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Summit 2024

The cybersecurity market in the Middle East & Africa was valued at USD 19 Billion in 2020, and it is expected to reach USD 28 Billion by 2026 and register a CAGR of 7.92% during the forecast period of 2021-2026. The rapid digitalization in the countries, like the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, has triggered the number of connected devices by opening new gateways for cyberattacks.

The Middle East region is moving quickly to adopt transformative digital technologies, through the increasing penetration of the internet, adoption of IoT, and cloud, among others, to enable economic diversification. Thus, the region has witnessed a healthy adoption of cybersecurity solutions for these digital platforms to avoid the increasing complex number of threats. The scope of the market covers segmentation on the basis of Solution including Threat Intelligence and Response Management, Identity and Access Management, Data Loss Prevention Management, Security and Vulnerability Management, Unified Threat Management and Enterprise Risk and Compliance, Services including Managed Services and Professional Services.

Join Cyber Security Leaders, CISOs and Innovators from MENA region at the 17th Edition of Cyberx Global Series and 2nd Edition CYBERX MENA SUMMIT & AWARDS on 19th Sept 2024. Join us for this dialogue with reformative panel discussions, keynote presentations, fire-side chats, spotlight tracks to discuss the current initiatives including Generative AI and its impact on Cyber Security, Ai based Threat Intelligence, Cloud Security, Enterprise Risk and Compliance, Ransomware and Malware, Data Privacy, Zero Trust and future trends which are affecting the organizations & business effectiveness.

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Cyber Landscape

UAE’s Cybersecurity Landscape in the current Digital Age

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AI-Powered Cybersecurity

How AI advancements are enhancing cybersecurity

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OT Security

Navigating OT Security Outlook in UAE

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Data Privacy

Significance of data privacy and Protection in the UAE

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Threat Management

Unified Threat Management and Continuous Innovation

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Cyber Resilience

Building Cyber Resilience and Business Continuity

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Risk Management

Zero Risk Security Landscape

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Cloud Security

The Future of Cloud Security in the Middle East

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Application Security

Emerging trends to prevent security vulnerabilities

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Official Keynote Speaker

H.E. Dr. Mohamed Al Kuwaiti
Head of Cyber Security, UAE



Dr. Al Kuwaiti was appointed by the Cabinet as the Head of Cyber Security for the UAE Government since 2020. As the Head of Cyber Security, his mandate includes responsibilities as the Chairman of the UAE Cyber Security Council as well as Managing Director of the National Data Centre under the Supreme Council for National Security. As the Head of Cyber Security for the UAE Government by investiture, Dr. Al Kuwaiti has legal authority over all aspects pertaining to securing the cyberspace for the entire Nation.

In his current role, Dr. Al Kuwaiti is tasked with the responsibility of charting the cyber security strategy for the Nation that not only equips the UAE to enter the digital era with capabilities to deal with the new threat landscape exacerbated by the pandemic, but also ensures UAE’s leadership in cyber security globally; towards establishing the UAE as the world’s leading trusted digital hub and supporting the Nation’s digital transformation agenda and the digital future of all residents who made UAE their home.

Under Dr. Al Kuwaiti’s leadership, the UAE has advanced 42 positions in the ITU Global Cybersecurity Index, rising to the 5th place globally from 47th in the previous assessment. He is a highly sought after speaker internationally and has provided the main keynote address for more than 50 international, regional, and national cybersecurity events such as GITEX, GISEC and the World Government Summit, and has presented the UAE Cyber Security Framework at INTERPOL Global Cyberspace and Cybercrime Complex located in Singapore

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09:00 – 10:00
Registration and Networking
10:00 – 10:15
Opening Address by the Event Organizer
10:15 – 10:30
Opening Address: UAE’s Cybersecurity Landscape in the current Digital Age

• Strategies for a resilient cyber ecosystem in the UAE and Government initiatives and frameworks to enhance cybersecurity
• Role of the UAE Cyber Security Council in coordinating national efforts
• Importance of collaboration between government and private sector

SPEAKER:
H.E. Dr. Mohamed Al Kuwaiti
Head of Cyber Security
UAE Cybersecurity Council

10:30 - 11:30
Panel Discussion: The Future of Cybersecurity: Emerging Threats and Trends

• How can organizations build resilience to recover quickly from cyber attacks?
• Should governments take a more active role in regulating cybersecurity practices?
• Cybersecurity in Critical Infrastructure: Protecting Essential Services
• How can organizations effectively leverage white hat hackers to strengthen their defenses?

Panellists:
Walid Lotfy
Acting Executive Director of Business and Economic Intelligence Sector
Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Dr. Ebrahim Al Alkeem Al Zaabi
Cybersecurity and Artificial intelligence Director
Abu Dhabi Government
Taskeen Khan
Chief Information Officer
Global FinTech
Amit Mehta
VP, Cyber Security Services, EEMEA MasterCard

Moderator:
Kapil Matta
Group GRC Manager
Agthia Group

11:30 – 12:00
Networking Coffee Break
12:00 - 12:15
Tech Talk: How to ensure protection against Internal threats: In-house vs Outsourcing

SPEAKER:
Sergey Ozhegov
Chief Executive Officer
SearchInform

12:15 – 13:15
Panel Discussion: The Future of Cloud Security

• Strategies for ensuring data security in hybrid and multi-cloud environments
• Leveraging the cloud to meet digital transformation demands
• Emerging technologies and their impact on cloud security (e.g., AI, machine learning)
• Importance of disaster recovery planning for cloud environments

Panellists:
Osama Salah
Senior IT Security Architect
Abu Dhabi Government Entity
Linoy Kidd
Chief Information Officer
HSBC
Dr. Haitham AL Hajri
CISO (Head of Cyber & Information Security)
Oman Housing Bank
Sujatha Narasimhan
Cybersecurity Expert
Mimecast
Shafeek Rahman
Group IT Manager
Depa Group

Moderator:
Waqas H
Chief Information Security Officer
HBL Microfinance Bank LTD

13:15 - 14:30
Networking Luncheons
14:30 - 15:30
Panel Discussion: Data Protection & Data Privacy in the UAE

• Overview of the significance of data privacy and Protection in the UAE’s evolving Digital Landscape
• Comparison of data protection regulations in the UAE with international regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA)
• Role of data protection officers (DPOs) and their responsibilities
• Use of secure access controls and multi-factor authentication (MFA
• Managing Cross-Border Data Transfers and Localization Requirements
• The Role of Technology in Enhancing Data Protection

Panellists:
Aus Alzubaidi
Group Chief Information Security Officer
MBC group
Jayesh Nandanan
Information Security & GRC Officer
Mediclinic Middle East
Rohit Bajpai
Head of Internal Audit
Gulf Investments

Moderator:
Prabhat Pathak
Director - IT Security, Infra & Network
GMG

15:30 - 16:00
AWARDS CEREMONY:
Celebrating excellence and outstanding achievements in the field of Cybersecurity.
16:00 – 17:00
Closing Address by the Organizer and Networking
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CYBERX GLOBAL AWARDS 2024
MENA Edition

Evening Reception available for sponsorship after Award Ceremony ( 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM)

Awards Categories:

Cyber Security Individual Leaders & Organisations:

Are you a CISO, Head of IT, OT, or leading a department focused on IT infrastructure or cybersecurity with a minimum of 10 years of experience? We want to hear from you!

- Cyber Security Visionary Award
- Cybersecurity Innovation Award
- CISO of the Year
- Rising Star Award
Cyber Security Tech Innovators:

Are you a Leading Tech Innovator in Cyber Security or Organisation that is leading from the front to drive new technologies and implementation. we look forward to hearing from you!

- Most Innovative Solution
- Best Customer Service in Cybersecurity
- Thought Leadership Award
- Best Emerging Technology

Submit your nominations now using the link below to recognize leaders who have made significant contributions to the cybersecurity realm. Don't miss out on this opportunity to showcase expertise and excellence in the field.

Nomination Deadline: 4th September 2024

WHO SHOULD ATTEND,
& WHO WILL YOU
NETWORK WITH?
Meet and Network with leaders and Cyber Security Experts in UAE:
Chief Information Officers
Chief Technology Officers
Chief Digital Officers
Sr VP/ VP/ Directors/ Heads of IT
Sr VP/ VP/ Directors/ Heads of IT Security
Sr VP/ VP/ Directors/ Heads of OT Security
Cyber Security Advisor
Director Group IT GRC
Director of Data Privacy, Protection & GDPR
BFSI
Defense and Government
Healthcare
Retail and E-commerce
Travel & Hospitality
Manufacturing
Pharmaceutical and Healthcare
Energy and Utilities
Supply chain and Logistics
Real Estate
Sponsors &
Partners 2024

Meet and network with leaders & Cyber Security Experts from United Arab Emirates & around the globe.
To sponsor CYBERX MENA SUMMIT & AWARDS send an email to parvez@bconnectglobal.com



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