MWC25 Barcelona Security Summit: Catch up

Our all-day Security Summit (Protecting tomorrow, today: Navigating mobile network threats) was a huge success at MWC25 Barcelona, with over 940 attendees, we addressed cybersecurity’s critical role in mobile networks, looked into current and future threats and showcased the industry’s latest security advancements. We then explored both emerging and established security challenges, with audiences gaining insights into the mobile industry’s latest advances in security for the ecosystem.

Watch the session video recordings on demand to stay up to date on the latest mobile security trends.

Session 1: Digital transformation & the security imperative

This session highlighted how advanced security frameworks and innovative solutions safeguard networks and establish trust as the cornerstone of customer confidence and business success.

Session Moderators:

• Samantha Kight, GSMA, Head of Industry Security

• Yolanda Sanz, GSMA, Head of Working Groups

Session Speakers

• Helmut Reisinger, Palo Alto Networks, CEO for EMEA and LATAM

• Justin Williams, MTN, Group CISO

• Jean-Jacques Sahel, Google, Head of Telecommunications and Scams Policy & Head of Content Policy, Asia-Pacific

• Laura Iglesias, Vodafone, Head of Cyber Security European Markets

• Howard Watson, BT, Chief Security and Networks Officer

• Jason Ruger, Lenovo, Chief Information Security Officer

Session 2: Uniting against ecosystem threats

Mobile networks, along with enterprise consumers, are increasingly targeted by sophisticated cyberattacks. These threat actors often employ the same techniques across multiple networks, impacting a wide range of victims.

In this session, we highlighted collaborative efforts within the mobile industry to combat these widespread threats. We explored how industry-wide information sharing is of paramount importance in detecting and preventing attacks, safeguarding both networks and consumers.

Session Moderators

• Alex Leadbeater, GSMA, Technical Security Director

Session Speakers

• Stuart Wiggins, Crowdstrike, Horizon North Europe Theatre Lead

• Jonas Walker, Fortinet, Director, Threat Intelligence APAC & Middle East

• Ollie Whitehouse, National Cyber Security Centre, CTO

• Craig Rice, Cyber Defence Alliance Ltd, CEO
• Ana Lattibeaudiere, GlobalPlatform, Executive Director

Session 3: Secure emerging technologies

This session explored the role of cybersecurity in emerging technologies, and how these innovations are shaping the future of mobile.

It highlighted how AI and other technologies can revolutionise the fight against security threats facing operators, verticals, and end consumers. Attendees gained insights on how emerging cybersecurity technologies are transforming security practices and mitigating risks in the mobile industry and beyond.

Session Moderators

• Fortune Barnard, GSMA, Security Operations Director

Session Speakers

• Thomas Tschersich, Deutsche Telekom AG, Chief Security Officer

• Mr Ma Ye, Huawei, Chief Cyber Security Privacy Officer

• Bridgette Bigmore, UK Telecoms Lab (UKTL), CTO

• Mikko Karikytö, Ericsson, Chief Product Security Officer

• Karsten Nohl, Security Research Labs, Chief Scientist
• Abid Adam, Axiata Group, Group Chief Risk & Compliance Officer

Final Session: Mobile Device Security

Mobile device security remains a persistent challenge, impacting customers, law enforcement, and the industry alike. In this session, we addressed this topic, reviewing current deterrence measures and equipping stakeholders with practical knowledge and tools to combat threats effectively. Our discussion focused on a comprehensive approach that combines proactive security measures, cross-industry collaboration, and the importance of raising consumer awareness as a key solution.

Session Moderator

• Alex Leadbeater, GSMA, Technical Security Director

Session Speakers

• Joshu Wiebe, BSI, Head of Division S 27 – IT Security Labels

• Nataliya Stanetsky, Google, Senior Lead Program Manager

• Leonid Burakovsky, Palo Alto Networks, VP of Product Management

• David Rogers MBE, Copper Horse, CEO

• Eric Gauthier, Orange, Director Technical Fraud and RA