3pm - 6:30pm GMT
Wednesday 26 November 2025
Future of Cyber: Securing critical national infrastructure
The Future of Cyber seminar series continues with a timely discussion on the security and resilience of Critical National Infrastructure (CNI).
Free
University of Surrey
Guildford
Surrey
GU2 7XH
Overview
From nuclear power and water supply to telecommunications, transport, energy, and beyond, the Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) underpins national security, economic stability, and public safety.
As these vital systems become ever more interconnected and digitally dependent, protecting them against evolving cyber threats and making them resilient in the face of all adversity has never been more urgent.
This session brings together perspectives from academia, industry, and the wider cyber security community to examine the challenges, innovations, and strategies shaping the future of CNI protection.
Topics will span emerging threats, resilience research and planning, and the crucial role of cross-sector collaboration in safeguarding our most essential services.
Timings
Time | Activity |
---|---|
3pm - 3:30pm | Arrival |
3:30pm - 5:15pm | Talks |
5:15pm - 5:45pm | Panel |
5:45pm - 6:30pm | Refreshments and networking |
Speakers

Awais Rashid
Professor of Cyber Security, University of Bristol
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Steve Buckley
Enterprise Security Consultant for CNI, BAE Systems
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Dimitrios Pezaros
Professor of Networks, RAEng Chair
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