ITE analyses the current state of cybersecurity and technological resilience and the tools to address it
On the occasion of the company’s participation in the “From Cyberintelligence to Technological Resilience” conference, organised by Infodefensa with the support of the National Cryptologic Centre and the Joint Cyber Command, which will be held in Madrid on 25 September 2025, Juan Carlos Chamizo, Director of ITE’s Cybersecurity Unit, examines the current state of the sector and outlines the contribution and solutions deployed by his team to tackle cyber threats.
Q: What does participating as a collaborator in this conference focused on cybersecurity, cyberintelligence, and technological resilience mean for ITE?
A: For ITE, participating as a collaborator in this conference represents a strategic opportunity to share knowledge, real-world experiences, and forward-looking insights on secure digital transformation. It also recognises our role as a benchmark in protecting critical environments, both IT and OT. This event allows us to reinforce our mission: actively contributing to the strengthening of cyber resilience for public and private organisations in the face of an increasingly sophisticated threat landscape.
Q: How would you define the mission of the Cybersecurity Unit within ITE’s business portfolio?
A: At ITE, we consider it essential to provide cutting-edge solutions to protect companies and public organisations in cyberspace. To achieve this, we operate from our state-of-the-art Security Operations Centre (SOC) in Rivas-Vaciamadrid, designed to deliver comprehensive protection through continuous monitoring, proactive detection, and rapid incident response. Our mission is clear: to anticipate, protect, and respond to cyber threats that may impact business continuity, system integrity, and digital trust.
Q: What emerging threats and trends would you highlight in today’s cybersecurity landscape?
A: We are currently observing a significant increase in cyberattacks leveraging artificial intelligence, ransomware targeting critical sectors, and supply chain attacks. There is also a growing number of threats affecting industrial IoT devices, as well as issues arising from poorly managed hybrid environments and the use of Shadow IT. The increasing sophistication of Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) groups makes it essential to incorporate both tactical and strategic cyberintelligence capabilities into any security programme.
Juan Carlos Chamizo, Director of ITE’s Cybersecurity Unit
Q: How is ITE’s Cybersecurity Unit evolving to address these new digital risk scenarios?
A: We have focused our efforts on the continuous development and improvement of our two main lines of action. In the IT domain, we provide 24/7 services from the SOC with a highly specialised team, while in the OT domain we protect critical infrastructures, including those in the energy, transport, and defence sectors. Additionally, we integrate advanced technologies such as SOAR, UEBA, and Threat Intelligence, with a particular focus on strategic sectors.
Q: Artificial intelligence and automation are transforming the cybersecurity sector. What opportunities and risks do you identify in their application?
A: The application of AI offers significant opportunities, such as automated incident response, predictive analysis, and intelligent alert management. However, it also carries risks, including the malicious use of AI by attackers, reliance on opaque models, and the potential manipulation of machine learning models. At ITE, we apply AI according to principles of security by design and explainability, maximising its benefits while minimising risks.
Q: What are the main challenges and objectives that ITE’s Cybersecurity Unit sets for the short and medium term?
A: Our challenges include integrating sector-specific threat intelligence, expanding our OT services internationally, implementing intelligent process automation, aligning with the NIST CSF 2.0 framework, and reinforcing regulatory compliance. Regarding objectives, we aim to deploy XDR models, consolidate strategic partnerships, and promote continuous improvement in our capabilities and services.
Q: What key message would you give to organisations seeking to advance towards technological resilience?
A: Technological resilience relies on active governance, anticipation capabilities, real-time visibility and response, as well as training and a strong security culture across the organisation. Through SocITE360, we support organisations in developing modern cybersecurity strategies tailored to their reality, ensuring operational continuity and protection.