InCyber Briefing

12:05
Case Study Presentation: Agentic AI in the SOC: Reducing Risk, Cost & Carbon
Dennis Pokupec, CSO/CISO | Creditplus Bank

12:25
On-Stage Conversation: The New Frontier of Cyber Threats: Securing AI, Drones, and Robotics in a Global Logistics Network
Amit Ghodekar, CISO | Aramex

12:50
Presentation: Edge-to-Cloud Data Sovereignty: Balancing Real-Time IoT Performance with Regulatory Compliance in Smart Cities

• Hybrid Data Architecture: Implementing distributed edge processing for real-time smart city operations while maintaining centralized cloud analytics and ensuring compliance with regional data protection regulations.
• Performance vs. Privacy Balance: Optimizing millisecond response times for critical infrastructure services (traffic management, emergency systems, utilities) without compromising citizen privacy or violating cross-border data transfer laws.
• Zero-Trust Security Integration: Establishing comprehensive governance frameworks that protect data sovereignty while enabling seamless IoT device integration and secure data flow between edge devices and cloud platforms
• Performance vs. Privacy Balance: Optimizing millisecond response times for critical infrastructure services (traffic management, emergency systems, utilities) without compromising citizen privacy or violating cross-border data transfer laws.
• Zero-Trust Security Integration: Establishing comprehensive governance frameworks that protect data sovereignty while enabling seamless IoT device integration and secure data flow between edge devices and cloud platforms.

Mukhtar Mansour, Enterprise Lead Architect | MEEZA

13:10
Fire-Side Chat: The Clock is Ticking: Strategic Preparedness for the Post-Quantum Era
This fireside chat will explore the urgent need for organizations to prepare for the quantum computing revolution that threatens to render current cryptographic standards obsolete within the next decade. We'll examine the strategic business implications of this transition, including risk assessment frameworks, regulatory compliance requirements, and the significant budget and resource planning needed for crypto-agility initiatives.

The discussion will focus on regional considerations specific to the UAE and MENA region, addressing how Post-Quantum Cryptography aligns with national cybersecurity strategies and impacts critical infrastructure sectors including energy, finance, and government services.

Vijay Velayutham, Principal Information Security Officer | Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure

13:35
Presentation: Enhancing Supply Chain Resilience
As supply chains become increasingly digitized and global, they also become more vulnerable. From software vulnerabilities and compromised vendors to ransomware hitting logistics providers, the supply chain is now a prime attack surface — and CISOs are expected to secure what they don’t directly control.

In this executive-level fireside chat, a leading CISO will unpack how security leaders can shift from reactive oversight to proactive resilience-building across complex supplier ecosystems.

Siham Benhamidouche, VP DCR Cybersecurity & Data Risk- Digital Customer Relationship | Schneider Electric

13:55
Case Study: From Firefighting to Future-Ready: GRC by Design at Gulf News
Anoop Kumar Paudval, Head of Information Security Governance Risk and Compliance | Gulf News

14:15
Panel Discussion: Cyber Metrics That Matter: Turning Risk into Boardroom Language

In an era where cybersecurity is a board-level priority, CISOs are under increasing pressure to articulate risk, resilience, and readiness in business terms that resonate with executives and investors. Yet many security leaders still struggle to translate complex technical metrics into meaningful insights that drive decision-making.

This panel brings together seasoned CISOs and governance experts to explore what truly matters when reporting to the board — and how to evolve your metrics, storytelling, and dashboards to match shifting board expectations.
From bridging the gap between risk appetite and cyber posture to aligning metrics with strategic goals and ESG reporting, this session will offer real-world guidance on elevating your board communications.

Moderator:

Daniel Norman, Regional Director, EMEA | Information Security Forum

Panellists:

• James Wiles, Head Cyber Security – Middle East & Africa | Cigna Healthcare
• Dennis Pokupec, CSO/CISO | Creditplus Bank
• Khaled Al Teneji, Cyber Security Head, Group IT, Shared Services Center | Emirates National Oil Company Limited (ENOC) LLC
• Jonathan Kwofie, Head of Cyber Security | Dubai Financial Services Authority
• Vishal Vaghela, CISO | Americana Restaurants
• Fahad AlQarni, CISO | Government Commission 

15:00
Simulation Exercise: Cyber Crisis
Incorporating cyber simulation exercises are essential for a comprehensive resilience programme. Join a select group of cyber leaders and senior practitioners for an in-person Cyber Simulation Exercise.

Facilitated by ISF resilience and incident response experts, this session will provide individuals with an opportunity to collaborate and share knowledge while navigating a simulated cyber-attack on a fictitious organisation.

Engage with industry experts and enhance your preparedness for real-world cyber threats.

At the end of this exercise, you will be able to:

• Assess your organisation's readiness against sophisticated cyber threats and identify areas for improvement
• Apply best practice when running crisis simulations internally
• Learn from industry leaders and peers about innovative approaches to handling major crises.

Led By:

• Daniel Norman, Regional Director, EMEA | Information Security Forum
• Callum Moore, Practise Lead: Resilience | Information Security Forum