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Microsoft ends support for Windows 10
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.
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
Boosting Cybersecurity at the University Hospital of Cabueñes (Gijón)
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.
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.
Castroalonso participates in the day of presentation of results of Gijón Transforma Digital.
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.
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!
International Cybersecurity Congress: Business, Research, and Society
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.
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.
19th STIC CCN-CERT Conference
The 19th STIC CCN-CERT Conference, to be held from November 24 to 27, 2025, in Madrid, is established as the largest cybersecurity event in Spain and one of the leading forums internationally. Organized by the National Cryptologic Center (CCN), in collaboration with ESPDEF-CERT and RootedCON, it will bring together more than 7,000 professionals from the public and private sectors, as well as academia and the technical community.
The 19th STIC CCN-CERT Conference, to be held from November 24 to 27, 2025, in Madrid, is established as the largest cybersecurity event in Spain and one of the leading forums internationally. Organized by the National Cryptologic Center (CCN), in collaboration with ESPDEF-CERT and RootedCON, it will bring together more than 7,000 professionals from the public and private sectors, as well as academia and the technical community.
The event will address the main trends and challenges in cybersecurity, including artificial intelligence, 5G, cyber intelligence, post-quantum cryptography, supply chain security, and advanced threats. With conferences, workshops, thematic panels, and practical labs, the conference promotes cooperation, knowledge sharing, and specialized training, strengthening Spain’s role as a key player in global cybersecurity.
AsturCON.TECH 2025
AsturCON.tech is a cybersecurity conference that will be held this year on November 14 and 15 at the Niemeyer Center in Avilés. It has established itself as a key meeting point for professionals, companies, students, and institutions interested in digital security. Organized by the Organization for Research in Offensive Cybersecurity (ORICIO), it offers conferences, workshops, and round tables on topics such as hacking, forensic analysis, malware, deepfakes, IoT, and emerging threats in the digital sphere.
AsturCON.tech is a cybersecurity conference that will be held this year on November 14 and 15 at the Niemeyer Center in Avilés. It has established itself as a key meeting point for professionals, companies, students, and institutions interested in digital security. Organized by the Organization for Research in Offensive Cybersecurity (ORICIO), it offers conferences, workshops, and round tables on topics such as hacking, forensic analysis, malware, deepfakes, IoT, and emerging threats in the digital sphere.
WORLD IN PROGRESS 2025
The international forum World in Progress Barcelona 2025 will be held on October 20 and 21 at the Palau de Congressos de Catalunya, organized by Grupo PRISA, EL PAÍS, and Cadena SER. This event will bring together prominent political leaders, intellectuals, and businesspeople to discuss the major global challenges of the 21st century.
The international forum World in Progress Barcelona 2025 will be held on October 20 and 21 at the Palau de Congressos de Catalunya, organized by Grupo PRISA, EL PAÍS, and Cadena SER. This event will bring together prominent political leaders, intellectuals, and businesspeople to discuss the major global challenges of the 21st century.
Among its multiple themes are the major global challenges of the 21st century, including globalization, climate change, digital transformation, misinformation, and humanitarian crises.. Its significance lies in fostering dialogue among political leaders, businesspeople, academics, and citizens, proposing concrete solutions, and promoting international consensus. Additionally, it plays a key role in reflecting on technology and ethics, assessing the social impact of digitalization and artificial intelligence, the need for regulatory and ethical frameworks, the responsibility of governments and companies, and protection against misinformation and digital manipulation.
Ciberseguridad al Descubierto 2025
On Thursday, December 11, the 7th Edition of Cybersecurity Uncovered will take place in the auditorium of the Cabueñes University Hospital in Gijón. This key initiative aims to raise awareness about cybersecurity from various perspectives—technical, ethical, and legal—providing essential training and promoting a cultural shift across multiple sectors.
On Thursday, December 11, the 7th Edition of Cybersecurity Uncovered will take place in the auditorium of the Cabueñes University Hospital in Gijón. This key initiative aims to raise awareness about cybersecurity from various perspectives—technical, ethical, and legal—providing essential training and promoting a cultural shift across multiple sectors.
In this edition, the event will focus on the healthcare sector, a critical area facing increasingly advanced and sophisticated cybersecurity challenges.
Organized by the Atlantic Arc Association for Cybersecurity and Digital Environment and Castroalonso.
You can register on the website until Wednesday, December 10, at 5:00 PM:
Nineteenth edition (#19ENISE) of the International Information Security Meeting
The nineteenth edition of ENISE (International Information Security Meeting) will take place on October 14, 15, and 16 at the León Conference and Exhibition Center and its surroundings.
The nineteenth edition of ENISE (International Information Security Meeting) will take place on October 14, 15, and 16 at the León Conference and Exhibition Center and its surroundings.
At the ENISE event, expert conferences and presentations are combined with roundtable discussions on current topics, practical cybersecurity workshops, showcases of technological solutions, and networking opportunities, all aimed at updating knowledge, highlighting innovations, and promoting collaboration in the field of information security.
Visit to our PCTG building by the Director General of Employment and the Local Employment Agency of Gijón/XixónVisit
Today we had the pleasure of welcoming Carla Álvarez Sanjurjo, Director General of Employment, and María Olga Fernández González, Technician of the Service for Promotion, Development, and Innovation of the Local Employment Agency of Gijón/Xixón, to our PCTG building. Their visit aimed to see firsthand the subsidized course with a hiring commitment, including the training, planned content, and the theoretical-practical methodology we apply.
Today we had the pleasure of welcoming Carla Álvarez Sanjurjo, Director General of Employment, and María Olga Fernández González, Technician of the Service for Promotion, Development, and Innovation of the Local Employment Agency of Gijón/Xixón, to our PCTG building. Their visit aimed to see firsthand the subsidized course with a hiring commitment, including the training, planned content, and the theoretical-practical methodology we apply.
We would like to extend our gratitude for the interest and support in this type of specialized training in Gijón.
An Asturian AI to Analyze Politicians’ Public Image Through Online Opinions
This past weekend, an article was published about AI.Rony, the project we are developing with the aim of applying artificial intelligence to the analysis of public image on the internet.
This past weekend, an article was published about AI.Rony, the project we are developing with the aim of applying artificial intelligence to the analysis of public image on the internet.
Thanks to Diario El Comercio and Laura Mayordomo for giving visibility to this project born in Asturias, which demonstrates how AI can add value to communication and reputation management.
Data Spaces: Benefits, Challenges, and the Regulatory Boost of UNE 0087:2025
Dianet Jardines Galcerán, Legal and Cybersecurity Consultant at Castroalonso, contributes to the journal Actualidad Jurídica Aranzadi (AJA) with an article discussing the benefits and challenges posed by data spaces, as well as UNE 0087:2025.
Dianet Jardines Galcerán, Legal and Cybersecurity Consultant at Castroalonso, contributes to the journal Actualidad Jurídica Aranzadi (AJA) with an article discussing the benefits and challenges posed by data spaces, as well as UNE 0087:2025.