From 3-5 June, London’s ExCel centre will be a magnet for the leading minds in cybersecurity. Held annually, Infosecurity has been fuelling debate and spurring innovation in this crucial area for 30 years. Never, indeed, has a single conference been so important for banks, businesses, governments, and private individuals.
This is reflected in the huge number of events throughout the conference, which drives home the importance and the sheer complexity of cybersecurity in today’s world. On day one alone, the packed agenda hits many of the critical issues that keep information security professionals and IT leaders awake at night.
AI and quantum computing are inevitably centre stage. In the interactive AI Attacks LIVE session in the South Gallery on Tuesday June 3rd, dedicated threat specialists from Acronis – CISO Gerald Beuchelt and VP of Cyber Protect Research Candid Wuest – will take the audience through a real AI-powered cyberattack experience as a chilling reminder of how dangerous they are, and show how AI-enabled response tools can keep the enemy at bay. Expect AI-generated malware and instant deepfakes.
Understanding threats and countermeasures is a core theme, as is the policy framework they influence. In Cyber Policy 101, a Q&A session with the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), cybersecurity managers can engage directly with policymakers to better understand the UK’s regulatory stance on cybersecurity, and its priorities in supporting businesses in responding to evolving threats and developing internal strategies.
Beyond the quantum realm
The business world is already struggling to keep pace with both the risks and opportunities presented by ever-more sophisticated AI solutions, but it must keep one eye on the horizon and prepare for the next game-changing technology – which, an increasing number of researchers conclude, is quantum computing.
In Quantum Computing vs. Cybersecurity: The Next Arms Race on the Keynote Stage, a former hacker, a cloud risk expert, and an authority on quantum security threats, look at the world’s first post-quantum cryptography standards – formalized by the US National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) – and unpack some of the dangers that this new era of technology will bring. Expect to see the threat of ‘harvest now, decrypt later’ (HNDL) attacks laid bare, plus a lively discussion about which industries will be affected, and how Project Leap will address the threat that future quantum computers represent to global financial stability.
External threats are only one side of the coin. At noon, Trusted and Not Verified – The Blind Spots Fuelling Insider Threats will delve into the murky world of insider threats – the danger posed by the people companies hire, partner with and trust. Diving into grey areas where the risks are hard to clarify, and the common third-party access opportunities that are often overlooked, experts will candidly discuss how trust without verification breeds vulnerability.
Later, in The Evolving Tactics of Supply Chain Attacks, the focus will shift to the vendor supply chain, which has preoccupied the minds of many security professionals, having become a prime focus for high-profile attacks. Looking closely at the weakest links in this chain, the panel will dive deep into the vendor onboarding process and best practices for building resilience.
The above barely scratches the surface of day one, and the following days are just as full. Whether you want insight into the UK Cyber Security Bill, the EU Network & Information Systems (NIS) Directive, or more on AI and quantum computing, you’ll probably find something to either fascinate you or worry you on an existential level at Infosecurity Europe 2025. If you want to understand how hardware supply chain attacks have evolved from Stuxnet to the present day, there’ll be a panel replete with case studies and live demonstrations to learn the tactics behind these attacks.
Infosecurity Europe will be held at the ExCel Centre, London, between 3-5 June 2025.
