Agenda 2023

We have already seen a need to go back to basics amidst the rapid changing business environment as we move into the digital era where there is a myriad of nomenclature that keeps on evolving as we speak. However, one thing for sure – digital transformation moved faster due to the pandemic have change the perception people have of digital transformation from buzzwords to imperative. Digital data is the new oil, and as the key value creation asset for most if not all companies today, risk brought about by the adoption of data and the increased reliance on these data have basically change the role and the priority of CISOs today, hurling the CISOs into the unknown cyberspace of tomorrow. This session shall explore the evolution of the role of CISO and reframe the key skillsets, qualities and corresponding responsibilities that will unlock value in the enterprises and therefore defining what it takes to be a successful CISO reining in the cyber tsunami.

Network security breaches wreak havoc on healthcare organizations. Is compliance enough?

Moving towards a tokenized future

New technologies like 5G, IoT and AI open a variety of chances for our societies, but also entail new risks. Inconsistent IT infrastructure and uncoordinated resilience strategies are a hotbed for cyber threats. GCC states are therefore prioritizing cooperation across borders. The panel discusses the comprehensive approach to cyber resilience with the potential to preserve and amplify the laurels of digital innovation within the region and beyond.

The SolarWinds attack brought security leaders to answer tough questions; how an adversary evaded defenses and stayed hidden? This session discusses strategies about existing mental models and incident response processes.

The Internet of Things (IoT) is adapted to help make people’s daily lives easier and pave the path toward a connected and smart environment. IoT devices become more prevalent than mobile devices and will have access to sensitive data such as personal data. With the huge increase in the number of devices, the attack surface areas have increased dramatically, and the probability of attacks will increase. Despite easing and keeping the safety of people’s life, IoT devices are vulnerable to numerous sorts of assaults. In this talk, we will address IoT security concerns, we will dive into several attacks targeting IoTs, and we will present different defensive measures against these attacks.

Top 5 cyber warfare and cybersecurity threats to watch out for in 2022.
The modern internet offers criminals and political activists a perfect platform for furthering their cause. This panel discusses the top 5 cyber warfare and cybersecurity threats to watch out for in 2022.

Sustainable Structures for cybersecurity excellence growth

This presentation details multiple real-life xIoT attacks, outlines your most vulnerable devices and shares statistics, use cases and methods for remediation.

Careem, the region’s everyday Super App, is operational in 10 countries and over 100 cities. Stopping advanced threats and protecting client data is paramount in regulated industries like financial services. Careem's CISO Peeyush Patel talks about charting a proactive strategy to implement a cloud-first zero trust architecture model to achieve scale and accelerate time to market. 

Organizations are facing challenges when it comes to protecting their environments. Join our session to, Identify the critical capabilities you need against the evolution of sophisticated attacks, Learn why taking an adversary-focused approach helps security teams to proactively apply defences.

Addressing the cybersecurity oversight and implementation for IT and OT is imperative. The digital revolution and the energy transition have jointly transformed the oil and gas industry’s decades-old business model. Also, smart buildings become an important tool in reducing energy use, but they may use technology that is vulnerable to cyberattacks. What are the utility sector’s cybersecurity challenges and opportunities. How are the experts devising an efficient, resilient, and lower-carbon operating model for the energy and smart building sectors?  

Countering Ransomware 3.0 : Is it going to get worse?
Powering PPP’s: Building effective and trusted partnerships across the security ecosystem

The adoption of Industry 4.0 is driving the integration of IT & OT into a hyper-converged environment. For Critical Infrastructure this is creating new attack vectors for cyber criminals. In this session we will look at how we can use existing and new cyber-security frameworks and technologies to provide visibility across the whole infrastructure to better understand risk and develop appropriate security policies.

Hear from the front, Syed Ubaid, a talented motivational speaker who weaves real-life experiences into a presentation that is both entertaining and rewarding, Ubaid Jafri provides practical insights into real work situations relevant to many industries. He brings a practical, proactive approach to the digital era inspiring audiences to be present now to be prepared for the future.

The Internet of Things (IoT) is changing the way we live and work. It is an enabler of a new industrial revolution and key in the digital transformation of companies. The total amount of Internet of Things (IoT) devices worldwide is projected to be 30.9 billion units by 2025. Many IoT devices are not designed or maintained with security as a priority.  Studies have shown that 57% of IoT devices are vulnerable to medium or high-severity attacks. Cyberattacks have already harmed several businesses, including critical infrastructures such as hospitals, data centers, and hotels. How can companies prevent cybercrime that could disrupt the system and take it down when everyone’s connected?

Failing to implement good governance on cybersecurity will be less resilient and less sustainable.
The panel discusses building the standard framework towards building ESG Strategy by measuring cyber risk that would help organizations and regulators.

In recognition of relentless work towards strengthening the global status of the United Arab Emirates as a leading country in arena of cybersecurity. The award also highlights the applaud-worthy work by UAE Cybersecurity Council to improve the country’s capabilities in field of cybersecurity, bolstering its national security in the digital age.

Enhancing international cyber security awareness can improve understanding of cyber threats and empower the international community to be more secure in cyberspace. Cybersecurity is a team sport. At the end of this workshop, the audience should walk away with the following:       

• Strategic knowledge of creating cyber security awareness across different cultures
• Analysis of the current state of international cyber security awareness
• Power to evaluate the international community''s current innovation steps to foster cyber security awareness
• The audience will be able to have more creative ideas when developing cyber awareness programs
• The audience can apply practical ideas in their organizations to create more robust cyber awareness programs
• This workshop is ideal for cyber security leaders and decision-makers responsible for the safety of their employees, data, and international reputation.