


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
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

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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.
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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.
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Not to miss- Engagement Activities
Fun activities and interactive experiences to help you get to know your peers and build your professional network.
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Tech Demo Drive
Dedicated Tech Zone to explore new ideas and solutions and map your needs
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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.
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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
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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

Meet and Network

Who should attend
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Chief Information Security Officer
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Chief Information Officers
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Chief Digital Officers
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SVP/VP/Director/Head/Manager of Information Security
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SVP/VP/Director/Head/Manager of IT/OT
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Cybersecurity Leaders
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Cybersecurity Specialist
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SCADA Engineers
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Security Engineer
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Cybersecurity Risk Monitoring professionals
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Cyber Security Operations professionals
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Cyber Security Governance Manager
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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

DOWNLOAD AGENDA
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

Sponsors & Partners 2023
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 & Prevention against COVID-19
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


























