Dr Roger Sanz Gonzalez
- R&D International Projects Manager
- UI1.ES University, Spain
Dr. Roger Sanz González (PhD) works for Universidad Isabel I in the Research and Development Division. The Division works in partnership with European research groups and security agencies to enhance the EU’s ability to counter hybrid threats with advanced artificial intelligence, define future strategies on technology risks and promote technical education on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and counterintelligence disciplines. He has lead responsibility for the strategic policy direction for governance, ethics and interoperability of the AI and data science sectors. He is closely involved with risk assessments in cybersecurity, audits and cloud infrastructure protection and the planning assumptions derived from them. Roger holds PhD, Master and Postgraduate degrees, alongside over 30 professional certifications (C|CISO, CRISC, CDMP, ISO 42001LA). He combines academic research with technology risk consultancy at Plain Concepts, previously working for BABEL, Indra DHL and TNT.
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AI and Cyber in CI
Isolated AI Systems and Secure Orchestration Strategies for Strengthening Critical Infrastructure Protection and Resilience
AI plays a dual role in critical infrastructure cybersecurity, acting as both a defensive tool and a potential threat. It strengthens protection by improving threat detection, automating responses, and predicting attacks through advanced data analysis and anomaly detection. However, malicious actors can also exploit AI to develop more sophisticated attacks. We investigate how effective defence requires harnessing AI’s benefits while managing its risks through strong security controls and continuous adaptation.