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CYSEC QATAR 2023

Qatar has launched TASMU, a unique advanced smart city program that will transform key industry sectors and is also among the biggest adopters of cloud in the middle east region. In line with Qatar national vision 2030, public and private enterprises have accelerated their digital transformation innovation and are committed to transforming the country into a digital economy - making Qatar a digital hub for the region and world.

With the dawn of digitization, arrival of “new normal”, growing exposure to the risk of cyber-attacks and post FIFA 2022, Qatar is committed towards building a secure Cyber Ecosystem and building capabilities to cope with exponential changes. Cybersecurity-related risk is rated as the second-highest source of risk for the enterprises, following regulatory compliance risk and by 2024, 60% of CISOs will establish critical partnerships with key executives in sales, finance, and marketing, up from less than 20% today 

WHAT IS CYSEC QATAR?

Under the theme “Deploying a Cyber-Resilient Framework in Digitized Qatar”, Cysec Global Series is thrilled to host its 5th Edition - The Cysec Qatar Summit which is taking place on 28 February in Doha, Qatar.

Join us for the 1-day dialogue with reformative panel discussions, keynote presentations, fire-side chats, roundtables sessions to discuss the current challenges and future initiatives affecting the leading public and private enterprises in Qatar

WHY ATTEND 

A 1-day dialogue featuring over 25+ National Cyber Security Leaders sharing their vision, expertise and discussing on current trends & innovations in cyber security.

Join the conversation with the regional and international Cybersecurity innovators in overcoming security challenges and addressing industry issues.

Engaging formats for a Comprehensive, cutting-edge educational sessions and reformative panel discussions covering focused critical security issues and emerging security concepts in the new era

Initiate the Dialogue: Incorporate cyber resilience into your organization.

Take advantage of peer-to-peer discussions and networking to develop new ideas and get insights to address your cyber security issue. 

Technology Showcase: Mapping solutions for your cyber security strategy

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Speakers

SPONSORS & PARTNERS

Featured Discussions

Cyber Resilience in “New Normal”: Securing Digital Economy

Cyber Threat Intelligence in the Digital Age

Reducing Cyber-Exposure Gap on Modern Assets

Cyber Resilience in Critical National Infrastructure

Role of AI, Machine Learning & Deep Learning

Cyber Security Implications of Big Data in Healthcare

Resiliency in Fraud Prevention & Detection with the proliferation of Connected Devices

The Evolving and Expanding Nature of Cyber Threats

Importance of Implication of Cyber Security Education and Training in Qatar: Bridging the Talent Gap

1

Cutting Edge Discussions In A Engaging Format

Hearing success stories from stakeholders and partners of the value chain. Forward-looking insights from the best in the business will help you plan future strategies. Keynote presentations/Panel discussions offering insights and valuable learning opportunities. 

2

Social Breakout Sessions - Your opportunity to customise your learning

Choose the track that is most applicable to you, share your success stories, discuss your challenges with your peers face to face , helping you to structure your event experience to your learning requirements.

3

Not to miss- Engagement Activities

Fun activities and interactive experiences to help you get to know your peers and build your professional network.

4

Tech Demo Drive

Dedicated Tech Zone to explore new ideas and solutions and map your needs

5

Meeting Your Cybersecurity Needs

Meet top global, regional cybersecurity experts from the public and private industry to learn and brainstorm about next-gen, customized, innovative cybersecurity products & solutions for seamless business.

6

Network & Connect – The New Normal Way

Being in a room of people who are passionate about sharing what they have learned and helping others enhance their knowledge and skills. At Cysec Qatar 2022, you will be joining peers from different industries addressing similar challenges, wanting to improve their knowledge & skills and gives you an advantage of bringing something back to one’s office or organisation.

CYSEC QATAR HIGHLIGHTS

CYSEC QATAR 2023 AGENDA

TUESDAY | 28 February 2023

08:00

REGISTRATION AND NETWORKING

08:50

WELCOME NOTE FROM MAK CONFERENCES

08:55

OPENING REMARKS FROM THE MASTER OF CEREMONIES

09:00

OPENING KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Building the Economies of Tomorrow on a Foundation of Cybersecurity

09:15

GOVERNMENT PANEL DISCUSSION: Front-runners in digital innovation: Are we cyber resilient?

Why Attend Cysec Qatar

CYSEC GLOBAL SERIES

20th & 21st June,

Dammam, Saudi Arabia

12th & 13th September,

Abu Dhabi, UAE

4th July,

Ethopia, Africa

Meet and Network

Who should attend
  • Chief Information Security Officer

  • Chief Information Officers

  • Chief Digital Officers

  • SVP/VP/Director/Head/Manager of Information Security

  • SVP/VP/Director/Head/Manager of IT/OT

  • Cybersecurity Leaders

  • Cybersecurity Specialist

  • SCADA Engineers

  • Security Engineer

  • Cybersecurity Risk Monitoring professionals

  • Cyber Security Operations professionals

  • Cyber Security Governance Manager

  • Cybersecurity Advisor

Who will you network with

Government

Healthcare

BFSI

Fintech

Energy & Utilities

Transportation

Manufacturing

Real Estate & Infrastructure

Retail

Sports

Defence & Security

Aerospace

Tourism & Hospitality Partners

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Thought Leadership

Cysec Qatar serves as the premier destination for CXO’s and their teams attracting a senior and diverse audience to build lasting relationships with leading organizations from the public and private industry space.

Hassle free & Convenient

It is not every day you meet pre-qualified 120+ cybersecurity leaders & 25+ speakers with unlimited suppliers to reinforce your brand as a thought leader fostering collaboration.

Connect | Collaborate | Drive

Cysec Qatar provides an ideal environment to showcase your brand/yourself in-person and virtually via one-to-one meetings with the potential clients in a conducive B2B environment.

Network & Innovate

Find motivation & inspiration from the thought-provoking keynote speakers; join the in-depth dialogue among cybersecurity leaders & innovators. An opportunity to understand the need of your clients through various formats of discussions.

Why Partner with Cysec Qatar 2023

28th February 2023. 8.30 am to 5.30 pm (Qatar Standard Time)

Deploying a Cyber-Resilient Framework in Digitized Qatar

CYSEC QATAR

SUMMIT 2023

Join us in-person at Hilton, Doha Qatar

Sponsors & Partners 2023

PLATINUM SPONSORS
Cysec Global Series Sponsors

We take all necessary sanity measures to ensure the health and safety of our visitors and participants throughout the event, with a dedicated protocol for protection against COVID-19.

ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST SHOW FULLY VACCINATED PROOF OR NEGATIVE PCR REPORT ON REGISTERING ON ARRIVAL AT THE RECEPTION DESK

KEEP GERM FREE BY USING HAND SANITISERS AVAILABLE IN THE CONFERENCE ROOM AND NETWORKING AREA.

ALL PARTICIPANTS ARE REQUESTED TO WEAR MASKS WHERE SOCIAL DISTANCING IS NOT POSSIBLE

PLEASE WASH YOUR HANDS REGULARY USING THE CLOSEST RESTROOMS FROM THE CONFERENCE BALL ROOM

AVOID HANDSHAKES IF POSSIBLE WHILE NETWORKING WITH YOUR PEERS AND CUSTOMER

SAFETY MEASURES FOR TRAVELLERS COMING TO QATAR

Safety & Prevention against COVID-19

GOLD SPONSORS
SILVER SPONSORS

Event Highlights 2022

Speakers 2023

Daniel Patterson

Commissioner, Data Protection Office

Qatar Financial Centre

Hamad Alrewaily

Information Systems Manager

Qatar Chemical Company

Parwez Mohammad

 

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Ashghal, Public Works Authority of The City of Doha

Aref Al-Tamimi

Senior Manager, National Cyber Security Research Lab

Qatar Computing Research Institute

Sarah Al-Mawlawi

 

Assistant Director Corporate Information Security

Ooredoo, Qatar

Muhammed Faisal

Lead OT Cybersecurity

Q Company, Qatar

Dr. Shaheela Banu Abdul Majeed

Chief Information Security Officer

Kuwait Gulf Oil Company

Karim Benslimane

Director of Cyber Intelligence

Darktrace

Nader Baghdadi

Senior Regional Director, Middle East

ColorTokens

Isabelle Meyer

Chief International Officer

ZENDATA CYBER SECURITY

Imran Chowdhury

Global Data Protection Officer

Al Jazeera Media Network

John Mankarios

Vice President, Information Technology

QInvest

Joshua Lamming

Strategic Account Director

Darktrace

Gilles Loridon

CEO

Cyberium

Kishore Chawla

Head of IT and Information Security Audit

Commercial Bank of Qatar

Richard Betts

General Manager EMEA and APAC

Intel 471

Faizal Babu

IT Governance & ERM Specialist

Gulf Drilling International

Bret Samuel

Field CTO

Rubrik

Karthik Ananda Rao

Chief Technical Evangelist

ManageEngine

Muhammad Khaled

Supervisor MEA

Senior Solution Engineer - Middle East

Acronis

Ehsan AlRababah

Senior Consulting Engineer

Lookout

Abdul Sathar

Project Manager

Q Company, Qatar

Hoda Taheri

Head of Information Security

Snoonu, Qatar

Manish Khanijo

Manager Technology & Security Audit

Government Entity

Anfal Shaikh

Chief Information Security Officer

QATAR ISLAMIC INSURANCE COMPANY

Amr Metwally

Assistant Executive Director, ITQAN Clinical Simulation & Innovation Center

Hamad Medical Corporation

Abuissa Mohammed

Head of IT Infrastructure & Security

Abuissa holding

Alexandra Topalian

Master of Ceremonies

Cysec Global Series Sponsors
OFFICIAL SUPPORTING PARTNERS
MEDIA PARTNERS
BRONZE SPONSORS

Chief Guest at Cysec Qatar 2023

Shane Cross

Head of Cyber Crime Unit

Interpol - HQ Singapore

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