Yannis Oikonomidis is a Software Engineer and Technical Manager at Netcompany Intrasoft. He holds a MSc in Computer Engineering from Delft University of Technology (2013). He also holds a Diploma in Computer Engineering from the Department of Computer Engineering and Informatics of the University of Patras (2011). Yannis Oikonomidis has participated as a Software Engineer and as a Technical Manager in various research and development projects funded by the European Union (Horizon Europe), while he has also worked as a Software Engineer in companies in the Netherlands and in Greece. He has also participated in the publication of papers in scientific journals, books, and conferences.
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Reliable, robust, and resilient operation of Critical Infrastructures (CI) is a pre-requisite for the integrity of vital elements in our society as well as the security, well-being, and economic prosperity of Europe, its citizens and businesses. EU Security Union Strategy for the period 2020-2025 identifies the protection of CI as one of the main priorities for the EU and its Member States. However, CIs have become very complex, operating in a rapidly evolving societal, technological and business environment.Growing digitalisation and interconnectivity of CIs, based on novel technologies and technologically sophisticated applications, generate potentially new vulnerabilities. DevSecOps plays a crucial role in the security and resilience of European CIs by integrating security practices directly into the development and operational workflows. This approach ensures continuous, automated security checks and balances throughout the software development lifecycle, significantly reducing vulnerabilities and enhancing compliance with stringent regulatory standards. Given the rising sophistication of cyber threats and the importance of infrastructures like energy, transportation, and healthcare, DevSecOps is indispensable for safeguarding these systems against disruptions and ensuring they operate securely and efficiently in the digital age.