Constantinos Patsakis received a B.Sc. in mathematics from the University of Athens, Greece, an M.Sc. degree in information security from Royal Holloway, University of London, and a PhD in cryptography and malware from the University of Piraeus.
In the past, he has worked as a researcher at the UNESCO Chair in Data Privacy, at Rovira i Virgili, at Trinity College, Dublin, and the Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology. He is a Professor at the University of Piraeus and an Adjunct Researcher at the Athena Research and Innovation Center. He has authored more than 150 publications in prestigious peer-reviewed international conferences and journals and participated in several national and European Research and Development projects.
His primary areas of research include cryptography, security, privacy, blockchain technology, and cybercrime.
Constantinos Patsakis received a B.Sc. in mathematics from the University of Athens, Greece, an M.Sc. degree in information security from Royal Holloway, University of London, and a PhD in cryptography and malware from the University of Piraeus.
In the past, he has worked as a researcher at the UNESCO Chair in Data Privacy, at Rovira i Virgili, at Trinity College, Dublin, and the Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology. He is a Professor at the University of Piraeus and an Adjunct Researcher at the Athena Research and Innovation Center. He has authored more than 150 publications in prestigious peer-reviewed international conferences and journals and participated in several national and European Research and Development projects.
His primary areas of research include cryptography, security, privacy, blockchain technology, and cybercrime.
Exploring the dual role of AI agents in modern cybersecurity within a panel debate.
As AI agents become increasingly embedded in our digital ecosystems—both as local assistants and cloud-orchestrated services—concerns about security are escalating. In recent years, we’ve witnessed a surge in the capabilities of malicious actors who now leverage advanced AI tools to automate and scale attacks. At the same time, everyday users and organizations are placing growing trust in AI-powered tools, often without fully understanding the risks.
This panel will explore the dual-edged nature of AI agents: how they empower both defenders and attackers, and how blind trust in automation can introduce new vulnerabilities. We’ll discuss real-world scenarios, emerging threats, and the evolving role of security professionals in an era where agents act autonomously, make decisions, and sometimes even collaborate with other agents.
Are we prepared for a future where agents are not just tools—but actors in the security landscape?
