The mission of NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) is to safeguard the freedom and security of its member countries through political and military means.
“We look out for our members by combining smart diplomacy with strong defense, and that includes risk management and cyber resilience,” said Konrad Wrona, Security Expert, NATO Communications and Information (NCI) Agency. He was speaking at the SAP for Energy and Utilities 2025 conference held recently in Rotterdam.
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Source: Forbes News
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