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
2024 Agenda
Day 1 – 16 January 2024
| 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:
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| 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:
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| 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:
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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:
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Day 2 – 17 January 2024
| 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:
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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
Dr. Abdullah Alnajem
Nuclear Cybersecurity Consultant
Venkat Raman
Cyber Security Specialist, Alpha Data
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Who Should Attend?
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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
Organization/ Sector
- 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!
