In a world where digital threats increasingly target the most vulnerable, the CyberPeace Builders programme stands as a beacon of resilience and solidarity. This talk introduces the initiative led by the CyberPeace Institute, which connects cybersecurity professionals with NGOs – often described as target rich, resource poor, due to their limited cyber resources. Drawing from personal experience as a CyberPeace Builder and Cyber Ranger, Panos shares stories from real-world missions – from warzone border crossings to dark web threat monitoring and securing high-stakes AI services – highlighting how empathy, adaptability, and collaboration can transform digital defence into a humanitarian act. Attendees will gain insight into how the programme works, why it matters, and how they too can contribute to building cyber peace. Whether you’re a seasoned CISO or an aspiring engineer, your unique skills can make a real diMerence. Join us in rethinking resilience not just as a technical goal, but as a shared humanitarian responsibility and a unique.

About the speaker

Panos Vlachos

Lead Information Security Engineer at Mastercard

Panos Vlachos is a Lead Information Security Engineer at Mastercard, a PhD researcher at Queen’s University Belfast and a volunteer with the Cyber Peace Institute, where he contributes to the Cyber Peace Builders as a Cyber Ranger. He has a decade of experience in the field and is passionate about promoting cybersecurity awareness and education.
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