Press Room & Agenda

Last Thursday, a new edition of Ciberseguridad al Descubierto was held at the Hospital Universitario de Cabueñes in Gijón. This is a benchmark annual event that we have been organizing continuously for the past seven years, with the aim of raising awareness, educating, and promoting cybersecurity from a cross-cutting, practical, and multidisciplinary perspective.

Over the course of these editions, the event has become a meeting point for professionals from different fields, combining technical, organizational, legal, and strategic approaches, and encouraging the exchange of knowledge and real-world experiences in the field of information security.

On this occasion, the event placed a special focus on the healthcare sector, a critical and particularly sensitive area due to the value of the information it manages, the growing digitalization of clinical and care services, and the direct impact that a cybersecurity incident can have on continuity of care and patient safety. During the event, the main current challenges facing healthcare in terms of cybersecurity were addressed, along with emerging threats, best practices, and the need to foster a strong security culture at all levels of the organization.

Hosting Ciberseguridad al Descubierto at the Hospital Universitario de Cabueñes reinforces the commitment to the protection of systems, data, and people, highlighting the importance of collaboration among professionals, institutions, and disciplines to successfully tackle current and future cybersecurity challenges, especially in sectors as essential as healthcare.

Castroalonso will be present at the third day of Data Week in Asturias, where our colleague Dianet Jardines Galcerán will share her expertise in a panel dedicated to data governance, artificial intelligence and data spaces.

Castroalonso joins the third day of Data Week in Asturias, a benchmark event aimed at promoting strategic data management and collaboration between public administrations and companies. Tomorrow, December 3rd, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at the Gijón Science and Technology Park (AS5-Hub building), our colleague Dianet Jardines Galcerán will take part in a discussion panel focused on data governance, compliance in data spaces, artificial intelligence applied to public administration, and the role of data spaces as a driver of the digital economy. An opportunity to share knowledge, experiences, and strengthen the path toward more innovative and intelligent organizations.

Last Friday, our colleague Dámaso Sánchez took part in the workshop “Opportunities and Roles in the Blue Chain”, held at the Visitors’ Building of the Port of Gijón and organized by ASATA and the Port Authority of Gijón within the framework of the European project #BluePoint.

The event brought together companies, social economy entities, and entrepreneurial ecosystem agents with a shared goal: turning marine plastic pollution into new business opportunities. Through participatory dynamics and innovative tools, attendees explored synergies and potential collaborations to advance toward a more circular and sustainable management of marine resources. Our organization values the opportunity to take part in this co-creation space and reaffirms its commitment to the blue economy and sustainability in Asturias.

On November 11th, 12th, and 13th, the Computer Science Conference will be held at IES Nº1 in Gijón, where our colleagues Dianet Jardines and Álvaro Sebastián Acosta will take part as speakers in one of the scheduled talks, which will take place on Wednesday, November 12th, at 10:00 a.m.

The presentations at the Conference aim to showcase emerging areas in the field of computer science, share firsthand the professional experiences of former vocational training students, and promote a close relationship among the different participants in the educational process: students, the educational center, and companies.

The event also featured the presence of other Asturian representatives from the sector, such as Asturias Hub Defensa (an association formed by more than 50 large companies and SMEs) and the companies Pixels Hub, Signal Software, and SBP.

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On November 14, Avilés will host the celebration of World Quality Day, in a session focused on cybersecurity that will feature leading figures from the sector, including Cristina Caldueño, Chief Operating Officer at Castroalonso.

On November 14 at 9:30 a.m., Avilés will be the venue for a special event marking World Quality Day, dedicated to #Cybersecurity. Cristina Caldueño, Chief Operating Officer at Castroalonso, will take part in a roundtable discussion alongside experts such as Santos González, Director of the Castroalonso Chair of Cybersecurity and Digital Environment; Enrique Pérez de Tena, from the Joint Cyberspace Command (MCCE); and Félix A. Barrio, General Director of INCIBE. Moderated by Olalla Pena Fraga, the session will explore the challenges and opportunities of cybersecurity in both business and public sectors, highlighting the role of innovation and quality in digital protection.

Our COO, Cristina Fernández, is featured in the 25th-anniversary special of the Gijón Science and Technology Park, highlighting the role of women driving innovation and digital transformation in traditionally male-dominated sectors.

To mark the 25th anniversary of the Gijón Science and Technology Park, La Nueva España brought together several women leading cutting-edge projects from this innovation ecosystem. Among them is our COO and founder, Cristina Fernández, who joined the PCTG in 2019 and emphasizes “the transformative environment that fosters collaboration between science, humanities, business, and technology.” Cristina shares pride with other trailblazing women at the Park for their role in a still male-dominated field, championing the strategic vision, diversity, and genuine commitment to digital transformation that women bring to the tech industry.

The XXIII APTE International Conference in Gijón brings together professionals, researchers, and innovation leaders to share experiences, foster collaboration, and drive economic development through science and technology parks.

Organized by the Spanish Association of Science and Technology Parks (APTE), this conference addresses key topics such as innovation, technology transfer, entrepreneurship, and sustainable development. Through keynote speeches, panel discussions, workshops, and networking, it facilitates idea exchange and the creation of strategic partnerships. The event highlights the importance of innovation ecosystems and international collaboration to drive economic and technological transformation of territories. Additionally, it promotes the adoption of best practices and policies that strengthen competitiveness and sustainable growth within science and technology parks.
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Yesterday, our colleague Álvaro Sebastián Acosta, consultant and ethical hacker, was interviewed by TVE Asturias about the security risks in the transition to Windows 11.

You can listen to his opinion on the matter starting at 9:55 by clicking on the following link: Panorama Regional – 14/10/25

At Castroalonso, we have delivered cybersecurity training to the University Hospital of Cabueñes in Gijón, with the aim of enhancing staff awareness and skills in digital security and digital health, as well as promoting compliance with current regulations.

News articles about these training sessions have been published in the Asturian press — La Nueva España – Diario Independiente de Asturias covered them in digital media, while EL COMERCIO – Últimas noticias y actualidad en Asturias featured them in print edition.

El Hospital de Cabueñes refuerza su ciberseguridad

The Gijón Transforma Digital event, held in the boardroom of La Laboral and organized by Gijón Impulsa, Fundación CTIC, and FADE, served to review the first three editions of the program, which has already supported more than 300 companies in their digitalization process.

A program that has helped identify areas for improvement, define a realistic roadmap, and implement concrete solutions in key areas such as internal management, customer relations, and digital presence for Gijón’s business community.

Cybersecurity, highlighted as an essential pillar in any digital transformation strategy, was a key and indispensable aspect to ensure secure and sustainable digitalization.

At Castroalonso, we appreciate the invitation and deeply value initiatives like this. We encourage all interested companies to join future editions. Transformation begins with a proper diagnosis!

Last week we took part in the International Cybersecurity Congress organized by Universidad Alfonso X el Sabio and Universidad de Oviedo, with the support of INCIBE. Three intense days with international experts in mathematics, cryptography, and education, where our colleague Alejandro Mier González contributed our ethical and humanistic perspective on defense and cybersecurity.

This congress left us with valuable learnings, reunions, and the excitement of witnessing how science, technology, and values come together to promote a more human approach to cybersecurity. At Castroalonso, we remain committed to projects that arise from sincere and humble collaboration between institutions, professionals, and students, because we believe the future is built on shared knowledge.