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Critical Infrastructure Cyberforge Summit

FORTIFYING THE CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE SHAPING RESILIENCE FOR A SECURE FUTURE

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Critical Infrastructure Cyberforge Summit
Join us in Abu Dhabi this November for the CIS Critical Infrastructure Cyberforge Summit, where global and regional leaders and cybersecurity experts converge to tackle the most pressing challenges in safeguarding critical infrastructure. This premier event is a dynamic platform for discussing cutting-edge strategies, innovative technologies, and collaborative solutions designed to fortify vital systems against emerging threats. With keynote presentations, interactive panels, and networking opportunities, the summit will be a crucial forum for advancing the future of infrastructure security. Don’t miss this opportunity to be at the forefront of cyber defense and strategic innovation

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Driving Impact and Connectivity

Official Guest of Honor

H.E. Dr. Mohamed Alkuwaiti

Head of Cyber Security for the UAE Government
UAE Cyber Security

Meet our Speakers

Meet our distinguished speakers

NASSER AL NEYADI

Head of Information Security Department
Ministry of Interior UAE

Lt.col Dr. Essa Almutawa

Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer
Dubai Civil Defence H.Q.

DR HAMAD KHALIFA ALNUAIMI

Head of Telecommunication
Abu Dhabi Police

AWADH ALMUR

Chief AI Officer
Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation

DR. EBRAHIM AL ALKEEM AL ZAABI

Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence Expert
Abu Dhabi Government

ZAKI KRAYEM

Head of Network & Industrial Cyber Security, META
Kaspersky

JAMES WILES

Head of Cyber Security Middle East & Africa
Cigna Healthcare

MR. VIJAY VELAYUTHAM

Principal Information Security Officer
Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure

COLIN PRENTICE

OT Cybersecurity Lead MEA
Emerson Automation Solutions

GORAN NOVKOVIC

Director | Industrial Cybersecurity
Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)

AHMED NABIL MAHMOUD

Head of Security Engineering
Leading UAE Bank

ALI OTHMAN

Cybersecurity Country Head  (UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Algeria)
HSBC

SALAH ELDEIN ALJABBAN

Cybersecurity, Governance, Risk, and Compliance
AS Health Group

IBRAHIM A

VP of IT & cybersecurity
Mitsui E&P

AYA Yamout

Director | Cybersecurity Governance Risk and Assurance
Dubai Holding

AHMED AL-BAHDOOR

Head of Cyber Security
Oman Airport

Alaa Awwad

Regional Sales Director
Middle East, XONA

Betania Allo

Cyberlaw & Policy Consultant

Mubarik Mustafa

Principal Consultant OT Cybersecurity
ACET Solutions

PRASHANTH KUMARASWAMY

Vice President
Simplilearn

ASHRAF ALHARBI

CEO
APPSEC

IAN GEMSKI

Founder & CEO
Tekgem

THOMAS MCCARTHY

CEO OSP Cyber Academy Cyber News Global
Advisory Board Member UK Cyber Centre of Excellence

P. SATHYAMURTHY

Sales Director
IDM Technologies

TONY CHEBLI

CEO
Anat Security

ZAHEER SHAIKH

CISO
Al Maryah Community Bank

Anoop Kumar

Head of Information Security Governance Risk and Compliance
Gulf News

Smith Gonsalves

Director & CISO
CyberSmithSECURE

ALI KATKHADA

CISO
Depa Group

MARZOUQ A.

CISO
Abu Dhabi Aviation & Aerospace

MOHAMED ABDULMOEZ

IT Operations Manager
Transworld Aviation

PRATEEK ARORA

Cybersecurity Sr. Expert (OT/ICS/IIOT)
ENGIE Laborelec

Choudhary Muhammed Zia

CISO
Emirates News Agency

Anchal

Group-Head of IT
Leading Financial Firm

Alok Tuteja

Group Head of Governance Risk and Compliance
Confidential

Dr.Abdulla Mohamed Al Mehyas

Chairman
ESafe

Our Gallery

Global Cybersecurity Market Perspective

Embark on this insightful and thought provoking journey with industry experts, thought leaders, and cybersecurity professionals at the CIS CYBERFORGE Summit in Abu Dhabi. Elevate your cybersecurity excellence through insightful discussions, collaborative sessions, and recognition of achievements in safeguarding the digital frontier.

Global Cybersecurity Market Perspective

Size and Growth:

The global cybersecurity market is experiencing rapid growth, driven by increasing cyber threats, regulatory requirements, and the digital transformation of businesses. As of 2024, the market is projected to exceed $200 billion, with significant investments in advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML).

Trends:

Key trends include the rise of zero-trust architectures, increased focus on endpoint security, and the growing importance of threat intelligence and incident response.

Middle East Cybersecurity Landscape

Market Growth:

The Middle East cybersecurity market is expanding swiftly, with projections suggesting it will reach around $25 billion by 2025. This growth is fueled by increasing cyber threats, regulatory requirements, and the region's focus on digital transformation and smart cities.

Key Drivers:

Major drivers include rising cyberattacks, regulatory frameworks like the UAE’s National Cybersecurity Strategy, and the region's investments in smart infrastructure and digital services.

UAE Cybersecurity Focus

National Initiatives:

The UAE has made substantial investments in cybersecurity, including the establishment of the National Cybersecurity Strategy, which aims to protect critical infrastructure, enhance cyber resilience, and foster innovation. The UAE’s National Cybersecurity Council, Dubai Electronic Security Center, Critical Infrastructure and Coastal Protection Authority (CICPA) and other regulatory bodies play a key role in shaping the country’s cybersecurity landscape.

Sector Investment:

The UAE government and private sector are heavily investing in cybersecurity to safeguard critical infrastructure, including energy, finance, and transportation sectors. These investments include deploying advanced threat detection systems, enhancing incident response capabilities, and developing a skilled cybersecurity workforce.

Critical Infrastructure Sector

Importance:

Critical infrastructure is a top priority in cybersecurity due to its essential role in national security and economic stability. Protecting sectors such as energy, water, transportation, and telecommunications is crucial for ensuring operational continuity and national security.

Challenges:

Critical infrastructure in the Middle East, including the UAE, faces unique challenges such as sophisticated cyberattacks, outdated legacy systems, and the need for enhanced resilience against both physical and cyber threats.

Strategic Focus:

The UAE is focusing on building robust defenses for its critical infrastructure through initiatives like the Smart Cities project and partnerships with international cybersecurity firms. The country is also enhancing its cyber capabilities through regional collaborations and technology adoption.

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Kaspersky

Diamond Sponsors
A Global Leader in Next Generation Cybersecurity Solutions and Services, Kaspersky Offers Premium Protection Against All Cyber Threats for Your Home and Business.

IDM Technologies

Silver Sponsor
A global company serving clients on Digital Transformation; leveraging industry leading Identity & Access Management (IAM) and Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions backed with our expert services; providing complete peace of mind through our value add.

Xona

Silver Sponsor
Xona provides the industry’s leading zero-trust user access platform for Industrial Operations. Xona’s mission is to enable your organization’s workforce of employees, contractors, consultants, vendors and part-time workers to be more productive and more secure while reducing your operational costs. Xona seamlessly and securely enables secure adaptive access to your most critical systems and applications while also reducing operational and cyber risks and increasing operational efficiency. Learn more by visiting

Tekgem

Silver Sponsor

Tekgem bridge the gap between Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT).

Providing expert industrial cyber security services, our tried and tested consultancy & engineering helps our customers to manage their critical infrastructure safely and securely.

Our innovative software platforms, Unity and Shield, are designed to continuously monitor cyber risks and protect against the latest threats.

Simplilearn

Digital Learning Partner

INFODAS GmbH

Associate Sponsor
INFODAS GmbH was founded in 1974 and is one of the leading solution providers for cyber and information security in Germany. The medium-sized system house supports and advises companies, public authorities and the military with services in the design and implementation of comprehensive approaches to cyber and information security and the protection of IT infrastructures. The company also develops high-security products for Cross Domain Solutions and the protection of Critical Infrastructures. The infodas SDoT product family is approved for the classification levels GEHEIM, EU SECRET and NATO SECRET. The products are also certified in accordance with Common Criteria and have other country-specific certificates. Alongside its headquarters in Cologne, the company also has offices in Berlin, Bonn, Hamburg and Munich.

ACET SOLUTIONS

Associate Sponsor
ACET SOLUTIONS is a global OT Cybersecurity and Digital Transformation company serving the critical infrastructure industries. ACET SOLUTIONS is the leader in delivering the complete OT Cybersecurity Solutions and Services suite. We have thirteen (13) offices worldwide and have delivered hundreds of OT Cybersecurity projects. ACET SOLUTIONS Certified and trained engineers help many clients worldwide secure their facilities.

Technieum

Exhibitor
We are one of the leading technology consulting companies specialized in Cyber Security Solutions and Assurance Services. We are Headquartered in Dubai and have offices in Abu Dhabi, India and other GCC Countries.

EC-Council

Academic and Knowledge Partner

EC-Council invented the Certified Ethical Hacker(C|EH). Founded in 2001 in response to 9/11, EC-Council’s mission is to provide the training and certifications to apprentice and experienced cybersecurity professionals to keep corporations, government agencies, and others who employ them safe from attack.

Best known for its Certified Ethical Hacker program, EC-Council today offers 200 different trainings, certificates, and degrees in everything from Computer Forensic Investigation and Security Analysis to Threat Intelligence and Information Security. An ISO/IEC 17024 Accredited Organization recognized under the United States Department of Defense Directive 8140/8570 and many other authoritative cybersecurity bodies worldwide, the company has certified over 350,000 professionals across the globe. Trusted by seven of the Fortune 10, half of the Fortune 100, and the intelligence communities of 140 nations, EC-Council is the gold standard in cybersecurity education and certification.

A truly global organization with a driving belief in bringing diversity, equity, and inclusion to the modern cybersecurity workforce, EC-Council maintains 11 offices in the US, the UK, India, Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia.

EC-Council University

Academic and Knowledge Partner

EC-Council University is a premier institution of higher learning that specializes in cybersecurity technologies, enabling its graduates to obtain advanced cyber skillsets. Our unique program allows our graduates to lead their peers to manage cybersecurity risks strategically and effectively in their organizations.

EC-Council University offers Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in cybersecurity. We also offer graduate certificate programs and non-degree (short-term) courses.

EC-Council University has been ranked among “The Top 10 Best Online Master’s in Cybersecurity” by Fortune®, underscoring our commitment to excellence, innovation, and ethical practices in cybersecurity education.

EC-Council University has been ranked in the “The Top 45 Online Master’s in Internet Security Degree Programs” by Intelligent.com, highlighting our high standards of quality postsecondary education.

The Knowledge Review Magazine recognized EC-Council University in the annual listing of “The 20 Most Valuable Online Colleges in America,” which highlights online universities that use contemporary technology in shaping their curriculum, alongside innovative educational procedures and crafting a prolific career for every student.

CISO MAG

Media Partner

Well, the threats we foresee in the cyber world are not expected to cease and one can only expect to uncover more calculated attacks on a wider scale. Therefore, there is a continuous need to provide unbiased and useful information to the professionals working in this critical sector. To provide the cybersecurity experts with key information and analysis to tackle the security challenges, EC-Council created CISO MAG, an information security magazine for best practices, trends, and news.

CISO MAG is the cyber security news publication for every stakeholder of safe Internet. If you are looking to keep abreast of the latest happenings in information security and are curious to know how security leaders are battling out of their skins to keep the Internet safe, we assure you that you won’t be disappointed.