While Open RAN offers numerous advantages, some stakeholders raise concerns about its security implications. This session delved into the risks and challenges posed by Open RAN deployments and explored strategies to mitigate potential security threats. Industry experts and security professionals shared their insights on best practices for ensuring secure Open RAN implementation while fostering innovation and maintaining an open ecosystem. Our panelists also shed light on the importance of proactive security approaches and collaboration in building robust and secure Open RAN architectures. Speakers: Andrii Degeler, Head of Media, The Next Web François Duthilleul, Telco Security Technologist, Red Hat Gunārs Danbergs, Vice President, CTO & Member of the Management Board, LMT Piotr Linke, Mobile Networks Security Consultant, Palo Alto Networks Gerry McQuaid, Director for Telecoms and Internet Security, Ofcom