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Hyperconnected or exposed? Securing the 5G factory against the next cyber attack

15 Feb 2026
Main Stage
Main Stage

Connectivity is the new currency of manufacturing, but it comes at a steep price.  As industrial 5G and private networks explode, ransomware attacks on manufacturers have surged 60%. This session reveals how to harness the raw speed of hyperconnectivity while building the "Zero Trust" fortresses needed to survive a hostile digital landscape.
 

  • Defending the perimeter: Deploying Zero Trust and micro-segmentation to neutralise cyber threats
  • The speed-security balance: Scaling AI and digital twins with 5G without compromising safety
  • Global lessons: Real-world insights on building secure private networks across complex jurisdictions
Speakers
Andreas Jahn, Member of Executive Board, Head of Government Affairs and Foreign Trade - BVMW The German Mittelstand, Association for small and medium sized businesses
Tarik Al-Turki, Director of Solutions Engineering - CISCO
Khaled Al Teneiji, Cyber Security Head - ENOC, UAE