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Cyber Security Conference

Gateway to Securing Digital Future 

As we celebrated the 25th year of excellence, the Intersec Cyber Security Conference stood as a beacon of innovation, knowledge, and collaboration in the ever-evolving landscape of cyber security. From pioneering breakthrough technologies to fostering global partnerships, the conference played a pivotal role in shaping the future of cyber security.

In today's interconnected world, the need for robust cyber security measures has never been more critical. The Intersec Cyber Security Conference offered a premier opportunity to join an exceptional gathering of cyber security experts, thought leaders, practitioners, and innovators as they collectively chart the course for cyber security excellence in the years to come.

Our conference was more than just a gathering; it was an immersive journey into the realm of cyber security. With a lineup of renowned speakers, interactive workshops, panel discussions, and an innovation showcase, gain insights into the latest trends, practical solutions, and visionary strategies that define the field.

2024 Key Themes

  • Digital Ambitions Vs Cyber Resilience
  • Unveiling the Shadows: Countering Cyber-Enabled Terrorism
  • Hyper Collaboration Blueprint: Forging Stronger Multilateralism and Partnerships for a Secured Future
  • Metaverse; Global Policing Models for Securing the Emerging Virtual Realm
  • Preventing Quantum Cyberattacks: Preparing for the Inevitable
  • Ensuring Synergy: Fortifying OT & IT Security in the Era of Converged Technologies
  • Unconventional Power of Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing
  • Supply Chain Cybersecurity: Managing Third-Party Risks
  • Zero Trust Architecture: Securing the Perimeter less Enterprise
  • Cloud Security & Hybrid Environments: Mitigating Cloud Risks

Highlights of 2024

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2024 Agenda

Time Session Speaker
11:00 Registration & Networking  
12:00 Keynote Speech: Elevating National Security: The Power of Cyber Security Intelligence H.E. Dr. Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, Head of Cyber Security UAE Government
12:10 Keynote Presentation: Emerging Technologies & AI: Challenges and Opportunities for Cyber Peace Dr. Hoda A. Alkhzaimi, Co-Chair for Global Future Council for Cyber Security| World Economic Forum

12:35

Case Study: Launch of the IRP Model to Manage Cyber Crisis at National Level Ivan Monforte Fugarolas, Head of Communication & Cybersecurity Ecosystem Promotion | Cyber Security Agency of Catalonia

13:00

Presentation: Protecting the Emerging Virtual Realm: Metaverse Viktor Polic, CISO | ILO, Switzerland

13:25

Panel Discussion: Technology Sustainability in the Cybersecurity Landscape: A Path to Resilience & Responsibility

Moderator: 

Bharat Raigangar - Board Advisor, 1CxO, CyberSecurist & Mentor

Panelists:

  • Abdullah Al Barwani, GM, Corporate Security| Omantel
  • Abbas Sabuwala, IT Security & Operations Manager (CISO) | Prominent Freezone in Dubai
  • Dr. Srijith Nair, CISO | Careem
  • Fadhel Al Marri, Security Systems Officer | Dubai Electronic Security Center
  • Gianclaudio Moresi, Corporate CISO | Forbo Group
13:55

Presentation

Generative AI: A New Frontier in Malware Threats

Mahmoud Khalifa Zian, Cybersecurity Researcher| Prince Sultan University
14:20 Keynote Speech: Cybersecurity in the Digital Age: Challenges, Solutions and ITU's Role Adel Darwish, Director - Regional Office | ITU, Egypt

14:35

Panel Discussion: Hyper Collaboration Blueprint: Forging Stronger Multilateralism & Partnerships for a Secured Future
Panel Moderator :

Ahmed ElRaghy, Senior Advisor – Regional Office | ITU

Panelists:

  • H.E. Dr. Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, Head of Cyber Security UAE Government
  • Dr. Ahmed Ali Abdel-Hafez, VP for Cyber Security Affairs | National Telecommunication Regulatory Authority (NTRA)
  • Tomàs Roy Català, Director | Cyber Security Agency of Catalonia
  • Craig Jones, Director – Cybercrime | Interpol
  • Eman Al Awadhi, Vice President – Network & Cyber Security | Expo City Dubai
15:05 Presentation: Attack Simulations in Nuclear Power Plants to Proactively Discover and Remediate Hidden Malware Dr. Abdullah Alnajem, Nuclear Cybersecurity Consultant

15:30

Presentation: Cyber on the Edge – Securing IIoT/IoT/OT Dr. Gaurav Singh, Vice President – Head Technology & Automation – Group Security | Adani Enterprises Ltd.

15:55

Panel Discussion: Supply Chain Cybersecurity: Managing Third-Party Risks

Moderator:

Bharat Raigangar - Board Advisor, 1CxO, CyberSecurist & Mentor

Panelists:

  • Shafiullah Ismail, Vice President - Cyber Security and Risk | Mubadala Capital
  • Siham Benhamidouche, Digital Risk Leader | Schneider Electric
  • Abdulaziz Aljurais, Head of Information Security, Industrial Security | Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia
  • Waqas H., CISO | HBL Microfinance Bank Ltd
  • Prabhat Kumar Pathak, IT Director - Cyber Security and Technology in Sports Retail

16:25

Case Study: Transition Lessons Learned from Digitizing Industry Security Operations Mohammed Basleem, Senior Information Security Analyst | Saudi Aramco

16:55

CISO / CIO Panel: Digital Ambitions Vs Cyber Resilience

Moderator:

 Waqas H., CISO | HBL Microfinance Bank Ltd

Panelists:

  • Viktor Polic, CISO | ILO
  • Linoy Kidd, GBM MENAT CIO| HSBC
  • Abbas Sabuwala, IT Security & Operations Manager (CISO) | Prominent Freezone in Dubai
  • Dr. Srijith Nair, CISO | Careem
  • Narendra Mainali, Chief Digital Strategy Officer| NIC ASIA Bank
  • Venkat Raman, Cyber Security Specialist | Alpha Data
Time Sessions Speaker

11:00

Rigstration & Networking  
12:00 Presentation: Guardians from Within: Unmasking the Insider Threat Patrick Kane, Senior Director of Security | Atlas Air

12:25

Presentation: Govern & Secure ChatGPT, to Accelerate Productivity Faheem Siddiqui, Group Director - Information Security | Majid Al Futtaim, UAE

12:55

Presentation: Uncharted Territory: The Art of Hacking Transportation - Planes, Trains, and Automobiles Shahmeer Amir, 3rd Ranked Bug Bounty Hunter & Top 10 Hacker MS/FB

13:20

Panel Discussion: Ensuring Synergy: Fortifying OT & IT Security in the Era of Converged Technologies

Moderator:

Bharat Raigangar - Board Advisor, 1CxO, CyberSecurist & Mentor

Panelists:

  • Shahmeer Amir, 3rd Ranked Bug Bounty Hunter & Top 10 Hacker MS/FB
  • Mukhtar Mansour, Services Director – Smart Buildings & Smart Cities | MEEZA
  • Tabish Asifi, Group IT Governance Lead (Digital Transformation) | Majid Al Futtaim
  • Shaikh Ikram, Team Lead - Plant Network & System Security Group | Saudi Aramco
  • Motilal Chaturvedi, Vice President & Head - HSE & Security | First Abu Dhabi Bank

13:50

Presentation: Culture of Security Ahmed Abdel Hamid, Security and Compliance Regional Leader, META (Worldwide Public Sector)| Amazon

14:15

Presentation: AI Adversarial Attacks & How to Enhance Protection Syed Ali, Head of Technology Risk (Cyber GRC, Responsible AI) | Tonomous

14:40

Presentation: Building Resilience: Effective Cyber Simulation Exercises & Measuring Crisis Preparedness Daniel Norman, Regional Director - EMEA | Information Security Forum

15:05

Case Study: Proactive Threat Detection by Deploying Next Generation Cutting Edge Technology Shaikh Ikram, Team Lead - Plant Network & System Security Group | Saudi Aramco
15:25 Presentation: Digital Trust "Key" to Digital Transformation Narendra Mainali, Chief Digital Strategy Officer | NIC ASIA Bank

15:45

Presentation: Artificial Intelligence Security Challenges Ahmed Abdallah, Dubai Chapter Leader | OWASP

16:05

Presentation: Secure Digital Transformation in the AI Era Mohamed Ibrahim, Dubai Chapter Leader| OWASP

16:25

Presentation: IoT Security Challenges & Risks (OWASP IoT Top 10) Mahmoud Hussien, Dubai Chapter Leader | OWASP

16:45

Presentation: Implications of Quantum Computing (QC) Rajarshi Dhar, Principal Consultant- Security Market Advisory - MEASA | Frost & Sullivan

17:05

Presentation: DevSecOps: Building a Cybersecurity Fortress into Every Line of Code Anoop Kumar, Information Security Manager | Gulf News, UAE

2024 Speakers

Supported by

TSI
Nebosh
ROSPA
ISF
IPSA
IIRSM
ISRM
OWASP
F and S
TCCA
SOSH

Who Should Attend?

The conference will unite :

  • CISO/CIO/CITOs /CTOs
  • VP/Director/Head/ Manager – IT Security
  • VP/Director/Head/ Manager – ICT
  • Director/Head/Manager - Risk/Audit & Compliance
  • Director/Head - Transformation
  • Head/ Manager / Engineer– Network Security
  • Team Leader/Specialist/Analyst – Cyber Security/Cyber Crime
  • Government & Law Enforcement Entities
  • IT & Telecoms
  • Oil & Gas
  • Utilities
  • Transportation & Logistics
  • Healthcare,
  • Banking & Financial Institutions
  • Academia
  • Research & Development 

Calling all Cyber Security Leaders & Innovators to Unlock Opportunities: Speak & Sponsor

Are you a visionary in the realm of cyber security? Do you have insights, strategies, or groundbreaking innovations to share with a global audience of industry professionals? The show team invites you to take the stage and make your mark!

For Speaking Opportunities, please contact

Zenab Husain

Conference Producer – Security, Technology & Production Portfolio

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Kalpita Dighe

Senior Event Producer – Security, Technology & Production Portfolio

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For Sponsorship Opportunities, please contact

Liam Murphy

Portfolio Sponsorship Manager – Security, Technology & Production

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