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6 COMMERCIAL maltatoday | SUNDAY • 21 SEPTEMBER 2025 MITA is hosting the 7th edition of CYBER ROOT, Malta's na- tional cybersecurity event. This flagship conference brings to- gether internationally acclaimed speakers and locally respected experts to share cutting-edge in- sights, strategies and real-world experiences shaping the future of cybersecurity. This year's agenda will explore the latest trends in cybercrime and threat landscapes, inno- vative approaches to building diverse teams that strengthen cyber resilience and practical lessons and case studies that can be applied directly to businesses. Featured speakers include: • Mikko Hyppönen – Se- curity Expert and Chief Research Officer, Senso- fusion • Holly Foxcroft - Cyberse- curity Leader and Diversi- ty Champion • Zoe Tilsiter – Principal Cybersecurity Analyst and EMEA Head of Consul- tancy, Darktrace • Nicole Wong – Principal Analyst Consultant and EMEA Threat Operations Pillar Lead, Darktrace • Josianne Cutajar – EU Law and Policy Consultant • Diane Abela Hardy – CI- SO, Accurx • Monica Verma - Hacker, CISO, Founder and CEO Special interventions will al- so be delivered by Luca Tagli- aretti, Executive Director of the EU Cybersecurity Competence Centre, and Ruth Bajada, Dep- uty Head of the EU-US Delega- tion. Expect thought-provoking dis- cussions, dynamic presentations and interactive sessions – to- gether with invaluable network- ing with professionals, innova- tors, and decision makers across industries. A major highlight of CYBER ROOT 2025 is the launch of the CYBER AWARDS, created to recognise and celebrate excep- tional contributions to cyberse- curity in Malta and within the National Cybersecurity Com- munity. Tickets are limited and availa- ble 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 – CY- BER ROOT 2025! Defending the digital future: CYBER ROOT 2025 takes centre stage Melvin Charles Farrugia Bonett