"Secure by Design and Secure by Default, the path to digital trust"
"Secure by Design and Secure by Default, the path to digital trust"
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Session: Secure by Design and Secure by Default, the path to digital trust
Security must evolve from an afterthought into a design principle. This session explores how Secure by Design and Secure by Default transform the way software, AI systems and complex digital infrastructures are built. Security is not only a façade to show compliance but must be embedded directly into the products we develop, considered even before the first line of code is written. We must align with regulations such as NIS2 and the Cyber Resilience Act while building digital trust as a foundation for innovation.Key Takeaways
- Secure by Design and Secure by Default must guide how products are conceived and built. Security requirements should be addressed from the earliest decisions, not added later in the lifecycle.
Bio
Alexandra Sfrijan is the COO and Co-founder of Cybalgoris, where she leads the development of technologies that embed security directly into the software engineering process. She co-created CYBERNOE®, the first Secure by Design assistant designed to guide developers, integrators and AI solution builders in applying concrete and verifiable security measures from the earliest stages of the development lifecycle. Her work focuses on making secure engineering a structured, traceable and practical discipline that strengthens digital resilience without slowing innovation.She also serves as a Women4Cyber Ambassador, an Executive Member of the WomenTech Network, and Vice President of Strategy & Development at the Secure by Design Romania Association. Through these roles, she contributes to advancing proactive security practices across education, industry and the wider cybersecurity ecosystem, promoting a culture where security becomes a foundational element of digital development.
