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International Conference on Computer Security in the Nuclear World: Securing the Future
The purpose of the conference is to provide a global forum for competent authorities, operators, system and security integrators, vendors, and other relevant entities engaged in computer security activities related to nuclear security or safety to share experiences, exchange information and foster international cooperation in computer security.
Agenda
11 May 2026 12:00 AM
11 May 2026 10:00 AM
Opening Session
Opening Session
IAEA Welcome Remarks and Moderator
Elena Buglova (Director Division of Nuclear Security, IAEA)
Opening Remarks (Video)
Rafael Mariano Grossi (Director General, IAEA)
Opening Remarks
Karine Herviou (Deputy Director General and Head of the Department of Nuclear Safety and Security, IAEA)
Conference Co-President
Isolda Costa
Director Superintendent of the Nuclear and Energy Research Institute, Brazil
Conference Co-President Opening Remarks
Yosuke Naoi
Commissioner of the Japan Atomic Energy Commission, Japan
Administrative Remarks
Trent Nelson (Scientific Secretary, IAEA)
Elena BUGLOVA
Director, IAEA
Elena BUGLOVA
Director, IAEA
Trent NELSON
IAEA
Trent NELSON
IAEA
Isolda COSTA
Comissao Nacional de Energia Nuclear (CNEN)
Isolda COSTA
Comissao Nacional de Energia Nuclear (CNEN)
Rafael Mariano GROSSI
IAEA
Rafael Mariano GROSSI
IAEA
Karine HERVIOU
IAEA
Karine HERVIOU
IAEA
Yosuke NAOI
Commissioner of the Japan Atomic Energy Commission, Japan
Yosuke NAOI
Commissioner of the Japan Atomic Energy Commission, Japan
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11 May 2026 11:00 AM
Keynote: International Collaboration on Computer Security
Keynote: International Collaboration on Computer Security
Matthew Napoli (Deputy Administrator, National Nuclear Security Administration, United States of America)
Matthew NAPOLI
National Nuclear Security Administration
Matthew NAPOLI
National Nuclear Security Administration
11 May 2026 11:30 AM
Overview of CyberCon26 Activities
Overview of CyberCon26 Activities
Moderators
Trent Nelson (IAEA)
Trent NELSON
IAEA
Trent NELSON
IAEA
11 May 2026 11:45 AM
Lunch Break
Lunch Break
11 May 2026 01:00 PM
Demonstration by the IAEA: Cyber-Attacks in the fictitious State of Anshar
Demonstration by the IAEA: Cyber-Attacks in the fictitious State of Anshar
Chair
Frank Wong (IAEA)
Technical Officer
Trent Nelson (IAEA)
Speakers
Rodney Busquim (International Atomic Energy Agency, IAEA)
Isolda Costa (Nuclear and Energy Research Institute, Brazil)
Yosuke Naoi (Japan Atomic Energy Commission, Japan)
11 May 2026 02:30 PM
Theme: Regulatory Frameworks - Technical Session: Inspections how to reduce risk and gain assurance (Session 1)
Theme: Regulatory Frameworks - Technical Session: Inspections how to reduce risk and gain assurance (Session 1)
Chair
Wolfram Rother (Germany)
Technical Officer
Renato Alves Tavares (IAEA)
Rapporteur
Khalil El-Khatib (Canada)
156 - Recommendation Framework for Designing a Computer Security Plan (CSP) in Nuclear Facilities: An Alignment with International Guidance and National Regulations
D. Septikasari (Indonesia)
174 - Establishing and Developing Regulatory Control Activities for Cybersecurity of Nuclear Facilities and Importance of National and International Cooperation
G. Karakurt (Türkiye)
004 - Establishing and Implementing a Computer Security Regulatory Framework for Nuclear and Radiological Facilities in Sudan
M. Mohammedali (Sudan)
049 - Developing an Adaptive Regulatory Framework for Cybersecurity Risks to Nuclear Facilities: Lessons Learned from the Space Industry
C. Melograna (United States of America)
Dian SEPTIKASARI
Badan Pengawas Tenaga nuklir (BAPETEN)
Dian SEPTIKASARI
Badan Pengawas Tenaga nuklir (BAPETEN)
My name is Dian Septikasari, and I work in the field of Information Technology and cybersecurity infrastructure. I currently work at the Indonesian Nuclear Energy Regulatory Agency (BAPETEN) as the Head of the IT Infrastructure Team. I have experience managing data centers, networks, IT systems, cybersecurity implementation, and other digital infrastructure development. My professional interests focus on cybersecurity governance, critical infrastructure protection, and nuclear cybersecurity frameworks.
Catrina MELOGRANA
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL)
Catrina MELOGRANA
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL)
Catrina Melograna is an international compliance analyst at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL). At PNNL, Catrina’s work focuses on non-proliferation, nuclear security, new and emerging technologies, and space governance. She is part of a team of international lawyers that carry out legal and policy analysis. Prior to PNNL, Catrina was a senior project leader in space policy and strategy at the Aerospace Corporation. She holds a J.D. and Advanced LL.M. cum laude in Air and Space Law. She also attended International Space University’s (ISU) Space Studies Program. Catrina has given lectures and presentations on international and U.S. space law at various conferences and universities in the United States and Europe. She has also written space related articles and papers, and a book chapter on U.S. commercial space activities.
Rother Wolfram
Bundesministerium fuer Umwelt, Naturschutz, nukleare Sicherheit und Verbraucherschutz
Rother Wolfram
Bundesministerium fuer Umwelt, Naturschutz, nukleare Sicherheit und Verbraucherschutz
Khalil EL KHATIB
University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT)
Khalil EL KHATIB
University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT)
Gizem KARAKURT
Nuclear Regulatory Authority (Nukleer Duzenleme Kurumu)
Gizem KARAKURT
Nuclear Regulatory Authority (Nukleer Duzenleme Kurumu)
Renato ALVES TAVARES
IAEA
Renato ALVES TAVARES
IAEA
MOGAHED MAHMOUD HAMID MOHAMMEDALI
Sudanese Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Authority (SNRRA)
MOGAHED MAHMOUD HAMID MOHAMMEDALI
Sudanese Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Authority (SNRRA)
11 May 2026 02:30 PM
Theme: Computer Security by Design - Technical Session: Security-by-design in practice integrating computer security (Session 1)
Theme: Computer Security by Design - Technical Session: Security-by-design in practice integrating computer security (Session 1)
Chair
Ricardo Paulino Marques (Brazil)
Technical Officer
Trent Nelson (IAEA)
Rapporteur
Lucas Nogueron (Argentina)
072 - Security Assessment and Secure Deployment of COTS Smart Devices
P. Morris (United Kingdom)
081 - EPR2: A French Practical Case of Implementing Cybersecurity by Design for New Generation NPPs
G. Gourlaouen (France)
134 - Enhancing the Computer Security of Physical Protection Systems
U. Obaid (Pakistan)
158 - Cybersecurity by Design in a Model-Based Engineering (MBE) Ecosystem
S. Eggers (United States of America)
208 - Novel Method for Determining the Adequacy of Proposed or Implemented Computer Security Measures
J. Sladek (Canada)
Trent NELSON
IAEA
Trent NELSON
IAEA
Ricardo PAULINO MARQUES
Polytechnic School of the University of Sao Paulo (EPUSP)
Ricardo PAULINO MARQUES
Polytechnic School of the University of Sao Paulo (EPUSP)
Lucas Osvaldo NOGUERON
Comision Nacional de Energia Atomica (CNEA)
Lucas Osvaldo NOGUERON
Comision Nacional de Energia Atomica (CNEA)
Umair OBAID
Pakistan Nuclear Regulatory Authority (PNRA)
Umair OBAID
Pakistan Nuclear Regulatory Authority (PNRA)
Mr. Umair Obaid, Senior Scientific Officer is working in the Directorate of Physical Protection and Nuclear Security of PNRA. He has also served as inspector at regional nuclear safety directorate, Chashma, Pakistan. He holds Master of Science degree in Nuclear Engineering and Master of Science in Physics. He has more than 10 years of working experience in safety and security of nuclear installations in Pakistan. He is also involved in review and assessment of licensee submissions like physical protection program, information and computer security plan, contingency plan and transport security plan for nuclear installations.
Guillaume GOURLAOUEN
Centre national d'équipement nucléaire (CNEN); Électricité de France (EDF)
Guillaume GOURLAOUEN
Centre national d'équipement nucléaire (CNEN); Électricité de France (EDF)
Shannon EGGERS
Idaho National Laboratory
Shannon EGGERS
Idaho National Laboratory
Dr. Shannon Eggers is a nuclear cybersecurity specialist at Idaho National Laboratory (INL) performing cybersecurity R&D for the U.S. DOE Office of Nuclear Energy and supporting the DOE National Nuclear Security Agency to increase international cybersecurity awareness and reduce global nuclear security risks. . She obtained a Senior Reactor Operation license at the University of Florida training reactor in 2015 and received a Ph.D. in nuclear engineering in 2018. Shannon also worked for over 10 years at a nuclear power plant in operations as an SRO-in-training, shift technical advisor and in engineering as a plant digital engineer and cybersecurity subject matter expert
John SLADEK
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
John SLADEK
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
John Sladek is a technical specialist at the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission focusing on cyber security as an element of nuclear security. Mr. Sladek has extensive experience in the design and support of I&C systems at nuclear facilities, and over 15 years experience in computer security, at nuclear power plants, as a consultant, and at the CNSC. He has worked on the development of IAEA documents on cyber security, participated at conferences and technical meetings, developed and delivered IAEA computer security courses and was a member of an IAEA IPPAS mission.
11 May 2026 02:30 PM
Theme: Computer Securitys place in the Nuclear Sector and beyond - Technical Session: Breaking down silos: fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing (Session 1)
Theme: Computer Securitys place in the Nuclear Sector and beyond - Technical Session: Breaking down silos: fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing (Session 1)
Chair
Clifford Glantz (United States of America)
Technical Officer
Louis Tabai (IAEA)
Rapporteur
Gustavo Berman (Argentina)
056 - Global Research on Nuclear Cybersecurity: A Bibliometric Analysis of Trends and International Collaboration
M. Bahari (Indonesia)
147 - The French Nuclear Security Centre of Excellence: A Tool Consolidated by the Nuclear Sector Multi-Year Contract for Enhancing the French Nuclear Sector and Its Supply Chain Computer Security
V. Derouet (France)
196 - Overview of Nigeria's Partnership with International Organizations on Computer Security: Lessons Learned and Way Forward
A. Francis (Nigeria)
101 - Integrating Computer Security Requirements with Physical Security, Safety, and Emergency Preparedness
R. Kaleem (Pakistan)
Trent NELSON
IAEA
Trent NELSON
IAEA
Lucas Osvaldo NOGUERON
Comision Nacional de Energia Atomica (CNEA)
Lucas Osvaldo NOGUERON
Comision Nacional de Energia Atomica (CNEA)
Ricardo PAULINO MARQUES
Polytechnic School of the University of Sao Paulo (EPUSP)
Ricardo PAULINO MARQUES
Polytechnic School of the University of Sao Paulo (EPUSP)
Rifat KALEEM
Strategic Plans Division
Rifat KALEEM
Strategic Plans Division
Working as a Nuclear Security Expert in Strategic Plans Division (SPD) since 2016. Nominated as PoC SPD for NSGC and prepares national stance on IAEA NSS docus incl treaties, conventions, protocols etc. Responisble to execute and coordinated all activiites as per Pakistan - IAEA Technical Cooperaiton Programme including conduct of IAEA Sponsored International, Regional and National courses. Also member of Pakistan's National Team composed to Host IAEA IPPAS Mission in Pakistan and responsible for update / revision of Pakistan' Nuclear Security Regime (NSR) Document.
Clifford GLANTZ
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL)
Clifford GLANTZ
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL)
Cliff Glantz is a chief scientist and project manager with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. His work centers on critical infrastructure protection, cyber and physical security, risk management, and emergency response and preparedness. He leads a team responsible for developing, enhancing, and maintaining a suite of maturity models used to evaluate programmatic performance in cybersecurity, facility security, and other topic areas. His contributions have supported the creation of computer security regulatory guidance, best practices, and training programs for various U.S. government agencies and the IAEA.
Valerie DEROUET
Électricité de France (EDF)
Valerie DEROUET
Électricité de France (EDF)
Ademola Ishola FRANCIS
NGA03 - Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NNRA), Nigeria
Ademola Ishola FRANCIS
NGA03 - Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NNRA), Nigeria
Gustavo BERMAN
Comision Nacional de Energia Atomica
Gustavo BERMAN
Comision Nacional de Energia Atomica
Muhamad Setyawan BAHARI
National Research and Innovation Agency of Indonesia (BRIN)
Muhamad Setyawan BAHARI
National Research and Innovation Agency of Indonesia (BRIN)
Muhamad Setyawan Bahari is a Researcher at the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Indonesia, specializing in nuclear technology policy and its broader development implications. He previously served as a Nuclear Security Officer, contributing to physical protection system effectiveness assessments and security culture strengthening for nuclear facilities. Drawing on this foundation in nuclear security practice, he now employs quantitative and scientometric approaches to examine global trends, collaboration patterns, and policy implications in nuclear cybersecurity research.
11 May 2026 02:30 PM
Theme: Threats and Risks - Technical Session: Practical risk management strategies, the role of the DBT
Theme: Threats and Risks - Technical Session: Practical risk management strategies, the role of the DBT
Chair
Nick Howarth (Australia)
Technical Officer
Muhammad Awais (IAEA)
Rapporteur
Kato Duwee (Belgium)
034 - Programmatic Lessons Learned from a Cyber-Informed Consequence Driven Assessment of Materials and Fuels Complex
J. Mahanes (United States of America)
071 - Security Approach and CEA Focus on Isolation and Autonomy for Critical Industrial System
T. Delavault (France)
131 - Vulnerabilities in ICS Communication Protocols: An Operator’s Perspective on Nuclear Security Risks
E. Balik (Türkiye)
160 - Demonstrating Insider Attack Detection and Mitigation via Runtime Assurance on the Asherah Nuclear Simulator
R. Yatagha (Germany)
Joseph MAHANES
Idaho National Laboratory
Joseph MAHANES
Idaho National Laboratory
Mr. Joe Mahanes has worked over 14 years on the design, safety, and security of numerous advanced A/SMR technology projects, as well as advised on guidance and regulatory updates enabling nuclear power deployment. He primarily supports research and practice of Idaho National Laboratory's (INL) Cyber-Informed Engineering (CIE) program and also international collaboration on nuclear security through the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). Mr. Mahanes has worked at INL for the past 9 years as a Nuclear Cybersecurity Specialist, excluding a 3 year assignment at the IAEA in Nuclear Power Technology Development. His areas of expertise focuses on engineering solutions for digital system risk reduction and capacity development for nuclear cybersecurity.
Thomas DELAVAULT
Commissariat à l'Energie Atomique (CEA)
Thomas DELAVAULT
Commissariat à l'Energie Atomique (CEA)
Thomas Delavault is a French cyber architect with over ten years of experience working on IT or industrial systems at CEA. In his role within the Security and Nuclear Safety Department, he is responsible for supporting projects throughout their development and deployment phases, and for equipping functional teams with methodologies to effectively manage cyber risks during implementation or exploitation.
Emine BALIK
Türkiye Nükleer Enerji Anonim Sirketi (TUNAS)
Emine BALIK
Türkiye Nükleer Enerji Anonim Sirketi (TUNAS)
I responsible for develops and updates cybersecurity policies and procedures in compliance with the security requirements of the company.
Analyzes current and potential cyber threats, conducts risk assessments, and develops strategies to mitigate these threats.
Designs, implements, and ensures the security of digital systems by providing tailored security solutions.
Conducts regular security audits to identify vulnerabilities and takes corrective actions.
Creates and implements rapid and effective response plans against potential cyberattacks or security breaches.
Ensures compliance with national and international cybersecurity standards and legal regulations.
Romarick Dzo Gong YATAGHA
Framatome GmbH
Romarick Dzo Gong YATAGHA
Framatome GmbH
Romarick Yatagha is a doctoral candidate at the University of Siegen, conducting research in collaboration with Framatome GmbH on defense-in-depth cybersecurity for industrial control systems. His doctoral work proposes a dual-layer System Monitoring Engine that combines Discrete-Time Control Barrier Functions for runtime assurance with Autoencoders for anomaly detection.
A Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) and Google Cloud Security Engineer, he brings over five years of hands-on experience in IT and OT security, with expertise in IEC 62443, ISO/IEC 27001, and secure architectures for industrial control systems. His research has been published in peer-reviewed ACM and IEEE conferences.
Kato DUWEE
Federaal Agentschap voor Nucleaire Controle (FANC)
Kato DUWEE
Federaal Agentschap voor Nucleaire Controle (FANC)
Nick HOWARTH
GM Cyber Security and Operational Technology, Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation ANSTO
Nick HOWARTH
GM Cyber Security and Operational Technology, Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation ANSTO
Mohamed ELMASRY AHMED
Nuclear Cyber Security Unit Head, Egyptian Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Authority (ENRRA)
Mohamed ELMASRY AHMED
Nuclear Cyber Security Unit Head, Egyptian Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Authority (ENRRA)
Muhammad AWAIS
IAEA
Muhammad AWAIS
IAEA
11 May 2026 04:00 PM
Break
Break
11 May 2026 04:30 PM
Theme: Computer Security Impact of New Digital Technologies - Technical Session: Balancing innovation and security (Session 1)
Theme: Computer Security Impact of New Digital Technologies - Technical Session: Balancing innovation and security (Session 1)
Chair
Greg White (United States of America)
Technical Officer
Geraldine Chee (IAEA)
Rapporteur
Nelson Agbemava (Ghana)
069 - Cybersecurity Challenges of Integrating IIoT into a Physical Protection System: Use Case of an Autonomous Surveillance Drone
J. Sarrazin (France)
124 - Anomaly Detection in Nuclear-Grade Industrial Control Systems
M. Kaloup (Egypt)
194 - Harnessing Emerging Digital Technologies for Secure Nuclear Instrumentation and Control Systems
M. Adam (Nigeria)
220 - LLM-Powered Deep Packet Inspection for Real-Time Cyber Threat Detection in Nuclear Facilities
R. Kim (Republic of Korea)
Nelson AGBEMAVA
Nuclear Regulatory Authority - Ghana
Nelson AGBEMAVA
Nuclear Regulatory Authority - Ghana
Nelson Agbemava is a Nuclear Cyber Security Specialist with over 12 years of experience at the Ghana Nuclear Regulatory Authority (GNRA), where he leads initiatives in cybersecurity regulation, guidance development, inspections, threat analysis, emerging technologies, and training programmes. He, also supports the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in advancing computer security programmes and international capacity-building efforts. Nelson’s research focuses on the cybersecurity of nuclear and radioactive facilities, with numerous conference presentations and publications on topics such as physical protection systems and the secure transport of radioactive materials. He holds a BSc in Computer Science, a Master’s degree in Information Technology from Sikkim Manipal University, India, and a Master’s degree in Nuclear Security from Brandenburg University of Applied Sciences, Germany.
Mohamed KALOUP
EGY02 - Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority EAEA, Egypt
Mohamed KALOUP
EGY02 - Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority EAEA, Egypt
Associate Professor at the Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority (EAEA), specializing in electronics and electrical communications with expertise in signal and image processing, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity. His work focuses on nuclear security systems and the cybersecurity implications of emerging digital technologies, including AI-driven detection methods, IoT integration, and intelligent communication networks. He contributes to research on secure nuclear instrumentation and control systems, anomaly detection in industrial environments, and advanced cyber threat detection techniques. He also supports network and cybersecurity infrastructure for critical national research facilities, with a research portfolio covering signal processing, machine learning, secure systems engineering, and cyber-physical security for nuclear applications.
Mustapha Umar ADAM
Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission (NAEC)
Mustapha Umar ADAM
Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission (NAEC)
Dr. Mustapha Umar Adam is a Principal Scientific Officer (Instrumentation) at the Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission (NAEC) with a PhD in Nuclear Power Plant: Design, Operation and Decommissioning from Tomsk Polytechnic University, Russia. He holds an M.Tech in Instrumentation & Control Engineering from Sharda University, India, and has published research on neural PID controllers, boron concentration measurement, and human reliability analysis in digitalized control rooms. His current research explores how emerging digital technologies including AI, IoT, and advanced control systems can be securely integrated into nuclear facilities to balance innovation with robust computer security. He recently attended the Interregional Training Course on Basic Safety in Nuclear Power Plants in Islamabad and has completed IAEA-supported nuclear instrumentation training under projects RAF-1008 and NIR0010.
Ryunghye KIM
OPCIA Corp.
Ryunghye KIM
OPCIA Corp.
I am a cybersecurity researcher focusing on Operational Technology (OT) and SCADA systems, where I design Network Detection and Response (NDR) solutions through deep protocol analysis. Bridging the gap between defense and offense, I actively research internal network penetration techniques to better understand advanced threats. Leveraging this dual perspective, I conduct comprehensive security training and design realistic, testbed-driven CTF challenge scenarios to foster hands-on learning in offensive security.
Gregory WHITE
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Gregory WHITE
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Jonathan SARRAZIN
Direction de l’expertise nucléaire de défense et de sécurité(DEND)
Jonathan SARRAZIN
Direction de l’expertise nucléaire de défense et de sécurité(DEND)
Geraldine CHEE
IAEA
Geraldine CHEE
IAEA
11 May 2026 04:30 PM
Theme: Threats and Risks - Technical Session: Threat intelligence in action: informing risk management decisions. (Session 2)
Theme: Threats and Risks - Technical Session: Threat intelligence in action: informing risk management decisions. (Session 2)
Chair
Shannon Eggers (United States of America)
Technical Officer
Alvaro Acevedo Zapata (IAEA)
Rapporteur
Florian Brouillet (France)
067 - A Dynamic Vulnerability Analysis System for Nuclear Facilities Integrated Safety, Security, and Predictive Threat Analysis
I. Euom (Republic of Korea)
153 - French Nuclear Cybersecurity Strategy Supported by Sectoral Cybersecurity Risks Analysis
P. Marquet (France)
127 - Analytic Solutions to Determining Cyber Threat Risk
A. Hahn (United States of America)
095 - Nigerian Research Reactor-1 (NIRR-1) Cyber Security: Threat and Risk
A. Bukar (Nigeria)
Florian BROUILLET
FRAMATOME-ANP
Florian BROUILLET
FRAMATOME-ANP
After a past of 7 years in development, 0-day vulnerabilities research and pentesting/red-teaming, I joined the nuclear sector in 2025 by integrating Framatome (France's NPP builder). At Framatome, I work at the Installed Base Business Unit where I do and manage audits, design network architectures, work on hardening of systems and am a project lead for the CoE. The CoE is the gathering of all major nuclear actors in the French sector to handle coordination both internally and outwards - especially towards IAEA.
Ieckchae EUOM
Chonnam National University
Ieckchae EUOM
Chonnam National University
IECKCHAE EUOM is currently a Director with the System Security Research Center, Chonnam National University. Previously, he was a Researcher with the Institute of Cyber Security, KEPCOKDN. His research interests include industrial control systems, cyber physical systems, vulnerability assessment, the AI applied Internet of Things, Nuclear Power plant's cyber security, and other issues of system security.
Andrew HAHN
Sandia National Laboratories
Andrew HAHN
Sandia National Laboratories
Andrew Hahn is a senior member of the technical staff at Sandia National Laboratories and leads the modelling and simulation efforts of the Energy Security Department. Andrew’s work at Sandia is focused on Operational Technologies cyber security and advanced reactor design research. He is the principal investigator for the Advanced Reactor Cyber Analysis and Development Environment (ARCADE), Cyber-Physical Attack, and the 10 CFR 73.110 Cybersecurity Regulatory Pilot projects under the DOE-NE Advanced Reactor Safeguards and Security program.
Bukar ABDULLAHI
NGA02 - Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission, Nigeria
Bukar ABDULLAHI
NGA02 - Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission, Nigeria
I am a Data Protection Practitioner and Cybersecurity Analyst with an academic background in Physics Electronics, and Telecommunications Engineering. I currently serve as the Data Protection Officer at the Centre for Energy Research and Training (CERT), under the Nigerian Atomic Energy Commission, Ahmadu Bello University, Nigeria. In this role, I lead cybersecurity and data protection initiatives, ensuring compliance with international standards while strengthening cyber-physical security resilience, governance frameworks, and institutional data protection practices.
Alvaro ACEVEDO ZAPATA
IAEA
Alvaro ACEVEDO ZAPATA
IAEA
Pierre MARQUET
Secrétariat général de la défense nationale
Pierre MARQUET
Secrétariat général de la défense nationale
Shannon EGGERS
Idaho National Laboratory
Shannon EGGERS
Idaho National Laboratory
Dr. Shannon Eggers is a nuclear cybersecurity specialist at Idaho National Laboratory (INL) performing cybersecurity R&D for the U.S. DOE Office of Nuclear Energy and supporting the DOE National Nuclear Security Agency to increase international cybersecurity awareness and reduce global nuclear security risks. . She obtained a Senior Reactor Operation license at the University of Florida training reactor in 2015 and received a Ph.D. in nuclear engineering in 2018. Shannon also worked for over 10 years at a nuclear power plant in operations as an SRO-in-training, shift technical advisor and in engineering as a plant digital engineer and cybersecurity subject matter expert
11 May 2026 04:30 PM
Theme: Capacity & Competency Management for Computer Security and Sustainability - Technical Session: Enhancing computer security through exercises and drills (Session 1)
Theme: Capacity & Competency Management for Computer Security and Sustainability - Technical Session: Enhancing computer security through exercises and drills (Session 1)
Chair
Mike StJohn Green (United Kingdom)
Technical Officer
Shaju Chittilappilly (IAEA)
Rapporteur
Luiz Rodrigues Sica (Brazil)
045 - Republic of Korea's Unique Path: Regulating Cybersecurity Exercises in the Nuclear Sector
E. Choi (Republic of Korea)
047 - KiVA2025: Strengthening Nuclear Cybersecurity Through Tabletop Exercises and Multi-Stakeholder Cooperation
M. Tomazic (Slovenia)
088 - Cyber Guardian Exercise 7.0: Lessons Learned and International Cooperation in Nuclear Computer Security
R. Faria (Brazil)
144 - A Scenario-Based Demonstration for IP Camera Attack in Physical Protection System for Computer Security Inspection Course
Y. Ishikawa (Japan)
Metka TOMAZIC
Slovenian Nuclear Safety Administration (SNSA)
Metka TOMAZIC
Slovenian Nuclear Safety Administration (SNSA)
I am an experienced professional specializing in emergency preparedness and response. Currently, I serve as the Head of the Emergency Preparedness Division at the Slovenian Nuclear Safety Administration, where I coordinate national and international activities, lead teams, and manage complex projects. I am also involved in computer security through the planning and execution of cybersecurity exercises. My work includes training, regulatory development, and participation in international initiatives related to nuclear safety and security.
Rafael DE OLIVEIRA FARIA
NATIONAL AUTHORITY FOR NUCLEAR SAFETY (ANSN)
Rafael DE OLIVEIRA FARIA
NATIONAL AUTHORITY FOR NUCLEAR SAFETY (ANSN)
Rafael Faria is a Nuclear Safety Officer and Inspector at the Brazilian Nuclear Safety and Security Authority (ANSN), with over ten years of experience in nuclear safety and computer security. He coordinates the development of Brazil’s regulation on Computer Security for Nuclear and Radiological Facilities (ANSN-2.07) and leads the Nuclear Sector Computer Security Incident Team responsible for national-level notifications. He has significant experience in the assessment of digital instrumentation and control (I&C) systems in NPPs and research reactors and has actively contributed to international activities, including IAEA technical meetings and IRRS missions. His work also includes supporting training activities through national computer security exercises.
Michael ST JOHN-GREEN
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Michael ST JOHN-GREEN
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MIke StJohn-Green is an engineer with long experience in computer security and continues to work in nuclear and non-nuclear critical industries. He has worked with the IAEA over the past 11 years on the development of guidance, including NSS 42-G, NSS 17-T(Rev 1), NSS 23-G (Rev 1 in draft) and NSS 33-T (Rev 1 in draft). He has also contributed to the IAEA's portfolio of Computer Security training activities.
Shaju CHITTILAPPILLY
IAEA
Shaju CHITTILAPPILLY
IAEA
Eunyeong CHOI
Korea Institute of Nuclear Nonproliferation and Control (KINAC)
Eunyeong CHOI
Korea Institute of Nuclear Nonproliferation and Control (KINAC)
Yuki ISHIKAWA
Japan Atomic Energy Agency
Yuki ISHIKAWA
Japan Atomic Energy Agency
Luiz Umberto RODRIGUES SICA
Secretaria Naval de Seguranca Nuclear e Qualidade - SecNSNQ
Luiz Umberto RODRIGUES SICA
Secretaria Naval de Seguranca Nuclear e Qualidade - SecNSNQ
11 May 2026 04:30 PM
Theme: Regulatory Frameworks - Technical Session: Regulatory frameworks lessons learned
Theme: Regulatory Frameworks - Technical Session: Regulatory frameworks lessons learned
Chair
Constantin Sumanariu (Romania)
Technical Officer
Yannick Reboul (IAEA)
Rapporteur
Ricardo Marques (Brazil)
036 - Human-Centered Cybersecurity Regulation for Nuclear Security Governance
N. Edeh (Germany)
039 - Regional Cooperation on Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Governance and Its Impact on Nuclear Security: The Case of Southeast Asia
J. Trajano (Singapore)
108 - Advancing Nuclear Cybersecurity: Strategic Insights from the NANCY Assessment Tool
C. Siserman-Gray (United States of America)
182 - Changes to Regulation of Cyber Security for Canadian Nuclear Facilities and Activities
J. Sladek (Canada)
Constantin Alex SUMANARIU
National Commission for Nuclear Activities Control (CNCAN)
Constantin Alex SUMANARIU
National Commission for Nuclear Activities Control (CNCAN)
With a PhD in Industrial Engineering and Master's and Bachelor's degrees in Nuclear Engineering, Constantin Alex Sumanariu brings 15 years of professional experience across engineering and information security. For the past 10 years, he has worked for Romania's national nuclear regulator (CNCAN) to support safety and cybersecurity oversight and policy.
Julius Cesar TRAJANO
Nanyang Technological University - S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS)
Julius Cesar TRAJANO
Nanyang Technological University - S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS)
Julius Cesar Trajano is Research Fellow at the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. He is the coordinating chair of the Asia-Pacific working group of the International Nuclear Security Education Network and a member of the Council for Security Cooperation in the Asia Pacific – Nuclear Energy Experts Group. Julius Trajano conducts academic and policy research projects on nuclear security and nuclear energy governance in Southeast Asia. He is the co-editor of the book titled Nuclear Governance in the Asia-Pacific (Routledge, 2023) and regularly writes journal articles, book chapters, op-ed commentaries and policy reports on nuclear security and nuclear energy in Asia.
Yannik REBOUL
IAEA
Yannik REBOUL
IAEA
Natasha EDEH
Framatome GmbH
Natasha EDEH
Framatome GmbH
Ioana Cristina SISERMAN GRAY
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL)
Ioana Cristina SISERMAN GRAY
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL)
Ricardo PAULINO MARQUES
Polytechnic School of the University of Sao Paulo (EPUSP)
Ricardo PAULINO MARQUES
Polytechnic School of the University of Sao Paulo (EPUSP)
John SLADEK
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
John SLADEK
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
John Sladek is a technical specialist at the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission focusing on cyber security as an element of nuclear security. Mr. Sladek has extensive experience in the design and support of I&C systems at nuclear facilities, and over 15 years experience in computer security, at nuclear power plants, as a consultant, and at the CNSC. He has worked on the development of IAEA documents on cyber security, participated at conferences and technical meetings, developed and delivered IAEA computer security courses and was a member of an IAEA IPPAS mission.
11 May 2026 06:00 PM
IAEA Welcome Reception
IAEA Welcome Reception
12 May 2026 12:00 AM
12 May 2026 09:00 AM
Morning Welcome and Theme Introduction
Morning Welcome and Theme Introduction
Moderator
Trent Nelson, IAEA
Trent NELSON
IAEA
Trent NELSON
IAEA
12 May 2026 09:15 AM
Panel Discussion: Protection of Nuclear Facilities
Panel Discussion: Protection of Nuclear Facilities
Chair
Elena Buglova (IAEA)
Technical Officer
Trent Nelson (IAEA)
Rapporteur
Zephirin Ouedraogo (IAEA)
Speakers
Na Young Lee (Korea Institute of Nuclear Nonproliferation and Control, Republic of Korea)
Jasmeed Singh Saroya (Bruce Power, Canada)
Guanghui Liu (Minister Counsellor and Alternative to the Resident Representative, Permanent Mission of China
Na Young LEE
Korea Institute of Nuclear Nonproliferation and Control (KINAC)
Na Young LEE
Korea Institute of Nuclear Nonproliferation and Control (KINAC)
Dr. Na Young Lee, who holds a Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering from Seoul National University, has dedicated over two decades to nuclear safeguards, security policy, and international cooperation. Her extensive career includes serving as the ROK=SP contact point to the IAEA and participating in key bilateral nuclear cooperation negotiations, alongside active leadership roles in major academic societies such as the Korea Nuclear Society.
Zephirin OUEDRAOGO
IAEA
Zephirin OUEDRAOGO
IAEA
Elena BUGLOVA
Director, IAEA
Elena BUGLOVA
Director, IAEA
Trent NELSON
IAEA
Trent NELSON
IAEA
Jasmeet Singh SAROYA
Bruce Power
Jasmeet Singh SAROYA
Bruce Power
Guanghui LIU
Minister Counsellor and Alternative to the Resident Representative, Permanent Mission of China
Guanghui LIU
Minister Counsellor and Alternative to the Resident Representative, Permanent Mission of China
12 May 2026 10:00 AM
Coffee Break
Coffee Break
12 May 2026 10:30 AM
Theme: Computer Security by Design - Technical Session: Security-by-design in practice integrating computer security (Session 2)
Theme: Computer Security by Design - Technical Session: Security-by-design in practice integrating computer security (Session 2)
Chair
Donald Dudenhoeffer (Austria)
Technical Officer
Muhammad Awais (IAEA)
Rapporteur
Mohamed ElMasry Ahmed (Egypt)
064 - Research on Endogenous Cybersecurity Protection Scenarios of DCS in Nuclear Power Plants
Z. Deng (China)
119 - Computer Security by Design in Nuclear Safeguards Education: A Conceptual Framework for Nuclear Material Accountancy and Control (NMAC) Simulation Platform
S. Elias (Rwanda)
126 - Pioneering Cybersecurity: The First Comprehensive Assessment of an Industrial Irradiator in Africa
M. Flemming (South Africa)
167 - Where to Start — The System or the Function? How the V-model Clarifies Effective Computer Security
M. StJohn Green (United Kingdom)
192 - Integrated Modeling of Energy Reliability and Cybersecurity for Critical Nuclear-Related Facilities in Small Island States
M. Ahamadi (Comoros)
Donald DUDENHOEFFER
AIT Austrian Institute of Technology GmbH
Donald DUDENHOEFFER
AIT Austrian Institute of Technology GmbH
Donald D. Dudenhoeffer is a Senior Cyber Security Consultant with over 35 years’ experience in nuclear and security. He is currently the Cyber Security Executive Consultant at the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant as well as serving as a part-time researcher at the Austrian Institute for Technology (AIT). Before, Mr Dudenhoeffer was a Senior Information Technology Officer for the Division of Nuclear Security (NSNS) at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) where he led the Computer Security programme providing Member States with guidance and support in developing their security programmes for their nuclear facilities. He holds a Master of Science degree in Operations Research from the US Naval Postgraduate School and has previously qualified as a nuclear engineer.
Zefan DENG
China Guangdong Nuclear Power Co., Ltd.
Zefan DENG
China Guangdong Nuclear Power Co., Ltd.
I graduated from the South West Nuclear Hub of the University of Bristol with a master's degree and am currently a PhD candidate at Shanghai Jiao Tong University.
In the past five years, as a key technical staff, I have been involved in technical challenges related to the research and development of DCS in NPPs, intelligent operation and maintenance, and Cybersecurity.
Currently, I am responsible for research on endogenous cybersecurity technologies in nuclear DCS, and serve as the project manager.
Simpunga ELIAS
Rwanda Atomic Energy Board
Simpunga ELIAS
Rwanda Atomic Energy Board
I am a staff member at the Rwanda Atomic Energy Board (RAEB), holding a degree in Nuclear Physics and Technology from the National Research Nuclear University MEPhI, Moscow. I am currently pursuing a Master's in Nuclear Safety, Security, and Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Materials at Tomsk Polytechnic University, where my research focuses on developing an educational software platform for Nuclear Material Accountancy and Control (NMAC) that integrates IAEA safeguards frameworks with modern cybersecurity principles. This work is realized through the Atom Inventory Record (AIR) system, a tool designed to strengthen nuclear material accountancy practice in emerging nuclear states.
Melissa FLEMMING
High Energy Processing Cape (HEPRO)
Melissa FLEMMING
High Energy Processing Cape (HEPRO)
Melissa Flemming is a Mechanical Engineer based in Cape Town, South Africa, and serves as Technical Manager at HEPRO Cape, a commercial gamma irradiation facility. Her work spans the operational and technical dimensions of industrial irradiator management, with a growing focus on the intersection of engineering systems and cyber resilience.
Michael ST JOHN-GREEN
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Michael ST JOHN-GREEN
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MIke StJohn-Green is an engineer with long experience in computer security and continues to work in nuclear and non-nuclear critical industries. He has worked with the IAEA over the past 11 years on the development of guidance, including NSS 42-G, NSS 17-T(Rev 1), NSS 23-G (Rev 1 in draft) and NSS 33-T (Rev 1 in draft). He has also contributed to the IAEA's portfolio of Computer Security training activities.
Ahamadi MALIK EL'HOUYOUN
Ministère de l'Education Nationale, de l'Enseignement de la Recherche et des Arts
Ahamadi MALIK EL'HOUYOUN
Ministère de l'Education Nationale, de l'Enseignement de la Recherche et des Arts
Dr. Malik El’Houyoun Ahamadi is Head of the Department of Mathematics and Physics at the University of Comoros. He specializes in energy systems, climate modeling, and advanced computational methods, with a Ph.D. in Physics and a background in mechanical engineering. He leads academic initiatives and international collaborations, focusing on energy transition, digital resilience, and cybersecurity of critical infrastructures in Small Island Developing States. He has authored and supervised numerous projects and publications addressing sustainable energy and nuclear-related resilience.
Mohamed ELMASRY AHMED
Nuclear Cyber Security Unit Head, Egyptian Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Authority (ENRRA)
Mohamed ELMASRY AHMED
Nuclear Cyber Security Unit Head, Egyptian Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Authority (ENRRA)
Muhammad AWAIS
IAEA
Muhammad AWAIS
IAEA
12 May 2026 10:30 AM
Theme: Computer Securitys place in the Nuclear Sector and beyond - Technical Session: Building computer security into material detection, transport, and use of radioactive sources
Theme: Computer Securitys place in the Nuclear Sector and beyond - Technical Session: Building computer security into material detection, transport, and use of radioactive sources
Chair
Gareth Carrigan (United Kingdom)
Technical Officer
Cristina Martin Rodriguez (IAEA)
Rapporteur
Gwinyai Venge (Zimbabwe)
076 - Computer Security – A Necessity for Protecting Against Customs and Border Security Equipment Compromise
R. Anderson (United States of America)
139 - Computer Security for Safe and Secure Transportation of Nuclear Materials – Leadership and the Whole of Organisation Approach
L. Carr (United Kingdom)
083 - Designing Sustainable Cybersecurity: Shared Experiences and Perspectives from French NPPs
N. Sursin (France)
100 - Pakistan’s Approach for the Management and Sustainability of Effective Computer Security Incident Response
M. Kashif (Pakistan)
Gwinyai VENGE
Radiation Protection Authority of Zimbabwe
Gwinyai VENGE
Radiation Protection Authority of Zimbabwe
IT Officer and a Certified Data Protection Officer with over 6 years working experience specializing in troubleshooting, system administration, network management, SOPHOS firewall administration, providing technical support to users as well as Data Protection. He is also a Regulatory Authority Information System (RAIS+) expert.
Robert ANDERSON
Idaho National Laboratory
Robert ANDERSON
Idaho National Laboratory
Mr. Bob Anderson is a nuclear control systems cybersecurity specialist at the US Department of Energy Idaho National Laboratory (INL). Working for over 40 years at INL, Bob has worked on many nuclear projects including manufacturing, test reactor systems engineering, waste management, and most recently for the last two decades, cybersecurity for critical infrastructure. Bob has provided strategic and consulting expertise for international nuclear security organizations including the IAEA to help expand cybersecurity as a core component of the nuclear security regime.
Lee CARR
Nuclear Transport Solutions
Lee CARR
Nuclear Transport Solutions
Lee Carr is the Chief Information Security Officer for Nuclear Transport Solutions, an international nuclear transportation company based in the UK. Lee is responsible for protecting the organisations information and technology from cyber threats whilst enabling the business to benefit from the secure use of modern digital systems.
Nicolas SURSIN
Électricité de France (EDF)
Nicolas SURSIN
Électricité de France (EDF)
I am a Telecommunications Engineer and currently serves as the OT CISO for Nuclear Engineering at EDF (Electricite de France). Since joining the group in 2010, I have built a comprehensive career in cyber-security, spanning both IT and OT environments. My initial work focused on IT asset protection and corporate security infrastructure, later expanding into security-by-design implementation for plants digital assets.
With a background in software qualification for I&C nucelar systems, I play a role in integrating cyber-security into the design engineering phase for OT. In my current capacity, I lead cross-functional cyber animation for nuclear design, ensuring the interface between engineering entities (coordinating a network of CISOs and cyber referents), french nuclear operator and group-level cyber-security team.
Muhammad Kashif IRSHAD
PAK03 - Pakistan Nuclear Regulatory Authority (PNRA), Pakistan
Muhammad Kashif IRSHAD
PAK03 - Pakistan Nuclear Regulatory Authority (PNRA), Pakistan
He is working in the Division of Nuclear Security & Physical Protection of Pakistan Nuclear Regulatory Authority. He has also served at Strategic Export Control Division in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Pakistan. He holds Master of Science degree in Nuclear Engineering and Master of Science in Physics.
He has more than 10 years of working experience and has been involved in establishing and implementing regulatory framework for nuclear security, physical protection, and computer security for nuclear installations.
Gareth CARRIGAN
Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR)
Gareth CARRIGAN
Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR)
Cristina MARTIN RODRIGUEZ
IAEA
Cristina MARTIN RODRIGUEZ
IAEA
Louis TABAI
IAEA
Louis TABAI
IAEA
12 May 2026 10:30 AM
Theme: Threats and Risks - Technical Session: Detect, respond and recover: lessons learned
Theme: Threats and Risks - Technical Session: Detect, respond and recover: lessons learned
Chair
Drew Christensen, United States of America
Technical Officer
Renato Alves Tavares, IAEA
Rapporteur
Innocent Ocheme, Nigeria
074 - Threat Vulnerabilities in Nuclear Reactor Operations: A Case Study of Indonesia's Organizational Transition from BATAN To BRIN.
N. Fitradini, Indonesia
087 - Building a Robust and Regulated SIEM/SOC for Nuclear Plants: Detecting and Responding to Ever-Evolving Cyberattacks.
C. Martin (France)
228 - Nuclear Energy Remote Operations Attack Surfaces.
C. Lamb (USA)
077 - Design and Implementation of a Nuclear Power Plant Simulator Platform for Cybersecurity Research and Operator Training.
M. Kandil (Egypt)
Nur FITRADINI
National Research and Innovation Agency of Indonesia (BRIN)
Nur FITRADINI
National Research and Innovation Agency of Indonesia (BRIN)
I currently work as an IT Service Management staff at the National Research and Innovation Agency of Indonesia (BRIN). With a background in Information Systems, I previously worked at the National Nuclear Energy Agency (BATAN) as an IT Infrastructure and as a Project Management Officer at IBM Indonesia Subsidiary. My professional background centers on IT operations, system implementation, and project management, with a focus on ensuring reliable service delivery and effective coordination between technical and operational teams.
Christophe MARTIN
Electricite de France
Christophe MARTIN
Electricite de France
Christophe MARTIN has spanned over three decades in the nuclear energy sector, primarily within EDF's Nuclear Generation Division. His expertise encompasses nuclear safety, nuclear security, and, more recently, the critical domain of cybersecurity.
With approximately 18 years of direct experience working within nuclear power plants (NPPs), Christophe has held diverse and progressively responsible roles in nuclear safety and operation area. A significant highlight of his NPP tenure was his role as Nuclear Safety Director at a french NPP.
Internationally, he has particularly contributed to the creation of the Cyber Nuclear Forum initially supported by the NTI and now WINS. Furthermore, he has been the Chair of the Security Expert Group of ENISS (European Nuclear Installations Safety Standards) since 2023, leading efforts to develop and harmonize security standards across European nuclear installations.
Innocent OCHEME
Assistant Director & Lead, ICT, Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission
Innocent OCHEME
Assistant Director & Lead, ICT, Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission
A Chartered Information Technology Practitioner (C.itp) and a Certified Nuclear Security Professional (CNsSP), with several years of industrial experience, driving innovations in systems/network engineering, infrastructural/services availability and integrity, strengthening nuclear and cybersecurity resilience. With strong research interest in Cybersecurity and AI integration in the nuclear security ecosystem.Currently provides strategic leadership for the ICT development of Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission (NAEC), Nigeria.
Christopher LAMB
Distinguished Engineer, Sandia National Laboratories
Christopher LAMB
Distinguished Engineer, Sandia National Laboratories
Dr. Lamb currently serves as a cyber-security research scientist with Sandia National Laboratories. He is also a Research Assistant Professor affiliated with the Electrical and Computer Engineering department at the University of New Mexico. His current research interests center around industrial control system cybersecurity, particularly in reference to nuclear and solar power, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and their intersections. He has extensive experience designing and developing mission-critical distributed systems for a wide range of government departments and agencies. He has served as chair or contributor to multiple IAEA reports addressing cybersecurity and nuclear power control systems, serves as the lead delegate of the United States to the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) in nuclear power cybersecurity, and is the chairman emeritus for IEEE NPEC SC6. He has lead various penetration testing, security analysis, vulnerability research, red teaming, and purple teaming projects for a variety of federal agencies, and is regularly invited to present on the state of advanced cyber threats. Prior to joining Sandia National Laboratories and working with the University of New Mexico, Dr. Lamb served in executive roles and as a principal consultant for a variety of technology companies in the southwest. Dr. Lamb has a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from New Mexico State University, an M.S. in Computer Science from the University of New Mexico, as well as a Ph.D. in Computer Engineering with a focus on Computational Intelligence from the University of New Mexico. He is a TOGAF 9 Certified Enterprise Architect, a GIAC Certified Exploit Researcher and Advanced Penetration Tester (GXPN), a GIAC Certified Penetration Tester (GPEN), and a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) through the International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium.
Magy KANDIL
Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority (EAEA)
Magy KANDIL
Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority (EAEA)
Dr. Magy Kandil is a Professor of Computer and Control Engineering and Head of the Nuclear Installations Safety Division at the Nuclear & Radiological Safety Research Center, Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority (EAEA). She holds a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering and has extensive expertise in nuclear reactor safety, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence applications in nuclear systems. Her research focuses on advanced safety assessment methodologies, anomaly detection, and secure digital instrumentation and control systems for nuclear power plants. She has contributed to several national and international projects supporting nuclear safety and regulatory frameworks.
Drew CHRISTENSEN
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL)
Drew CHRISTENSEN
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL)
Drew is the Director of Cybersecurity Research Support at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory where he supports the United States Department of Energy's Office of International Nuclear Security as a lead cybersecurity researcher. Drew has 15 years of experience working at PNNL where he has held roles as a Network Engineer; a Governance, Risk, and Compliance Analyst; a Team Lead; as well as the Cybersecurity Architect for the Lab where he lead the implementation of an Operational Technology Cybersecurity program. Drew has supported the US DOE's INS program for the past 8 years working with various partner countries on enhancing nuclear cybersecurity around the world. Drew has a Master's Degree from Carnegie Mellon University in Information Systems Management with an emphasis in Technology Consulting and Information System Security.
Renato ALVES TAVARES
IAEA
Renato ALVES TAVARES
IAEA
12 May 2026 10:30 AM
Theme: Regulatory Frameworks - Technical Session: Practical use of international standards and guidance to enhance computer security (Session 1)
Theme: Regulatory Frameworks - Technical Session: Practical use of international standards and guidance to enhance computer security (Session 1)
Chair
Thomas Walter (Germany)
Technical Officer
Alvaro Acevedo Zapta (IAEA)
Rapporteur
Constantin Sumanariu (Romania)
054 - Applying IAEA Guidance to National Nuclear Cyber Security Regulation
S. Tomažič (Slovenia)
079 - Overview and Perspectives of IEC Cybersecurity Standards Series for Nuclear I&C
M. Haas (France)
163 - Regulatory Challenges to Align National Regulatory Frameworks with International Standards and Guidance – Senegal
A. Niane (Senegal)
168 - Why Nuclear Security Needs Information Security: The Promise of NST070
M. Hewes (Australia)
181 - Strengthening Inspection Frameworks by Incorporating IAEA Computer Security Guidelines into BAPETEN Regulation
B. Riyono (Indonesia)
Constantin Alex SUMANARIU
National Commission for Nuclear Activities Control (CNCAN)
Constantin Alex SUMANARIU
National Commission for Nuclear Activities Control (CNCAN)
With a PhD in Industrial Engineering and Master's and Bachelor's degrees in Nuclear Engineering, Constantin Alex Sumanariu brings 15 years of professional experience across engineering and information security. For the past 10 years, he has worked for Romania's national nuclear regulator (CNCAN) to support safety and cybersecurity oversight and policy.
Samo TOMAZIC
Slovenian Nuclear Safety Administration (SNSA)
Samo TOMAZIC
Slovenian Nuclear Safety Administration (SNSA)
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Samo Tomaži? works at the Slovenian Nuclear Safety Administration, where he heads the Management and Cybersecurity Division. He completed his PhD at the Faculty of Criminal Justice and Security, focusing on incident response to cyberattacks at nuclear facilities. He is a recognized international expert in cybersecurity for critical infrastructure. He participates in international missions, contributing to the development of guidelines and standards, incident response activities, gap analyses, advisory and technical meetings, lectures, and more. In 2024, he became an assistant professor at the private university Alma Mater Europaea, where he teaches multiple courses related to cybersecurity.
Michaël HAAS
Electricité de France (EDF)
Michaël HAAS
Electricité de France (EDF)
After graduating with an engineering degree and early on being convinced that cybersecurity would become a key challenge for the industrial world, I began my career as a cybersecurity consultant. This initial role allowed me to work at the intersection of IT and OT environments, notably by supporting Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs), and to contribute to a wide range of cybersecurity topics. Building on this experience, I joined the EDF Group as a cybersecurity engineer, where I work on projects related to new nuclear developments, with a strong focus on OT cybersecurity and standardization.
Mitchell HEWES
Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation ANSTO
Mitchell HEWES
Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation ANSTO
Mitchell is an executive officer with oversight of IT, OT, computer security, and the associated functions of engineering governance in ANSTO with a career of over 15 years in security engineering for nuclear and radiological facilities. Previously, at the IAEA, Mitch was the scientific secretary for publications on information and computer security in the NSS, including NST070.
Bambang RIYONO
Badan Pengawas Tenaga nuklir (BAPETEN)
Bambang RIYONO
Badan Pengawas Tenaga nuklir (BAPETEN)
Dr. Bambang Riyono is an experienced nuclear regulatory professional who has served at BAPETEN since 2005. His career includes roles in regulatory drafting, licensing evaluation, and nuclear safety and security inspection, where he ensures that radiation facilities across Indonesia operate safely, securely, and comply with national standards. The work that he has been doing during the past three years has been as a radiation safety and security inspector. The primary task is to conduct inspections and verify the safety and security aspects of a radiation facility.
With a strong academic background—holding a PhD in Computer Science and a Master’s degree in Energy Conversion from Universitas Gadjah Mada—he combines technical expertise with a deep commitment to nuclear safety and security. Dr. Riyono has also enhanced his professional capacity through international training programs such as International Response Training (course transition workshop), Regional Workshop on Safety Culture and Self-Assessment for the Senior Management of the Regulatory Body, which was conducted by the IAEA and the US DOE, focusing on areas such as safety culture, organizational self-assessment, and emergency response readiness.
Alvaro ACEVEDO ZAPATA
IAEA
Alvaro ACEVEDO ZAPATA
IAEA
Thomas WALTER
Preussen Elektra GmBH
Thomas WALTER
Preussen Elektra GmBH
Aliou Niane
Autorite de Radioprotection et de Surete Nucleaire (ARSN)
Aliou Niane
Autorite de Radioprotection et de Surete Nucleaire (ARSN)
12 May 2026 12:00 PM
Lunch Break
Lunch Break
12 May 2026 12:15 PM
Cyber Village Side Events - Introduction of the Cyber Village Escape Rooms and Capture the Flag Activities
Cyber Village Side Events - Introduction of the Cyber Village Escape Rooms and Capture the Flag Activities
Technical Officer
Trent Nelson (IAEA)
Speaker
Maya Pillai (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, United Kingdom)
Joe Mahanes (Nuclear Cybersecurity Specialist, National & Homeland Security, United States of America)
Seungjun Edward Lee (OPCIA Corporation, Republic of Korea)
Joseph MAHANES
Idaho National Laboratory
Joseph MAHANES
Idaho National Laboratory
Mr. Joe Mahanes has worked over 14 years on the design, safety, and security of numerous advanced A/SMR technology projects, as well as advised on guidance and regulatory updates enabling nuclear power deployment. He primarily supports research and practice of Idaho National Laboratory's (INL) Cyber-Informed Engineering (CIE) program and also international collaboration on nuclear security through the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). Mr. Mahanes has worked at INL for the past 9 years as a Nuclear Cybersecurity Specialist, excluding a 3 year assignment at the IAEA in Nuclear Power Technology Development. His areas of expertise focuses on engineering solutions for digital system risk reduction and capacity development for nuclear cybersecurity.
Seungjun LEE
OPCIA Corp.
Seungjun LEE
OPCIA Corp.
Seungjun Edward Lee is the CEO of OPCIA Corp., a Korean cybersecurity company specializing in OT/ICS/IoT security, penetration testing, and vulnerability research. He leads the development and global deployment of the computer security product suite, delivering device-level security, deep packet inspection, and binary differential analysis for industrial, financial, and government infrastructure. His current research centers on AI-driven cybersecurity, including CNN/LLM-based threat detection of ICS attacks, automated discovery of PLC/HMI vulnerabilities, and LLM-powered deep packet inspection for OT networks.
Maya PILLAI
Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy
Maya PILLAI
Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy
Trent NELSON
IAEA
Trent NELSON
IAEA
12 May 2026 01:30 PM
State Demonstration by France and Republic of Korea - Asherah Nuclear Power Plant compromise of main control room
State Demonstration by France and Republic of Korea - Asherah Nuclear Power Plant compromise of main control room
Chair
Frank Wong (IAEA)
Technical Officer
Trent Nelson (IAEA)
Speaker
H. Lee (Korea Institute of Nuclear Nonproliferation and Control (KINAC), Republic of Korea)
P. Lore (Ministère de l'Aménagement du Territoire et de la Transition Ecologique, France)
J. Zorio (Électricité de France (EDF), France)
Jean-Hugues ZORIO
Électricité de France (EDF)
Jean-Hugues ZORIO
Électricité de France (EDF)
Jean-Hugues Zorio has been working in OT in the nuclear industry for thirty years and in the cybersecurity sub-domain for more than twenty years.
He works at EDF (french utility and world's leading nuclear operator) in the Nuclear Engineering Division.
He has been an invited expert in several IAEA events and contributes to IAEA's NSS 33-T revision process.
Hyunjoo LEE
Korea Institute of Nuclear Nonproliferation and Control (KINAC)
Hyunjoo LEE
Korea Institute of Nuclear Nonproliferation and Control (KINAC)
Pierre-Marie LORE
Ministère de l'Aménagement du Territoire et de la Transition Ecologique
Pierre-Marie LORE
Ministère de l'Aménagement du Territoire et de la Transition Ecologique
Trent NELSON
IAEA
Trent NELSON
IAEA
Frank WONG
IAEA
Frank WONG
IAEA
12 May 2026 02:30 PM
Theme: Computer Security Impact of New Digital Technologies - Technical Session: Balancing innovation and security (Session 2)
Theme: Computer Security Impact of New Digital Technologies - Technical Session: Balancing innovation and security (Session 2)
Chair
Khalil El-Khatib (Canada)
Technical Officer
Ulrich Tashiema (IAEA)
Rapporteur
Ndeye Ndiaye (Germany)
033 - Balancing Innovation and Security
V. Holin (Ukraine)
080 - Balancing Cybersecurity and Digital Innovations in NPPs: Examples and Recommendations from I&C Engineering Perspective
J. Zorio (France)
115 - Nuclear Industry Security Concerns for the Application of AI at Nuclear Facilities
D. Dudenhoeffer (Austria)
219 - Strengthening Nuclear Cyber Resilience: AI-Based Automated Discovery of PLC/HMI Vulnerabilities through Binary Diffing and LLM Analysis
S. Edward Lee (Republic of Korea)
Ndeye Gagnessiry NDIAYE
Framatome GmbH
Ndeye Gagnessiry NDIAYE
Framatome GmbH
Telecommunication Engineer and PhD candidate at Framatome GmbH, working on integrated safety and security approaches for next-generation nuclear systems. Her background combines cybersecurity, artificial intelligence , and secure distributed systems, with prior training INSA Lyon, and Mines ParisTech PSL and University of Passau. She actively contributes to German and European AI and cybersecurity research projects .
Jean-Hugues ZORIO
Électricité de France (EDF)
Jean-Hugues ZORIO
Électricité de France (EDF)
Jean-Hugues Zorio has been working in OT in the nuclear industry for thirty years and in the cybersecurity sub-domain for more than twenty years.
He works at EDF (french utility and world's leading nuclear operator) in the Nuclear Engineering Division.
He has been an invited expert in several IAEA events and contributes to IAEA's NSS 33-T revision process.
Vladyslav HOLIN
Computer Systems Engineer, SSE Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant
Vladyslav HOLIN
Computer Systems Engineer, SSE Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant
Vladyslav Holin started his career in IT as a Computer Systems Engineer's Assistant at Novarka company in 2013. Then studied at Lviv Polytechnic University and got a Master's Diploma in Automated Control of Technological Processes. Today he is working at SSE ChNPP as a Computer Systems Engineer for 2.5 years.
Donald DUDENHOEFFER
AIT Austrian Institute of Technology GmbH
Donald DUDENHOEFFER
AIT Austrian Institute of Technology GmbH
Donald D. Dudenhoeffer is a Senior Cyber Security Consultant with over 35 years’ experience in nuclear and security. He is currently the Cyber Security Executive Consultant at the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant as well as serving as a part-time researcher at the Austrian Institute for Technology (AIT). Before, Mr Dudenhoeffer was a Senior Information Technology Officer for the Division of Nuclear Security (NSNS) at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) where he led the Computer Security programme providing Member States with guidance and support in developing their security programmes for their nuclear facilities. He holds a Master of Science degree in Operations Research from the US Naval Postgraduate School and has previously qualified as a nuclear engineer.
Seungjun LEE
OPCIA Corp.
Seungjun LEE
OPCIA Corp.
Seungjun Edward Lee is the CEO of OPCIA Corp., a Korean cybersecurity company specializing in OT/ICS/IoT security, penetration testing, and vulnerability research. He leads the development and global deployment of the computer security product suite, delivering device-level security, deep packet inspection, and binary differential analysis for industrial, financial, and government infrastructure. His current research centers on AI-driven cybersecurity, including CNN/LLM-based threat detection of ICS attacks, automated discovery of PLC/HMI vulnerabilities, and LLM-powered deep packet inspection for OT networks.
Khalil EL KHATIB
University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT)
Khalil EL KHATIB
University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT)
Tashiema ULRICH
IAEA
Tashiema ULRICH
IAEA
12 May 2026 02:30 PM
Theme: Computer Security by Design - Technical Session: Building a fortress: effective controls, security architecture, and defensive strategies (Session 1)
Theme: Computer Security by Design - Technical Session: Building a fortress: effective controls, security architecture, and defensive strategies (Session 1)
Chair
Jianghai Li (China)
Technical Officer
Bryan Denehy (IAEA)
Rapporteur
Thomas Walter (Germany)
055 - Monitoring in OT System: From Network Issues to Cybersecurity Detection
F. Sicard (France)
120 - Embedding Zero Trust Architecture in Nuclear Sector Digital Systems: A Digital Twin-Driven Evaluation Framework
S. Ige (Nigeria)
164 - Defensive Computer Security Architectures for Advanced Nuclear Power Plants
S. Maccarone (United States of America)
188 - Discussion on the Design of a High-Reliability Cryptographic System Architecture for Nuclear Power Plant DCS Platforms
G. Shi (China)
042 - Computer Security Assessment and Requirement of Digital Assets with Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGA) in New Nuclear Power Plants Such as Small Modular Reactors
S. Park (Republic of Korea)
Lee MACCARONE
Sandia National Laboratories
Lee MACCARONE
Sandia National Laboratories
Lee Maccarone is a Principal Research and Development Cybersecurity Engineer in the Energy Security organization at Sandia National Laboratories. Lee earned his B.S. and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh. His research interests include the design of secure control systems for advanced reactors and the development of analytical tools to enhance decision-making for security applications.
Jianghai LI
Tsinghua University
Jianghai LI
Tsinghua University
Thomas WALTER
Preussen Elektra GmBH
Thomas WALTER
Preussen Elektra GmBH
Mariusz NITECKI
IAEA
Mariusz NITECKI
IAEA
Franck SICARD
Framatome SAS
Franck SICARD
Framatome SAS
Shakirat IGE
NGA03 - Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NNRA), Nigeria
Shakirat IGE
NGA03 - Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NNRA), Nigeria
Guilian SHI
China Techenergy Co., Ltd.
Guilian SHI
China Techenergy Co., Ltd.
Seunghoon PARK
Korea institute of nuclear nonproliferation and control (KINAC)
Seunghoon PARK
Korea institute of nuclear nonproliferation and control (KINAC)
Shannon EGGERS
Idaho National Laboratory
Shannon EGGERS
Idaho National Laboratory
Dr. Shannon Eggers is a nuclear cybersecurity specialist at Idaho National Laboratory (INL) performing cybersecurity R&D for the U.S. DOE Office of Nuclear Energy and supporting the DOE National Nuclear Security Agency to increase international cybersecurity awareness and reduce global nuclear security risks. . She obtained a Senior Reactor Operation license at the University of Florida training reactor in 2015 and received a Ph.D. in nuclear engineering in 2018. Shannon also worked for over 10 years at a nuclear power plant in operations as an SRO-in-training, shift technical advisor and in engineering as a plant digital engineer and cybersecurity subject matter expert
Peter MORRIS
Sellafield Ltd
Peter MORRIS
Sellafield Ltd
Peter Morris is a Operational Technology Cyber Security Subject Matter Expert for Sellafield Limited in the United Kingdom. Peter is the Co-chair of the Control and Instrumentation Nuclear Industry Forum Cyber Security Working Group alongside his co-chair, Martin Gale from EDF Nuclear Operations. Peter is presenting a paper from this working group which aims to help organisations across the Nuclear Industry ensure smart operational technology devices are secure by design.
Guillaume GOURLAOUEN
Centre national d'équipement nucléaire (CNEN); Électricité de France (EDF)
Guillaume GOURLAOUEN
Centre national d'équipement nucléaire (CNEN); Électricité de France (EDF)
John SLADEK
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
John SLADEK
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
John Sladek is a technical specialist at the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission focusing on cyber security as an element of nuclear security. Mr. Sladek has extensive experience in the design and support of I&C systems at nuclear facilities, and over 15 years experience in computer security, at nuclear power plants, as a consultant, and at the CNSC. He has worked on the development of IAEA documents on cyber security, participated at conferences and technical meetings, developed and delivered IAEA computer security courses and was a member of an IAEA IPPAS mission.
Bryan Denehy
IAEA
Bryan Denehy
IAEA
12 May 2026 02:30 PM
Theme: Capacity & Competency Management for Computer Security and Sustainability - Technical Session: Attracting and retaining skilled computer security staff
Theme: Capacity & Competency Management for Computer Security and Sustainability - Technical Session: Attracting and retaining skilled computer security staff
Chair
Robert Anderson (United States of America)
Technical Officer
David Gullette (IAEA)
Rapporteur
Laurent Moutenot (France)
031 - Three Tiers to Readiness: A Competency Ladder for Nuclear-Cyber
I. McKay (United Kingdom)
178 - Advancing Nuclear Cybersecurity Education Using ARCADE with the Asherah Nuclear Power Plant Simulator
M. Zerphy (United States of America)
027 - Building Sustainable Computer Security Capacity in the Arab Nuclear Sector: A Regional Approach
I. Khalefa (Tunisia)
129 - Bridging the Gap Between Understanding Cybersecurity Best Practices and How Adversaries Think
P. O'Connell (United States of America)
Robert ANDERSON
Idaho National Laboratory
Robert ANDERSON
Idaho National Laboratory
Mr. Bob Anderson is a nuclear control systems cybersecurity specialist at the US Department of Energy Idaho National Laboratory (INL). Working for over 40 years at INL, Bob has worked on many nuclear projects including manufacturing, test reactor systems engineering, waste management, and most recently for the last two decades, cybersecurity for critical infrastructure. Bob has provided strategic and consulting expertise for international nuclear security organizations including the IAEA to help expand cybersecurity as a core component of the nuclear security regime.
Ian MCKAY
Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR)(290541)
Ian MCKAY
Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR)(290541)
Ian is a Security Inspector at the UK Office for Nuclear Regulation. He is currently working on Operational and Security Technologies across the UK Nuclear estate. Ian is a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Information Security (CIISEC) and holds a Doctorate in security risk management with over 20 years experience in security architecture and systems engineering.
Ibrahim KHALEFA
Arab Atomic Energy Agency (AAEA)
Ibrahim KHALEFA
Arab Atomic Energy Agency (AAEA)
Ibrahim Khalefa serves as a Supervisor at the Training Center of the Arab Atomic Energy Agency (AAEA) in Tunis, Tunisia. He holds a Master’s degree in Nuclear Security and a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, and his work focuses on capacity building, training, and international cooperation in nuclear-related fields. He has been actively involved in regional and international initiatives supporting nuclear security, safety, and knowledge exchange across the Arab region.
Patrick O'CONNELL
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL)
Patrick O'CONNELL
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL)
Mr. O’Connell has a varied 25 year background in Cyber Security, Computer Science, and Software Engineering. Trained as a Computer Scientist and Mathematician, Mr. O’Connell tries to understand at a fundamental level how software is architected and how defects manifest as vulnerabilities. Using this foundation, he has experience in threat modeling, vulnerability analysis, security posture determination, and penetration testing. He is the current lead of PNNL’s Blended Cyber-Physical Security Research team, which specializes in exploring how cross domain attacks can affect overall security postures. Mr. O’Connell holds a MS in Computer Science from the University of Idaho.
David GULLETTE
IAEA
David GULLETTE
IAEA
Laurent Roger Louis MOUTENOT
Électricité de France (EDF)
Laurent Roger Louis MOUTENOT
Électricité de France (EDF)
Matthew ZERPHY
The Pennsylvania State University
Matthew ZERPHY
The Pennsylvania State University
12 May 2026 02:30 PM
Theme: Regulatory Frameworks - Technical Session: Practical use of international standards and guidance to enhance computer security (Session 2)
Theme: Regulatory Frameworks - Technical Session: Practical use of international standards and guidance to enhance computer security (Session 2)
Chair
Jenna Decastro (United States of America)
Technical Officer
Yannick Reboul (IAEA)
Rapporteur
Kato Duwee (Belgium)
011 - EU-NIS2 from Theory to Practice - Experience in the Nuclear Sector in the Netherlands
A. Keizer (Netherlands)
013 - Cybersecurity of NPP I&C Systems in Ukraine: Regulatory Framework and Implementation Challenges
A. Symonov (Ukraine)
116 - Strengthening Computer Security Regulatory Framework for Indonesia's Future Nuclear Power Infrastructure: A Comparative Study on Standardization, Conformity Assessment, and Advanced Risk Management
M. Hutama (Indonesia)
177 - Cyber Security Assessment Topics for Cyber Security Provisions of Vendor Designs and Regulatory Expectation during Design Phases of Cyber Essential Assets
C. Jung (Canada)
053 - Cyber Security Supply Chain Mapping in Civil Nuclear: Observations and Recommendations Based on an Ethnographic Study
S. Melekwe (United Kingdom)
Antonius KEIZER
URENCO Nederland B.V.
Antonius KEIZER
URENCO Nederland B.V.
Graduated from Eindhoven Technical University in the Netherlands on mathematical simulation models for predicting energy demand and supply. Worked in several energy-, telecom- and IT companies since.
Joined Urenco in the nuclear sector as IT manager and subsequently held several other positions at Urenco, amongst others as Security Manager and currently as Senior Security Advisor.
Next to his position at Urenco, Anno chairs the international Cyber Nuclear Forum (CNF), is a lecturer at the Leiden University College and has a long-standing track record of supporting IAEA and other international organizations in developing nuclear security guidance, providing nuclear security training and conducting nuclear security peer reviews.
Marchelino Chrisrichy Cosmo HUTAMA
Faculty of Engineering; Universitas Gadjah Mada
Marchelino Chrisrichy Cosmo HUTAMA
Faculty of Engineering; Universitas Gadjah Mada
Mr. Hutama is a final-year Nuclear Engineering student at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) with a strong focus on nuclear energy, security, and materials management. He gained practical experience as a Nuclear Reactor Maintenance Engineer Intern at BRIN RI and served as President of the INMM UGM Student Chapter for the 2024–2025 term. He also has international experience as a Nuclear Project Manager (Asia) at Nuclear Business Platform, contributing to regional engagement and industry outreach.
Chul Hwan JUNG
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
Chul Hwan JUNG
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
Chulhwan Jung is a cyber security technical specialist at the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission. He leads cyber security regulatory technical activities for nuclear power plants and other nuclear facilities.
He has contributed to the development of cyber security standards of Canadian Standard Association (CSA) Group and International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), and International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Nuclear Security Series for Computer Security to strength cyber security in nuclear industry nationally in Canada and internationally.
He also serves as a technical committee member for cyber security research projects of the Canadian Federal Nuclear Science Technology and Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada.
Solomon MELEKWE
Info Lab21
Solomon MELEKWE
Info Lab21
Solomon Melekwe is a PhD researcher in the Department of Computing and Communications at Lancaster University, where his research focuses on supply chain cybersecurity resilience within safety-critical sectors. His work employs ethnographic analysis to identify vulnerabilities in complex supply chains, particularly in the civil nuclear industry, and to develop strategies for strengthening cyber resilience. He holds Master’s degrees in Advanced Security and Digital Forensics and in Computer Systems Engineering, and brings extensive professional experience from roles at West Yorkshire Police UK and The BBC, specialising in cybersecurity operations and digital forensics. Solomon has also contributed to international discourse in this field, including presenting his research at the International Conference on Nuclear Security.
Kato DUWEE
Federaal Agentschap voor Nucleaire Controle (FANC)
Kato DUWEE
Federaal Agentschap voor Nucleaire Controle (FANC)
Yannik REBOUL
IAEA
Yannik REBOUL
IAEA
Jenna DECASTRO
Sandia National Laboratories
Jenna DECASTRO
Sandia National Laboratories
Artem SYMONOV
State Scientific and Technical Center for Nuclear and Radiation Safety
Artem SYMONOV
State Scientific and Technical Center for Nuclear and Radiation Safety
12 May 2026 04:00 PM
Coffee Break
Coffee Break
12 May 2026 04:30 PM
Flash Presentations (Poster Sessions)
Flash Presentations (Poster Sessions)
Technical Officer
Louis Tabai (IAEA)
023 - Computer Security in the Nuclear Domain and Its Wider Implications
P. Essel (Ghana)
065 - Adapting Provisions of National Computer Security Programme at Nuclear Installations to Hospital Radioactive Sources Facilities in the Context of Growing Digitization of Health Services
A. Dath (Senegal)
151 - What the Nuclear World Needs from Computer Security
F. Koguna (Nigeria)
187 - Computer Surveillance and Security in the Nuclear Sector in Indonesia: Ensuring the Resilience of Cross-Sectoral Collaboration and Integration in the Global Nuclear Preparedness Program
E. Riyadi (Indonesia)
238 - Application of Equipment Health Management in Nuclear Power by Wireless Network
S. Dawei (China)
009 - Cybersecurity Management of Human Factors in Nuclear Facilities
I. Ocheme (Nigeria)
140 - Integrating National Oversight with Global Standards: Malaysia’s Regulatory Approach to Nuclear Cybersecurity Governance
M. Mohd Ruf (Malaysia)
046 - Phased Enhancement of Computer Security Regulation in Japan
M. Sudo (Japan)
090 - Impact of International Cooperation Assistance in Enhancing National Regulatory Framework on Computer Security and Safety Integrated Approach in Cameroon
S. Epse Tagne (Cameroon)
019 - Regulatory Perspective on Nuclear Cyber Security: Sharing Experience and Lessons Learned to Improve National Regulatory Frameworks
U. Arinze (Nigeria)
003 - Future-Proofing Nuclear Cybersecurity: Crafting Adaptive Regulatory Frameworks to Address Emerging Threats and Technologies
R. Batubara (Indonesia)
214 - The Defense Strategy Research of Nuclear Power DCS Advanced Persistent Threats
Y. Xiang (China)
Fuad KOGUNA
NGA03 - Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NNRA), Nigeria
Fuad KOGUNA
NGA03 - Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NNRA), Nigeria
Fuad Safiyanu Koguna is an Deputy Manager, Head of Infrastructure, ICT at the Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NNRA). He specializes in IT and Cyber security. He holds B.Sc Computer Science and M.Sc Cyber Security. Dr. Arinze has participated in numerous international and national conferences, trainings, and symposium supported by institutions including the IAEA and U.S. Department of Energy.
Innocent OCHEME
Assistant Director & Lead, ICT, Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission
Innocent OCHEME
Assistant Director & Lead, ICT, Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission
A Chartered Information Technology Practitioner (C.itp) and a Certified Nuclear Security Professional (CNsSP), with several years of industrial experience, driving innovations in systems/network engineering, infrastructural/services availability and integrity, strengthening nuclear and cybersecurity resilience. With strong research interest in Cybersecurity and AI integration in the nuclear security ecosystem.Currently provides strategic leadership for the ICT development of Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission (NAEC), Nigeria.
Mohd Izzat Fahmi MOHD RUF
Assistant Director, Department of Atomic Energy (Atom Malaysia)
Mohd Izzat Fahmi MOHD RUF
Assistant Director, Department of Atomic Energy (Atom Malaysia)
As an Assistant Director in the Information Technology Section within the Division of Technical Support at the Department of Atomic Energy Malaysia (formerly AELB), I specialize in managing the IT and cybersecurity frameworks that underpin nuclear licensing, regulatory enforcement, and organizational resilience. Furthermore, I serve as the energy sector focal point under Malaysia’s Cybersecurity Act, contributing to the governance and oversight of critical information infrastructure associated with atomic energy activities. I look forward to sharing practical insights from Malaysia’s regulatory perspective with the international community at IAEA CyberCon 2026.
Uchechukwu ARINZE
Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NNRA)
Uchechukwu ARINZE
Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NNRA)
Dr. Arinze is an IT, Nuclear Security, Safeguards, Non-proliferation, Knowledge Management and CBRNE expert with the Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NNRA), where he works as a Deputy Manager, ICT. He holds BSc, MSc and PhD in Computer Science with over 45 research journal and conference publications. He's a member of several professional bodies like: INMM (USA), NCS (Nigeria), IEEE (USA), WINS (Austria), NSRP (Nigeria) and an Ambassador and alumni of WINS respectively. He has participated in several national and international conferences, seminars, symposium, and trainings organised by the UNODA, ONSA, IAEA, VCDNP, CNS, MIIA, ICTP, MEPhI, FANC, NNSA, LLNL, and WINS. He was the 2025 Visiting Research Scholar at the Cooperative Monitoring Center, Sandia National Laboratory, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA.
Rendi Tondi Pandapotan BATUBARA
National Research and Innovation Agency of Indonesia (BRIN)
Rendi Tondi Pandapotan BATUBARA
National Research and Innovation Agency of Indonesia (BRIN)
Rendi Tondi Pandapotan Batubara, Manager of National Vital Object KST BJ Habibie at the National Research and Innovation Agency of the Republic of Indonesia (BRIN). My work focuses on physical protection systems and the security of national vital objects, including nuclear and radiological facilities. I have experience in security system operation, maintenance, evaluation, contingency planning, and capacity building for security personnel. My professional interests include strengthening nuclear security culture, integrating physical and computer security, and enhancing resilience against emerging threats in the nuclear sector.
Paul ESSEL
Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC)
Paul ESSEL
Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC)
Dr Paul Essel is a Research Scientist at the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission with over sixteen years of experience in nuclear waste management and radiation protection. He holds a PhD in Environmental Engineering and an MPhil in Computational Nuclear Sciences and Engineering. His work integrates mathematical modelling with computer security in the nuclear domain, focusing on the protection of critical systems, data integrity, and the resilience of radioactive waste management and environmental monitoring infrastructures. His research also explores the broader implications of cybersecurity for safety, risk management, and sustainable operations in the nuclear sector.
Motoki SUDO
Nuclear Regulation Authority (NRA)
Motoki SUDO
Nuclear Regulation Authority (NRA)
Cheikh Amadou Bamba DATH
Laboratoire Atomes Lasers
Cheikh Amadou Bamba DATH
Laboratoire Atomes Lasers
Eko RIYADI
Nuclear Energy Regulatory Agency (BAPETEN)
Eko RIYADI
Nuclear Energy Regulatory Agency (BAPETEN)
Dawei SHI
Sanmen Nuclear Power LTD
Dawei SHI
Sanmen Nuclear Power LTD
Louis TABAI
IAEA
Louis TABAI
IAEA
12 May 2026 04:30 PM
Cyber Village Activities, Capture the Flag, Side Events
Cyber Village Activities, Capture the Flag, Side Events
Technical Officer
Trent Nelson, IAEA
Trent NELSON
IAEA
Trent NELSON
IAEA
13 May 2026 12:00 AM
13 May 2026 09:00 AM
Morning Welcome and Theme Introduction
Morning Welcome and Theme Introduction
Moderator
Trent Nelson, IAEA
Trent NELSON
IAEA
Trent NELSON
IAEA
13 May 2026 09:15 AM
Panel Discussion: Artificial Intelligence Detection
Panel Discussion: Artificial Intelligence Detection
Chair
Rodney Busquim (IAEA)
Technical Officer
Trent Nelson (IAEA)
Rapporteur
Zephirin Ouedraogo (IAEA)
Speaker
G. White (Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, United States of America)
P. Smith (Lancaster University, United Kingdom)
O. Fichot (Direction de l'expertise nucléaire de défense et de sécurité (DEND), France)
L. Helmut (Austrian Institute of Technology, Austria)
Olivier FICHOT
Direction de l’expertise nucléaire de défense et de sécurité(DEND)
Olivier FICHOT
Direction de l’expertise nucléaire de défense et de sécurité(DEND)
Navy officer and atomic energy engineer by training, olivier fichot has spent 27 years on nuclear reactors. Since 15 years, he has specialized in cybersecurity and has managed for 8 years the cybesecurity team of DEND, providing technical advice in cybersecurity and physical protection for the french nuclear security authority. He is now in charge of the developpement of AI in the same entity.
Gregory WHITE
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Gregory WHITE
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Zephirin OUEDRAOGO
IAEA
Zephirin OUEDRAOGO
IAEA
Paul SMITH
Lancaster University; Lancaster Environment Centre
Paul SMITH
Lancaster University; Lancaster Environment Centre
Leopold HELMUT
AIT Austrian Institute of Technology GmbH
Leopold HELMUT
AIT Austrian Institute of Technology GmbH
Trent NELSON
IAEA
Trent NELSON
IAEA
Rodney BUSQUIM E SILVA
IAEA
Rodney BUSQUIM E SILVA
IAEA
13 May 2026 10:00 AM
Coffee Break
Coffee Break
13 May 2026 10:30 AM
Theme: Computer Securitys place in the Nuclear Sector and beyond - Technical Session: Effective incident response
Theme: Computer Securitys place in the Nuclear Sector and beyond - Technical Session: Effective incident response
Chair
Metka Tomazic (Slovenia)
Technical Officer
Cristina Martin Rodriguez (IAEA)
Rapporteur
Olivier Fichot (France)
044 - A Systematic Methodology for Cybersecurity Scenario Development in Nuclear Facilities
I. Lee (Republic of Korea)
086 - EDF Computer Security, Physical Security and Safety Event Management: A Necessary Integrated Approach
C. Martin (France)
026 - Cybersecurity Incident Handling Procedure for Ghana’s Nuclear Facilities: An Integrated Framework for Detection, Response, and Recovery
N. Agbemava (Ghana)
190 - Strengthening Digital Resilience: Advancing Computer Security in the Nuclear Sector
P. Ilori (Sweden)
Metka TOMAZIC
Slovenian Nuclear Safety Administration (SNSA)
Metka TOMAZIC
Slovenian Nuclear Safety Administration (SNSA)
I am an experienced professional specializing in emergency preparedness and response. Currently, I serve as the Head of the Emergency Preparedness Division at the Slovenian Nuclear Safety Administration, where I coordinate national and international activities, lead teams, and manage complex projects. I am also involved in computer security through the planning and execution of cybersecurity exercises. My work includes training, regulatory development, and participation in international initiatives related to nuclear safety and security.
Christophe MARTIN
Electricite de France
Christophe MARTIN
Electricite de France
Christophe MARTIN has spanned over three decades in the nuclear energy sector, primarily within EDF's Nuclear Generation Division. His expertise encompasses nuclear safety, nuclear security, and, more recently, the critical domain of cybersecurity.
With approximately 18 years of direct experience working within nuclear power plants (NPPs), Christophe has held diverse and progressively responsible roles in nuclear safety and operation area. A significant highlight of his NPP tenure was his role as Nuclear Safety Director at a french NPP.
Internationally, he has particularly contributed to the creation of the Cyber Nuclear Forum initially supported by the NTI and now WINS. Furthermore, he has been the Chair of the Security Expert Group of ENISS (European Nuclear Installations Safety Standards) since 2023, leading efforts to develop and harmonize security standards across European nuclear installations.
Olivier FICHOT
Direction de l’expertise nucléaire de défense et de sécurité(DEND)
Olivier FICHOT
Direction de l’expertise nucléaire de défense et de sécurité(DEND)
Navy officer and atomic energy engineer by training, olivier fichot has spent 27 years on nuclear reactors. Since 15 years, he has specialized in cybersecurity and has managed for 8 years the cybesecurity team of DEND, providing technical advice in cybersecurity and physical protection for the french nuclear security authority. He is now in charge of the developpement of AI in the same entity.
Inhyo LEE
Korea institute of nuclear nonproliferation and control (KINAC)
Inhyo LEE
Korea institute of nuclear nonproliferation and control (KINAC)
Our next speaker is In-hyo Lee, who is currently with the Cyber Security Division at KINAC. He has extensive experience in regulatory implementation, including inspections and exercise evaluations. Additionally, he leads international cooperation under the NSSC-U.S. DOE/NNSA PCG framework, conducting joint research with U.S. National Laboratories.
Nelson AGBEMAVA
Nuclear Regulatory Authority - Ghana
Nelson AGBEMAVA
Nuclear Regulatory Authority - Ghana
Nelson Agbemava is a Nuclear Cyber Security Specialist with over 12 years of experience at the Ghana Nuclear Regulatory Authority (GNRA), where he leads initiatives in cybersecurity regulation, guidance development, inspections, threat analysis, emerging technologies, and training programmes. He, also supports the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in advancing computer security programmes and international capacity-building efforts. Nelson’s research focuses on the cybersecurity of nuclear and radioactive facilities, with numerous conference presentations and publications on topics such as physical protection systems and the secure transport of radioactive materials. He holds a BSc in Computer Science, a Master’s degree in Information Technology from Sikkim Manipal University, India, and a Master’s degree in Nuclear Security from Brandenburg University of Applied Sciences, Germany.
Patrick Adeyemi ILORI
Uppsala University
Patrick Adeyemi ILORI
Uppsala University
I am Patrick Adeyemi Ilori, an Austrian with a background in Peace and Development Studies. I specialise in conflict, governance, and inclusive development processes. I have enhanced my expertise through Master’s-level coursework in Communication for Development, focusing on how strategic communication supports stakeholder engagement, public trust, and knowledge transfer in complex and technical environments. My academic training also covers implementation, transformative learning, and sustainability, with an emphasis on applying these concepts to real-world systems and policy frameworks. In my work and presentations, I examine how governance and learning processes can enhance inclusive decision-making and support sustainable outcomes in international development contexts.
Cristina MARTIN RODRIGUEZ
IAEA
Cristina MARTIN RODRIGUEZ
IAEA
13 May 2026 10:30 AM
Theme: Threats and Risks - Session: Threat intelligence in action: informing risk management decisions
Theme: Threats and Risks - Session: Threat intelligence in action: informing risk management decisions
Chair
Herve Bury (France)
Technical Officer
David Gullette (IAEA)
Rapporteur
Innocent Ocheme (Nigeria)
029 - Emerging Cyber Security Threats and Risks for the Civil Nuclear Sector
J. Benjamin (United Kingdom)
062 - Proactive OT Security: Attack Prediction in OT Networks Using Cyber Threat Intelligence and Machine Learning/AI
G. Joseph (India)
099 - Machine Learning Based Automation of Cyber Threat Attribution for Nuclear Industry Using Unstructured Intelligence
Z. Rashid (Pakistan)
165 - Shifting Detection Left; Identity-Conditioned Monitoring for Early Insider Threat Detection in High Consequence Systems
L. Gabbay (Israel)
213 - Unveiling the Security Threats and Risks of Artificial Intelligence Adoption in the Nuclear Industry
I. Abubakar (Nigeria)
Ibrahim ABUBAKAR
NGA02 - Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission, Nigeria
Ibrahim ABUBAKAR
NGA02 - Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission, Nigeria
I am an Information security professional with experience in secure network operations, threat monitoring, and data protection. I serve as a Principal Programme Analyst at the Nigerian Atomic Energy Commission (NAEC), supporting digital security and IT policy development. I hold Master’s degrees in Nuclear Energy Engineering and Information/Network Security.
Innocent OCHEME
Assistant Director & Lead, ICT, Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission
Innocent OCHEME
Assistant Director & Lead, ICT, Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission
A Chartered Information Technology Practitioner (C.itp) and a Certified Nuclear Security Professional (CNsSP), with several years of industrial experience, driving innovations in systems/network engineering, infrastructural/services availability and integrity, strengthening nuclear and cybersecurity resilience. With strong research interest in Cybersecurity and AI integration in the nuclear security ecosystem.Currently provides strategic leadership for the ICT development of Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission (NAEC), Nigeria.
Hervé BURY
FRAMATOME-ANP
Hervé BURY
FRAMATOME-ANP
Hervé Bury is an Industrial Chief Information Security Officer with extensive experience in industrial cybersecurity, digital transformation for Industry across major international groups such as Framatome, Imerys, and Alstom.
With a background in mechatronics and a strong track record in leading cross-functional programs, he has driven cybersecurity governance, innovation initiatives, and operational transformation in complex industrial environments.
Jacob Seth BENJAMIN
University of Idaho
Jacob Seth BENJAMIN
University of Idaho
Dr. Benjamin is a nuclear cybersecurity expert with over sixteen years of experience supporting critical infrastructure programs across North America, Europe, and Asia. He has extensive hands-on experience developing cybersecurity programs for nuclear power plants and conducting risk assessments within industrial environments around the world. Dr. Benjamin has collaborated with multiple nuclear regulators on joint advisory initiatives, helping shape cybersecurity guidance and policy at the highest levels. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science and remains active in the ICS security community through research publications and industry conferences.
Gigi JOSEPH
Bhabha Atomic Research Centre
Gigi JOSEPH
Bhabha Atomic Research Centre
33 Years of experience in Cyber Security (IT&OT) and played key roles in the conceptualization of Cyber Security policy for Dept. of Atomic Energy, India and POWERGRID, India.
Zahid RASHID
Pakistan Nuclear Regulatory Authority (PNRA)
Zahid RASHID
Pakistan Nuclear Regulatory Authority (PNRA)
• Dr. Zahid Rashid, Principle Scientific Officer is working in the Information Services Directorate of PNRA.
• He holds a Ph.D. degree in Cybersecurity and Master of Science degree in Information Technology.
• He has about 20 years of working experience in regulatory frameworks, cybersecurity, licensing, inspections, and the review & assessment in Pakistan.
• He has expertise in developing secure system architectures, implementing cybersecurity controls, and monitoring IT infrastructure to mitigate cyber risks.
• He is also involved in conducting specialized training sessions on cybersecurity best practices for critical infrastructure, delivering workshops and hands-on exercises for stakeholders.
• He has authored over 20 publications in reputed journals and conferences, focusing on cyber threats attribution, automated cyber threat mitigations, economic modeling of cybersecurity ecosystems, and cybersecurity policies.
Lior GABBAY
Israel Atomic Energy Commission (IAEC)
Lior GABBAY
Israel Atomic Energy Commission (IAEC)
Lior Gabbay is the Director of Security at the Israel Atomic Energy Commission (IAEC). In this capacity, he oversees the organization’s comprehensive security framework, managing key domains including Information Security, Physical Security, Cyber Security, and Technological Security. In the past 20 years, he has been involved in the fields of information security and physical security as well as in the field of Insider Threat Mittigation.
David GULLETTE
IAEA
David GULLETTE
IAEA
13 May 2026 10:30 AM
Theme: Capacity & Competency Management for Computer Security and Sustainability - Technical Session: Continuing professional development and education in computer security
Theme: Capacity & Competency Management for Computer Security and Sustainability - Technical Session: Continuing professional development and education in computer security
Chair
Christopher Lamb (United States of America)
Technical Officer
Yannick Reboul (IAEA)
Rapporteur
Gizem Karakurt (Türkiye)
110 - Inspection in Computer Security: A Practical Training for Non-Specialist
E. Perret (France)
117 - The Urgency of Innovating VR-Based Computer Security Learning Models for Practical Education in the Nuclear Engineering Study Program at Universitas Gadjah Mada
L. Mumu (Indonesia)
146 - Development of Cyber Security Inspection Training for Asia
N. Noro (Japan)
135 - Nuclear Cybersecurity Education: A Collaborative, Multi-Format Approach Using the Asherah Nuclear Power Plant Simulator 2.0
M. Zerphy (United States of America)
Christopher LAMB
Distinguished Engineer, Sandia National Laboratories
Christopher LAMB
Distinguished Engineer, Sandia National Laboratories
Dr. Lamb currently serves as a cyber-security research scientist with Sandia National Laboratories. He is also a Research Assistant Professor affiliated with the Electrical and Computer Engineering department at the University of New Mexico. His current research interests center around industrial control system cybersecurity, particularly in reference to nuclear and solar power, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and their intersections. He has extensive experience designing and developing mission-critical distributed systems for a wide range of government departments and agencies. He has served as chair or contributor to multiple IAEA reports addressing cybersecurity and nuclear power control systems, serves as the lead delegate of the United States to the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) in nuclear power cybersecurity, and is the chairman emeritus for IEEE NPEC SC6. He has lead various penetration testing, security analysis, vulnerability research, red teaming, and purple teaming projects for a variety of federal agencies, and is regularly invited to present on the state of advanced cyber threats. Prior to joining Sandia National Laboratories and working with the University of New Mexico, Dr. Lamb served in executive roles and as a principal consultant for a variety of technology companies in the southwest. Dr. Lamb has a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from New Mexico State University, an M.S. in Computer Science from the University of New Mexico, as well as a Ph.D. in Computer Engineering with a focus on Computational Intelligence from the University of New Mexico. He is a TOGAF 9 Certified Enterprise Architect, a GIAC Certified Exploit Researcher and Advanced Penetration Tester (GXPN), a GIAC Certified Penetration Tester (GPEN), and a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) through the International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium.
Yannik REBOUL
IAEA
Yannik REBOUL
IAEA
Gizem KARAKURT
Nuclear Regulatory Authority (Nukleer Duzenleme Kurumu)
Gizem KARAKURT
Nuclear Regulatory Authority (Nukleer Duzenleme Kurumu)
Eric PERRET
Direction de l’expertise nucléaire de défense et de sécurité(DEND)
Eric PERRET
Direction de l’expertise nucléaire de défense et de sécurité(DEND)
Luis Venriko MUMU
Faculty of Engineering; Universitas Gadjah Mada
Luis Venriko MUMU
Faculty of Engineering; Universitas Gadjah Mada
Naoko NORO
Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA); Integrated Support Center for Nuclear Nonproliferation and Nuclear Security (ISCN)
Naoko NORO
Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA); Integrated Support Center for Nuclear Nonproliferation and Nuclear Security (ISCN)
Matthew ZERPHY
The Pennsylvania State University
Matthew ZERPHY
The Pennsylvania State University
13 May 2026 10:30 AM
Theme: Computer Security Impact of New Digital Technologies - Technical Session: Secure use of smart sensors, cloud, remote operations and maintenance, and autonomous operations
Theme: Computer Security Impact of New Digital Technologies - Technical Session: Secure use of smart sensors, cloud, remote operations and maintenance, and autonomous operations
Chair
Andrew Hahn (United States of America)
Technical Officer
Renato Alves Tavares (IAEA)
Rapporteur
Jim Beardsley (United States of America)
211 - Enhancing Cybersecurity and Capacity Building in Small Modular Reactors through the Development of an Integrated Simulator
R. Busquim (IAEA)
218 - AI-Driven Memory Inspection: A Novel Approach to Cyber Threat Detection in Nuclear Control Systems
Y. Kim (Republic of Korea)
104 - From Detection to Decision: AI-Enhanced SIEM for Threat Detection and Computer Security Compliance at Nuclear Facilities
S. Abbas (Pakistan)
Andrew HAHN
Sandia National Laboratories
Andrew HAHN
Sandia National Laboratories
Andrew Hahn is a senior member of the technical staff at Sandia National Laboratories and leads the modelling and simulation efforts of the Energy Security Department. Andrew’s work at Sandia is focused on Operational Technologies cyber security and advanced reactor design research. He is the principal investigator for the Advanced Reactor Cyber Analysis and Development Environment (ARCADE), Cyber-Physical Attack, and the 10 CFR 73.110 Cybersecurity Regulatory Pilot projects under the DOE-NE Advanced Reactor Safeguards and Security program.
Youngsun KIM
OPCIA Corp.
Youngsun KIM
OPCIA Corp.
Youngsun Ellie Kim is a Senior Researcher at OPCIA Corp. with a decade of experience in vulnerability analysis in industrial security. She specializes in the security of industrial control systems (ICS) and critical infrastructure, and has co-authored several papers on nuclear cybersecurity for IAEA Cybercon and ICONS. Her professional background includes working with organizations such as KAERI and KINAC on various nuclear cybersecurity projects. Her current research focuses on developing technical security solutions and implementing defense mechanisms to protect critical environments against evolving cyber threats.
Sajid ABBAS
Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC)
Sajid ABBAS
Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC)
James BEARDSLEY
Branch Chief, Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
James BEARDSLEY
Branch Chief, Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
Jim is the Chief if the US NRC’s Cybersecurity Branch. His team is responsible for the Oversight, Licensing and Rulemaking of cybersecurity fir the US commercial nuclear power industry.
Rodney BUSQUIM E SILVA
IAEA
Rodney BUSQUIM E SILVA
IAEA
Renato ALVES TAVARES
IAEA
Renato ALVES TAVARES
IAEA
13 May 2026 12:00 PM
Lunch Break
Lunch Break
13 May 2026 12:15 PM
Cyber Village Side Event - Asherah Nuclear Power Plant compromise of main control room by France and Republic of Korea
Cyber Village Side Event - Asherah Nuclear Power Plant compromise of main control room by France and Republic of Korea
Technical Officer
Frank Wong (IAEA)
Speaker
H. Lee (Korea Institute of Nuclear Nonproliferation and Control (KINAC), Republic of Korea)
F. Brouillet (Framatome ANP (CoE France), France)
Florian BROUILLET
FRAMATOME-ANP
Florian BROUILLET
FRAMATOME-ANP
After a past of 7 years in development, 0-day vulnerabilities research and pentesting/red-teaming, I joined the nuclear sector in 2025 by integrating Framatome (France's NPP builder). At Framatome, I work at the Installed Base Business Unit where I do and manage audits, design network architectures, work on hardening of systems and am a project lead for the CoE. The CoE is the gathering of all major nuclear actors in the French sector to handle coordination both internally and outwards - especially towards IAEA.
Hyunjoo LEE
Korea Institute of Nuclear Nonproliferation and Control (KINAC)
Hyunjoo LEE
Korea Institute of Nuclear Nonproliferation and Control (KINAC)
Frank WONG
IAEA
Frank WONG
IAEA
13 May 2026 01:30 PM
State Demonstration by Australia and Austria - Gula Hospital Radioactive Material: Advanced Detection of Compromise
State Demonstration by Australia and Austria - Gula Hospital Radioactive Material: Advanced Detection of Compromise
Chair
Frank Wong (IAEA)
Technical Officer
Trent Nelson (IAEA)
Speaker
N. Howarth (Australia's Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO), Australia)
D. Allison (Austrian Institute of Technology GmbH (AIT), Austria)
Nick HOWARTH
GM Cyber Security and Operational Technology, Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation ANSTO
Nick HOWARTH
GM Cyber Security and Operational Technology, Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation ANSTO
David ALLISON
AIT Austrian Institute of Technology GmbH
David ALLISON
AIT Austrian Institute of Technology GmbH
Trent NELSON
IAEA
Trent NELSON
IAEA
Frank WONG
IAEA
Frank WONG
IAEA
13 May 2026 02:30 PM
Theme: Capacity & Competency Management for Computer Security and Sustainability - Technical Session: Working together to solve the shortage through academia, industry, and government
Theme: Capacity & Competency Management for Computer Security and Sustainability - Technical Session: Working together to solve the shortage through academia, industry, and government
Chair
Paul Smith (United Kingdom)
Technical Officer
Geraldine Chee (IAEA)
Rapporteur
Muhammad Awan (Pakistan)
010 - Introducing the Cyber Nuclear Forum - The Trusted Nuclear Industry Platform for Nuclear Operator Cyber Security Exchanges
A. Keizer (Netherlands)
149 - The French CoE: An “IAEA Collaborating Centre on Computer Security and Artificial Intelligence” and the Opportunity to Enhance International Capacity Building in Computer Security and AI Through International Cooperation
V. Derouet (France)
198 - Strengthening Regional Cyber Governance in Emerging Nuclear States: Addressing Capacity Gaps through Cooperative Policy Models
L. Tabai (Nigeria)
075 - New Tools and Features for the Cybersecurity Capability Maturity Model-Nuclear (C2M2-Nuclear)
C. Glantz (United States of America)
Antonius KEIZER
URENCO Nederland B.V.
Antonius KEIZER
URENCO Nederland B.V.
Graduated from Eindhoven Technical University in the Netherlands on mathematical simulation models for predicting energy demand and supply. Worked in several energy-, telecom- and IT companies since.
Joined Urenco in the nuclear sector as IT manager and subsequently held several other positions at Urenco, amongst others as Security Manager and currently as Senior Security Advisor.
Next to his position at Urenco, Anno chairs the international Cyber Nuclear Forum (CNF), is a lecturer at the Leiden University College and has a long-standing track record of supporting IAEA and other international organizations in developing nuclear security guidance, providing nuclear security training and conducting nuclear security peer reviews.
Paul SMITH
Lancaster University; Lancaster Environment Centre
Paul SMITH
Lancaster University; Lancaster Environment Centre
Geraldine CHEE
IAEA
Geraldine CHEE
IAEA
Clifford GLANTZ
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL)
Clifford GLANTZ
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL)
Cliff Glantz is a chief scientist and project manager with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. His work centers on critical infrastructure protection, cyber and physical security, risk management, and emergency response and preparedness. He leads a team responsible for developing, enhancing, and maintaining a suite of maturity models used to evaluate programmatic performance in cybersecurity, facility security, and other topic areas. His contributions have supported the creation of computer security regulatory guidance, best practices, and training programs for various U.S. government agencies and the IAEA.
Valerie DEROUET
Électricité de France (EDF)
Valerie DEROUET
Électricité de France (EDF)
Louis TABAI
IAEA
Louis TABAI
IAEA
Muhamad Setyawan BAHARI
National Research and Innovation Agency of Indonesia (BRIN)
Muhamad Setyawan BAHARI
National Research and Innovation Agency of Indonesia (BRIN)
Muhamad Setyawan Bahari is a Researcher at the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Indonesia, specializing in nuclear technology policy and its broader development implications. He previously served as a Nuclear Security Officer, contributing to physical protection system effectiveness assessments and security culture strengthening for nuclear facilities. Drawing on this foundation in nuclear security practice, he now employs quantitative and scientometric approaches to examine global trends, collaboration patterns, and policy implications in nuclear cybersecurity research.
13 May 2026 02:30 PM
Theme: Computer Security Impact of New Digital Technologies - Technical Session: Applying non-nuclear industry innovations to nuclear computer security (Session 1)
Theme: Computer Security Impact of New Digital Technologies - Technical Session: Applying non-nuclear industry innovations to nuclear computer security (Session 1)
Chair
Tamas Holczer (Hungary)
Technical Officer
Shaju Chittilappilly (IAEA)
Rapporteur
Shannon Eggers (United States of America)
016 - AI-Enhanced Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics Framework for Proactive Threat Detection in Nuclear Facilities
G. Abdiyeva-Aliyeva (Azerbaijan)
103 - Enhancing Cyber Resilience in Nuclear Facilities: Detecting and Explaining Anomalies with Machine Learning and Large Language Models
J. Arshad (Pakistan)
221 - AI-Powered Non-Intrusive Cybersecurity Architecture for Industrial Control Systems and Physical Protection Systems in Nuclear Facilities
S. Jung (Republic of Korea)
123 - AI-Driven Intrusion Detection for Nuclear Facility Control Systems
M. Kaloup (Egypt)
118 - Computer Security Transformation. Cyber Resilience Model for Preventing Security Incidents
M. Maryutenkov (Russian Federation)
Junaid ARSHAD
Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC)
Junaid ARSHAD
Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC)
Junaid Arshad is a Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) and Certified Artificial Intelligence Professional (CAIP) with a Master’s degree in Systems Engineering and Bachelor’s in Computer Science. He has professional experience in nuclear power plant maintenance and design office environments, providing a strong foundation in safety-critical systems. His current job responsibilities include cyber incident response and resilience, with a focus on protecting critical infrastructure.
Seorin JUNG
OPCIA Corp.
Seorin JUNG
OPCIA Corp.
I am a cybersecurity researcher specializing in IoT and hardware security, with a core focus on identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities in embedded systems. My expertise includes IoT vulnerability analysis, firmware reverse engineering, and securing hardware interfaces against sophisticated attacks. I am currently dedicated to developing non-intrusive security architectures to protect critical industrial control systems and physical protection infrastructure.
Mohamed KALOUP
EGY02 - Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority EAEA, Egypt
Mohamed KALOUP
EGY02 - Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority EAEA, Egypt
Associate Professor at the Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority (EAEA), specializing in electronics and electrical communications with expertise in signal and image processing, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity. His work focuses on nuclear security systems and the cybersecurity implications of emerging digital technologies, including AI-driven detection methods, IoT integration, and intelligent communication networks. He contributes to research on secure nuclear instrumentation and control systems, anomaly detection in industrial environments, and advanced cyber threat detection techniques. He also supports network and cybersecurity infrastructure for critical national research facilities, with a research portfolio covering signal processing, machine learning, secure systems engineering, and cyber-physical security for nuclear applications.
Shaju CHITTILAPPILLY
IAEA
Shaju CHITTILAPPILLY
IAEA
Tamas HOLCZER
Budapest University of Technology and Economics
Tamas HOLCZER
Budapest University of Technology and Economics
Gunay ABDIYEVA-ALIYEVA
Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences
Gunay ABDIYEVA-ALIYEVA
Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences
Maxim MARYUTENKOV
IT Security Architect, JSC Concern Rosenergoatom
Maxim MARYUTENKOV
IT Security Architect, JSC Concern Rosenergoatom
Mr. Maxim MARYUTENKOV is an IT Security Architect for Russian NPP operator, with over 10 years of experience aligning cyber security with business objectives in critical infrastructure organizations. Holding Master’s degrees in Cyber Security and in Business Administration he leads complex security programms that balance risk, compliance and operational efficiency. He has successfully led multiple large‑scale cybersecurity projects for nuclear power plants. As an expert in integrating cyber security into organizational processes, he focuses on building resilient and business‑oriented security architectures
13 May 2026 02:30 PM
Theme: Computer Security by Design - Technical Session: Building a fortress - effective controls, security architecture, and defensive strategies (Session 2)
Theme: Computer Security by Design - Technical Session: Building a fortress - effective controls, security architecture, and defensive strategies (Session 2)
Chair
David Allison (Austria)
Technical Officer
Yo Nakamura (IAEA)
Rapporteur
Abel Benoit Rosario (France)
082 - Nuclear Power Plant Maintenance: Security and Performance of Digital Tools
M. Lecacheur (France)
128 - Simulation Driven Cybersecurity Design Prioritization for Physical Protection Systems
L. Maccarone (United States of America)
085 - Modular Cybersecurity Controls for Nuclear I&C Systems: A Scalable and Automated Approach for Hardening and Detection
S. Pigault (France)
169 - Performance Impact Assessment of OPC UA Security Features in Nuclear Control Systems
L. Peters (Germany)
Manuel LECACHEUR
Électricité de France (EDF)
Manuel LECACHEUR
Électricité de France (EDF)
As the OT CISO for the Flamanville EPR, I oversee the cybersecurity strategy for one of the world’s most advanced nuclear power plants. Building on my background at Alstom and an Industrial OT engineering degree, I joined EDF in 2013 to design the entire organizational framework and technical safeguards for the facility’s startup.
Servann PIGAULT
Framatome SAS
Servann PIGAULT
Framatome SAS
Servann Pigault is an industrial cybersecurity expert working for Framatome for more than a decade. He acted for several years as a cybersecurity leader in new builds projects (EPRs), then Business Unit I&C CISO. He has now taken the position of Cybersecurity Technical Director and is in charge of developing cybersecurity products and solutions for the nuclear sector.
Lee MACCARONE
Sandia National Laboratories
Lee MACCARONE
Sandia National Laboratories
Lee Maccarone is a Principal Research and Development Cybersecurity Engineer in the Energy Security organization at Sandia National Laboratories. Lee earned his B.S. and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh. His research interests include the design of secure control systems for advanced reactors and the development of analytical tools to enhance decision-making for security applications.
Yo NAKAMURA
IAEA
Yo NAKAMURA
IAEA
David ALLISON
AIT Austrian Institute of Technology GmbH
David ALLISON
AIT Austrian Institute of Technology GmbH
Abel BENOIT ROSARIO
Ministère de l'Aménagement du Territoire et de la Transition Ecologique
Abel BENOIT ROSARIO
Ministère de l'Aménagement du Territoire et de la Transition Ecologique
Ludger PETERS
Cyber Security Researcher, Fraunhofer Institute for Secure Information Technology SIT
Ludger PETERS
Cyber Security Researcher, Fraunhofer Institute for Secure Information Technology SIT
I am a cyber security researcher at the Fraunhofer Institute for Secure Information Technology (SIT), where I specialize in securing industrial automation and control systems. My research focuses on AI-driven integrity monitoring, anomaly detection, behavioral security systems for critical infrastructure. I also work on integrating TPM into these systems to enhance their security and ease the secure system usage.I hold a Master's degree in Embedded Systems Engineering from the University of Freiburg and a Dipl.-Ing. (FH) in Mechatronics from Hochschule Zittau/Görlitz, which have provided me with a strong foundation in both engineering and security.
My published work addresses emerging challenges in industrial cybersecurity, including machine learning-based predictive control, honeypot development using generative AI, and co-engineering approaches to safety and security resilience. Through my research, I contribute to advancing practical security solutions for protecting critical industrial systems against evolving cyber threats.
13 May 2026 02:30 PM
Theme: Regulatory Frameworks - Technical Session: Inspections how to reduce risk and gain assurance (Session 2)
Theme: Regulatory Frameworks - Technical Session: Inspections how to reduce risk and gain assurance (Session 2)
Chair
John Sladek (Canada)
Technical Officer
Ayadh Alzyoud (IAEA)
Rapporteur
Nelson Agbemava (Ghana)
152 - Understanding Evaluations of Computer Security in Nuclear Facilities: Inspections, Assessments, and Audits
T. Šeruga (Slovenia)
195 - Cyber Assurance & Risk for Nuclear Operators
A. Milne (United Kingdom)
207 - Canadian Experience Conducting Cyber Security Inspections
E. Ibrahim (Canada)
239 - Draft Norm NSC-02 Regarding the Protection of Digital Equipment Associated with Radiological Installations and the Transport of Radioactive Materials Against Cyber Threats
C. Sumanariu (Romania)
018 - Tailoring Cybersecurity Controls for Commercial Nuclear Power Plants
I. Garcia (United States of America)
Alan MILNE
EDF Energy Nuclear Generation Ltd
Alan MILNE
EDF Energy Nuclear Generation Ltd
Alan Milne is a Chartered Engineer (CEng) and Chartered IT Professional (CITP) with 30 years of experience in systems engineering and cybersecurity.
He currently serves as the Internal Regulator Topic Lead for Cyber Security at EDF Energy Nuclear Operations (UK), where he provides regulatory oversight for Cyber Security and Control & Instrumentation (C&I) changes across the UK’s nuclear fleet.
?His career began with a decade at Hewlett Packard and Agilent (1997–2007), where he progressed from software programming to technical lead and programme management roles. Since joining EDF Energy in 2009, he has held several operational positions, including Station System Engineer for safety-significant Data Processing and Control Systems and Station Cyber Security Lead.
?In addition to his regulatory work, he has previously served as the Group Head for Protection and Electrical Systems at Torness Nuclear Power Station, overseeing systems critical to power station safety. Holding both CISSP and GICSP certifications, he combines deep-domain operational engineering with advanced cybersecurity strategy to protect critical national infrastructure.
Eman IBRAHIM
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Eman IBRAHIM
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Eman Ibrahim is a Technical Specialist in Cyber Security at the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC). She is an electrical engineer with 18 years of regulatory experience and is now transitioning from electrical power system into Cyber Security. Eman has been involved in numerous cyber security inspections and is happy to present what she has learned.
Constantin Alex SUMANARIU
National Commission for Nuclear Activities Control (CNCAN)
Constantin Alex SUMANARIU
National Commission for Nuclear Activities Control (CNCAN)
With a PhD in Industrial Engineering and Master's and Bachelor's degrees in Nuclear Engineering, Constantin Alex Sumanariu brings 15 years of professional experience across engineering and information security. For the past 10 years, he has worked for Romania's national nuclear regulator (CNCAN) to support safety and cybersecurity oversight and policy.
Ismael GARCIA
US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (USNRC)
Ismael GARCIA
US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (USNRC)
Current job (since 2016): Senior Technical Advisor for Cybersecurity and Digital Instrumentation and Control (I&C) at the Nuclear Regulatory Commission - Office of Nuclear Security and Incident Response. Prior job: About 19 years of experience related to digital I&C at the United States Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. Education: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Puerto Rico; Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology; and Master of Business Administration from the University of Maryland. Professional Engineering License in Electrical Engineering (since 2001) and Certified Information Systems Security Professional (since 2023).
Nelson AGBEMAVA
Nuclear Regulatory Authority - Ghana
Nelson AGBEMAVA
Nuclear Regulatory Authority - Ghana
Nelson Agbemava is a Nuclear Cyber Security Specialist with over 12 years of experience at the Ghana Nuclear Regulatory Authority (GNRA), where he leads initiatives in cybersecurity regulation, guidance development, inspections, threat analysis, emerging technologies, and training programmes. He, also supports the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in advancing computer security programmes and international capacity-building efforts. Nelson’s research focuses on the cybersecurity of nuclear and radioactive facilities, with numerous conference presentations and publications on topics such as physical protection systems and the secure transport of radioactive materials. He holds a BSc in Computer Science, a Master’s degree in Information Technology from Sikkim Manipal University, India, and a Master’s degree in Nuclear Security from Brandenburg University of Applied Sciences, Germany.
Ayadh ALZYOUD
IAEA
Ayadh ALZYOUD
IAEA
John SLADEK
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
John SLADEK
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
John Sladek is a technical specialist at the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission focusing on cyber security as an element of nuclear security. Mr. Sladek has extensive experience in the design and support of I&C systems at nuclear facilities, and over 15 years experience in computer security, at nuclear power plants, as a consultant, and at the CNSC. He has worked on the development of IAEA documents on cyber security, participated at conferences and technical meetings, developed and delivered IAEA computer security courses and was a member of an IAEA IPPAS mission.
13 May 2026 04:00 PM
Coffee Break
Coffee Break
13 May 2026 04:30 PM
Flash Presentations (Poster Sessions)
Flash Presentations (Poster Sessions)
Technical Officer
Louis Tabai (IAEA)
014 - Development of a Simulator for the Security of WSNs Used in Nuclear Facilities
I. Mahmoud (Egypt)
017 - AI-Driven Detection and Mitigation of Advanced Persistent Threats, Insider Threats, and ICS Vulnerabilities in Nuclear Facilities
G. Abdiyeva-Aliyeva (Azerbaijan)
020 - Cyber Threat Archetypes and Nuclear Security: Applying APT Models to Critical Infrastructure Protection
U. Arinze (Nigeria)
200 - Detecting Deepfakes – Evaluation of Performance and State of the Art
A. Sabbatini (United States of America)
089 - Artificial Intelligence in Nuclear Computer Security: Analysis and Proposals for Brazil
L. Gomes Junior (Brazil)
015 - Digital Forensic Strategies for Identifying and Mitigating Insider Threats in Nuclear Power Plants
M. Ahmed (Egypt)
166 - From Risk to Resilience: Trifecta – An Agile Methodology for Cross-Domain Nuclear Security Threat and Risk Assessments
A. Crowe (Canada)
037 - Learning from Non-Nuclear Industries That Have Successfully Used New Digital Technologies in Computer Security and Applying These Lessons to the Nuclear Sector
P. Gupta (India)
122 - AI-Driven Anomaly Detection for Uncrewed Systems in Nuclear Facilities
M. Kaloup (Egypt)
199 - Cybersecurity Best Practices for AI/ML in Nuclear Power Plants: A Review
L. Rodrigues Sica (Brazil)
137 - Cybersecurity Considerations for Deploying Agentic AI in Next-Generation Nuclear Power Plants
K. Kim (Republic of Korea)
021 - Cyber Threats to Nuclear Power Plant Operational Technologies and Critical Infrastructure: Future Implications and Mitigation Strategies
U. Arinze (Nigeria)
Uchechukwu ARINZE
Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NNRA)
Uchechukwu ARINZE
Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NNRA)
Dr. Arinze is an IT, Nuclear Security, Safeguards, Non-proliferation, Knowledge Management and CBRNE expert with the Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NNRA), where he works as a Deputy Manager, ICT. He holds BSc, MSc and PhD in Computer Science with over 45 research journal and conference publications. He's a member of several professional bodies like: INMM (USA), NCS (Nigeria), IEEE (USA), WINS (Austria), NSRP (Nigeria) and an Ambassador and alumni of WINS respectively. He has participated in several national and international conferences, seminars, symposium, and trainings organised by the UNODA, ONSA, IAEA, VCDNP, CNS, MIIA, ICTP, MEPhI, FANC, NNSA, LLNL, and WINS. He was the 2025 Visiting Research Scholar at the Cooperative Monitoring Center, Sandia National Laboratory, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA.
Mohamed KALOUP
EGY02 - Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority EAEA, Egypt
Mohamed KALOUP
EGY02 - Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority EAEA, Egypt
Associate Professor at the Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority (EAEA), specializing in electronics and electrical communications with expertise in signal and image processing, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity. His work focuses on nuclear security systems and the cybersecurity implications of emerging digital technologies, including AI-driven detection methods, IoT integration, and intelligent communication networks. He contributes to research on secure nuclear instrumentation and control systems, anomaly detection in industrial environments, and advanced cyber threat detection techniques. He also supports network and cybersecurity infrastructure for critical national research facilities, with a research portfolio covering signal processing, machine learning, secure systems engineering, and cyber-physical security for nuclear applications.
Alex SABBATINI
Sandia National Labs
Alex SABBATINI
Sandia National Labs
~11 years of experience working at Sandia National Labs, California - working on designing and assembling hi-reliability hardware. Currently following an interest in utilizing models in the open-source as well as training my own - while leveraging Sandia's own GPU cluster "Kahuna/Glinda". Want to make a positive impact to a tricky domain.
Pradeep GUPTA
Atomic Energy Regulatory Board
Pradeep GUPTA
Atomic Energy Regulatory Board
I am Pradeep Chandra Gupta, Technical Officer, Atomic Energy Regulatory Board, India. I have over 15 years of experience in the field of computer and information security, with a strong focus on regulatory compliance of computer security. Over the years, I have developed expertise in computer security risk assessment, cyber incident handling and computer security policy implementation. Being part of regulatory organization, I also enjoy learning and sharing constructive ideas about latest cyber security technologies for computer security posture improvements of nuclear facilities.
Gunay ABDIYEVA-ALIYEVA
Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences
Gunay ABDIYEVA-ALIYEVA
Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences
Luis Fernando GOMES JUNIOR
Comissao Nacional de Energia Nuclear (CNEN)
Luis Fernando GOMES JUNIOR
Comissao Nacional de Energia Nuclear (CNEN)
Mohamed ELMASRY AHMED
Nuclear Cyber Security Unit Head, Egyptian Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Authority (ENRRA)
Mohamed ELMASRY AHMED
Nuclear Cyber Security Unit Head, Egyptian Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Authority (ENRRA)
Audrey Crowe
Program Manager National Security & Critical Infrastructure Resilience, Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL)
Audrey Crowe
Program Manager National Security & Critical Infrastructure Resilience, Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL)
Cybersecurity Threats & RisksMulti-Domain Insider Threat Mitigation Digital Transformation PhD Candidate @ TU Delft - Multi-Actors Systems
Luiz Umberto RODRIGUES SICA
Secretaria Naval de Seguranca Nuclear e Qualidade - SecNSNQ
Luiz Umberto RODRIGUES SICA
Secretaria Naval de Seguranca Nuclear e Qualidade - SecNSNQ
Kakyung KIM
Chonnam National University
Kakyung KIM
Chonnam National University
Hani MAHMOUD
EGY02 - Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority EAEA, Egypt
Hani MAHMOUD
EGY02 - Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority EAEA, Egypt
Louis TABAI
IAEA
Louis TABAI
IAEA
13 May 2026 04:30 PM
Cyber Village Activities - Capture the Flag - Side Events
Cyber Village Activities - Capture the Flag - Side Events
Technical Officer
Trent Nelson, IAEA
Trent NELSON
IAEA
Trent NELSON
IAEA
14 May 2026 12:00 AM
14 May 2026 09:00 AM
Morning Welcome and Theme Introduction
Morning Welcome and Theme Introduction
Moderator
Trent Nelson, IAEA
Trent NELSON
IAEA
Trent NELSON
IAEA
14 May 2026 09:15 AM
Panel Discussion: Computer Security Incident Response
Panel Discussion: Computer Security Incident Response
Chair
Claudia Quester (Germany)
Technical Officer
Trent Nelson (IAEA)
Rapporteur
Zephirin Ouedraogo (IAEA)
Speaker
Paulo Bianchi (National Nuclear Energy Commission (CNEN), Brazil)
Metka Tomazic (Slovenian Nuclear Safety Administration (SNSA), Slovenia)
Kitty Lai (International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL), INTERPOL)
Marty Edwards (Sirius Inc., Canada)
Metka TOMAZIC
Slovenian Nuclear Safety Administration (SNSA)
Metka TOMAZIC
Slovenian Nuclear Safety Administration (SNSA)
I am an experienced professional specializing in emergency preparedness and response. Currently, I serve as the Head of the Emergency Preparedness Division at the Slovenian Nuclear Safety Administration, where I coordinate national and international activities, lead teams, and manage complex projects. I am also involved in computer security through the planning and execution of cybersecurity exercises. My work includes training, regulatory development, and participation in international initiatives related to nuclear safety and security.
Kitty LAI
International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL)
Kitty LAI
International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL)
Kitty Lai is an Intelligence Analyst and Counter-Terrorism Specialist with over 20 years of experience spanning international law enforcement, national intelligence, and forensic science. Currently based in Lyon, France as INTERPOL's intelligence analyst for the Radiological and Nuclear Terrorism Prevention Unit, she leads operational and strategic analysis engaging law enforcement across 196 member countries. Kitty brings a rare combination of scientific rigor — grounded in a forensic science — and frontline intelligence expertise, including the design of an internationally adopted radiological terrorism threat assessment model presented at IAEA ICONS 2024. Most recently, she has been designated her unit's lead on Artificial Intelligence and nuclear security, assessing how AI adoption in the nuclear industry creates new investigative challenges for law enforcement worldwide.
Paulo Henrique BIANCHI
Intelligence Advisor, Instituto de Pesquisas Energéticas e Nucleares-IPEN-CNEN/SP
Paulo Henrique BIANCHI
Intelligence Advisor, Instituto de Pesquisas Energéticas e Nucleares-IPEN-CNEN/SP
Paulo Bianchi is an Intelligence Advisor at IPEN, the Nuclear and Energy Research Institute, a technical unit of Brazil’s National Nuclear Energy Commission (CNEN). His professional background combines cybersecurity, IT management, and nuclear security, including previous experience as IPEN’s IT Coordinator and current participation in the Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT) of the Brazilian Nuclear Sector. He also coordinates the IPEN/CNEN Collaborating Centre with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), focused on Computer Security, Physical Protection, and Radiation Detection for Nuclear Security. His academic background includes graduate-level training in Nuclear Security Culture and Applied Behavior Analysis. LinkedIn URL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulo-henrique-bianchi-4641021ba
Zephirin OUEDRAOGO
IAEA
Zephirin OUEDRAOGO
IAEA
Claudia QUESTER
Gesellschaft fuer Anlagen- und Reaktorsicherheit (GRS) gGmbH
Claudia QUESTER
Gesellschaft fuer Anlagen- und Reaktorsicherheit (GRS) gGmbH
Marty EDWARDS
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Marty EDWARDS
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Trent NELSON
IAEA
Trent NELSON
IAEA
14 May 2026 10:00 AM
Coffee Break
Coffee Break
14 May 2026 10:30 AM
Theme: Computer Securitys place in the Nuclear Sector and beyond - Technical Session: How are we going to work together on Advanced Reactors, SMRs and MRs?
Theme: Computer Securitys place in the Nuclear Sector and beyond - Technical Session: How are we going to work together on Advanced Reactors, SMRs and MRs?
Chair
Florian Brouillet (France)
Technical Officer
Renato Alves Tavares (IAEA)
Rapporteur
Paul Smith (United Kingdom)
092 - Enhancing Computer Security in Nuclear Facilities Through a Secure Communication Protocol Against Network-Based Threats
H. Mahmoud (Egypt)
230 - Encryption Effects on Short Range Communication in Nuclear Systems
C. Lamb (United States of America)
060 - Simulation-Based Assessment of Cyber Resilience in Remote SMR Operation
E. Goudet / S. Boulley (France)
012 - Integrating Cybersecurity into Nuclear Security: A Kenyan Legal and Institutional Perspective
E. Mayaka (Kenya)
Florian BROUILLET
FRAMATOME-ANP
Florian BROUILLET
FRAMATOME-ANP
After a past of 7 years in development, 0-day vulnerabilities research and pentesting/red-teaming, I joined the nuclear sector in 2025 by integrating Framatome (France's NPP builder). At Framatome, I work at the Installed Base Business Unit where I do and manage audits, design network architectures, work on hardening of systems and am a project lead for the CoE. The CoE is the gathering of all major nuclear actors in the French sector to handle coordination both internally and outwards - especially towards IAEA.
Christopher LAMB
Distinguished Engineer, Sandia National Laboratories
Christopher LAMB
Distinguished Engineer, Sandia National Laboratories
Dr. Lamb currently serves as a cyber-security research scientist with Sandia National Laboratories. He is also a Research Assistant Professor affiliated with the Electrical and Computer Engineering department at the University of New Mexico. His current research interests center around industrial control system cybersecurity, particularly in reference to nuclear and solar power, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and their intersections. He has extensive experience designing and developing mission-critical distributed systems for a wide range of government departments and agencies. He has served as chair or contributor to multiple IAEA reports addressing cybersecurity and nuclear power control systems, serves as the lead delegate of the United States to the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) in nuclear power cybersecurity, and is the chairman emeritus for IEEE NPEC SC6. He has lead various penetration testing, security analysis, vulnerability research, red teaming, and purple teaming projects for a variety of federal agencies, and is regularly invited to present on the state of advanced cyber threats. Prior to joining Sandia National Laboratories and working with the University of New Mexico, Dr. Lamb served in executive roles and as a principal consultant for a variety of technology companies in the southwest. Dr. Lamb has a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from New Mexico State University, an M.S. in Computer Science from the University of New Mexico, as well as a Ph.D. in Computer Engineering with a focus on Computational Intelligence from the University of New Mexico. He is a TOGAF 9 Certified Enterprise Architect, a GIAC Certified Exploit Researcher and Advanced Penetration Tester (GXPN), a GIAC Certified Penetration Tester (GPEN), and a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) through the International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium.
Paul SMITH
Lancaster University; Lancaster Environment Centre
Paul SMITH
Lancaster University; Lancaster Environment Centre
Hani MAHMOUD
EGY02 - Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority EAEA, Egypt
Hani MAHMOUD
EGY02 - Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority EAEA, Egypt
Esther GOUDET
AREVA
Esther GOUDET
AREVA
Edward MAYAKA
Kenya Nuclear Regulatory Authority
Edward MAYAKA
Kenya Nuclear Regulatory Authority
Renato ALVES TAVARES
IAEA
Renato ALVES TAVARES
IAEA
14 May 2026 10:30 AM
Theme: Computer Security Impact of New Digital Technologies - Technical Session: Applying non-nuclear industry innovations to nuclear computer security (Session 2)
Theme: Computer Security Impact of New Digital Technologies - Technical Session: Applying non-nuclear industry innovations to nuclear computer security (Session 2)
Chair
Olivier Fichot (France)
Technical Officer
Yannick Reboul (IAEA)
Rapporteur
Greg White (United States of America)
132 - LLM-Centered Rule Synthesis for OT-SIEM in Nuclear Power Plant
T. Hoang (China)
154 - Leveraging Knowledge Graph–Driven LLM for Auditable Attribute-Based Access Control in Nuclear Facilities
N. Ndiaye (Germany)
162 - Digital Twins: A Strategic Tool to Improve Cybersecurity in Nuclear Power Plants
A. Arreola (Mexico)
189 - Computer Security Impact of New Digital Technologies: Learning from Healthcare and Applying Lessons to the Nuclear Sector
M. Shimaor (Nigeria)
Ndeye Gagnessiry NDIAYE
Framatome GmbH
Ndeye Gagnessiry NDIAYE
Framatome GmbH
Telecommunication Engineer and PhD candidate at Framatome GmbH, working on integrated safety and security approaches for next-generation nuclear systems. Her background combines cybersecurity, artificial intelligence , and secure distributed systems, with prior training INSA Lyon, and Mines ParisTech PSL and University of Passau. She actively contributes to German and European AI and cybersecurity research projects .
Adolfo ARREOLA GARCIA
Universidad Nacional Autonoma de México
Adolfo ARREOLA GARCIA
Universidad Nacional Autonoma de México
Adolfo Arreola is an enthusiast of the social, political, and military studies in cyberspace, as well as a promoter of security and ethics in the digital environment. He is an expert in Cybersecurity and Strategy; IA Digital Policy, Digital Transformation, Regulation and Strategies on Cybersecurity and Technology; International Relations and International Security.
Olivier FICHOT
Direction de l’expertise nucléaire de défense et de sécurité(DEND)
Olivier FICHOT
Direction de l’expertise nucléaire de défense et de sécurité(DEND)
Navy officer and atomic energy engineer by training, olivier fichot has spent 27 years on nuclear reactors. Since 15 years, he has specialized in cybersecurity and has managed for 8 years the cybesecurity team of DEND, providing technical advice in cybersecurity and physical protection for the french nuclear security authority. He is now in charge of the developpement of AI in the same entity.
Yannik REBOUL
IAEA
Yannik REBOUL
IAEA
Gregory WHITE
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Gregory WHITE
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Tien Anh HOANG
Institute of Nuclear and New Energy Technology (INET); Tsinghua University
Tien Anh HOANG
Institute of Nuclear and New Energy Technology (INET); Tsinghua University
Mbaidoove SHIMAOR
Nuclear Aware Africa
Mbaidoove SHIMAOR
Nuclear Aware Africa
14 May 2026 10:30 AM
Theme: Capacity & Competency Management for Computer Security and Sustainability - Technical Session: Embedding a culture of security
Theme: Capacity & Competency Management for Computer Security and Sustainability - Technical Session: Embedding a culture of security
Chair
Matthew Zerphy (United States of America)
Technical Officer
Murali Gopalakrishnan (IAEA)
Rapporteur
Mohamed ElMasry Ahmed (Egypt)
035 - Integrating Cybersecurity into Physical Protection: A Workshop for Enhancing Capacity and Competency
J. Mahanes (United States of America)
109 - Metrics That Matter: Measuring Nuclear Cyber Security Readiness
M. Mirza (Pakistan)
066 - Evaluation of the Effectiveness of International Training on Cyber Security at Nuclear Facilities: A Survey-Based Assessment
J. Na (Republic of Korea)
141 - Embedding an Inclusive Computer Security Culture with a Nuclear Transport Organisation
L. Gorge (United Kingdom)
Muhammad Talhah MIRZA
Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC)
Muhammad Talhah MIRZA
Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC)
Muhammad Talhah Mirza is a cybersecurity professional with over 11 years of experience in enterprise security, currently serving at the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC). His expertise spans solution architecture, security implementation, and capacity building as a master trainer. He has also contributed internationally as an instructor with the IAEA, delivering training on Computer Security Fundamentals for Nuclear Security in Harare, Zimbabwe (2024). His work focuses on strengthening cyber resilience in critical and high-assurance environments.
Junghyun NA
Korea Institute of Nuclear Nonproliferation and Control (KINAC)
Junghyun NA
Korea Institute of Nuclear Nonproliferation and Control (KINAC)
I hold both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in Nuclear Engineering, and I have completed my doctoral coursework in Engineering Technology Education. I am currently working as a Senior Researcher at the International Nuclear Nonproliferation Security Academy (INSA) within Korea Institute of Nuclear Nonproliferation and Control (KINAC). Since 2024, I have been responsible for planning and managing both domestic and international cybersecurity education and training programs. In 2025, I also co-organized and delivered the International Training Course on Protecting Computer Based Systems in Nuclear Security Regimes in collaboration with the IAEA.
Lauren GORGE
Nuclear Transport Solutions
Lauren GORGE
Nuclear Transport Solutions
Lauren Gorge is an Information Security Advisor at Nuclear Transport Solutions, working within the Cyber Security & Information Governance team. She focuses on developing a strong security culture through initiatives that enhance cyber security awareness and training across the organisation. Lauren began her career as a cyber security apprentice within the nuclear transport sector and continues to work in the industry today, championing accessible entry routes and sustainable skills development within the Nuclear sector.
Joseph MAHANES
Idaho National Laboratory
Joseph MAHANES
Idaho National Laboratory
Mr. Joe Mahanes has worked over 14 years on the design, safety, and security of numerous advanced A/SMR technology projects, as well as advised on guidance and regulatory updates enabling nuclear power deployment. He primarily supports research and practice of Idaho National Laboratory's (INL) Cyber-Informed Engineering (CIE) program and also international collaboration on nuclear security through the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). Mr. Mahanes has worked at INL for the past 9 years as a Nuclear Cybersecurity Specialist, excluding a 3 year assignment at the IAEA in Nuclear Power Technology Development. His areas of expertise focuses on engineering solutions for digital system risk reduction and capacity development for nuclear cybersecurity.
Murali GOPALAKRISHNAN
IAEA
Murali GOPALAKRISHNAN
IAEA
Mohamed ELMASRY AHMED
Nuclear Cyber Security Unit Head, Egyptian Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Authority (ENRRA)
Mohamed ELMASRY AHMED
Nuclear Cyber Security Unit Head, Egyptian Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Authority (ENRRA)
Matthew ZERPHY
The Pennsylvania State University
Matthew ZERPHY
The Pennsylvania State University
14 May 2026 10:30 AM
Theme: Threats and Risks - Technical Session: Managing risks and mitigating vulnerabilities in the supply chain
Theme: Threats and Risks - Technical Session: Managing risks and mitigating vulnerabilities in the supply chain
Chair
Qiao Ning (China)
Technical Officer
Paige Witter (IAEA)
Rapporteur
Nelson Agbemava (Ghana)
059 - Shifting the Threat Landscape During Decommissioning
M. Mosler (Germany)
070 - Long-Term Computer Security Maintenance for Civil Nuclear Assets
H. Bury (France)
121 - “Waiter! There Is a Bug on My Chips!”
M. Jordan (United States of America)
157 - An Integrated Approach to Cyber Supply Chain Risk Management (CSCRM) Capacity Building
S. Eggers (United States of America)
183 - Strengthening Computer Security in Nuclear Medicine Operations at KUTRRH: Integrating Digital Protection into Radiopharmaceutical Production, Use and Detection
L. Ong'ayo (Kenya)
Lonah ONG'AYO
Kenya Nuclear Regulatory Authority
Lonah ONG'AYO
Kenya Nuclear Regulatory Authority
Ms Lonah Ong’ayo is a Radiation Safety Officer at Kenyatta University Hospital. She oversees the daily operational functions of the radiation safety program. Her expertise includes implementing and maintaining administrative controls, ensuring compliance with local and government regulations, and managing radioactive source inventory, transport, and disposal. At this conference, she presents on integrating computer security measures into nuclear medicine operations.
Michael MOSLER
Preussen Elektra GmBH
Michael MOSLER
Preussen Elektra GmBH
I have spent my entire professional career in the nuclear industry. I worked in the Instrumentation and Control Department for over ten years, and after completing my engineering degree, I transitioned to the cybersecurity division, which I have been leading since 2013. In addition, I serve as deputy head of the Physical Security Department.
Nelson AGBEMAVA
Nuclear Regulatory Authority - Ghana
Nelson AGBEMAVA
Nuclear Regulatory Authority - Ghana
Nelson Agbemava is a Nuclear Cyber Security Specialist with over 12 years of experience at the Ghana Nuclear Regulatory Authority (GNRA), where he leads initiatives in cybersecurity regulation, guidance development, inspections, threat analysis, emerging technologies, and training programmes. He, also supports the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in advancing computer security programmes and international capacity-building efforts. Nelson’s research focuses on the cybersecurity of nuclear and radioactive facilities, with numerous conference presentations and publications on topics such as physical protection systems and the secure transport of radioactive materials. He holds a BSc in Computer Science, a Master’s degree in Information Technology from Sikkim Manipal University, India, and a Master’s degree in Nuclear Security from Brandenburg University of Applied Sciences, Germany.
Hervé BURY
FRAMATOME-ANP
Hervé BURY
FRAMATOME-ANP
Hervé Bury is an Industrial Chief Information Security Officer with extensive experience in industrial cybersecurity, digital transformation for Industry across major international groups such as Framatome, Imerys, and Alstom.
With a background in mechatronics and a strong track record in leading cross-functional programs, he has driven cybersecurity governance, innovation initiatives, and operational transformation in complex industrial environments.
Mitchell JORDAN
US Department of Energy (USDOE); Savannah River National Laboratory
Mitchell JORDAN
US Department of Energy (USDOE); Savannah River National Laboratory
I have been working for SRNL for 4 years now, focusing primarily on developing defenses against Supply Chain Subversion attacks against Operational Technology. Prior to this, I have a few years of experience in reverse engineering, installing, and updating Industrial Automation systems across multiple industries. I received a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Clemson University as I was entering the industry.
Paige WITTER
IAEA
Paige WITTER
IAEA
Jenna DECASTRO
Sandia National Laboratories
Jenna DECASTRO
Sandia National Laboratories
Shannon EGGERS
Idaho National Laboratory
Shannon EGGERS
Idaho National Laboratory
Dr. Shannon Eggers is a nuclear cybersecurity specialist at Idaho National Laboratory (INL) performing cybersecurity R&D for the U.S. DOE Office of Nuclear Energy and supporting the DOE National Nuclear Security Agency to increase international cybersecurity awareness and reduce global nuclear security risks. . She obtained a Senior Reactor Operation license at the University of Florida training reactor in 2015 and received a Ph.D. in nuclear engineering in 2018. Shannon also worked for over 10 years at a nuclear power plant in operations as an SRO-in-training, shift technical advisor and in engineering as a plant digital engineer and cybersecurity subject matter expert
14 May 2026 12:00 PM
Lunch Break
Lunch Break
14 May 2026 12:15 PM
Cyber Village Side Event - Gula Hospital Radioactive Material: Advanced Detection of Compromise, Australia's Nuclear Science and Technology Organization (ANSTO) and Austrian Institute of Technology (AIT)
Cyber Village Side Event - Gula Hospital Radioactive Material: Advanced Detection of Compromise, Australia's Nuclear Science and Technology Organization (ANSTO) and Austrian Institute of Technology (AIT)
Technical Officer
Frank Wong (IAEA)
Speaker
N. Howarth (Australia's Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO), Australia)
D. Allison (Austrian Institute of Technology GmbH (AIT), Austria)
Nick HOWARTH
GM Cyber Security and Operational Technology, Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation ANSTO
Nick HOWARTH
GM Cyber Security and Operational Technology, Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation ANSTO
David ALLISON
AIT Austrian Institute of Technology GmbH
David ALLISON
AIT Austrian Institute of Technology GmbH
Frank WONG
IAEA
Frank WONG
IAEA
14 May 2026 01:30 PM
State Demonstration by Brazil - Theft of Nuclear Material during Transport
State Demonstration by Brazil - Theft of Nuclear Material during Transport
Chair
Frank Wong (IAEA)
Technical Officer
Trent Nelson (IAEA)
Speaker
L. Gomes Junior (National Nuclear Energy Commission (CNEN), Brazil)
R. Oliveira Faria (National Nuclear Safety and Security Authority (ANSN), Brazil)
Rafael DE OLIVEIRA FARIA
NATIONAL AUTHORITY FOR NUCLEAR SAFETY (ANSN)
Rafael DE OLIVEIRA FARIA
NATIONAL AUTHORITY FOR NUCLEAR SAFETY (ANSN)
Rafael Faria is a Nuclear Safety Officer and Inspector at the Brazilian Nuclear Safety and Security Authority (ANSN), with over ten years of experience in nuclear safety and computer security. He coordinates the development of Brazil’s regulation on Computer Security for Nuclear and Radiological Facilities (ANSN-2.07) and leads the Nuclear Sector Computer Security Incident Team responsible for national-level notifications. He has significant experience in the assessment of digital instrumentation and control (I&C) systems in NPPs and research reactors and has actively contributed to international activities, including IAEA technical meetings and IRRS missions. His work also includes supporting training activities through national computer security exercises.
Luis Fernando GOMES JUNIOR
Comissao Nacional de Energia Nuclear (CNEN)
Luis Fernando GOMES JUNIOR
Comissao Nacional de Energia Nuclear (CNEN)
Trent NELSON
IAEA
Trent NELSON
IAEA
Frank WONG
IAEA
Frank WONG
IAEA
14 May 2026 02:30 PM
Theme: Computer Security by Design - Technical Session: Using complex technology, e.g. software-based systems, field-programmable gate arrays
Theme: Computer Security by Design - Technical Session: Using complex technology, e.g. software-based systems, field-programmable gate arrays
Chair
Jean-Hugues Zorio (France)
Technical Officer
Bryan Denehy (IAEA)
Rapporteur
Gareth Carrigan (United Kingdom)
078 - Analysis of Vulnerabilities in FPGA EDA Tools: DLL Search Order Risks
S. Seo (Republic of Korea)
145 - An Auditable Fuzzing-Centric Framework for I&C Interoperability Testing
N. Ndiaye (Germany)
186 - Enhancing the Cybersecurity and Integrity of Radiation Spectroscopy Data through FPGA-Based Acquisition
A. Arafa (Egypt)
227 - A Framework for Advanced Reactor Cyber Vulnerability and Operational Risk Management Lifecycle
F. Zhang (United States of America)
237 - Securing AI-Enabled Systems in OT and ICS: Risk Assessment and Control Framework
T. Siddiky (United States of America)
Ndeye Gagnessiry NDIAYE
Framatome GmbH
Ndeye Gagnessiry NDIAYE
Framatome GmbH
Telecommunication Engineer and PhD candidate at Framatome GmbH, working on integrated safety and security approaches for next-generation nuclear systems. Her background combines cybersecurity, artificial intelligence , and secure distributed systems, with prior training INSA Lyon, and Mines ParisTech PSL and University of Passau. She actively contributes to German and European AI and cybersecurity research projects .
Jean-Hugues ZORIO
Électricité de France (EDF)
Jean-Hugues ZORIO
Électricité de France (EDF)
Jean-Hugues Zorio has been working in OT in the nuclear industry for thirty years and in the cybersecurity sub-domain for more than twenty years.
He works at EDF (french utility and world's leading nuclear operator) in the Nuclear Engineering Division.
He has been an invited expert in several IAEA events and contributes to IAEA's NSS 33-T revision process.
Sooyon SEO
Sung Kyun Kwan University
Sooyon SEO
Sung Kyun Kwan University
I received the B.S. degree in Global Business Administration from Sungkyunkwan University(SKKU), Seoul, Republic of Korea, in 2023, and I am currently pursuing the Ph.D. degree in Immersive Media Engineering. I am researching under the supervision of Prof. Moohong Min at SKKU and also with Prof. Aram Kim at University of Suwon. My research interests include artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and management information systems.
Tanvir SIDDIKY
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (USNRC)
Tanvir SIDDIKY
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (USNRC)
Tanvir is a reactor systems engineer with years of experience in malware reverse engineering and incident response, leveraging machine?learning techniques. Tanvir also serves as a cybersecurity inspector for nuclear power plants and has been actively involved in developing cybersecurity guidance at the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (USNRC).
Gareth CARRIGAN
Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR)
Gareth CARRIGAN
Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR)
Mariusz NITECKI
IAEA
Mariusz NITECKI
IAEA
Amany Abdelaziz Abdelmoaty ARAFA
Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority EAEA - Cairo
Amany Abdelaziz Abdelmoaty ARAFA
Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority EAEA - Cairo
Fan ZHANG
Georgia Institute of Technology
Fan ZHANG
Georgia Institute of Technology
14 May 2026 02:30 PM
Theme: Regulatory Frameworks - Technical Session: How regulatory frameworks are written to anticipate emerging threats and new technologies and evolve as necessary
Theme: Regulatory Frameworks - Technical Session: How regulatory frameworks are written to anticipate emerging threats and new technologies and evolve as necessary
Chair
Gizem Karakurt (Türkiye)
Technical Officer
Leeza Duval (IAEA)
Rapporteur
Samo Tomazic (Slovenia)
048 - Modernising and Expanding ONR's SyAPs Framework
S. Challinor (United Kingdom)
091 - National Regulatory Frameworks on SNRs and SMRs
C. Teleki (Netherlands)
125 - Key Considerations for Drafting a National Level Computer Security Regulation for Nuclear Security
D. Christensen (United States of America)
234 - Operationalizing SOC CMM in a Nuclear Regulated Enterprise: From Baseline to Accountability
J. Saroya (Canada)
Samo TOMAZIC
Slovenian Nuclear Safety Administration (SNSA)
Samo TOMAZIC
Slovenian Nuclear Safety Administration (SNSA)
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Samo Tomaži? works at the Slovenian Nuclear Safety Administration, where he heads the Management and Cybersecurity Division. He completed his PhD at the Faculty of Criminal Justice and Security, focusing on incident response to cyberattacks at nuclear facilities. He is a recognized international expert in cybersecurity for critical infrastructure. He participates in international missions, contributing to the development of guidelines and standards, incident response activities, gap analyses, advisory and technical meetings, lectures, and more. In 2024, he became an assistant professor at the private university Alma Mater Europaea, where he teaches multiple courses related to cybersecurity.
Cristina TELEKI
Maastricht University Medical Center (MUMC)
Cristina TELEKI
Maastricht University Medical Center (MUMC)
Dr. Cristina Teleki is an Assistant Professor at the European Centre for Privacy and Cybersecurity (ECPC), where she serves as Course Coordinator for the Data Governance and Future of Privacy courses. She also teaches across a range of topics at the intersection of law and technology.
Before joining the ECPC, Dr. Teleki gained extensive experience at the European Court of Human Rights and the International Committee of the Red Cross. She continues to contribute to the broader field through her membership on the Data Committee of the International Commission on Missing Persons (ICMP) and as a member of the Scientific Board of the Centre International de Formation Européenne (CIFE).
Drew CHRISTENSEN
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL)
Drew CHRISTENSEN
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL)
Drew is the Director of Cybersecurity Research Support at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory where he supports the United States Department of Energy's Office of International Nuclear Security as a lead cybersecurity researcher. Drew has 15 years of experience working at PNNL where he has held roles as a Network Engineer; a Governance, Risk, and Compliance Analyst; a Team Lead; as well as the Cybersecurity Architect for the Lab where he lead the implementation of an Operational Technology Cybersecurity program. Drew has supported the US DOE's INS program for the past 8 years working with various partner countries on enhancing nuclear cybersecurity around the world. Drew has a Master's Degree from Carnegie Mellon University in Information Systems Management with an emphasis in Technology Consulting and Information System Security.
Samuel CHALLINOR
Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR)(290541)
Samuel CHALLINOR
Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR)(290541)
Gizem KARAKURT
Nuclear Regulatory Authority (Nukleer Duzenleme Kurumu)
Gizem KARAKURT
Nuclear Regulatory Authority (Nukleer Duzenleme Kurumu)
Leeza DUVAL
IAEA
Leeza DUVAL
IAEA
Jasmeet Singh SAROYA
Bruce Power
Jasmeet Singh SAROYA
Bruce Power
14 May 2026 02:30 PM
Theme: Computer Security Impact of New Digital Technologies - Technical Session: Harnessing the benefits of AI while mitigating cyber risks (Session 1)
Theme: Computer Security Impact of New Digital Technologies - Technical Session: Harnessing the benefits of AI while mitigating cyber risks (Session 1)
Chair
Mohammad Awan (Pakistan)
Technical Officer
Yo Nakamura (IAEA)
Rapporteur
Andrew Hahn (United States of America)
159 - Trustworthiness of AI in the Nuclear Sector
S. Eggers (United States of America)
202 - Using AI Agents and Workflow to Enhance the Secure Operation of Management Networks in NPP
J. Li (China)
206 - Foundational Data Quality for Trustworthy AI in Nuclear Security Context
O. Zeddini (Germany)
224 - Cyber Risk-Driven Integration of AI and Digital Twins in France's Nuclear Sector: Balancing Innovation with Safety and Security
T. Vigneron-Larosa (France)
Andrew HAHN
Sandia National Laboratories
Andrew HAHN
Sandia National Laboratories
Andrew Hahn is a senior member of the technical staff at Sandia National Laboratories and leads the modelling and simulation efforts of the Energy Security Department. Andrew’s work at Sandia is focused on Operational Technologies cyber security and advanced reactor design research. He is the principal investigator for the Advanced Reactor Cyber Analysis and Development Environment (ARCADE), Cyber-Physical Attack, and the 10 CFR 73.110 Cybersecurity Regulatory Pilot projects under the DOE-NE Advanced Reactor Safeguards and Security program.
Thaïs VIGNERON-LAROSA
Secrétariat général de la défense nationale
Thaïs VIGNERON-LAROSA
Secrétariat général de la défense nationale
French representant of the national security accreditation authority into international organisations
Expert in the realisation of sectoral cyber risk assessments (such as the gaz, electricity and chemicals sector and lately for the electronuclear sector.
My goal is to highlight cyber risks for critical sectors to french political authorities
Jianghai LI
Tsinghua University
Jianghai LI
Tsinghua University
Oumayma ZEDDINI
Framatome GmbH
Oumayma ZEDDINI
Framatome GmbH
Yo NAKAMURA
IAEA
Yo NAKAMURA
IAEA
Mohammad Awan
Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC)
Mohammad Awan
Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC)
14 May 2026 02:30 PM
Theme: Capacity & Competency Management for Computer Security and Sustainability - Technical Session: Enhancing computer security through exercises and drills (Session 2)
Theme: Capacity & Competency Management for Computer Security and Sustainability - Technical Session: Enhancing computer security through exercises and drills (Session 2)
Chair
Ricardo Marques (Brazil)
Technical Officer
Murali Gopalakrishnan (IAEA)
Rapporteur
Prince Gyekye (Ghana)
205 - Cyber-Physical Simulator. How Training Helps Bridge Physical and Information Security
E. Bologov (Russian Federation)
222 - Integration of the Nuclear Power Plant Training Equipment and Asherah Nuclear Power Plant Simulator 2.0 for Scenario-Based Cybersecurity Training
J. Na (Republic of Korea)
212 - Machine Learning for Anomaly Detection in Nuclear Power Plants: A Simulation Study Using the Asherah Model
R. Busquim (IAEA)
197 - Automating Education: How We Use Algorithms and Neural Networks to Gamify Learning
L. Nikolaev (Russian Federation)
077 - Design and Implementation of a Nuclear Power Plant Simulator Platform for Cybersecurity Research and Operator Training.
M. Kandil (Egypt)
Egor BOLOGOV
Rosatom Technical Academy
Egor BOLOGOV
Rosatom Technical Academy
Egor Bologov is the Director of the Industry Training Department at the Rosatom Technical Academy, bringing over 25 years of experience in information technology and computer security. As former Head of the Information Security Training Department, he developed and delivered comprehensive training programs on Computer Security Fundamentals, Industrial Control Systems (ICS) security, and SIEM systems for nuclear facility personnel. He has designed computer-based training courses, led cybersecurity capacity-building initiatives. Earlier in his career, he served as Chief Information Officer at a telecommunications company where he managed robust IT infrastructure and cybersecurity policies. Under his leadership, the Rosatom Technical Academy became a key player in advanced computer security training for the nuclear community.
Magy KANDIL
Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority (EAEA)
Magy KANDIL
Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority (EAEA)
Dr. Magy Kandil is a Professor of Computer and Control Engineering and Head of the Nuclear Installations Safety Division at the Nuclear & Radiological Safety Research Center, Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority (EAEA). She holds a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering and has extensive expertise in nuclear reactor safety, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence applications in nuclear systems. Her research focuses on advanced safety assessment methodologies, anomaly detection, and secure digital instrumentation and control systems for nuclear power plants. She has contributed to several national and international projects supporting nuclear safety and regulatory frameworks.
Junghyun NA
Korea Institute of Nuclear Nonproliferation and Control (KINAC)
Junghyun NA
Korea Institute of Nuclear Nonproliferation and Control (KINAC)
I hold both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in Nuclear Engineering, and I have completed my doctoral coursework in Engineering Technology Education. I am currently working as a Senior Researcher at the International Nuclear Nonproliferation Security Academy (INSA) within Korea Institute of Nuclear Nonproliferation and Control (KINAC). Since 2024, I have been responsible for planning and managing both domestic and international cybersecurity education and training programs. In 2025, I also co-organized and delivered the International Training Course on Protecting Computer Based Systems in Nuclear Security Regimes in collaboration with the IAEA.
Lev NIKOLAEV
Rosatom Technical Academy
Lev NIKOLAEV
Rosatom Technical Academy
Murali GOPALAKRISHNAN
IAEA
Murali GOPALAKRISHNAN
IAEA
Prince GYEKYE
Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NRA)
Prince GYEKYE
Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NRA)
Rodney BUSQUIM E SILVA
IAEA
Rodney BUSQUIM E SILVA
IAEA
Ricardo PAULINO MARQUES
Polytechnic School of the University of Sao Paulo (EPUSP)
Ricardo PAULINO MARQUES
Polytechnic School of the University of Sao Paulo (EPUSP)
14 May 2026 04:00 PM
Coffee Break
Coffee Break
14 May 2026 04:30 PM
Cyber Village Activities - Capture the Flag - Side Events
Cyber Village Activities - Capture the Flag - Side Events
Technical Officer
Trent Nelson, IAEA
Trent NELSON
IAEA
Trent NELSON
IAEA
14 May 2026 04:30 PM
Cyber Village Side Event - Theft of Nuclear Material during Transport - National Nuclear Energy Commission (CNEN) and National Nuclear Safety and Security Authority (ANSN)
Cyber Village Side Event - Theft of Nuclear Material during Transport - National Nuclear Energy Commission (CNEN) and National Nuclear Safety and Security Authority (ANSN)
Technical Officer
Frank Wong (IAEA)
Theft of Nuclear Material during Transport
L. Gomes Junior (Brazil)
Theft of Nuclear Material during Transport
R. Oliveira Faria (Brazil)
Rafael DE OLIVEIRA FARIA
NATIONAL AUTHORITY FOR NUCLEAR SAFETY (ANSN)
Rafael DE OLIVEIRA FARIA
NATIONAL AUTHORITY FOR NUCLEAR SAFETY (ANSN)
Rafael Faria is a Nuclear Safety Officer and Inspector at the Brazilian Nuclear Safety and Security Authority (ANSN), with over ten years of experience in nuclear safety and computer security. He coordinates the development of Brazil’s regulation on Computer Security for Nuclear and Radiological Facilities (ANSN-2.07) and leads the Nuclear Sector Computer Security Incident Team responsible for national-level notifications. He has significant experience in the assessment of digital instrumentation and control (I&C) systems in NPPs and research reactors and has actively contributed to international activities, including IAEA technical meetings and IRRS missions. His work also includes supporting training activities through national computer security exercises.
Luis Fernando GOMES JUNIOR
Comissao Nacional de Energia Nuclear (CNEN)
Luis Fernando GOMES JUNIOR
Comissao Nacional de Energia Nuclear (CNEN)
Frank WONG
IAEA
Frank WONG
IAEA
14 May 2026 04:30 PM
Flash Presentations (Poster Sessions)
Flash Presentations (Poster Sessions)
Technical Officer
Louis Tabai (IAEA)
142 - Attracting and Retaining Skilled Cybersecurity Professionals: A Personal Perspective from a Former Cyber Security Apprentice within Nuclear Decommissioning and Transportation
L. Gorge (United Kingdom)
001 - Strengthening Nuclear Cyber Resilience: The Role of Exercises and Drills in Enhancing Computer Security
R. Batubara (Indonesia)
073 - Importance of IAEA Cooperation on Sensitization and Building Capacity on Computer Security Inspection at Nuclear and Other Radioactive Facilities
C. Dath (Senegal)
041 - Securing the Future: Building Cyber-Ready Talent through the Energus Graduate Programme
D. Thomas (United Kingdom)
093 - Secure Individual Identity Authorization System at Nuclear Facility Using Deep Learning Models
H. Mahmoud (Egypt)
217 - Supply Chain Vulnerabilities in Nuclear Cybersecurity: Perspective for Emerging Nuclear Program in Ethiopia
A. Bezu (Ethiopia)
226 - SWOT Analysis on Gamma Irradiation Facility for Computer Security Issues
U. Madu (Nigeria)
210 - DATA SECURITY BY DESIGN: A Lifecycle Framework for Multi-Institutional Nuclear Projects
Y. Fayyaz (Canada)
179 - Assess the Computer Security System Procedures Used and the Regulatory Challenges Encountered by Radiation Protection Authorities at the Nuclear and Radioactive Materials Facilities: A Case Study of a Fuel Cycle Facility
M. Salem (Egypt)
223 - Cyber Attacks on a Nuclear Security System of a Brazilian Nuclear Installation
J. Batista Fiel (Brazil)
184 - Strengthening Computer Security in Radiation Detection Systems: Protecting Handheld and Portal Monitors in Kenya
L. Ong'ayo (Kenya)
185 - Machine Learning for Malware Detection in Nuclear Security: A Comprehensive Review
A. Asaker (Egypt)
Rendi Tondi Pandapotan BATUBARA
National Research and Innovation Agency of Indonesia (BRIN)
Rendi Tondi Pandapotan BATUBARA
National Research and Innovation Agency of Indonesia (BRIN)
Rendi Tondi Pandapotan Batubara, Manager of National Vital Object KST BJ Habibie at the National Research and Innovation Agency of the Republic of Indonesia (BRIN). My work focuses on physical protection systems and the security of national vital objects, including nuclear and radiological facilities. I have experience in security system operation, maintenance, evaluation, contingency planning, and capacity building for security personnel. My professional interests include strengthening nuclear security culture, integrating physical and computer security, and enhancing resilience against emerging threats in the nuclear sector.
Lonah ONG'AYO
Kenya Nuclear Regulatory Authority
Lonah ONG'AYO
Kenya Nuclear Regulatory Authority
Ms Lonah Ong’ayo is a Radiation Safety Officer at Kenyatta University Hospital. She oversees the daily operational functions of the radiation safety program. Her expertise includes implementing and maintaining administrative controls, ensuring compliance with local and government regulations, and managing radioactive source inventory, transport, and disposal. At this conference, she presents on integrating computer security measures into nuclear medicine operations.
Lauren GORGE
Nuclear Transport Solutions
Lauren GORGE
Nuclear Transport Solutions
Lauren Gorge is an Information Security Advisor at Nuclear Transport Solutions, working within the Cyber Security & Information Governance team. She focuses on developing a strong security culture through initiatives that enhance cyber security awareness and training across the organisation. Lauren began her career as a cyber security apprentice within the nuclear transport sector and continues to work in the industry today, championing accessible entry routes and sustainable skills development within the Nuclear sector.
Daniel THOMAS
Nuclear Decommissioning Authority
Daniel THOMAS
Nuclear Decommissioning Authority
Alem BEZU
ICT Executive , Ethiopian Technology Authority
Alem BEZU
ICT Executive , Ethiopian Technology Authority
Alem Habtemariam Bezu. Studied BSc. In Computer Science at Gondar University, Ethiopia, and an MSc. Info. System Engineering at Near East University, Turkey. Certified in Cyber Security (CompTIA Security+, CISSP), and Certified ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and Certified in Advanced Networking (CISCO and Huawei). Working in the Ethiopian Technology Authority as an ICT Executive.
Uchenna Onwuhaka MADU
Nuclear Technology Centre (NTC)- Sheda
Uchenna Onwuhaka MADU
Nuclear Technology Centre (NTC)- Sheda
Yasamin FAYYAZ
University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT)
Yasamin FAYYAZ
University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT)
Mohamed Abdelaziz Mohamed SALEM
Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority (EAEA); ETRR-2 Research Reactor
Mohamed Abdelaziz Mohamed SALEM
Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority (EAEA); ETRR-2 Research Reactor
João Claudio BATISTA FIEL
COMISSÃO NACIONAL DE ENERGIA NUCLEAR – CNEN
João Claudio BATISTA FIEL
COMISSÃO NACIONAL DE ENERGIA NUCLEAR – CNEN
Ahmed ASAKER
Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority (EAEA)
Ahmed ASAKER
Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority (EAEA)
Hani MAHMOUD
EGY02 - Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority EAEA, Egypt
Hani MAHMOUD
EGY02 - Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority EAEA, Egypt
Cheikh Amadou Bamba DATH
Laboratoire Atomes Lasers
Cheikh Amadou Bamba DATH
Laboratoire Atomes Lasers
Louis TABAI
IAEA
Louis TABAI
IAEA
15 May 2026 12:00 AM
15 May 2026 09:00 AM
Investigation Report (Successes and Improvements)
Investigation Report (Successes and Improvements)
Chair
Trent Nelson
Technical Officer
Louis Tabai
Speaker
J. Mahanes (Idaho National Laboratory, United States of America)
S. McNichol (Nuclear Waste Services, United Kingdom)
Joseph MAHANES
Idaho National Laboratory
Joseph MAHANES
Idaho National Laboratory
Mr. Joe Mahanes has worked over 14 years on the design, safety, and security of numerous advanced A/SMR technology projects, as well as advised on guidance and regulatory updates enabling nuclear power deployment. He primarily supports research and practice of Idaho National Laboratory's (INL) Cyber-Informed Engineering (CIE) program and also international collaboration on nuclear security through the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). Mr. Mahanes has worked at INL for the past 9 years as a Nuclear Cybersecurity Specialist, excluding a 3 year assignment at the IAEA in Nuclear Power Technology Development. His areas of expertise focuses on engineering solutions for digital system risk reduction and capacity development for nuclear cybersecurity.
Simon MCNICHOL
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Simon MCNICHOL
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Trent NELSON
IAEA
Trent NELSON
IAEA
Louis TABAI
IAEA
Louis TABAI
IAEA
15 May 2026 09:30 AM
Theme: Computer Security by Design - Technical Session: The Safety security interface: practical steps for safety and security
Theme: Computer Security by Design - Technical Session: The Safety security interface: practical steps for safety and security
Chair
Mike StJohn Green (United Kingdom)
Technical Officer
Renato Alves Tavares (IAEA)
Rapporteur
Tamas Holczer (Hungary)
043 - The Safety–Security Interface: Implications of Design-Stage Security Requirements for Nuclear Facilities in Korea
C. Lee (Republic of Korea)
133 - Ensuring Safe and Explainable AI Integration in Nuclear Power Plants through Model Context Protocol
B. Li (China)
229 - Foundations for Nuclear Energy Control System Emulation
A. Hahn (United States of America)
236 - Security by Design Implementation for Nuclear Facility Computer Systems
G. Venge (Zimbabwe)
028 - Towards High Secure Nuclear Data: Innovative Approaches for Enhancing the Confidentiality and Integrity of Nuclear Information
S. Mahmoud (Egypt)
Gwinyai VENGE
Radiation Protection Authority of Zimbabwe
Gwinyai VENGE
Radiation Protection Authority of Zimbabwe
IT Officer and a Certified Data Protection Officer with over 6 years working experience specializing in troubleshooting, system administration, network management, SOPHOS firewall administration, providing technical support to users as well as Data Protection. He is also a Regulatory Authority Information System (RAIS+) expert.
Sabry Said Ahmed MAHMOUD
EGY02 - Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority EAEA, Egypt
Sabry Said Ahmed MAHMOUD
EGY02 - Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority EAEA, Egypt
An assistant professor and network security manager at Egypt’s Nuclear Research Center with over 15 years of progressive research and technical experience in network and data security, backed by a Ph.D. in computer science engineering that focused on securing sensitive data transmission between nuclear facilities. Dr. Mahmoud has authored numerous publications on topics ranging from data forensics to iris-based access control.
Andrew HAHN
Sandia National Laboratories
Andrew HAHN
Sandia National Laboratories
Andrew Hahn is a senior member of the technical staff at Sandia National Laboratories and leads the modelling and simulation efforts of the Energy Security Department. Andrew’s work at Sandia is focused on Operational Technologies cyber security and advanced reactor design research. He is the principal investigator for the Advanced Reactor Cyber Analysis and Development Environment (ARCADE), Cyber-Physical Attack, and the 10 CFR 73.110 Cybersecurity Regulatory Pilot projects under the DOE-NE Advanced Reactor Safeguards and Security program.
Michael ST JOHN-GREEN
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Michael ST JOHN-GREEN
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MIke StJohn-Green is an engineer with long experience in computer security and continues to work in nuclear and non-nuclear critical industries. He has worked with the IAEA over the past 11 years on the development of guidance, including NSS 42-G, NSS 17-T(Rev 1), NSS 23-G (Rev 1 in draft) and NSS 33-T (Rev 1 in draft). He has also contributed to the IAEA's portfolio of Computer Security training activities.
Tamas HOLCZER
Budapest University of Technology and Economics
Tamas HOLCZER
Budapest University of Technology and Economics
Chaechang LEE
Korea Institute of Nuclear Nonproliferation and Control (KINAC)
Chaechang LEE
Korea Institute of Nuclear Nonproliferation and Control (KINAC)
Boyuan LI
Institute of Nuclear and New Energy Technology (INET); Tsinghua University
Boyuan LI
Institute of Nuclear and New Energy Technology (INET); Tsinghua University
Renato ALVES TAVARES
IAEA
Renato ALVES TAVARES
IAEA
15 May 2026 09:30 AM
Theme: Computer Security Impact of New Digital Technologies - Technical Session: Harnessing the benefits of AI while mitigating cyber risks (Session 2)
Theme: Computer Security Impact of New Digital Technologies - Technical Session: Harnessing the benefits of AI while mitigating cyber risks (Session 2)
Chair
Gustavo Berman (Argentina)
Technical Officer
Yannick Reboul (IAEA)
Rapporteur
Lucas Nogueron (Argentina)
051 - Governance of Integrating Artificial Intelligence in the Nuclear Cybersecurity for Building Sustainable Cyber Physical System at Nuclear Facilities
M. Hossain (Bangladesh)
063 - Computer Security for Nuclear Security in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
M. Zarka (Austria)
114 - The Use of Agentic AI Agents for Security Operations within Critical Infrastructure
E. Eifert (Austria)
225 - AI-Based Nuclear Power Plants: A Scoping Review on Emerging Applications and Security Implications
J. Cristina (Brazil)
Mara Katrin ZARKA
Vienna Center for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation (VCDNP)
Mara Katrin ZARKA
Vienna Center for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation (VCDNP)
Mara Zarka is a Research Associate and Project Manager at the VCDNP, where her research addresses the intersection of emerging and disruptive technologies with nuclear, the security of nuclear and radiological materials against malicious non-State actors, and the non-proliferation regime and nuclear governance. Her work has also included projects on nuclear safeguards and peaceful uses of nuclear technologies, among others.
Eric EIFERT
AIT Austrian Institute of Technology GmbH
Eric EIFERT
AIT Austrian Institute of Technology GmbH
Eric Eifert is a seasoned cyber security executive with more than 30 years of military and civilian experience in information technology and cyber security. Eric provides executive leadership, consultation and guidance around all aspects of cyber security for the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant, the most modern digitized plant in the world.. Eric also had an honorable career as a Special Agent with the United States Air Force as a cyber crime investigator and taught graduate cyber investigations as an adjunct professor at George Mason University.
Yannik REBOUL
IAEA
Yannik REBOUL
IAEA
Md Dulal HOSSAIN
Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC)
Md Dulal HOSSAIN
Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC)
Lucas Osvaldo NOGUERON
Comision Nacional de Energia Atomica (CNEA)
Lucas Osvaldo NOGUERON
Comision Nacional de Energia Atomica (CNEA)
Gustavo BERMAN
Comision Nacional de Energia Atomica
Gustavo BERMAN
Comision Nacional de Energia Atomica
15 May 2026 09:30 AM
Theme: Threats and Risks - Technical Session: Insider threats and cyber-enabled sabotage: balancing human and computer security
Theme: Threats and Risks - Technical Session: Insider threats and cyber-enabled sabotage: balancing human and computer security
Chair
Joseph Mahanes (United States of America)
Technical Officer
Ulrich Tashiema (IAEA)
Rapporteur
Jianghai Li (China)
002 - Balancing Human and Computer Security: Mitigating Insider Threats and Cyber-Enabled Sabotage in the Nuclear Sector
R. Batubara (Indonesia)
005 - Quantitative Cyber and Physical Security Risk Assessment of NIRR-1: Integrating Safety Risk Index (SRI) With Insider and Systemic Threat Modeling
A. Bukar (Nigeria)
024 - Understanding and Mitigating the Nexus between Artificial Intelligence and Insider Threat in Radiological Security
J. Kinney (United States of America)
111 - Human Factors in the Reduction of Cyber Security Risk in a Generating Nuclear Power Environment
J. Savage (United Kingdom)
Bukar ABDULLAHI
NGA02 - Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission, Nigeria
Bukar ABDULLAHI
NGA02 - Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission, Nigeria
I am a Data Protection Practitioner and Cybersecurity Analyst with an academic background in Physics Electronics, and Telecommunications Engineering. I currently serve as the Data Protection Officer at the Centre for Energy Research and Training (CERT), under the Nigerian Atomic Energy Commission, Ahmadu Bello University, Nigeria. In this role, I lead cybersecurity and data protection initiatives, ensuring compliance with international standards while strengthening cyber-physical security resilience, governance frameworks, and institutional data protection practices.
Rendi Tondi Pandapotan BATUBARA
National Research and Innovation Agency of Indonesia (BRIN)
Rendi Tondi Pandapotan BATUBARA
National Research and Innovation Agency of Indonesia (BRIN)
Rendi Tondi Pandapotan Batubara, Manager of National Vital Object KST BJ Habibie at the National Research and Innovation Agency of the Republic of Indonesia (BRIN). My work focuses on physical protection systems and the security of national vital objects, including nuclear and radiological facilities. I have experience in security system operation, maintenance, evaluation, contingency planning, and capacity building for security personnel. My professional interests include strengthening nuclear security culture, integrating physical and computer security, and enhancing resilience against emerging threats in the nuclear sector.
Justin KINNEY
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL)
Justin KINNEY
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL)
Dr. Justin Kinney has worked for Oak Ridge National Laboratory in the United States since 2021 as a behavioral science expert specializing in insider threat, transportation security, international politics, and other aspects of global security. His work focuses on the human element in radiological and nuclear security—exploring how organizational culture, individual and group behavior, and security systems intersect in high-risk environments. He likes to research and teach about the evolution of insider threat mitigation challenges and strategies, particularly in unique environments and alongside emerging innovation. He is also an Adjunct Faculty member at the University of Tennessee, teaching about managing global partnerships through the Haslam College of Business, and earned his PhD in Political Science, studying international relations, global conflict, and radicalization.
Joseph MAHANES
Idaho National Laboratory
Joseph MAHANES
Idaho National Laboratory
Mr. Joe Mahanes has worked over 14 years on the design, safety, and security of numerous advanced A/SMR technology projects, as well as advised on guidance and regulatory updates enabling nuclear power deployment. He primarily supports research and practice of Idaho National Laboratory's (INL) Cyber-Informed Engineering (CIE) program and also international collaboration on nuclear security through the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). Mr. Mahanes has worked at INL for the past 9 years as a Nuclear Cybersecurity Specialist, excluding a 3 year assignment at the IAEA in Nuclear Power Technology Development. His areas of expertise focuses on engineering solutions for digital system risk reduction and capacity development for nuclear cybersecurity.
James SAVAGE
EDF Energy
James SAVAGE
EDF Energy
I am a Cyber Security leader working for EDF in the UK. I lead teams of Cyber Security Specialists delivering Cyber Security Governance, Risk and Compliance to EDF's Nuclear business in the UK. These are the existing Nuclear fleet (operating and de-fuelling), the New Build project at Hinkley Point C in Somerset and the new build project at Sizewell C in Suffolk.
Jianghai LI
Tsinghua University
Jianghai LI
Tsinghua University
Tashiema ULRICH
IAEA
Tashiema ULRICH
IAEA
Eric GOSSET
Commissariat à l'Energie Atomique (CEA)
Eric GOSSET
Commissariat à l'Energie Atomique (CEA)
15 May 2026 09:30 AM
Theme: Computer Securitys place in the Nuclear Sector and Beyond -Technical Session: Breaking down silos: fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing (Session 2)
Theme: Computer Securitys place in the Nuclear Sector and Beyond -Technical Session: Breaking down silos: fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing (Session 2)
Chair
Rafael Faria (Brazil)
Technical Officer
Bryan Denehy (IAEA)
Rapporteur
Hyunjoo Lee (Republic of Korea)
107 - Advanced Technology Integration in NPPs: Current Concerns and Future Promise
F. Bousi (United Arab Emirates)
107 - Transforming Nuclear Safety and Security: The Promise and Perils of Digital Technologies
M. Jamil (Pakistan)
030 - Beyond the Air Gap: A Holistic Security Model for Civil Nuclear
I. McKay (United Kingdom)
130 - Top 10 Cybersecurity Controls When Implementing a Cybersecurity Program for Radiological Facilities
G. White (United States of America)
Rafael DE OLIVEIRA FARIA
NATIONAL AUTHORITY FOR NUCLEAR SAFETY (ANSN)
Rafael DE OLIVEIRA FARIA
NATIONAL AUTHORITY FOR NUCLEAR SAFETY (ANSN)
Rafael Faria is a Nuclear Safety Officer and Inspector at the Brazilian Nuclear Safety and Security Authority (ANSN), with over ten years of experience in nuclear safety and computer security. He coordinates the development of Brazil’s regulation on Computer Security for Nuclear and Radiological Facilities (ANSN-2.07) and leads the Nuclear Sector Computer Security Incident Team responsible for national-level notifications. He has significant experience in the assessment of digital instrumentation and control (I&C) systems in NPPs and research reactors and has actively contributed to international activities, including IAEA technical meetings and IRRS missions. His work also includes supporting training activities through national computer security exercises.
Muhammad JAMIL
Pakistan Nuclear Regulatory Authority (PNRA)
Muhammad JAMIL
Pakistan Nuclear Regulatory Authority (PNRA)
Mr. Muhammad JAMIL, Senior Scientific Officer is working in internal Technical Support Organization of PNRA.
He holds Master of Science degree in Nuclear Engineering.
He has experience of more than 13 years in nuclear domain.
He is involved in development and implementation of national regulatory framework on radiation safety, waste safety, nuclear or radiological emergencies, and nuclear security.
Ian MCKAY
Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR)(290541)
Ian MCKAY
Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR)(290541)
Ian is a Security Inspector at the UK Office for Nuclear Regulation. He is currently working on Operational and Security Technologies across the UK Nuclear estate. Ian is a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Information Security (CIISEC) and holds a Doctorate in security risk management with over 20 years experience in security architecture and systems engineering.
Gregory WHITE
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Gregory WHITE
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Hyunjoo LEE
Korea Institute of Nuclear Nonproliferation and Control (KINAC)
Hyunjoo LEE
Korea Institute of Nuclear Nonproliferation and Control (KINAC)
Bryan Denehy
IAEA
Bryan Denehy
IAEA
15 May 2026 11:00 AM
Coffee Break
Coffee Break
15 May 2026 11:15 AM
Securing the Future
Securing the Future
Chair
John Sladek (Canada)
Technical Officer
Trent Nelson (IAEA)
Rapporteur
Hayley Sears (IAEA)
Speaker
Samo Tomazic (Slovenian Nuclear Safety Administration, Slovenia)
Paul Fyfe (Office for Nuclear Regulation, United Kingdom)
Etienne Faury (Delegate for Nuclear Defense and Security Expertise, France)
Joe Mahanes (Idaho National Laboratory, United States of America)
Marty Edwards (Sirius Inc., Canada)
Abraham Parbhunath (Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation, United Arab Emirates)
Joseph MAHANES
Idaho National Laboratory
Joseph MAHANES
Idaho National Laboratory
Mr. Joe Mahanes has worked over 14 years on the design, safety, and security of numerous advanced A/SMR technology projects, as well as advised on guidance and regulatory updates enabling nuclear power deployment. He primarily supports research and practice of Idaho National Laboratory's (INL) Cyber-Informed Engineering (CIE) program and also international collaboration on nuclear security through the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). Mr. Mahanes has worked at INL for the past 9 years as a Nuclear Cybersecurity Specialist, excluding a 3 year assignment at the IAEA in Nuclear Power Technology Development. His areas of expertise focuses on engineering solutions for digital system risk reduction and capacity development for nuclear cybersecurity.
Samo TOMAZIC
Slovenian Nuclear Safety Administration (SNSA)
Samo TOMAZIC
Slovenian Nuclear Safety Administration (SNSA)
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Samo Tomaži? works at the Slovenian Nuclear Safety Administration, where he heads the Management and Cybersecurity Division. He completed his PhD at the Faculty of Criminal Justice and Security, focusing on incident response to cyberattacks at nuclear facilities. He is a recognized international expert in cybersecurity for critical infrastructure. He participates in international missions, contributing to the development of guidelines and standards, incident response activities, gap analyses, advisory and technical meetings, lectures, and more. In 2024, he became an assistant professor at the private university Alma Mater Europaea, where he teaches multiple courses related to cybersecurity.
Etienne FAURY
Direction de l’expertise nucléaire de défense et de sécurité(DEND)
Etienne FAURY
Direction de l’expertise nucléaire de défense et de sécurité(DEND)
Abraham PARBHUNATH
Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation FANR
Abraham PARBHUNATH
Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation FANR
Marty EDWARDS
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Marty EDWARDS
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Trent NELSON
IAEA
Trent NELSON
IAEA
15 May 2026 12:15 PM
Closing Session
Closing Session
Summary of the Conference
Closing Remarks
Ms Isolda Costa (Conference Co-President, Brazil)
Mr Yosuke Naoi (Conference Co-President, Japan)
Closing Remarks
Karine Herviou (Deputy Director General and Head of the Department of Nuclear Safety and Security, IAEA)
Karine HERVIOU
IAEA
Karine HERVIOU
IAEA
Isolda COSTA
Comissao Nacional de Energia Nuclear (CNEN)
Isolda COSTA
Comissao Nacional de Energia Nuclear (CNEN)
Yosuke NAOI
Commissioner of the Japan Atomic Energy Commission, Japan
Yosuke NAOI
Commissioner of the Japan Atomic Energy Commission, Japan
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Speakers
Bryan Denehy
IAEA
Mohammad Awan
Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC)
Guanghui LIU
Minister Counsellor and Alternative to the Resident Representative, Permanent Mission of China
Aliou Niane
Autorite de Radioprotection et de Surete Nucleaire (ARSN)
MOGAHED MAHMOUD HAMID MOHAMMEDALI
Sudanese Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Authority (SNRRA)
Geraldine CHEE
IAEA
Fan ZHANG
Georgia Institute of Technology
Lucas Osvaldo NOGUERON
Comision Nacional de Energia Atomica (CNEA)
Renato ALVES TAVARES
IAEA
Amany Abdelaziz Abdelmoaty ARAFA
Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority EAEA - Cairo
Ricardo PAULINO MARQUES
Polytechnic School of the University of Sao Paulo (EPUSP)
Muhammad AWAIS
IAEA
Dawei SHI
Sanmen Nuclear Power LTD
Mbaidoove SHIMAOR
Nuclear Aware Africa
Gustavo BERMAN
Comision Nacional de Energia Atomica
Frank WONG
IAEA
Eko RIYADI
Nuclear Energy Regulatory Agency (BAPETEN)
Edward MAYAKA
Kenya Nuclear Regulatory Authority
Matthew NAPOLI
National Nuclear Security Administration
Louis TABAI
IAEA
Cheikh Amadou Bamba DATH
Laboratoire Atomes Lasers
Esther GOUDET
AREVA
Yosuke NAOI
Commissioner of the Japan Atomic Energy Commission, Japan
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Commissioner of the Japan Atomic Energy Commission, Japan
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Seunghoon PARK
Korea institute of nuclear nonproliferation and control (KINAC)
Rodney BUSQUIM E SILVA
IAEA
Hani MAHMOUD
EGY02 - Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority EAEA, Egypt
Isolda COSTA
Comissao Nacional de Energia Nuclear (CNEN)
Guilian SHI
China Techenergy Co., Ltd.
Trent NELSON
IAEA
Marty EDWARDS
Abraham PARBHUNATH
Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation FANR
Shakirat IGE
NGA03 - Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NNRA), Nigeria
Elena BUGLOVA
Director, IAEA
Kakyung KIM
Chonnam National University
Etienne FAURY
Direction de l’expertise nucléaire de défense et de sécurité(DEND)
Franck SICARD
Framatome SAS
Karine HERVIOU
IAEA
Luiz Umberto RODRIGUES SICA
Secretaria Naval de Seguranca Nuclear e Qualidade - SecNSNQ
Eric GOSSET
Commissariat à l'Energie Atomique (CEA)
Matthew ZERPHY
The Pennsylvania State University
Rafael Mariano GROSSI
IAEA
Audrey Crowe
Program Manager National Security & Critical Infrastructure Resilience, Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL)
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Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL)
Cybersecurity Threats & RisksMulti-Domain Insider Threat Mitigation Digital Transformation PhD Candidate @ TU Delft - Multi-Actors Systems
Md Dulal HOSSAIN
Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC)
Artem SYMONOV
State Scientific and Technical Center for Nuclear and Radiation Safety
Prince GYEKYE
Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NRA)
Mohamed ELMASRY AHMED
Nuclear Cyber Security Unit Head, Egyptian Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Authority (ENRRA)
Boyuan LI
Institute of Nuclear and New Energy Technology (INET); Tsinghua University
Pierre-Marie LORE
Ministère de l'Aménagement du Territoire et de la Transition Ecologique
Luis Fernando GOMES JUNIOR
Comissao Nacional de Energia Nuclear (CNEN)
Chaechang LEE
Korea Institute of Nuclear Nonproliferation and Control (KINAC)
Hyunjoo LEE
Korea Institute of Nuclear Nonproliferation and Control (KINAC)
Tien Anh HOANG
Institute of Nuclear and New Energy Technology (INET); Tsinghua University
Maxim MARYUTENKOV
IT Security Architect, JSC Concern Rosenergoatom
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JSC Concern Rosenergoatom
Mr. Maxim MARYUTENKOV is an IT Security Architect for Russian NPP operator, with over 10 years of experience aligning cyber security with business objectives in critical infrastructure organizations. Holding Master’s degrees in Cyber Security and in Business Administration he leads complex security programms that balance risk, compliance and operational efficiency. He has successfully led multiple large‑scale cybersecurity projects for nuclear power plants. As an expert in integrating cyber security into organizational processes, he focuses on building resilient and business‑oriented security architectures
Simon MCNICHOL
Leeza DUVAL
IAEA
Claudia QUESTER
Gesellschaft fuer Anlagen- und Reaktorsicherheit (GRS) gGmbH
Gunay ABDIYEVA-ALIYEVA
Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences
Ahmed ASAKER
Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority (EAEA)
Paige WITTER
IAEA
James BEARDSLEY
Branch Chief, Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
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Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
Jim is the Chief if the US NRC’s Cybersecurity Branch. His team is responsible for the Oversight, Licensing and Rulemaking of cybersecurity fir the US commercial nuclear power industry.
Tamas HOLCZER
Budapest University of Technology and Economics
Ludger PETERS
Cyber Security Researcher, Fraunhofer Institute for Secure Information Technology SIT
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Fraunhofer Institute for Secure Information Technology SIT
I am a cyber security researcher at the Fraunhofer Institute for Secure Information Technology (SIT), where I specialize in securing industrial automation and control systems. My research focuses on AI-driven integrity monitoring, anomaly detection, behavioral security systems for critical infrastructure. I also work on integrating TPM into these systems to enhance their security and ease the secure system usage.I hold a Master's degree in Embedded Systems Engineering from the University of Freiburg and a Dipl.-Ing. (FH) in Mechatronics from Hochschule Zittau/Görlitz, which have provided me with a strong foundation in both engineering and security.
My published work addresses emerging challenges in industrial cybersecurity, including machine learning-based predictive control, honeypot development using generative AI, and co-engineering approaches to safety and security resilience. Through my research, I contribute to advancing practical security solutions for protecting critical industrial systems against evolving cyber threats.
João Claudio BATISTA FIEL
COMISSÃO NACIONAL DE ENERGIA NUCLEAR – CNEN
Murali GOPALAKRISHNAN
IAEA
Pierre MARQUET
Secrétariat général de la défense nationale
Abel BENOIT ROSARIO
Ministère de l'Aménagement du Territoire et de la Transition Ecologique
David ALLISON
AIT Austrian Institute of Technology GmbH
Mohamed Abdelaziz Mohamed SALEM
Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority (EAEA); ETRR-2 Research Reactor
Ayadh ALZYOUD
IAEA
Yuki ISHIKAWA
Japan Atomic Energy Agency
Leopold HELMUT
AIT Austrian Institute of Technology GmbH
Nick HOWARTH
GM Cyber Security and Operational Technology, Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation ANSTO
Yo NAKAMURA
IAEA
Yasamin FAYYAZ
University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT)
Eunyeong CHOI
Korea Institute of Nuclear Nonproliferation and Control (KINAC)
Naoko NORO
Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA); Integrated Support Center for Nuclear Nonproliferation and Nuclear Security (ISCN)
Laurent Roger Louis MOUTENOT
Électricité de France (EDF)
Mariusz NITECKI
IAEA
Uchenna Onwuhaka MADU
Nuclear Technology Centre (NTC)- Sheda
Ioana Cristina SISERMAN GRAY
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL)
Luis Venriko MUMU
Faculty of Engineering; Universitas Gadjah Mada
Jenna DECASTRO
Sandia National Laboratories
David GULLETTE
IAEA
Alem BEZU
ICT Executive , Ethiopian Technology Authority
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Ethiopian Technology Authority
Alem Habtemariam Bezu. Studied BSc. In Computer Science at Gondar University, Ethiopia, and an MSc. Info. System Engineering at Near East University, Turkey. Certified in Cyber Security (CompTIA Security+, CISSP), and Certified ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and Certified in Advanced Networking (CISCO and Huawei). Working in the Ethiopian Technology Authority as an ICT Executive.
Natasha EDEH
Framatome GmbH
Maya PILLAI
Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy
Eric PERRET
Direction de l’expertise nucléaire de défense et de sécurité(DEND)
Tashiema ULRICH
IAEA
Daniel THOMAS
Nuclear Decommissioning Authority
Thomas WALTER
Preussen Elektra GmBH
Jonathan SARRAZIN
Direction de l’expertise nucléaire de défense et de sécurité(DEND)
Sajid ABBAS
Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC)
Cristina MARTIN RODRIGUEZ
IAEA
Lev NIKOLAEV
Rosatom Technical Academy
Gareth CARRIGAN
Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR)
Paul SMITH
Lancaster University; Lancaster Environment Centre
Gizem KARAKURT
Nuclear Regulatory Authority (Nukleer Duzenleme Kurumu)
Zephirin OUEDRAOGO
IAEA
Oumayma ZEDDINI
Framatome GmbH
Khalil EL KHATIB
University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT)
Gregory WHITE
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Alvaro ACEVEDO ZAPATA
IAEA
Guillaume GOURLAOUEN
Centre national d'équipement nucléaire (CNEN); Électricité de France (EDF)
Jianghai LI
Tsinghua University
Shaju CHITTILAPPILLY
IAEA
Rother Wolfram
Bundesministerium fuer Umwelt, Naturschutz, nukleare Sicherheit und Verbraucherschutz
Ademola Ishola FRANCIS
NGA03 - Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NNRA), Nigeria
Jasmeet Singh SAROYA
Bruce Power
Yannik REBOUL
IAEA
Motoki SUDO
Nuclear Regulation Authority (NRA)
Kato DUWEE
Federaal Agentschap voor Nucleaire Controle (FANC)
Valerie DEROUET
Électricité de France (EDF)
Samuel CHALLINOR
Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR)(290541)
Ahamadi MALIK EL'HOUYOUN
Ministère de l'Education Nationale, de l'Enseignement de la Recherche et des Arts
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Ministère de l'Education Nationale, de l'Enseignement de la Recherche et des Arts
Dr. Malik El’Houyoun Ahamadi is Head of the Department of Mathematics and Physics at the University of Comoros. He specializes in energy systems, climate modeling, and advanced computational methods, with a Ph.D. in Physics and a background in mechanical engineering. He leads academic initiatives and international collaborations, focusing on energy transition, digital resilience, and cybersecurity of critical infrastructures in Small Island Developing States. He has authored and supervised numerous projects and publications addressing sustainable energy and nuclear-related resilience.
Michael ST JOHN-GREEN
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Michael ST JOHN-GREEN
MIke StJohn-Green is an engineer with long experience in computer security and continues to work in nuclear and non-nuclear critical industries. He has worked with the IAEA over the past 11 years on the development of guidance, including NSS 42-G, NSS 17-T(Rev 1), NSS 23-G (Rev 1 in draft) and NSS 33-T (Rev 1 in draft). He has also contributed to the IAEA's portfolio of Computer Security training activities.
Melissa FLEMMING
High Energy Processing Cape (HEPRO)
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High Energy Processing Cape (HEPRO)
Melissa Flemming is a Mechanical Engineer based in Cape Town, South Africa, and serves as Technical Manager at HEPRO Cape, a commercial gamma irradiation facility. Her work spans the operational and technical dimensions of industrial irradiator management, with a growing focus on the intersection of engineering systems and cyber resilience.
Paul ESSEL
Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC)
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Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC)
Dr Paul Essel is a Research Scientist at the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission with over sixteen years of experience in nuclear waste management and radiation protection. He holds a PhD in Environmental Engineering and an MPhil in Computational Nuclear Sciences and Engineering. His work integrates mathematical modelling with computer security in the nuclear domain, focusing on the protection of critical systems, data integrity, and the resilience of radioactive waste management and environmental monitoring infrastructures. His research also explores the broader implications of cybersecurity for safety, risk management, and sustainable operations in the nuclear sector.
Simpunga ELIAS
Rwanda Atomic Energy Board
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Rwanda Atomic Energy Board
I am a staff member at the Rwanda Atomic Energy Board (RAEB), holding a degree in Nuclear Physics and Technology from the National Research Nuclear University MEPhI, Moscow. I am currently pursuing a Master's in Nuclear Safety, Security, and Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Materials at Tomsk Polytechnic University, where my research focuses on developing an educational software platform for Nuclear Material Accountancy and Control (NMAC) that integrates IAEA safeguards frameworks with modern cybersecurity principles. This work is realized through the Atom Inventory Record (AIR) system, a tool designed to strengthen nuclear material accountancy practice in emerging nuclear states.
Julius Cesar TRAJANO
Nanyang Technological University - S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS)
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Nanyang Technological University - S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS)
Julius Cesar Trajano is Research Fellow at the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. He is the coordinating chair of the Asia-Pacific working group of the International Nuclear Security Education Network and a member of the Council for Security Cooperation in the Asia Pacific – Nuclear Energy Experts Group. Julius Trajano conducts academic and policy research projects on nuclear security and nuclear energy governance in Southeast Asia. He is the co-editor of the book titled Nuclear Governance in the Asia-Pacific (Routledge, 2023) and regularly writes journal articles, book chapters, op-ed commentaries and policy reports on nuclear security and nuclear energy in Asia.
Zefan DENG
China Guangdong Nuclear Power Co., Ltd.
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China Guangdong Nuclear Power Co., Ltd.
I graduated from the South West Nuclear Hub of the University of Bristol with a master's degree and am currently a PhD candidate at Shanghai Jiao Tong University.
In the past five years, as a key technical staff, I have been involved in technical challenges related to the research and development of DCS in NPPs, intelligent operation and maintenance, and Cybersecurity.
Currently, I am responsible for research on endogenous cybersecurity technologies in nuclear DCS, and serve as the project manager.
Lee MACCARONE
Sandia National Laboratories
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Sandia National Laboratories
Lee Maccarone is a Principal Research and Development Cybersecurity Engineer in the Energy Security organization at Sandia National Laboratories. Lee earned his B.S. and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh. His research interests include the design of secure control systems for advanced reactors and the development of analytical tools to enhance decision-making for security applications.
Paulo Henrique BIANCHI
Intelligence Advisor, Instituto de Pesquisas Energéticas e Nucleares-IPEN-CNEN/SP
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Instituto de Pesquisas Energéticas e Nucleares-IPEN-CNEN/SP
Paulo Bianchi is an Intelligence Advisor at IPEN, the Nuclear and Energy Research Institute, a technical unit of Brazil’s National Nuclear Energy Commission (CNEN). His professional background combines cybersecurity, IT management, and nuclear security, including previous experience as IPEN’s IT Coordinator and current participation in the Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT) of the Brazilian Nuclear Sector. He also coordinates the IPEN/CNEN Collaborating Centre with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), focused on Computer Security, Physical Protection, and Radiation Detection for Nuclear Security. His academic background includes graduate-level training in Nuclear Security Culture and Applied Behavior Analysis. LinkedIn URL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulo-henrique-bianchi-4641021ba
Bambang RIYONO
Badan Pengawas Tenaga nuklir (BAPETEN)
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Badan Pengawas Tenaga nuklir (BAPETEN)
Dr. Bambang Riyono is an experienced nuclear regulatory professional who has served at BAPETEN since 2005. His career includes roles in regulatory drafting, licensing evaluation, and nuclear safety and security inspection, where he ensures that radiation facilities across Indonesia operate safely, securely, and comply with national standards. The work that he has been doing during the past three years has been as a radiation safety and security inspector. The primary task is to conduct inspections and verify the safety and security aspects of a radiation facility.
With a strong academic background—holding a PhD in Computer Science and a Master’s degree in Energy Conversion from Universitas Gadjah Mada—he combines technical expertise with a deep commitment to nuclear safety and security. Dr. Riyono has also enhanced his professional capacity through international training programs such as International Response Training (course transition workshop), Regional Workshop on Safety Culture and Self-Assessment for the Senior Management of the Regulatory Body, which was conducted by the IAEA and the US DOE, focusing on areas such as safety culture, organizational self-assessment, and emergency response readiness.
Ryunghye KIM
OPCIA Corp.
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OPCIA Corp.
I am a cybersecurity researcher focusing on Operational Technology (OT) and SCADA systems, where I design Network Detection and Response (NDR) solutions through deep protocol analysis. Bridging the gap between defense and offense, I actively research internal network penetration techniques to better understand advanced threats. Leveraging this dual perspective, I conduct comprehensive security training and design realistic, testbed-driven CTF challenge scenarios to foster hands-on learning in offensive security.
Patrick O'CONNELL
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL)
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL)
Mr. O’Connell has a varied 25 year background in Cyber Security, Computer Science, and Software Engineering. Trained as a Computer Scientist and Mathematician, Mr. O’Connell tries to understand at a fundamental level how software is architected and how defects manifest as vulnerabilities. Using this foundation, he has experience in threat modeling, vulnerability analysis, security posture determination, and penetration testing. He is the current lead of PNNL’s Blended Cyber-Physical Security Research team, which specializes in exploring how cross domain attacks can affect overall security postures. Mr. O’Connell holds a MS in Computer Science from the University of Idaho.
Pradeep GUPTA
Atomic Energy Regulatory Board
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Atomic Energy Regulatory Board
I am Pradeep Chandra Gupta, Technical Officer, Atomic Energy Regulatory Board, India. I have over 15 years of experience in the field of computer and information security, with a strong focus on regulatory compliance of computer security. Over the years, I have developed expertise in computer security risk assessment, cyber incident handling and computer security policy implementation. Being part of regulatory organization, I also enjoy learning and sharing constructive ideas about latest cyber security technologies for computer security posture improvements of nuclear facilities.
Thaïs VIGNERON-LAROSA
Secrétariat général de la défense nationale
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Secrétariat général de la défense nationale
French representant of the national security accreditation authority into international organisations
Expert in the realisation of sectoral cyber risk assessments (such as the gaz, electricity and chemicals sector and lately for the electronuclear sector.
My goal is to highlight cyber risks for critical sectors to french political authorities
Lior GABBAY
Israel Atomic Energy Commission (IAEC)
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Israel Atomic Energy Commission (IAEC)
Lior Gabbay is the Director of Security at the Israel Atomic Energy Commission (IAEC). In this capacity, he oversees the organization’s comprehensive security framework, managing key domains including Information Security, Physical Security, Cyber Security, and Technological Security. In the past 20 years, he has been involved in the fields of information security and physical security as well as in the field of Insider Threat Mittigation.
Mitchell HEWES
Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation ANSTO
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Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation ANSTO
Mitchell is an executive officer with oversight of IT, OT, computer security, and the associated functions of engineering governance in ANSTO with a career of over 15 years in security engineering for nuclear and radiological facilities. Previously, at the IAEA, Mitch was the scientific secretary for publications on information and computer security in the NSS, including NST070.
Mustapha Umar ADAM
Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission (NAEC)
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Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission (NAEC)
Dr. Mustapha Umar Adam is a Principal Scientific Officer (Instrumentation) at the Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission (NAEC) with a PhD in Nuclear Power Plant: Design, Operation and Decommissioning from Tomsk Polytechnic University, Russia. He holds an M.Tech in Instrumentation & Control Engineering from Sharda University, India, and has published research on neural PID controllers, boron concentration measurement, and human reliability analysis in digitalized control rooms. His current research explores how emerging digital technologies including AI, IoT, and advanced control systems can be securely integrated into nuclear facilities to balance innovation with robust computer security. He recently attended the Interregional Training Course on Basic Safety in Nuclear Power Plants in Islamabad and has completed IAEA-supported nuclear instrumentation training under projects RAF-1008 and NIR0010.
Ibrahim KHALEFA
Arab Atomic Energy Agency (AAEA)
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Arab Atomic Energy Agency (AAEA)
Ibrahim Khalefa serves as a Supervisor at the Training Center of the Arab Atomic Energy Agency (AAEA) in Tunis, Tunisia. He holds a Master’s degree in Nuclear Security and a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, and his work focuses on capacity building, training, and international cooperation in nuclear-related fields. He has been actively involved in regional and international initiatives supporting nuclear security, safety, and knowledge exchange across the Arab region.
Drew CHRISTENSEN
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL)
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL)
Drew is the Director of Cybersecurity Research Support at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory where he supports the United States Department of Energy's Office of International Nuclear Security as a lead cybersecurity researcher. Drew has 15 years of experience working at PNNL where he has held roles as a Network Engineer; a Governance, Risk, and Compliance Analyst; a Team Lead; as well as the Cybersecurity Architect for the Lab where he lead the implementation of an Operational Technology Cybersecurity program. Drew has supported the US DOE's INS program for the past 8 years working with various partner countries on enhancing nuclear cybersecurity around the world. Drew has a Master's Degree from Carnegie Mellon University in Information Systems Management with an emphasis in Technology Consulting and Information System Security.
Zahid RASHID
Pakistan Nuclear Regulatory Authority (PNRA)
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Pakistan Nuclear Regulatory Authority (PNRA)
• Dr. Zahid Rashid, Principle Scientific Officer is working in the Information Services Directorate of PNRA.
• He holds a Ph.D. degree in Cybersecurity and Master of Science degree in Information Technology.
• He has about 20 years of working experience in regulatory frameworks, cybersecurity, licensing, inspections, and the review & assessment in Pakistan.
• He has expertise in developing secure system architectures, implementing cybersecurity controls, and monitoring IT infrastructure to mitigate cyber risks.
• He is also involved in conducting specialized training sessions on cybersecurity best practices for critical infrastructure, delivering workshops and hands-on exercises for stakeholders.
• He has authored over 20 publications in reputed journals and conferences, focusing on cyber threats attribution, automated cyber threat mitigations, economic modeling of cybersecurity ecosystems, and cybersecurity policies.
Alex SABBATINI
Sandia National Labs
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Sandia National Labs
~11 years of experience working at Sandia National Labs, California - working on designing and assembling hi-reliability hardware. Currently following an interest in utilizing models in the open-source as well as training my own - while leveraging Sandia's own GPU cluster "Kahuna/Glinda". Want to make a positive impact to a tricky domain.
Michaël HAAS
Electricité de France (EDF)
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Electricité de France (EDF)
After graduating with an engineering degree and early on being convinced that cybersecurity would become a key challenge for the industrial world, I began my career as a cybersecurity consultant. This initial role allowed me to work at the intersection of IT and OT environments, notably by supporting Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs), and to contribute to a wide range of cybersecurity topics. Building on this experience, I joined the EDF Group as a cybersecurity engineer, where I work on projects related to new nuclear developments, with a strong focus on OT cybersecurity and standardization.
Mohamed KALOUP
EGY02 - Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority EAEA, Egypt
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EGY02 - Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority EAEA, Egypt
Associate Professor at the Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority (EAEA), specializing in electronics and electrical communications with expertise in signal and image processing, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity. His work focuses on nuclear security systems and the cybersecurity implications of emerging digital technologies, including AI-driven detection methods, IoT integration, and intelligent communication networks. He contributes to research on secure nuclear instrumentation and control systems, anomaly detection in industrial environments, and advanced cyber threat detection techniques. He also supports network and cybersecurity infrastructure for critical national research facilities, with a research portfolio covering signal processing, machine learning, secure systems engineering, and cyber-physical security for nuclear applications.
Ian MCKAY
Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR)(290541)
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Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR)(290541)
Ian is a Security Inspector at the UK Office for Nuclear Regulation. He is currently working on Operational and Security Technologies across the UK Nuclear estate. Ian is a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Information Security (CIISEC) and holds a Doctorate in security risk management with over 20 years experience in security architecture and systems engineering.
Cristina TELEKI
Maastricht University Medical Center (MUMC)
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Maastricht University Medical Center (MUMC)
Dr. Cristina Teleki is an Assistant Professor at the European Centre for Privacy and Cybersecurity (ECPC), where she serves as Course Coordinator for the Data Governance and Future of Privacy courses. She also teaches across a range of topics at the intersection of law and technology.
Before joining the ECPC, Dr. Teleki gained extensive experience at the European Court of Human Rights and the International Committee of the Red Cross. She continues to contribute to the broader field through her membership on the Data Committee of the International Commission on Missing Persons (ICMP) and as a member of the Scientific Board of the Centre International de Formation Européenne (CIFE).
Gigi JOSEPH
Bhabha Atomic Research Centre
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Bhabha Atomic Research Centre
33 Years of experience in Cyber Security (IT&OT) and played key roles in the conceptualization of Cyber Security policy for Dept. of Atomic Energy, India and POWERGRID, India.
Samo TOMAZIC
Slovenian Nuclear Safety Administration (SNSA)
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Slovenian Nuclear Safety Administration (SNSA)
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Samo Tomaži? works at the Slovenian Nuclear Safety Administration, where he heads the Management and Cybersecurity Division. He completed his PhD at the Faculty of Criminal Justice and Security, focusing on incident response to cyberattacks at nuclear facilities. He is a recognized international expert in cybersecurity for critical infrastructure. He participates in international missions, contributing to the development of guidelines and standards, incident response activities, gap analyses, advisory and technical meetings, lectures, and more. In 2024, he became an assistant professor at the private university Alma Mater Europaea, where he teaches multiple courses related to cybersecurity.
Solomon MELEKWE
Info Lab21
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Info Lab21
Solomon Melekwe is a PhD researcher in the Department of Computing and Communications at Lancaster University, where his research focuses on supply chain cybersecurity resilience within safety-critical sectors. His work employs ethnographic analysis to identify vulnerabilities in complex supply chains, particularly in the civil nuclear industry, and to develop strategies for strengthening cyber resilience. He holds Master’s degrees in Advanced Security and Digital Forensics and in Computer Systems Engineering, and brings extensive professional experience from roles at West Yorkshire Police UK and The BBC, specialising in cybersecurity operations and digital forensics. Solomon has also contributed to international discourse in this field, including presenting his research at the International Conference on Nuclear Security.
Catrina MELOGRANA
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL)
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL)
Catrina Melograna is an international compliance analyst at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL). At PNNL, Catrina’s work focuses on non-proliferation, nuclear security, new and emerging technologies, and space governance. She is part of a team of international lawyers that carry out legal and policy analysis. Prior to PNNL, Catrina was a senior project leader in space policy and strategy at the Aerospace Corporation. She holds a J.D. and Advanced LL.M. cum laude in Air and Space Law. She also attended International Space University’s (ISU) Space Studies Program. Catrina has given lectures and presentations on international and U.S. space law at various conferences and universities in the United States and Europe. She has also written space related articles and papers, and a book chapter on U.S. commercial space activities.
Tanvir SIDDIKY
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (USNRC)
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U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (USNRC)
Tanvir is a reactor systems engineer with years of experience in malware reverse engineering and incident response, leveraging machine?learning techniques. Tanvir also serves as a cybersecurity inspector for nuclear power plants and has been actively involved in developing cybersecurity guidance at the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (USNRC).
Jacob Seth BENJAMIN
University of Idaho
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University of Idaho
Dr. Benjamin is a nuclear cybersecurity expert with over sixteen years of experience supporting critical infrastructure programs across North America, Europe, and Asia. He has extensive hands-on experience developing cybersecurity programs for nuclear power plants and conducting risk assessments within industrial environments around the world. Dr. Benjamin has collaborated with multiple nuclear regulators on joint advisory initiatives, helping shape cybersecurity guidance and policy at the highest levels. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science and remains active in the ICS security community through research publications and industry conferences.
Seorin JUNG
OPCIA Corp.
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OPCIA Corp.
I am a cybersecurity researcher specializing in IoT and hardware security, with a core focus on identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities in embedded systems. My expertise includes IoT vulnerability analysis, firmware reverse engineering, and securing hardware interfaces against sophisticated attacks. I am currently dedicated to developing non-intrusive security architectures to protect critical industrial control systems and physical protection infrastructure.
Muhammad Kashif IRSHAD
PAK03 - Pakistan Nuclear Regulatory Authority (PNRA), Pakistan
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PAK03 - Pakistan Nuclear Regulatory Authority (PNRA), Pakistan
He is working in the Division of Nuclear Security & Physical Protection of Pakistan Nuclear Regulatory Authority. He has also served at Strategic Export Control Division in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Pakistan. He holds Master of Science degree in Nuclear Engineering and Master of Science in Physics.
He has more than 10 years of working experience and has been involved in establishing and implementing regulatory framework for nuclear security, physical protection, and computer security for nuclear installations.
Chul Hwan JUNG
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
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Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
Chulhwan Jung is a cyber security technical specialist at the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission. He leads cyber security regulatory technical activities for nuclear power plants and other nuclear facilities.
He has contributed to the development of cyber security standards of Canadian Standard Association (CSA) Group and International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), and International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Nuclear Security Series for Computer Security to strength cyber security in nuclear industry nationally in Canada and internationally.
He also serves as a technical committee member for cyber security research projects of the Canadian Federal Nuclear Science Technology and Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada.
Dian SEPTIKASARI
Badan Pengawas Tenaga nuklir (BAPETEN)
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Badan Pengawas Tenaga nuklir (BAPETEN)
My name is Dian Septikasari, and I work in the field of Information Technology and cybersecurity infrastructure. I currently work at the Indonesian Nuclear Energy Regulatory Agency (BAPETEN) as the Head of the IT Infrastructure Team. I have experience managing data centers, networks, IT systems, cybersecurity implementation, and other digital infrastructure development. My professional interests focus on cybersecurity governance, critical infrastructure protection, and nuclear cybersecurity frameworks.
Sooyon SEO
Sung Kyun Kwan University
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Sung Kyun Kwan University
I received the B.S. degree in Global Business Administration from Sungkyunkwan University(SKKU), Seoul, Republic of Korea, in 2023, and I am currently pursuing the Ph.D. degree in Immersive Media Engineering. I am researching under the supervision of Prof. Moohong Min at SKKU and also with Prof. Aram Kim at University of Suwon. My research interests include artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and management information systems.
Youngsun KIM
OPCIA Corp.
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OPCIA Corp.
Youngsun Ellie Kim is a Senior Researcher at OPCIA Corp. with a decade of experience in vulnerability analysis in industrial security. She specializes in the security of industrial control systems (ICS) and critical infrastructure, and has co-authored several papers on nuclear cybersecurity for IAEA Cybercon and ICONS. Her professional background includes working with organizations such as KAERI and KINAC on various nuclear cybersecurity projects. Her current research focuses on developing technical security solutions and implementing defense mechanisms to protect critical environments against evolving cyber threats.
Junaid ARSHAD
Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC)
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Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC)
Junaid Arshad is a Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) and Certified Artificial Intelligence Professional (CAIP) with a Master’s degree in Systems Engineering and Bachelor’s in Computer Science. He has professional experience in nuclear power plant maintenance and design office environments, providing a strong foundation in safety-critical systems. His current job responsibilities include cyber incident response and resilience, with a focus on protecting critical infrastructure.
Nicolas SURSIN
Électricité de France (EDF)
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Électricité de France (EDF)
I am a Telecommunications Engineer and currently serves as the OT CISO for Nuclear Engineering at EDF (Electricite de France). Since joining the group in 2010, I have built a comprehensive career in cyber-security, spanning both IT and OT environments. My initial work focused on IT asset protection and corporate security infrastructure, later expanding into security-by-design implementation for plants digital assets.
With a background in software qualification for I&C nucelar systems, I play a role in integrating cyber-security into the design engineering phase for OT. In my current capacity, I lead cross-functional cyber animation for nuclear design, ensuring the interface between engineering entities (coordinating a network of CISOs and cyber referents), french nuclear operator and group-level cyber-security team.
Marchelino Chrisrichy Cosmo HUTAMA
Faculty of Engineering; Universitas Gadjah Mada
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Faculty of Engineering; Universitas Gadjah Mada
Mr. Hutama is a final-year Nuclear Engineering student at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) with a strong focus on nuclear energy, security, and materials management. He gained practical experience as a Nuclear Reactor Maintenance Engineer Intern at BRIN RI and served as President of the INMM UGM Student Chapter for the 2024–2025 term. He also has international experience as a Nuclear Project Manager (Asia) at Nuclear Business Platform, contributing to regional engagement and industry outreach.
Romarick Dzo Gong YATAGHA
Framatome GmbH
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Framatome GmbH
Romarick Yatagha is a doctoral candidate at the University of Siegen, conducting research in collaboration with Framatome GmbH on defense-in-depth cybersecurity for industrial control systems. His doctoral work proposes a dual-layer System Monitoring Engine that combines Discrete-Time Control Barrier Functions for runtime assurance with Autoencoders for anomaly detection.
A Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) and Google Cloud Security Engineer, he brings over five years of hands-on experience in IT and OT security, with expertise in IEC 62443, ISO/IEC 27001, and secure architectures for industrial control systems. His research has been published in peer-reviewed ACM and IEEE conferences.
Mitchell JORDAN
US Department of Energy (USDOE); Savannah River National Laboratory
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US Department of Energy (USDOE); Savannah River National Laboratory
I have been working for SRNL for 4 years now, focusing primarily on developing defenses against Supply Chain Subversion attacks against Operational Technology. Prior to this, I have a few years of experience in reverse engineering, installing, and updating Industrial Automation systems across multiple industries. I received a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Clemson University as I was entering the industry.
Patrick Adeyemi ILORI
Uppsala University
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Uppsala University
I am Patrick Adeyemi Ilori, an Austrian with a background in Peace and Development Studies. I specialise in conflict, governance, and inclusive development processes. I have enhanced my expertise through Master’s-level coursework in Communication for Development, focusing on how strategic communication supports stakeholder engagement, public trust, and knowledge transfer in complex and technical environments. My academic training also covers implementation, transformative learning, and sustainability, with an emphasis on applying these concepts to real-world systems and policy frameworks. In my work and presentations, I examine how governance and learning processes can enhance inclusive decision-making and support sustainable outcomes in international development contexts.
Clifford GLANTZ
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL)
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL)
Cliff Glantz is a chief scientist and project manager with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. His work centers on critical infrastructure protection, cyber and physical security, risk management, and emergency response and preparedness. He leads a team responsible for developing, enhancing, and maintaining a suite of maturity models used to evaluate programmatic performance in cybersecurity, facility security, and other topic areas. His contributions have supported the creation of computer security regulatory guidance, best practices, and training programs for various U.S. government agencies and the IAEA.
Lee CARR
Nuclear Transport Solutions
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Nuclear Transport Solutions
Lee Carr is the Chief Information Security Officer for Nuclear Transport Solutions, an international nuclear transportation company based in the UK. Lee is responsible for protecting the organisations information and technology from cyber threats whilst enabling the business to benefit from the secure use of modern digital systems.
Antonius KEIZER
URENCO Nederland B.V.
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URENCO Nederland B.V.
Graduated from Eindhoven Technical University in the Netherlands on mathematical simulation models for predicting energy demand and supply. Worked in several energy-, telecom- and IT companies since.
Joined Urenco in the nuclear sector as IT manager and subsequently held several other positions at Urenco, amongst others as Security Manager and currently as Senior Security Advisor.
Next to his position at Urenco, Anno chairs the international Cyber Nuclear Forum (CNF), is a lecturer at the Leiden University College and has a long-standing track record of supporting IAEA and other international organizations in developing nuclear security guidance, providing nuclear security training and conducting nuclear security peer reviews.
Emine BALIK
Türkiye Nükleer Enerji Anonim Sirketi (TUNAS)
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Türkiye Nükleer Enerji Anonim Sirketi (TUNAS)
I responsible for develops and updates cybersecurity policies and procedures in compliance with the security requirements of the company.
Analyzes current and potential cyber threats, conducts risk assessments, and develops strategies to mitigate these threats.
Designs, implements, and ensures the security of digital systems by providing tailored security solutions.
Conducts regular security audits to identify vulnerabilities and takes corrective actions.
Creates and implements rapid and effective response plans against potential cyberattacks or security breaches.
Ensures compliance with national and international cybersecurity standards and legal regulations.
Hervé BURY
FRAMATOME-ANP
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FRAMATOME-ANP
Hervé Bury is an Industrial Chief Information Security Officer with extensive experience in industrial cybersecurity, digital transformation for Industry across major international groups such as Framatome, Imerys, and Alstom.
With a background in mechatronics and a strong track record in leading cross-functional programs, he has driven cybersecurity governance, innovation initiatives, and operational transformation in complex industrial environments.
Muhammad JAMIL
Pakistan Nuclear Regulatory Authority (PNRA)
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Pakistan Nuclear Regulatory Authority (PNRA)
Mr. Muhammad JAMIL, Senior Scientific Officer is working in internal Technical Support Organization of PNRA.
He holds Master of Science degree in Nuclear Engineering.
He has experience of more than 13 years in nuclear domain.
He is involved in development and implementation of national regulatory framework on radiation safety, waste safety, nuclear or radiological emergencies, and nuclear security.
Nelson AGBEMAVA
Nuclear Regulatory Authority - Ghana
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Nuclear Regulatory Authority - Ghana
Nelson Agbemava is a Nuclear Cyber Security Specialist with over 12 years of experience at the Ghana Nuclear Regulatory Authority (GNRA), where he leads initiatives in cybersecurity regulation, guidance development, inspections, threat analysis, emerging technologies, and training programmes. He, also supports the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in advancing computer security programmes and international capacity-building efforts. Nelson’s research focuses on the cybersecurity of nuclear and radioactive facilities, with numerous conference presentations and publications on topics such as physical protection systems and the secure transport of radioactive materials. He holds a BSc in Computer Science, a Master’s degree in Information Technology from Sikkim Manipal University, India, and a Master’s degree in Nuclear Security from Brandenburg University of Applied Sciences, Germany.
Ismael GARCIA
US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (USNRC)
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US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (USNRC)
Current job (since 2016): Senior Technical Advisor for Cybersecurity and Digital Instrumentation and Control (I&C) at the Nuclear Regulatory Commission - Office of Nuclear Security and Incident Response. Prior job: About 19 years of experience related to digital I&C at the United States Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. Education: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Puerto Rico; Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology; and Master of Business Administration from the University of Maryland. Professional Engineering License in Electrical Engineering (since 2001) and Certified Information Systems Security Professional (since 2023).
Robert ANDERSON
Idaho National Laboratory
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Idaho National Laboratory
Mr. Bob Anderson is a nuclear control systems cybersecurity specialist at the US Department of Energy Idaho National Laboratory (INL). Working for over 40 years at INL, Bob has worked on many nuclear projects including manufacturing, test reactor systems engineering, waste management, and most recently for the last two decades, cybersecurity for critical infrastructure. Bob has provided strategic and consulting expertise for international nuclear security organizations including the IAEA to help expand cybersecurity as a core component of the nuclear security regime.
Thomas DELAVAULT
Commissariat à l'Energie Atomique (CEA)
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Commissariat à l'Energie Atomique (CEA)
Thomas Delavault is a French cyber architect with over ten years of experience working on IT or industrial systems at CEA. In his role within the Security and Nuclear Safety Department, he is responsible for supporting projects throughout their development and deployment phases, and for equipping functional teams with methodologies to effectively manage cyber risks during implementation or exploitation.
Seungjun LEE
OPCIA Corp.
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OPCIA Corp.
Seungjun Edward Lee is the CEO of OPCIA Corp., a Korean cybersecurity company specializing in OT/ICS/IoT security, penetration testing, and vulnerability research. He leads the development and global deployment of the computer security product suite, delivering device-level security, deep packet inspection, and binary differential analysis for industrial, financial, and government infrastructure. His current research centers on AI-driven cybersecurity, including CNN/LLM-based threat detection of ICS attacks, automated discovery of PLC/HMI vulnerabilities, and LLM-powered deep packet inspection for OT networks.
Michael MOSLER
Preussen Elektra GmBH
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Preussen Elektra GmBH
I have spent my entire professional career in the nuclear industry. I worked in the Instrumentation and Control Department for over ten years, and after completing my engineering degree, I transitioned to the cybersecurity division, which I have been leading since 2013. In addition, I serve as deputy head of the Physical Security Department.
James SAVAGE
EDF Energy
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EDF Energy
I am a Cyber Security leader working for EDF in the UK. I lead teams of Cyber Security Specialists delivering Cyber Security Governance, Risk and Compliance to EDF's Nuclear business in the UK. These are the existing Nuclear fleet (operating and de-fuelling), the New Build project at Hinkley Point C in Somerset and the new build project at Sizewell C in Suffolk.
Inhyo LEE
Korea institute of nuclear nonproliferation and control (KINAC)
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Korea institute of nuclear nonproliferation and control (KINAC)
Our next speaker is In-hyo Lee, who is currently with the Cyber Security Division at KINAC. He has extensive experience in regulatory implementation, including inspections and exercise evaluations. Additionally, he leads international cooperation under the NSSC-U.S. DOE/NNSA PCG framework, conducting joint research with U.S. National Laboratories.
Constantin Alex SUMANARIU
National Commission for Nuclear Activities Control (CNCAN)
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National Commission for Nuclear Activities Control (CNCAN)
With a PhD in Industrial Engineering and Master's and Bachelor's degrees in Nuclear Engineering, Constantin Alex Sumanariu brings 15 years of professional experience across engineering and information security. For the past 10 years, he has worked for Romania's national nuclear regulator (CNCAN) to support safety and cybersecurity oversight and policy.
Na Young LEE
Korea Institute of Nuclear Nonproliferation and Control (KINAC)
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Korea Institute of Nuclear Nonproliferation and Control (KINAC)
Dr. Na Young Lee, who holds a Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering from Seoul National University, has dedicated over two decades to nuclear safeguards, security policy, and international cooperation. Her extensive career includes serving as the ROK=SP contact point to the IAEA and participating in key bilateral nuclear cooperation negotiations, alongside active leadership roles in major academic societies such as the Korea Nuclear Society.
Joseph MAHANES
Idaho National Laboratory
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Idaho National Laboratory
Mr. Joe Mahanes has worked over 14 years on the design, safety, and security of numerous advanced A/SMR technology projects, as well as advised on guidance and regulatory updates enabling nuclear power deployment. He primarily supports research and practice of Idaho National Laboratory's (INL) Cyber-Informed Engineering (CIE) program and also international collaboration on nuclear security through the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). Mr. Mahanes has worked at INL for the past 9 years as a Nuclear Cybersecurity Specialist, excluding a 3 year assignment at the IAEA in Nuclear Power Technology Development. His areas of expertise focuses on engineering solutions for digital system risk reduction and capacity development for nuclear cybersecurity.
Donald DUDENHOEFFER
AIT Austrian Institute of Technology GmbH
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AIT Austrian Institute of Technology GmbH
Donald D. Dudenhoeffer is a Senior Cyber Security Consultant with over 35 years’ experience in nuclear and security. He is currently the Cyber Security Executive Consultant at the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant as well as serving as a part-time researcher at the Austrian Institute for Technology (AIT). Before, Mr Dudenhoeffer was a Senior Information Technology Officer for the Division of Nuclear Security (NSNS) at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) where he led the Computer Security programme providing Member States with guidance and support in developing their security programmes for their nuclear facilities. He holds a Master of Science degree in Operations Research from the US Naval Postgraduate School and has previously qualified as a nuclear engineer.
Lauren GORGE
Nuclear Transport Solutions
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Nuclear Transport Solutions
Lauren Gorge is an Information Security Advisor at Nuclear Transport Solutions, working within the Cyber Security & Information Governance team. She focuses on developing a strong security culture through initiatives that enhance cyber security awareness and training across the organisation. Lauren began her career as a cyber security apprentice within the nuclear transport sector and continues to work in the industry today, championing accessible entry routes and sustainable skills development within the Nuclear sector.
Justin KINNEY
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL)
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL)
Dr. Justin Kinney has worked for Oak Ridge National Laboratory in the United States since 2021 as a behavioral science expert specializing in insider threat, transportation security, international politics, and other aspects of global security. His work focuses on the human element in radiological and nuclear security—exploring how organizational culture, individual and group behavior, and security systems intersect in high-risk environments. He likes to research and teach about the evolution of insider threat mitigation challenges and strategies, particularly in unique environments and alongside emerging innovation. He is also an Adjunct Faculty member at the University of Tennessee, teaching about managing global partnerships through the Haslam College of Business, and earned his PhD in Political Science, studying international relations, global conflict, and radicalization.
Olivier FICHOT
Direction de l’expertise nucléaire de défense et de sécurité(DEND)
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Direction de l’expertise nucléaire de défense et de sécurité(DEND)
Navy officer and atomic energy engineer by training, olivier fichot has spent 27 years on nuclear reactors. Since 15 years, he has specialized in cybersecurity and has managed for 8 years the cybesecurity team of DEND, providing technical advice in cybersecurity and physical protection for the french nuclear security authority. He is now in charge of the developpement of AI in the same entity.
Eman IBRAHIM
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
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Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Eman Ibrahim is a Technical Specialist in Cyber Security at the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC). She is an electrical engineer with 18 years of regulatory experience and is now transitioning from electrical power system into Cyber Security. Eman has been involved in numerous cyber security inspections and is happy to present what she has learned.
Lonah ONG'AYO
Kenya Nuclear Regulatory Authority
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Kenya Nuclear Regulatory Authority
Ms Lonah Ong’ayo is a Radiation Safety Officer at Kenyatta University Hospital. She oversees the daily operational functions of the radiation safety program. Her expertise includes implementing and maintaining administrative controls, ensuring compliance with local and government regulations, and managing radioactive source inventory, transport, and disposal. At this conference, she presents on integrating computer security measures into nuclear medicine operations.
John SLADEK
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
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Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
John Sladek is a technical specialist at the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission focusing on cyber security as an element of nuclear security. Mr. Sladek has extensive experience in the design and support of I&C systems at nuclear facilities, and over 15 years experience in computer security, at nuclear power plants, as a consultant, and at the CNSC. He has worked on the development of IAEA documents on cyber security, participated at conferences and technical meetings, developed and delivered IAEA computer security courses and was a member of an IAEA IPPAS mission.
Vladyslav HOLIN
Computer Systems Engineer, SSE Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant
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SSE Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant
Vladyslav Holin started his career in IT as a Computer Systems Engineer's Assistant at Novarka company in 2013. Then studied at Lviv Polytechnic University and got a Master's Diploma in Automated Control of Technological Processes. Today he is working at SSE ChNPP as a Computer Systems Engineer for 2.5 years.
Junghyun NA
Korea Institute of Nuclear Nonproliferation and Control (KINAC)
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Korea Institute of Nuclear Nonproliferation and Control (KINAC)
I hold both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in Nuclear Engineering, and I have completed my doctoral coursework in Engineering Technology Education. I am currently working as a Senior Researcher at the International Nuclear Nonproliferation Security Academy (INSA) within Korea Institute of Nuclear Nonproliferation and Control (KINAC). Since 2024, I have been responsible for planning and managing both domestic and international cybersecurity education and training programs. In 2025, I also co-organized and delivered the International Training Course on Protecting Computer Based Systems in Nuclear Security Regimes in collaboration with the IAEA.
Rendi Tondi Pandapotan BATUBARA
National Research and Innovation Agency of Indonesia (BRIN)
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National Research and Innovation Agency of Indonesia (BRIN)
Rendi Tondi Pandapotan Batubara, Manager of National Vital Object KST BJ Habibie at the National Research and Innovation Agency of the Republic of Indonesia (BRIN). My work focuses on physical protection systems and the security of national vital objects, including nuclear and radiological facilities. I have experience in security system operation, maintenance, evaluation, contingency planning, and capacity building for security personnel. My professional interests include strengthening nuclear security culture, integrating physical and computer security, and enhancing resilience against emerging threats in the nuclear sector.
Eric EIFERT
AIT Austrian Institute of Technology GmbH
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AIT Austrian Institute of Technology GmbH
Eric Eifert is a seasoned cyber security executive with more than 30 years of military and civilian experience in information technology and cyber security. Eric provides executive leadership, consultation and guidance around all aspects of cyber security for the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant, the most modern digitized plant in the world.. Eric also had an honorable career as a Special Agent with the United States Air Force as a cyber crime investigator and taught graduate cyber investigations as an adjunct professor at George Mason University.
Alan MILNE
EDF Energy Nuclear Generation Ltd
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EDF Energy Nuclear Generation Ltd
Alan Milne is a Chartered Engineer (CEng) and Chartered IT Professional (CITP) with 30 years of experience in systems engineering and cybersecurity.
He currently serves as the Internal Regulator Topic Lead for Cyber Security at EDF Energy Nuclear Operations (UK), where he provides regulatory oversight for Cyber Security and Control & Instrumentation (C&I) changes across the UK’s nuclear fleet.
?His career began with a decade at Hewlett Packard and Agilent (1997–2007), where he progressed from software programming to technical lead and programme management roles. Since joining EDF Energy in 2009, he has held several operational positions, including Station System Engineer for safety-significant Data Processing and Control Systems and Station Cyber Security Lead.
?In addition to his regulatory work, he has previously served as the Group Head for Protection and Electrical Systems at Torness Nuclear Power Station, overseeing systems critical to power station safety. Holding both CISSP and GICSP certifications, he combines deep-domain operational engineering with advanced cybersecurity strategy to protect critical national infrastructure.
Bukar ABDULLAHI
NGA02 - Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission, Nigeria
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NGA02 - Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission, Nigeria
I am a Data Protection Practitioner and Cybersecurity Analyst with an academic background in Physics Electronics, and Telecommunications Engineering. I currently serve as the Data Protection Officer at the Centre for Energy Research and Training (CERT), under the Nigerian Atomic Energy Commission, Ahmadu Bello University, Nigeria. In this role, I lead cybersecurity and data protection initiatives, ensuring compliance with international standards while strengthening cyber-physical security resilience, governance frameworks, and institutional data protection practices.
Shannon EGGERS
Idaho National Laboratory
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Idaho National Laboratory
Dr. Shannon Eggers is a nuclear cybersecurity specialist at Idaho National Laboratory (INL) performing cybersecurity R&D for the U.S. DOE Office of Nuclear Energy and supporting the DOE National Nuclear Security Agency to increase international cybersecurity awareness and reduce global nuclear security risks. . She obtained a Senior Reactor Operation license at the University of Florida training reactor in 2015 and received a Ph.D. in nuclear engineering in 2018. Shannon also worked for over 10 years at a nuclear power plant in operations as an SRO-in-training, shift technical advisor and in engineering as a plant digital engineer and cybersecurity subject matter expert
Jean-Hugues ZORIO
Électricité de France (EDF)
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Électricité de France (EDF)
Jean-Hugues Zorio has been working in OT in the nuclear industry for thirty years and in the cybersecurity sub-domain for more than twenty years.
He works at EDF (french utility and world's leading nuclear operator) in the Nuclear Engineering Division.
He has been an invited expert in several IAEA events and contributes to IAEA's NSS 33-T revision process.
Muhammad Talhah MIRZA
Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC)
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Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC)
Muhammad Talhah Mirza is a cybersecurity professional with over 11 years of experience in enterprise security, currently serving at the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC). His expertise spans solution architecture, security implementation, and capacity building as a master trainer. He has also contributed internationally as an instructor with the IAEA, delivering training on Computer Security Fundamentals for Nuclear Security in Harare, Zimbabwe (2024). His work focuses on strengthening cyber resilience in critical and high-assurance environments.
Uchechukwu ARINZE
Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NNRA)
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Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NNRA)
Dr. Arinze is an IT, Nuclear Security, Safeguards, Non-proliferation, Knowledge Management and CBRNE expert with the Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NNRA), where he works as a Deputy Manager, ICT. He holds BSc, MSc and PhD in Computer Science with over 45 research journal and conference publications. He's a member of several professional bodies like: INMM (USA), NCS (Nigeria), IEEE (USA), WINS (Austria), NSRP (Nigeria) and an Ambassador and alumni of WINS respectively. He has participated in several national and international conferences, seminars, symposium, and trainings organised by the UNODA, ONSA, IAEA, VCDNP, CNS, MIIA, ICTP, MEPhI, FANC, NNSA, LLNL, and WINS. He was the 2025 Visiting Research Scholar at the Cooperative Monitoring Center, Sandia National Laboratory, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA.
Mara Katrin ZARKA
Vienna Center for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation (VCDNP)
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Vienna Center for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation (VCDNP)
Mara Zarka is a Research Associate and Project Manager at the VCDNP, where her research addresses the intersection of emerging and disruptive technologies with nuclear, the security of nuclear and radiological materials against malicious non-State actors, and the non-proliferation regime and nuclear governance. Her work has also included projects on nuclear safeguards and peaceful uses of nuclear technologies, among others.
Andrew HAHN
Sandia National Laboratories
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Sandia National Laboratories
Andrew Hahn is a senior member of the technical staff at Sandia National Laboratories and leads the modelling and simulation efforts of the Energy Security Department. Andrew’s work at Sandia is focused on Operational Technologies cyber security and advanced reactor design research. He is the principal investigator for the Advanced Reactor Cyber Analysis and Development Environment (ARCADE), Cyber-Physical Attack, and the 10 CFR 73.110 Cybersecurity Regulatory Pilot projects under the DOE-NE Advanced Reactor Safeguards and Security program.
Servann PIGAULT
Framatome SAS
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Framatome SAS
Servann Pigault is an industrial cybersecurity expert working for Framatome for more than a decade. He acted for several years as a cybersecurity leader in new builds projects (EPRs), then Business Unit I&C CISO. He has now taken the position of Cybersecurity Technical Director and is in charge of developing cybersecurity products and solutions for the nuclear sector.
Umair OBAID
Pakistan Nuclear Regulatory Authority (PNRA)
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Pakistan Nuclear Regulatory Authority (PNRA)
Mr. Umair Obaid, Senior Scientific Officer is working in the Directorate of Physical Protection and Nuclear Security of PNRA. He has also served as inspector at regional nuclear safety directorate, Chashma, Pakistan. He holds Master of Science degree in Nuclear Engineering and Master of Science in Physics. He has more than 10 years of working experience in safety and security of nuclear installations in Pakistan. He is also involved in review and assessment of licensee submissions like physical protection program, information and computer security plan, contingency plan and transport security plan for nuclear installations.
Magy KANDIL
Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority (EAEA)
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Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority (EAEA)
Dr. Magy Kandil is a Professor of Computer and Control Engineering and Head of the Nuclear Installations Safety Division at the Nuclear & Radiological Safety Research Center, Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority (EAEA). She holds a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering and has extensive expertise in nuclear reactor safety, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence applications in nuclear systems. Her research focuses on advanced safety assessment methodologies, anomaly detection, and secure digital instrumentation and control systems for nuclear power plants. She has contributed to several national and international projects supporting nuclear safety and regulatory frameworks.
Adolfo ARREOLA GARCIA
Universidad Nacional Autonoma de México
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Universidad Nacional Autonoma de México
Adolfo Arreola is an enthusiast of the social, political, and military studies in cyberspace, as well as a promoter of security and ethics in the digital environment. He is an expert in Cybersecurity and Strategy; IA Digital Policy, Digital Transformation, Regulation and Strategies on Cybersecurity and Technology; International Relations and International Security.
Sabry Said Ahmed MAHMOUD
EGY02 - Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority EAEA, Egypt
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EGY02 - Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority EAEA, Egypt
An assistant professor and network security manager at Egypt’s Nuclear Research Center with over 15 years of progressive research and technical experience in network and data security, backed by a Ph.D. in computer science engineering that focused on securing sensitive data transmission between nuclear facilities. Dr. Mahmoud has authored numerous publications on topics ranging from data forensics to iris-based access control.
Mohd Izzat Fahmi MOHD RUF
Assistant Director, Department of Atomic Energy (Atom Malaysia)
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Department of Atomic Energy (Atom Malaysia)
As an Assistant Director in the Information Technology Section within the Division of Technical Support at the Department of Atomic Energy Malaysia (formerly AELB), I specialize in managing the IT and cybersecurity frameworks that underpin nuclear licensing, regulatory enforcement, and organizational resilience. Furthermore, I serve as the energy sector focal point under Malaysia’s Cybersecurity Act, contributing to the governance and oversight of critical information infrastructure associated with atomic energy activities. I look forward to sharing practical insights from Malaysia’s regulatory perspective with the international community at IAEA CyberCon 2026.
Manuel LECACHEUR
Électricité de France (EDF)
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Électricité de France (EDF)
As the OT CISO for the Flamanville EPR, I oversee the cybersecurity strategy for one of the world’s most advanced nuclear power plants. Building on my background at Alstom and an Industrial OT engineering degree, I joined EDF in 2013 to design the entire organizational framework and technical safeguards for the facility’s startup.
Ieckchae EUOM
Chonnam National University
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Chonnam National University
IECKCHAE EUOM is currently a Director with the System Security Research Center, Chonnam National University. Previously, he was a Researcher with the Institute of Cyber Security, KEPCOKDN. His research interests include industrial control systems, cyber physical systems, vulnerability assessment, the AI applied Internet of Things, Nuclear Power plant's cyber security, and other issues of system security.
Peter MORRIS
Sellafield Ltd
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Sellafield Ltd
Peter Morris is a Operational Technology Cyber Security Subject Matter Expert for Sellafield Limited in the United Kingdom. Peter is the Co-chair of the Control and Instrumentation Nuclear Industry Forum Cyber Security Working Group alongside his co-chair, Martin Gale from EDF Nuclear Operations. Peter is presenting a paper from this working group which aims to help organisations across the Nuclear Industry ensure smart operational technology devices are secure by design.
Christopher LAMB
Distinguished Engineer, Sandia National Laboratories
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Sandia National Laboratories
Dr. Lamb currently serves as a cyber-security research scientist with Sandia National Laboratories. He is also a Research Assistant Professor affiliated with the Electrical and Computer Engineering department at the University of New Mexico. His current research interests center around industrial control system cybersecurity, particularly in reference to nuclear and solar power, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and their intersections. He has extensive experience designing and developing mission-critical distributed systems for a wide range of government departments and agencies. He has served as chair or contributor to multiple IAEA reports addressing cybersecurity and nuclear power control systems, serves as the lead delegate of the United States to the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) in nuclear power cybersecurity, and is the chairman emeritus for IEEE NPEC SC6. He has lead various penetration testing, security analysis, vulnerability research, red teaming, and purple teaming projects for a variety of federal agencies, and is regularly invited to present on the state of advanced cyber threats. Prior to joining Sandia National Laboratories and working with the University of New Mexico, Dr. Lamb served in executive roles and as a principal consultant for a variety of technology companies in the southwest. Dr. Lamb has a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from New Mexico State University, an M.S. in Computer Science from the University of New Mexico, as well as a Ph.D. in Computer Engineering with a focus on Computational Intelligence from the University of New Mexico. He is a TOGAF 9 Certified Enterprise Architect, a GIAC Certified Exploit Researcher and Advanced Penetration Tester (GXPN), a GIAC Certified Penetration Tester (GPEN), and a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) through the International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium.
Ndeye Gagnessiry NDIAYE
Framatome GmbH
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Framatome GmbH
Telecommunication Engineer and PhD candidate at Framatome GmbH, working on integrated safety and security approaches for next-generation nuclear systems. Her background combines cybersecurity, artificial intelligence , and secure distributed systems, with prior training INSA Lyon, and Mines ParisTech PSL and University of Passau. She actively contributes to German and European AI and cybersecurity research projects .
Innocent OCHEME
Assistant Director & Lead, ICT, Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission
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Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission
A Chartered Information Technology Practitioner (C.itp) and a Certified Nuclear Security Professional (CNsSP), with several years of industrial experience, driving innovations in systems/network engineering, infrastructural/services availability and integrity, strengthening nuclear and cybersecurity resilience. With strong research interest in Cybersecurity and AI integration in the nuclear security ecosystem.Currently provides strategic leadership for the ICT development of Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission (NAEC), Nigeria.
Gwinyai VENGE
Radiation Protection Authority of Zimbabwe
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Radiation Protection Authority of Zimbabwe
IT Officer and a Certified Data Protection Officer with over 6 years working experience specializing in troubleshooting, system administration, network management, SOPHOS firewall administration, providing technical support to users as well as Data Protection. He is also a Regulatory Authority Information System (RAIS+) expert.
Florian BROUILLET
FRAMATOME-ANP
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FRAMATOME-ANP
After a past of 7 years in development, 0-day vulnerabilities research and pentesting/red-teaming, I joined the nuclear sector in 2025 by integrating Framatome (France's NPP builder). At Framatome, I work at the Installed Base Business Unit where I do and manage audits, design network architectures, work on hardening of systems and am a project lead for the CoE. The CoE is the gathering of all major nuclear actors in the French sector to handle coordination both internally and outwards - especially towards IAEA.
Rafael DE OLIVEIRA FARIA
NATIONAL AUTHORITY FOR NUCLEAR SAFETY (ANSN)
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NATIONAL AUTHORITY FOR NUCLEAR SAFETY (ANSN)
Rafael Faria is a Nuclear Safety Officer and Inspector at the Brazilian Nuclear Safety and Security Authority (ANSN), with over ten years of experience in nuclear safety and computer security. He coordinates the development of Brazil’s regulation on Computer Security for Nuclear and Radiological Facilities (ANSN-2.07) and leads the Nuclear Sector Computer Security Incident Team responsible for national-level notifications. He has significant experience in the assessment of digital instrumentation and control (I&C) systems in NPPs and research reactors and has actively contributed to international activities, including IAEA technical meetings and IRRS missions. His work also includes supporting training activities through national computer security exercises.
Rifat KALEEM
Strategic Plans Division
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Strategic Plans Division
Working as a Nuclear Security Expert in Strategic Plans Division (SPD) since 2016. Nominated as PoC SPD for NSGC and prepares national stance on IAEA NSS docus incl treaties, conventions, protocols etc. Responisble to execute and coordinated all activiites as per Pakistan - IAEA Technical Cooperaiton Programme including conduct of IAEA Sponsored International, Regional and National courses. Also member of Pakistan's National Team composed to Host IAEA IPPAS Mission in Pakistan and responsible for update / revision of Pakistan' Nuclear Security Regime (NSR) Document.
Christophe MARTIN
Electricite de France
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Electricite de France
Christophe MARTIN has spanned over three decades in the nuclear energy sector, primarily within EDF's Nuclear Generation Division. His expertise encompasses nuclear safety, nuclear security, and, more recently, the critical domain of cybersecurity.
With approximately 18 years of direct experience working within nuclear power plants (NPPs), Christophe has held diverse and progressively responsible roles in nuclear safety and operation area. A significant highlight of his NPP tenure was his role as Nuclear Safety Director at a french NPP.
Internationally, he has particularly contributed to the creation of the Cyber Nuclear Forum initially supported by the NTI and now WINS. Furthermore, he has been the Chair of the Security Expert Group of ENISS (European Nuclear Installations Safety Standards) since 2023, leading efforts to develop and harmonize security standards across European nuclear installations.
Fuad KOGUNA
NGA03 - Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NNRA), Nigeria
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NGA03 - Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NNRA), Nigeria
Fuad Safiyanu Koguna is an Deputy Manager, Head of Infrastructure, ICT at the Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NNRA). He specializes in IT and Cyber security. He holds B.Sc Computer Science and M.Sc Cyber Security. Dr. Arinze has participated in numerous international and national conferences, trainings, and symposium supported by institutions including the IAEA and U.S. Department of Energy.
Kitty LAI
International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL)
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International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL)
Kitty Lai is an Intelligence Analyst and Counter-Terrorism Specialist with over 20 years of experience spanning international law enforcement, national intelligence, and forensic science. Currently based in Lyon, France as INTERPOL's intelligence analyst for the Radiological and Nuclear Terrorism Prevention Unit, she leads operational and strategic analysis engaging law enforcement across 196 member countries. Kitty brings a rare combination of scientific rigor — grounded in a forensic science — and frontline intelligence expertise, including the design of an internationally adopted radiological terrorism threat assessment model presented at IAEA ICONS 2024. Most recently, she has been designated her unit's lead on Artificial Intelligence and nuclear security, assessing how AI adoption in the nuclear industry creates new investigative challenges for law enforcement worldwide.
Ibrahim ABUBAKAR
NGA02 - Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission, Nigeria
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NGA02 - Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission, Nigeria
I am an Information security professional with experience in secure network operations, threat monitoring, and data protection. I serve as a Principal Programme Analyst at the Nigerian Atomic Energy Commission (NAEC), supporting digital security and IT policy development. I hold Master’s degrees in Nuclear Energy Engineering and Information/Network Security.
Metka TOMAZIC
Slovenian Nuclear Safety Administration (SNSA)
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Slovenian Nuclear Safety Administration (SNSA)
I am an experienced professional specializing in emergency preparedness and response. Currently, I serve as the Head of the Emergency Preparedness Division at the Slovenian Nuclear Safety Administration, where I coordinate national and international activities, lead teams, and manage complex projects. I am also involved in computer security through the planning and execution of cybersecurity exercises. My work includes training, regulatory development, and participation in international initiatives related to nuclear safety and security.
Egor BOLOGOV
Rosatom Technical Academy
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Rosatom Technical Academy
Egor Bologov is the Director of the Industry Training Department at the Rosatom Technical Academy, bringing over 25 years of experience in information technology and computer security. As former Head of the Information Security Training Department, he developed and delivered comprehensive training programs on Computer Security Fundamentals, Industrial Control Systems (ICS) security, and SIEM systems for nuclear facility personnel. He has designed computer-based training courses, led cybersecurity capacity-building initiatives. Earlier in his career, he served as Chief Information Officer at a telecommunications company where he managed robust IT infrastructure and cybersecurity policies. Under his leadership, the Rosatom Technical Academy became a key player in advanced computer security training for the nuclear community.
Muhamad Setyawan BAHARI
National Research and Innovation Agency of Indonesia (BRIN)
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National Research and Innovation Agency of Indonesia (BRIN)
Muhamad Setyawan Bahari is a Researcher at the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Indonesia, specializing in nuclear technology policy and its broader development implications. He previously served as a Nuclear Security Officer, contributing to physical protection system effectiveness assessments and security culture strengthening for nuclear facilities. Drawing on this foundation in nuclear security practice, he now employs quantitative and scientometric approaches to examine global trends, collaboration patterns, and policy implications in nuclear cybersecurity research.
Nur FITRADINI
National Research and Innovation Agency of Indonesia (BRIN)
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National Research and Innovation Agency of Indonesia (BRIN)
I currently work as an IT Service Management staff at the National Research and Innovation Agency of Indonesia (BRIN). With a background in Information Systems, I previously worked at the National Nuclear Energy Agency (BATAN) as an IT Infrastructure and as a Project Management Officer at IBM Indonesia Subsidiary. My professional background centers on IT operations, system implementation, and project management, with a focus on ensuring reliable service delivery and effective coordination between technical and operational teams.
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