{"id":5242,"date":"2025-10-10T17:10:31","date_gmt":"2025-10-10T15:10:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hunog.hu\/?p=5242"},"modified":"2025-10-21T10:01:10","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T08:01:10","slug":"community-innovation-and-networks-in-the-heart-of-the-matra-this-was-the-sold-out-hunog_3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hunog.hu\/en\/kozosseg-innovacio-es-halozatok-a-matra-sziveben-ilyen-volt-a-telthazas-hunog_3\/","title":{"rendered":"Community, innovation, and networks in the heart of the M\u00e1tra: This was the sold-out HUNOG_3"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"HUNOG_3\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1129102355?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>On October 1\u20132, 2025, the network-operations community gathered for the third time at HUNOG, Hungary\u2019s only NOG (Network Operator Group) conference. Everything scaled up at HUNOG_3\u2014the vibe, the headcount, and even the elevation. The event once again outgrew its previous venue, so this year it took place atop the M\u00e1tra at Hotel \u00d3zon &amp; Luxury Villas **** superior, where attendees could chat between talks while looking out over the autumn landscape.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This year\u2019s organizers were again ISZT (Council of Hungarian Internet Providers), the .HU Registry and BIX, the Budapest Internet Exchange.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In his opening remarks, <strong>Attila Miszori<\/strong>, President of ISZT, emphasized that the goal is no longer to chase headcount, but to deepen the professional substance. This year, 280 participants and 117 companies took part in the conference, with supporters and speakers arriving from no fewer than 12 countries; students and lecturers also joined from 8 universities. Miszori highlighted the work of the Program Committee that curated the agenda; thanks to them, the talks\u2014true to the slogan \u201cno fluff discussions on network\u201d\u2014reflect a rigorously professional approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once again, the moderator was <strong>Dr. P\u00e1l Varga<\/strong>Head of the Department of Telecommunications and Artificial Intelligence at the Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Barbara Angelus<\/strong> (.HU Registry) focused her welcome on community building as a core goal. In her view, the real content of the conference comes from its participants: now is the time to turn names and email addresses into faces and relationships. She also noted that on day two a dedicated Registrar section awaits domain Registrars, to which representatives of four neighboring countries\u2014the Slovak, Czech, Serbian, and Romanian Registries\u2014accepted the invitation to share their experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/hunog.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/HUNOG_3_002-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5055\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hunog.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/HUNOG_3_002-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hunog.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/HUNOG_3_002-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hunog.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/HUNOG_3_002-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hunog.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/HUNOG_3_002-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/hunog.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/HUNOG_3_002-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/hunog.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/HUNOG_3_002-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">AI, incident response, and the future of digital defense<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The technical block opened with <strong>Istv\u00e1n Laky<\/strong> (Juniper Networks), who spoke about the practical challenges of AI data-center infrastructure. He stressed that these are not futuristic visions: optimization, scalability, and Ethernet-based standardized solutions are actively shaping data centers today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Gergely \u00c1cs<\/strong> (BME CrySyS Lab) took the audience into the world of vulnerabilities in language models and agents: prompt injection, jailbreaking, multilingual attacks, and the ongoing arms race of defensive methods. The \u201cCalendar attack\u201d example against Google Gemini was particularly striking, showing how seemingly banal channels can be exploited to launch serious attacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ern\u0151 Rig\u00f3<\/strong> (HunCERT \/ HUN-REN \/ SZTAKI) presented how to build federated Security Operations Centers on open-source foundations with a practical, modular approach\u2014aiming to enable sustainable, community-driven incident response even for smaller organizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The block concluded with <strong>Kamill\u00f3 Matek<\/strong> (Gammaorg), who spoke with bracing candor about the reality of vulnerabilities lurking inside devices. In his view, security is not a state but a process, and the cracks are often visible right out of the box\u2014if someone is willing to truly look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Running parallel to the plenaries, the Tech Demo Xperience in the Hidas room offered interactive, hands-on demos. <strong>Dr. Viktor Kilbertus<\/strong> (TP-Link Networks Hungary) showcased remotely managed camera systems and operator-grade management platforms; <strong>Zolt\u00e1n Bibity<\/strong> (Arista Networks) presented Arista\u2019s CloudVision management and automation tooling with real-time telemetry; and <strong>Dr. Rich\u00e1rd \u00c1d\u00e1m V\u00e9csey<\/strong> covered practical applications of large language models. Attendees got a simultaneous taste of network operations, cloud management, and artificial intelligence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Proactive defense, AI, and the challenges of the arms race<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The cybersecurity panel\u2014 <strong>Kamill\u00f3 Matek<\/strong> (Gammaorg), <strong>Prof. Dr. L\u00e1szl\u00f3 Kov\u00e1cs<\/strong> (NKE), <strong>Tam\u00e1s Marsi<\/strong> (NBSZ NKI) \u00e9s <strong>Zolt\u00e1n Sepr\u00e9nyi<\/strong> (CETIN)\u2014discussed how to keep pace with an accelerating threat landscape. The starting point was sobering: in Hungary, even basic alerts often go unread, and system maintenance is frequently neglected. Sepr\u00e9nyi reminded everyone that defense doesn\u2019t begin with futuristic tools but with tried-and-true fundamentals: if security holes remain open, the rest is just hand-waving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The conversation quickly zeroed in on AI, which brings new opportunities while introducing fresh vulnerabilities. According to <strong>Matek<\/strong> new systems have become a \u201cplayground\u201d for attackers because development is fast while defense lags behind. <strong>Marsi<\/strong> pointed out that AI on the attacker\u2019s side has drastically lowered the required skill level, even as defenders face increasingly complex situations. <strong>Kov\u00e1cs<\/strong> added that most attacks don\u2019t start with a genius hack but with simple reconnaissance\u2014looking for the easiest human targets to exploit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The common denominator was clear: security is grounded in a conscious organizational culture, sound policy, and education. <strong>Marsi<\/strong> argued that cybersecurity is a trust-based community activity, yet incidents are seldom shared in Hungary, so lessons often never reach others. In <strong>Kov\u00e1cs<\/strong> 's view, AI could become an important defensive tool, but organizations need time and patience to prepare. Until then, at least get the basics right: let\u2019s finally lock the doors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/hunog.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/@hunog_2025_10_01_02_263-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5118\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hunog.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/@hunog_2025_10_01_02_263-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hunog.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/@hunog_2025_10_01_02_263-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hunog.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/@hunog_2025_10_01_02_263-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hunog.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/@hunog_2025_10_01_02_263-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/hunog.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/@hunog_2025_10_01_02_263-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/hunog.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/@hunog_2025_10_01_02_263.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Efficiency, greening, and intelligent network analytics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The data-center and optical-networks track was one of the most technical blocks of the day, yet the depth didn\u2019t come at the expense of momentum. <strong>D\u00e1niel R\u00e9ts\u00e1n<\/strong> (Magyar Telekom) spoke about the dual challenge facing data-center networks: simplifying architectures while giving ever more weight to sustainability. New optical technologies help on both fronts\u2014offering higher capacity and lower energy use while reducing network complexity. This is not just a technical issue but a strategic one: the future of network architectures lies in simplicity and efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Thomas Weible<\/strong> (Flexoptix) examined the reliability of ultra-high-speed data transmission up to 800G\u2014peering into the near future. While high capacity is promising, stability and error handling become ever more sensitive; the smallest disturbance can have a disproportionately large impact on the entire system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Closing the block, <strong>Gordon Gid\u00f3falvy<\/strong> (Nokia) presented modern, Containerlab-based network labs, followed by <strong>Tam\u00e1s T\u00f3thfalusi<\/strong> (AITIA) on collective-intelligence-based network analytics that enables real-time, quasi-conversational interrogation of 5G networks. Together, the talks mapped a trend: infrastructure will not only be faster and greener, but also more flexible and interactive\u2014where the boundary between humans and networks gradually blurs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The day ended with a cheerful community dinner featuring a quiz, prizes, and a p\u00e1linka tasting\u2014judging by the late-night conversations among long-time partners and colleagues, a resounding success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">.HU Update, strategic goals, and regional knowledge exchange<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Day two featured a dedicated section for .HU Registrars. <strong>In his opening talk, Csaba Bodor<\/strong> (ISZT Nonprofit Ltd., Managing Director) summarized updates and plans related to the .hu domain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bodor highlighted that in recent years the focus was on the migration from the legacy DRR (domain registration) system to the new ngDRR. The needs gathered from Registrars and domain users during this period are now captured in a well-documented \u201cidea bank,\u201d which can become strategic input going forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Accordingly, drafting the Registry\u2019s new three-year strategy is entering a fresh phase. While the framework is set by the Mission Document adopted at the latest general assembly, Registrars will be actively involved in finalizing the strategy: they won\u2019t just comment on the goals, but can make concrete proposals and vote on the future direction of the .hu ecosystem. This underscores that the Registry will continue to build on partnership rather than act solely as a regulator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Talks in the Registrar section quickly sketched out the region\u2019s experiences. <strong>Peter Biro<\/strong> (SK-NIC, .sk) shared inspiring customer-service and CSR initiatives from the Slovak domain-registration system, showing how TLD operation can also build community. <strong>Zden\u011bk Br\u016fna<\/strong> (CZ-NIC, .cz) offered a look into the practical workings of the Czech domain-auction model, which helps reallocate released domains transparently and efficiently. The technical front was closed by <strong>Zolt\u00e1n Lajber<\/strong> (.HU Registry) and <strong>Tam\u00e1s Csillag<\/strong> (PCH \u2013 .HU Registry) with presentations on DNSSEC, highlighting the protocol\u2019s status in Hungary and current challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The subsequent <strong>panel <\/strong>was a first in Hungary: for the first time, representatives of five regional Registries sat at one table to share experiences of implementing NIS2. The discussion made clear how different their situations are: in Slovakia the shift to the new regulation had to happen almost overnight; Serbia (not an EU member) has more time to prepare and learn from others; Romania implemented needed changes within weeks; while the Czech Republic is also battling tight deadlines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Debate was especially lively around contact verification, where each country applies a different approach\u2014an excellent example of the value created when regional players not only work side by side but also talk to each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/hunog.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Hunog_3_Dejan_D_006-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5063\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hunog.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Hunog_3_Dejan_D_006-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hunog.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Hunog_3_Dejan_D_006-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hunog.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Hunog_3_Dejan_D_006-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hunog.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Hunog_3_Dejan_D_006-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/hunog.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Hunog_3_Dejan_D_006-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/hunog.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Hunog_3_Dejan_D_006-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Access technologies and network troubleshooting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile in the plenary hall, the morning focused on access technologies and troubleshooting across a notably wide technological spectrum. <strong>Ivo Lansky<\/strong> (Tarana Wireless) spoke about bridging Hungary\u2019s digital divide, emphasizing that real progress requires technology-neutral broadband policies\u2014not forcing \u201cfavorite solutions,\u201d but supporting the infrastructures that work best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Jan Stejskal<\/strong> (VanCo.cz) presented practical applications of microwave technologies, underscoring their continued importance in network build-outs, especially in hard-to-serve areas. <strong>Istv\u00e1n B\u00e1tori<\/strong> (Ericsson) discussed automation in mobile networks, focusing on the ORAN R1 interface as a potential key element of tomorrow\u2019s radio networks. The sequence closed with <strong>Andr\u00e1s Czink\u00f3czky<\/strong> (Magyar Telekom), who demonstrated model-based troubleshooting methods to diagnose problems in complex telecom networks faster and more precisely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scaling, cognitive biases, and practical applications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The AI and network-management track explored how AI is reshaping both technological infrastructure and our ways of thinking. <strong>B\u00e1lint Gyires-T\u00f3th<\/strong> (BME) guided the audience through modern GPU infrastructures, showing how to scale diverse AI architectures effectively by combining hardware and software solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Orsolya Putz<\/strong> (BME) approached from another angle: the behavioral and cognitive biases of AI\u2014how the flaws of human thinking surface in large language models, and why this matters if we take AI-based systems seriously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, <strong>Dr. Rich\u00e1rd \u00c1d\u00e1m V\u00e9csey<\/strong> spoke from a practical perspective about AI\u2019s role in network operations. He pointed out that the technology already helps significantly with fault detection, optimization, and predictive analytics, but a real breakthrough also requires cultural and organizational adaptation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In \u201cThe Invisible Side of DNS\u201d session, speakers illuminated the less visible yet critical layers of network operation. <strong>Tom\u00e1\u0161 H\u00e1la<\/strong> (CZ-NIC) shared the secrets of energy-efficient, cost-effective DNS operation; <strong>Robert Kisteleki<\/strong> (RIPE NCC) explained how to uncover the background of problematic Internet events when something breaks; <strong>Tam\u00e1s Csillag<\/strong> (PCH \u2013 .HU Registry) presented developments in .hu zone generation and DNSSEC signing; and <strong>Zolt\u00e1n Lajber<\/strong> (.HU Registry) offered hands-on advice on how DNS should\u2014and should not\u2014be run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the AI and network-management panel, multiple perspectives explored how AI is transforming workflows and infrastructure. <strong>Istv\u00e1n Laky<\/strong> (Juniper Networks) noted that most customers don\u2019t use AI to cut headcount, but to offload repetitive tasks\u2014freeing experts to focus on higher-value work while making systems more stable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Gy\u00f6rgy Gaszmann<\/strong> (CETIN Hungary) argued the change is as much about mindset as technology: with AI, teams work faster and discover deeper patterns in networks. <strong>Dr. Bal\u00e1zs Harangi<\/strong>, deputy head of department and vice-dean for science and grants at the University of Debrecen\u2019s Faculty of Informatics, highlighted growing automation, which frees up time and enables teams to tackle smaller, fine-tuning problems as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the second half, the focus shifted to Hungary\u2019s AI infrastructure. <strong>Nabil Atiyeh<\/strong> (Rackforest) pointed out that domestic tech development is currently constrained mainly by costs\u2014energy, cooling, and the rapid obsolescence of GPUs. Gaszmann added that by the time demand emerges for truly sovereign AI solutions, the infrastructure should already be ready\u2014posing a serious strategic challenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/hunog.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/@hunog_2025_10_01_02_535-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5194\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hunog.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/@hunog_2025_10_01_02_535-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hunog.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/@hunog_2025_10_01_02_535-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hunog.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/@hunog_2025_10_01_02_535-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hunog.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/@hunog_2025_10_01_02_535-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/hunog.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/@hunog_2025_10_01_02_535-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/hunog.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/@hunog_2025_10_01_02_535.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>HUNOG\u2019s first year was a novelty where a tight-knit professional community came together; the second year, an ambitious, growing conference; and this year, a confident professional milieu\u2014so much so that many participants were strolling around in HUNOG T-shirts from previous years, and lively conversations filled the hotel. The organizers no longer just hope\u2014they know\u2014that they\u2019ve brought the profession together (and perhaps even those adjacent to it). The goal will be the same next year at the fourth HUNOG conference, where all network builders are once again invited.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2025. okt\u00f3ber 1-2-\u00e1n imm\u00e1r harmadik alkalommal gy\u0171lt \u00f6ssze a h\u00e1l\u00f3zat\u00fczemeltet\u0151i szakma a HUNOG-on, az egyetlen magyar NOG (Network Operator Group) konferenci\u00e1n. 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