dubai, united arab emirates – On the sidelines of the 8th ‘Knowledge Summit’, a panel discussion titled ‘Securing the Future: Cybersecurity Imperatives in the Fifth Industrial Revolution’ will discuss the current cybersecurity landscape, AI-driven threats and key Defense measures and tools were emphasized. Necessary to counter cyber attacks.
The speaker for the session was Kawther Haciane, IBM Gulf, Levant and Pakistan Security Leader. Sebastian Madden, PGI Chief Corporate Development Officer and Head of CREST Middle East; Salwa Alessa, Director of Information Security and Quality Governance at DETASAD. The session was moderated by Maliha Rashid, Managing Director and Security Lead at Accenture Middle East.
Salwa Alessa highlighted that the Middle East is the second most targeted region for cyber-attacks in the world and stressed the need for organizations and individuals to strengthen their cyber resilience. She further emphasized the importance of leading collective efforts to counter these threats.
Alessa further emphasized the importance of ensuring that all employees within a company receive cybersecurity training in order to effectively combat and prevent cyber-attacks. He also emphasized that collaboration between government agencies, multiple companies, academic institutions, and other stakeholders plays a vital role in building an integrated defense in cybersecurity.
Sebastian Madden highlighted the need to provide continuous cybersecurity training to all professionals and emphasized the need to have the necessary skills to combat cyber threats. He also elaborated on the importance of communication, collaboration, writing, documentation and leadership skills in combating cyber threats, noting that safe spaces for information exchange and sharing of experiences are critically needed. did.
Madden also highlighted several cybersecurity initiatives in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Oman. All these efforts are aimed at strengthening the cyber resilience of the Arabian Gulf region. He emphasized the need to keep pace with various cutting-edge cybersecurity technologies and improve related skills.
Kausar Hassian highlighted the central role of human interaction in strengthening cybersecurity. He emphasized strengthening the resilience of supply chains, as threats that affect a particular company can affect all other interconnected institutions.
Haciane explained that increasing amounts of data are creating significant security challenges, requiring the integration of emerging technologies such as AI and machine learning into cybersecurity strategies, and human intervention as the primary defense. did.
Mr. Hashian also emphasized on focusing on cybersecurity management on time, especially considering the rapid changes in today’s technology.
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF), in collaboration with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), hosts the 8th “Knowledge Summit” with the theme “Knowledge Cities and the Fifth Industrial Revolution” do. The summit will be held from 21st to 22nd November at the Dubai World Trade Center, with virtual sessions continuing until 23rd November 2023. The summit will be attended by a wide range of experts, leaders, government officials and experts from various fields around the world.
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