Defending the Digital Future: CYBER ROOT 2025 Takes Centre Stage

Written by Melvin Farrugia Bonett

MITA is hosting the 7^th edition of CYBER ROOT, Malta’s national cybersecurity event. This flagship conference brings together internationally acclaimed speakers and locally respected experts to share cutting-edge insights, strategies and real-world experiences shaping the future of cybersecurity.

This year’s agenda will explore the latest trends in cybercrime and threat landscapes, innovative approaches to building diverse teams that strengthen cyber resilience and practical lessons and case studies that can be applied directly to businesses.

The Featured speakers include:

• Mikko Hyppönen – Security Expert and Chief Research Officer, Sensofusion
• Holly Foxcroft – Cybersecurity Leader and Diversity Champion
• Zoe Tilsiter – Principal Cybersecurity Analyst and EMEA Head of Consultancy, Darktrace
• Nicole Wong – Principal Analyst Consultant and EMEA Threat Operations Pillar Lead, Darktrace
• Josianne Cutajar – EU Law and Policy Consultant
• Diane Abela Hardy – CISO, Accurx
• Monica Verma – Hacker, CISO, Founder and CEO

Special interventions will also be delivered by Luca Tagliaretti, Executive Director of the EU Cybersecurity Competence Centre, and Ruth Bajada, Deputy Head of the EU-US Delegation.

Expect thought-provoking discussions, dynamic presentations and interactive sessions – together with invaluable networking with professionals, innovators, and decision makers across industries.

A major highlight of CYBER ROOT 2025 is the launch of the CYBER AWARDS, created to recognise and celebrate exceptional contributions to cybersecurity in Malta and within the National Cybersecurity Community.

Tickets are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. For tickets scan the QR Code. For more information please visit the link: https://ncc-mita.gov.mt/cyberroot/

Do not miss Malta’s foremost cybersecurity gathering – CYBER ROOT 2025!