Security Circle
Telco Security Virtual Summit
4th November 2025
10am ET | 3pm GMT | 7pm GST
Our Security Circle event brings together leading security experts to discuss the most pressing challenges of modern cybersecurity. In intensive presentations and interactive discussions, we explore how intelligent cybercrime threatens national security, how Al transforms the security landscape, and what new strategies are required.
Summit themes
Emerging Intelligent CybercrimeA multifaceted security threat
Click to read more68% increase in AI-driven attacks
The threat landscape has evolved dramatically. Modern cybercriminals leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning to orchestrate highly sophisticated attacks. These intelligent threats surpass traditional security measures and pose a multifaceted national security challenge.
We analyze how state-sponsored actors, cybercrime syndicates, and hacktivists collaborate to compromise critical infrastructures and undermine societal stability.
AI for CybersecurityA security transformation journey
Click to read more€4.2T estimated global cybercrime costs
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing both offensive and defensive strategies. While attackers use AI for elaborate threats, defenders can utilize the same technology to proactively detect, analyze, and neutralize threats.
This transformation requires new approaches, investments in AI-driven security solutions, and the development of skills that combine human expertise with machine intelligence to create robust cyber resilience.
Rethink Cybersecurity strategiesTo protect private and public ecosystems
Click to read more3.5M unfilled cybersecurity positions
Traditional security strategies are insufficient for today's interconnected ecosystems. The boundaries between private and public systems are blurring, creating new vulnerabilities and attack vectors.
We must fundamentally rethink security strategies to develop collaborative approaches that strengthen public-private partnerships, implement Zero Trust architectures, and create adaptive security frameworks that can keep pace with the speed of technological innovation.
Agenda
Speakers
Mehrnoosh Monshizadeh
Research Scientist
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Noosha has 20 years of experience at Nokia and is currently a Research Scientist at Nokia Bell Labs, France, as well as a Postdoctoral Fellow at Aalto University’s Department of Information and Communications Engineering. Her research focuses on leveraging AI/ML for a wide range of security domains, including network traffic analysis, intrusion detection, drone and robot security, lawful interception, SDN/NFV, digital health, and quantum communication security.
In 2023, She was honoured as a Bell Labs Breakthrough Award winner for inventing NRT-MAC: Near Real-Time Manifold Approximation Clustering and a novel loss function metric, selected by jurors from Harvard, Berkeley, MIT, and the Max Planck Institute.
Her work has been featured at global congresses and she was also among the top 40 global AI/ML scientists recognized by Bayer’s Data Science Group.
Pramod Nair
Lead Security Architect
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Pramod Nair is a Lead Security Architect at Microsoft with over 20 years of experience in the industry. Throughout his career, he has worked in areas such as Research and Development, designing secure mobile networks, and providing technical consultancy for military and defence projects.
In his current role, Pramod leads the Telco Security Architecture initiative at Microsoft, helping drive its adoption globally. He is involved in designing secure next-generation networks for customers around the world and frequently shares his insights as a speaker at conferences, industry events, and as a guest lecturer at universities.
Pramod is also an active participant in the security community, working with mobile network providers, and national security and defence sectors to help secure critical infrastructure. He has contributed to the 5G security white paper with 5GAmericas and collaborates with NIST on 5G security efforts.
In addition to his work, Pramod has written a book, Securing 5G and Evolving Networks, and holds a patent in fraud detection. He has also published several white papers and articles on topics related to security.
Geert van Wauwe
CSO and Head of Group Security
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Geert is Chief Security Officer and head of Group Security at Nokia, responsible for the security of the products and services we deliver to our customers and for the security of Nokia’s enterprise environment and. For the past decade he has witnessed and acted upon the rapid evolution of security threats and the need for any company to understand and manage the security risk.
Previously, Geert led R&D teams in various telecom domains such as Fixed Networks DSL and GPON, and IP routing. He holds MS degrees in Electrical Engineering, in Finance and in SW engineering and an MBA from INSEAD and Vlerick Business School.
Hugo Munoz-Sanchez
Senior Director Network Security Defense
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Hugo Munoz-Sanchez is a seasoned leader with 17+ years of experience in the telecommunications and security industry. Currently, he is the Senior Director of Network Security Defense Access Networks at Verizon. In this role, Hugo leads the Security Defense team to safeguard Verizon's Access Networks through proactive security operations, real-time monitoring and implementation of best in class security practices.
Hugo holds a Masters in Engineering from the University of Seville in Spain, an MBA from the University of Rochester NY, and a Masters in Data Science from Harvard University.
He is the proud holder of 4 US utility patents in telecommunications and is fluent in three languages. Beyond his professional achievements, Hugo is a private pilot, a recent NYC Marathon finisher, and a dedicated father to two daughters.
Lucas Ferreyra
Industry Principal
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Cybersecurity expert with 10+ years in market research and industry analysis, and a background in data discovery and anthropology. Leads studies, reports, and projects in the areas of XDR, MDR, managed security, and the human side of cyber risk.
Gery Verwimp
Principal Architect
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Gery started his career in 1995 at Siemens’ telecommunications division in Belgium, as developer of telecommunications protocols and contributor to standardization organisations (ITU, ETSI, IETF). Various other positions in business development and technical sales followed. At the start of the Nokia Siemens Networks joint venture, in 2007, he changed role to become global solution sales manager of the signalling product line, which he continued till 2012. Joining Bics in 2012, he held roles as international planner for signaling and roaming products, domain coach and senior network expert. Since 2016 he is principal architect for Bics’ telecommunications solutions, primarily focusing on the 4G and 5G generation of products and services.
Michela Menting
Senior Research Director
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Michela Menting, Senior Research Director at ABI Research, delivers analyses and forecasts focusing on digital security. Through this service, she studies the latest solutions in cybersecurity technologies, from trusted silicon and hardware to secure applications and infrastructures. She then delivers end-to-end security research, closely analyzing technology trends, growth opportunities, and industry-specific implementations in end markets, including enterprise, government, financial, telecommunications, industrial, and IoT.
Vinod Nair
DMTS and Product Manager
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Vinod Nair is a DMTS and Product Manager at Nokia working on the Cybersecurity Dome Security solution for Telecom Security. As part of this project, he plays a lead role in defining and developing the Gen AI Assistant for Cybsersecurity Dome, which harnesses the power of Azure OpenAI to optimize 4G/5G network security operations for telco and enterprise private wireless customers.
Craig Labovitz
Head of Technology
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Craig Labovitz is Head of Technology for the Nokia Deepfield business line. Previously, Labovitz was Co-Founder and CEO of Deepfield and Founding Chief Architect for Arbor Networks. Labovitz is the author of more than a dozen peer-reviewed networking research papers, journal articles and patents. Dr. Labovitz received his PhD and MSE from the University of Michigan
Kal De
Senior Vice President of Product & Engineering
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Kal De is Senior Vice President of Product & Engineering at Nokia’s Cloud and Network Services business. His team builds secure, cloud-native software that is trusted by the world’s largest telecom operators and enterprises. Kal helps realize the potential of AI and automation, by enabling networks that sense, think and act. Prior to joining Nokia, Kal held a variety of commercial and technical leadership roles at companies such as Vista Equity Partners, VMWare, Docker and Oracle.
Who should join
the Security Circle?
The Nokia Security Circle 2025 welcomes a diverse range of leaders and experts dedicated to advancing global cybersecurity and telecommunications resilience.
Telecom Operators
Leaders and engineers from network operators focused on safeguarding critical infrastructure and customer data against evolving threats.
Government & National Security
Policymakers and agency representatives involved in national cyber defense, regulatory compliance, and protecting vital public services.
Enterprise Security & IT
Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and IT professionals from large enterprises seeking advanced security strategies and AI-driven solutions.
Researchers & Innovators
Academics, researchers, and startups exploring latest cybersecurity technologies and future trends in network protection.