has also been involved in quite a few major investigations, often working across different countries to share intelligence and coordinate responses. Inside the Department, he is focused a lot on helping his team grow – setting up training sessions, launching new projects, and just making sure they are always ready to handle whatever the next cyber threat looks like. Things evolve fast in the field, and the key – is to stay ahead of it.

As Deputy Head of the SBU Cyber Department, Col. Ivan Kalabashkin has been hands-on when it comes to shaping Ukraine’s cybersecurity efforts – especially those tied to protecting critical infrastructure and upholding national security. Over the years, he has pushed hard for more cooperation with international partners, and has laid the groundwork for the Department’s strong working relationships with international law enforcement and cyber teams. That kind of teamwork is really important when you are dealing with threats that don’t stop at borders.

He has also been involved in quite a few major investigations, often working across different countries to share intelligence and coordinate responses. Inside the Department, he is focused a lot on helping his team grow – setting up training sessions, launching new projects, and just making sure they are always ready to handle whatever the next cyber threat looks like. Things evolve fast in the field, and the key – is to stay ahead of it.

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