Lucia Capogna

Cybersecurity and Software Assurance Team Leader | Visiting Professor in Cybersecurity and Operational Technology
SYSTRA

Biography

Lucia is a Computer Science Engineer (BSc) and System Engineer (MSc). She is the Cyber Security and Software Assurance Technical Lead and Team Leader in SYSTRA UK and Ireland and she has over 18 years of experience in software and cyber security in several industries.

Lucia is a UK representative in several CENELEC and IEC standardisation groups for the development of safety, cybersecurity and software Standards for Railway applications.

Lucia’s experience makes her knowledgeable in both safety, software and cybersecurity and their interaction as well as their conflicts across a system lifecycle. Lucia is experienced in preparing and delivering training course on safety, software, cybersecurity and related standards including seminar and webinars for national and international events.

Presentation

Beyond Safety: Addressing the Security Gap in Railway Software Standards

The railway industry operates under strict regulations, with software solutions expected to meet both safety and security requirements. While considerable focus is placed on safety-critical software, it raises the question: is security given equal priority? How is the industry managing the “elephant in the room”, tackling the significant challenge of bridging gaps in software standards and best practices related to security? This keynote will set the scene and examine the current landscape surrounding these issues.