On 30 October 2026, the Cyber Security Cluster of Excellence – CYSCOE takes part in Hackout Business, part of the 5th edition of Hackout, which brings together leaders from cybersecurity, business and the startup community at the Grand Hotel Bucharest.
Who: Daniel Leu, Cyber Threat Intelligence Researcher, CYSCOE
Panel: Panel 2 – FIMI, hybrid warfare and disinformation
When: 30 October 2026, 15:30–16:30
Where: Fortuna Ballroom, Grand Hotel Bucharest
Daniel Leu, Cyber Threat Intelligence Researcher and Factide’s representative in CYSCOE, speaks on Panel 2 – FIMI, hybrid warfare and disinformation, scheduled from 15:30 to 16:30.
About the panel
Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (FIMI) has become a constant feature of hybrid conflict, directly affecting public trust, democratic processes and the business environment. The panel brings together perspectives from research, journalism, strategic communication and cybersecurity:
- Dr. Susana Dragomir – International Digital Policy Advisor & FIMI Analyst (moderator)
- Alina Bârgăoanu – Professor, Dean of the Faculty of Communication and Public Relations, SNSPA
- Marian Voicu – Publisher, Veridica.ro
- Mihai-George Forlafu – Senior Cybersecurity Architect
- Daniel Leu – Cyber Threat Intelligence Researcher, CYSCOE
CYSCOE’s contribution brings in the technical side of the phenomenon: identifying the infrastructure and actors behind disinformation campaigns, the link between influence operations and cyberattacks, and the role of threat intelligence in protecting organisations.
Hackout Business agenda
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 13:00–14:00 | Opening and networking |
| 14:00–15:00 | Panel 1: Cybersecurity services and 2027 horizons |
| 15:00–15:30 | Coffee break |
| 15:30–16:30 | Panel 2: FIMI, hybrid warfare and disinformation |
| 16:30–17:00 | Social break |
| 17:00–18:00 | Panel 3: Startups and funding |
| 18:00–20:00 | Dinner and networking |
The CYSCOE community is well represented at Hackout Business: the opening is moderated by Gabriel Puiu, President of Hackout, and Panel 1 by Daniel Pitiș. CYSCOE is an event partner, while its members Zamolxis and Stinoctis are among the sponsors.
Through this participation, CYSCOE continues its commitment to Romania’s and Europe’s cyber resilience.
