A scientific and professional conference was organized on 4 December by Sz\u00e9chenyi Istv\u00e1n University in cooperation with the Military National Security Service, the Ministry of Defence, and the University of Public Service. \u201cSince 2021, the Military Cyberspace Conference has provided a forum for members of the armed forces, intelligence services, and university experts to discuss the most important challenges in this field, with the aim of advancing the cause of cybersecurity through joint professional reflection,\u201d <\/em>emphasized Dr Tam\u00e1s Kenedli, Colonel of the Military National Security Service, at the opening of the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In his welcoming address, Major General Norbert Tajti, Director General of the Military National Security Service, highlighted the importance of the fact that the conference was hosted by a civilian institution.\u00a0\u201cJoint organization with Sz\u00e9chenyi Istv\u00e1n University also reinforces that we cannot be successful without intensive cooperation at the state and societal levels,\u201d<\/em>\u00a0he stated. As he noted, today\u2019s security environment has broken with the trends of the previous century, when the front line and the hinterland were clearly separated.\u00a0\u201cThe black and white zones have merged, and security-threatening challenges are emerging in the grey zone,\u201d<\/em>\u00a0he explained. He emphasized that Sz\u00e9chenyi Istv\u00e1n University is an innovative institution that demonstrates openness toward strengthening Hungary\u2019s security, and that the conference represents an important milestone in their joint efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Professor Ferenc Friedler, Rector of Sz\u00e9chenyi Istv\u00e1n University and Vice-Rector for Scientific Affairs, explained that the security of cyberspace is one of the most important national security domains of the 21st century, which can only be addressed through military and academic cooperation. \u201cThrough our education programmes, research and development activities, and close industrial partnerships, we have established a knowledge centre that provides a foundation for both cybersecurity and defence innovations. It is no coincidence that Hungary\u2019s first Department of Modern Technology and Cybersecurity Law, as well as the Department of Defence Innovation and Critical Infrastructure, were established at our University. The different perspectives of these two organizational units together create a platform through which we can respond to the fundamental questions of cybersecurity,\u201d<\/em> he underlined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Representing the State Secretariat responsible for the governance of military national security, Gr\u00e9ta Nagy remarked that in cyberspace, peacetime is an unknown concept. Cyberattacks directed against civilians indicate that military operations are no longer confined to purely military targets.\u00a0\u201cThese attacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated through the use of artificial intelligence. The strongest defence is possible when we think at a whole-of-government level and build strong national resilience, where the resilience of public administration, industry, and society rests on stable pillars,\u201d<\/em>\u00a0she noted. She added that the defence-related section of the National Cybersecurity Strategy published this year highlights that raising awareness, promoting cooperation, joint situational assessment, and the integration of innovation are indispensable elements of this effort.<\/p>\n\n\n Throughout the day, participants heard presentations from numerous renowned speakers, including Dr \u00c1gnes Kasper (NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence), who spoke on the strategic importance and development of cybersecurity within NATO, and Professor Dr L\u00e1szl\u00f3 Kov\u00e1cs, Major General (University of Public Service), who delivered a presentation on possible future directions for domestic cybersecurity education and research. Lieutenant Colonel Dr \u00c1d\u00e1m Farkas (Sz\u00e9chenyi Istv\u00e1n University, University of Public Service, Military National Security Service) gave an overview entitled\u00a0\u201cThe Place and Role of Cyber and Information Operations Preparedness in the Comprehensive Development of National Security,\u201d<\/em>\u00a0while Colonel D\u00e1vid Orosh\u00e1zi (National Security Service, National Cybersecurity Institute) presented on\u00a0\u201cThe Development of the National Cybersecurity System and Cooperation with the Civil Sphere.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n At the conference, the two departments of the Gy\u0151r-based university active in this field also introduced their work. The\u00a0Department of Modern Technology and Cybersecurity Law<\/strong>\u00a0of the De\u00e1k Ferenc Faculty of Law and Political Sciences examines the legal aspects of cybersecurity and offers a nationally unique master\u2019s programme entitled\u00a0Law of Modern Technologies and Cybersecurity.<\/a>\u00a0Its head and the architect of the programme, Dr Roland Kelemen, delivered a lecture entitled\u00a0\u201cInterpreting Societal Resilience in Cyberspace.\u201d<\/em>\u00a0The Department of Defence Innovation and Critical Infrastructures<\/a>\u00a0which began its operations in the current academic year, was presented by its head, Dr Ferenc Szauter, who outlined the department\u2019s competencies. Staff members of the two organizational units\u2014Dr Hedvig Szab\u00f3, Dr L\u00e1szl\u00f3 Vikman and Dr P\u00e1l L\u00e1szl\u00f3 B\u00e1rk\u00e1nyi\u2014shed light on various defence-related issues from the perspectives of their respective fields during the event.<\/p>\n\n\n Created: 2025.12.17. 13:34 Under the motto \u201cThe Security of the Future and the Importance of Military\u2013Civil Cooperation,\u201d the scientific and professional conference Military Cyberspace 2025 was held at the Gy\u0151r Innovation Park …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":22,"featured_media":9360,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[24],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9359","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"yoast_head":"\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/alumni.sze.hu\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/kep1-3-1024x683.jpg\")
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