Infosec Europe: Key Takeaways from London’s Leading Cybersecurity Event
FastNetMon’s CEO Kate Fateeva and Maria Pietilanaho visited Infosecurity Europe 2025—this year marking the event’s 30th anniversary at ExCeL London. As always, it was a great mix of catching up on the latest cybersecurity trends, meeting old friends and new faces, and yes… grabbing some seriously cool merch.
From early keynotes to casual chats over coffee, we walked away with fresh insights, new connections, and a renewed sense of how fast the cyber world is evolving. Here are some highlights that stood out to us:
1. Geopolitics is now a cyber topic
Cybersecurity conversations are no longer just about tech—they’re about geopolitical influence. A recurring theme at the event was the rise of state-sponsored cyber activity and the idea that we’re entering a kind of “Cyber Cold War.” Attacks on critical sectors like healthcare and energy are becoming more strategic, long-term, and data-focused.
2. Quantum & AI: the new frontier
AI is changing the threat landscape on both sides—defenders are using it to predict and detect, while attackers are using it to scale and automate their campaigns. And with quantum computing moving closer to reality, protecting long-term encrypted data is starting to feel more urgent than hypothetical.
3. Cybercrime moves quicker than defence
Several talks touched on the frustrating reality that attackers often move faster than defenders. They don’t have to worry about compliance or process—they just act. But the good news? More organisations are getting proactive, and smarter tools are helping close the gap.
4. Zero trust is the new normal
If there’s one thing almost every speaker agreed on, it’s this: traditional perimeter defences aren’t enough anymore. Zero-trust models, least-privilege access, and continuous verification are becoming the go-to strategies for keeping systems secure in a world where threats can come from anywhere.
5. The skills gap is still acute
There’s no sugarcoating it—cyber talent is still hard to find. Many organisations are struggling to build or retain strong security teams. AI might help fill some of the gaps, but for now, it’s clear that people are still the most valuable (and scarce) resource in cybersecurity.
Wrapping up
We had a great time at Infosec this year. It was a pleasure to see so many familiar faces—especially colleagues from our partners and clients—and to meet loads of new ones. We came back with plenty of insights, a renewed sense of where the industry’s headed, and yes… a tote bag full of swag.
As always, Infosecurity Europe proved to be a valuable stop on the calendar, and we’re already looking forward to the next one.
