Chema Alonso, recognized as one of Europe’s most influential cybersecurity leaders, has led digital transformation and cybersecurity innovation at Telefónica, founded ElevenPaths, and is now advancing global secure infrastructure at Cloudflare. His mission is to ensure that the Internet, now the foundational layer of society and the global economy, remains secure, high-performing, and resilient. At Atlantic Convergence 2025, Alonso shared his insights on the meaning of digital convergence, Cloudflare’s adaptation to an AI-driven threat landscape, and the necessity of innovation in Internet security.
What does digital convergence across the Atlantic truly mean, and why is it a critical theme for the industry right now?
The Internet supports society, business, and daily life, and the convergence of infrastructure across the Atlantic is essential for security, performance, and global connectivity. The regions connected by the Atlantic—North America, Europe, and Africa—are seeing significant investments in data centers, network expansion, and infrastructure. At Cloudflare, we recognize the gravity of this responsibility. We operate one of the world’s largest networks and continuously enhance security capabilities to protect evolving digital assets.
