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12-05-2025
- Business
Dubai Electronic Security Centre Strengthens Cyber Resilience at GISEC Global 2025
The Dubai Electronic Security Centre (DESC) concluded its impactful presence at GISEC Global 2025 with key initiatives aimed at fortifying Dubai's cybersecurity landscape and shaping the emirate's digital future. Held from May 6 to 8, DESC's participation as the official government cybersecurity partner for the eighth year underscored its ongoing commitment to secure digital transformation. The Centre unveiled a range of projects focused on infrastructure resilience, talent development, and international collaboration. Among the highlights was the launch of the Zero Trust Assessment Tool and Guideline, a new framework for government entities based on continuous identity verification to reduce cyber vulnerabilities. DESC also introduced Ethaq Plus, a digital trust platform to enable secure and authenticated digital transactions, and a Post-Quantum Cryptography Guideline to safeguard systems against future quantum threats. DESC further advanced its talent development agenda with the ISR Officer Certification Program, training government employees in information security management. A Memorandum of Understanding with Moro Hub, a Digital DEWA company, was also signed to expand cybersecurity assessment services across public sector entities. To foster skill-building, the Centre honoured graduates of its Cybersecurity Leadership Program and launched the latest Dubai Cyber Challenge, where Digital Dubai Authority took first place. The DESC also hosted the School of Cyber Defense Championship, drawing over 300 university students. Al Ain University emerged as the winner, with total prizes of AED 130,000 awarded. DESC CEO Yousuf Hamad Al Shaibani said the Centre's efforts align with Dubai's vision to become a global leader in digital innovation and security. 'Our strategy focuses on collaboration, innovation, and preparing for future challenges,' he said. With these initiatives, DESC reinforced its position as a key driver of Dubai's secure and sustainable digital transformation. News Source: Emirates News Agency
08-05-2025
- Business
AI Reshapes Cybersecurity as GISEC Global 2025 Opens in Dubai
GISEC Global 2025 opened in Dubai with a powerful message: artificial intelligence is redefining the cybersecurity landscape, offering both unprecedented opportunities and serious risks. As the third-largest cybersecurity event in the world, this year's edition is focused on 'Securing an AI-Powered Future.' More than 750 cybersecurity companies, 450 global CISOs and futurists, and over 25,000 visitors from 160+ countries have gathered to explore how AI is transforming cyber defence strategies. With the cybersecurity market projected to hit $298.5 billion by 2028, the event has become a critical hub for industry dialogue. In a keynote speech, Dr Mohamed Al-Kuwaiti, Head of the UAE Cybersecurity Council, warned that the UAE faces over 200,000 cyberattacks daily—most targeting government entities. He called for urgent evolution in cybersecurity practices to keep pace with AI-driven threats and stressed the importance of governance, ethics, and innovation in securing the digital future. Eugene Kaspersky, founder and CEO of Kaspersky, echoed those concerns. He described the current threat landscape as 'AI vs AI,' where both attackers and defenders use advanced tools to outmaneuver each other. He emphasized the need for organisations to invest in secure AI systems to prevent a future dominated by cybercrime. The event also spotlighted Dubai's digital resilience. Faisal Abdulaziz of the Dubai Electronic Security Centre highlighted efforts to embed cybersecurity in the city's smart transformation, with a strong emphasis on talent development and critical infrastructure protection. Microsoft's Aarti Borkar stressed that secure infrastructure is key to unlocking AI's full potential. With data leaks and AI-driven threats on the rise, she urged companies to build systems with security at their core from the very beginning. GISEC Global 2025 continues this week, tackling issues like weaponised AI and next-gen defence solutions. News Source: Emirates News Agency
07-05-2025
- Business
GISEC Global 2025 Kicks Off as Dubai Strengthens Global Cybersecurity Leadership
GISEC Global 2025 opened today in Dubai, with H.H. Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum inaugurating the region's largest cybersecurity event and underscoring the UAE's growing influence in the global digital security landscape. Held under the theme Securing an AI-Powered Future , the event has drawn more than 750 exhibitors, 450 cybersecurity leaders, and 25,000 visitors from over 160 countries. It marks the 14th edition of GISEC and its biggest yet, spread across nine exhibition halls at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Sheikh Mansoor toured key exhibits from the Dubai Electronic Security Centre, Huawei, and Microsoft, accompanied by senior officials including Helal Saeed Almarri. He highlighted Dubai's role as a hub where global innovators collaborate to tackle emerging cyber threats. Organised by the Dubai World Trade Centre and hosted by the UAE Cybersecurity Council, the event introduces several new initiatives. These include the Dubai Cyber Challenge , a two-day competition for 25 government teams, and the Students Hackathon – School of Cyber Defence , aimed at fostering youth engagement in cybersecurity. The newly launched GISEC North Star brings 125 startups to pitch their innovations to investors and decision-makers, while the Global Cyber Drill by the UN's ITU agency unites more than 130 national cybersecurity teams in a large-scale cyber resilience exercise. With over 350 speakers delivering expert insights across 350 hours of content, GISEC Global 2025 places artificial intelligence at the heart of discussions—examining both its potential to protect and its risks when weaponised. This year's edition positions Dubai at the forefront of shaping a secure digital future, amid a cybersecurity market projected to reach $298.5 billion by 2028. News Source: Emirates News Agency
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25-04-2025
- Business
- TECHx
GISEC Global 2025 Highlights Women in Cybersecurity Leadership
Dubai is set to host GISEC Global 2025 from 6 to 8 May at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The event returns for its 14th edition and will focus on advancing the role of women in cybersecurity. Organised under the patronage of the UAE Cybersecurity Council, and supported by the Dubai Electronic Security Centre, Ministry of Interior, and Dubai Police, GISEC Global remains the region's largest cybersecurity gathering. A recent report shows that only 24% of the global cybersecurity workforce are women. To address this gap, the Inspire Programme will spotlight female professionals shaping the future of the industry. This includes keynotes, panels, and interactive sessions led by top voices in cybersecurity. Speakers include Aarti Borkar, Corporate VP of Microsoft Security; Dr. Bushra AlBlooshi of DESC; Francel Margareth Padilla from the Armed Forces of the Philippines; and Pei Ling Lee of INTERPOL. Also joining is Danni Brooke, co-founder of OSINT Group and a former undercover intelligence expert. Aarti Borkar highlighted the need for diverse teams to tackle evolving cyber threats. She noted that AI is changing how attacks are handled and that women must be given more opportunities to lead in this space. Danni Brooke shared how human intelligence remains essential, even as AI and automation grow. She emphasized that cybersecurity involves more than just technical skills and that more outreach is needed to attract women to various roles in the sector. GISEC Global 2025 expects to welcome over 750 global brands and 25,000+ professionals from more than 160 countries. With dedicated programmes on OT Security and national defence, it aims to foster innovation and cross-border collaboration. The event plays a key role in shaping conversations around the future of cybersecurity while encouraging more women in cybersecurity to take centre stage.
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25-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
GISEC Global to put spotlight on Women Cyberseurity Experts
Ahead of the Middle East and Africa's largest cybersecurity event, two female leaders speak on the importance of women's opportunities in the sector and how to involve them more Dubai, United Arab Emirates: As Dubai prepares to become the centre of the cybersecurity universe next month with GISEC Global 2025, two female cybersecurity leaders have emphasised the importance of diversity and attracting more females to the industry to tackle the pressing challenges. The Middle East and Africa's largest cybersecurity event returns for its 14th edition from 6th to 8th May at Dubai World Trade Centre, with a key focus on the influential role of women in the worldwide cybersecurity industry. It will be hosted by the UAE Cybersecurity Council, and supported by Dubai Electronic Security Centre, Ministry of Interior and Dubai Police. A recent report shows that women worldwide account for only 24 per cent of security teams. To help increase this figure and break down barriers in this sophisticated and complex field, GISEC's Inspire Programme returns, spotlighting female leaders who can shape the future of cybersecurity. Featuring a series of sessions highlighting the achievements and insights of female cyber security professionals, it includes keynote speeches, panel discussions and interactive sessions led by distinguished female leaders and changemakers. The cybersecurity super-connector's agenda includes dedicated panel discussions and workshops focusing on women, and the event is set to welcome hundreds of experts from around the world. The event's distinguished list of eight female speakers includes: H.E. Tigist Hamid Mohammed, Director General at Information Network Security Administration (INSA); Dr. Bushra AlBlooshi, Director of Cybersecurity Governance Risk Management Department at DESC; Francel Margareth Padilla, Female Cybersecurity Leader & Evangelist at Armed Forces of the Philippines, and Pei Ling LEE, Head of Cyber Strategy and Capabilities Development at INTERPOL and others. Among those taking to the stage is Aarti Borkar, Corporate Vice President of Customer Success and Incident Response for Microsoft's Security business. A passionate supporter when it comes to encouraging women to pursue a career in technology, she believes it is crucial that women are given opportunities to leverage their expertise, given the ever-more sophisticated evolution of cyber threats. She said: 'The need for cognitive diversity in cybersecurity is foundational as it's the only way we can see a situation in a full 360-degree view. It allows us to build more comprehensive programmes. We tend to describe cybersecurity in terms of warfare and attack scenarios, whereas security going forward is about analytics, predictive models and proactive protection. 'Organisations need to continue to highlight the importance of diverse and cohesive teams to improve the outcomes we need in the cyber security space and highlight the amazing women that are doing truly innovative work so other females are inspired to follow them. Every action counts towards building a more cognitively diverse workforce.' Her views come at a time where the advent of AI is helping to strengthen security systems and cyber defences while also presenting potential risks that can benefit cyber criminals. 'Historically, security by obscurity was relied upon, but AI can find everything, necessitating proactive data security measures,' she added. 'On the other hand, AI tips the balance between defenders and attackers in favour of the defenders. As AI adoption grows, the relationship between AI and data security becomes crucial. If we employ AI to help us with improving the speed and accuracy of catching incidents early and improving our hunting capabilities it truly changes the game.' Danni Brooke is another female industry leader attending GISEC Global as a speaker. As co-owner and co-founder of OSINT Group, she brings her expertise in covert operations, intelligence, and cybercrime into the digital world, having spent over a decade undercover, infiltrating some of the UK's most dangerous criminal organisations. With a strong commitment to empowering women, Brooke, who is also an award-winning author and a member of the Cybersecurity Board of Advisors, believes human effort is vital to protecting data and information, and that more needs to be done to highlight the different roles available within the industry. She said: 'One of the biggest risks in the future of cybersecurity is the increasing sophistication of social engineering attacks. As technology evolves, so do the tactics used by cybercriminals, who are now leveraging AI, deepfakes, and behavioural analysis to manipulate individuals into unwittingly compromising their own security. 'AI and ML (machine learning) will be crucial in detecting and responding to cyber threats in real time, using behavioural analysis to identify anomalies, prevent attacks, and automate defences. 'I strongly believe that a human is essential in any threat intelligence operation. While automation plays a critical role in speeding up detection and response, humans are absolutely needed to help plot and piece the data jigsaw together. The ability to interpret patterns, understand context, intuition and make informed decisions is something that machines alone cannot replicate.' She added: 'One of the biggest barriers to diversity in cybersecurity is the misconception that it is purely a technical field. Many people are unaware that cybersecurity encompasses a wide range of roles, including threat intelligence, risk management, policy development, governance and human behaviour analysis. Organisations should focus on outreach and education, highlighting these opportunities to attract a more diverse talent pool.' The three-day GISEC Global 2025 at Dubai World Trade Centre is set to attract over 750 global cybersecurity brands as well as over 25,000 professionals from more than 160 countries. It will feature a packed schedule including thought-provoking debates and engaging discussions as well as all-new OT Security and a National Security Programme. About GISEC Global GISEC Global, Middle East & Africa's largest and most impactful cybersecurity event, will return to Dubai World Trade Centre for its 14th edition taking place from 6th to 8th May 2025, under the overarching theme of 'Securing an AI-Powered Future.' Following the monumental success of 2024, the super-connector event for the region's cybersecurity industry will bring together over 25,000 attendees, 750 exhibiting brands and 350-plus speakers hailing from over 160 countries. GISEC Global stands as the unrivalled platform for navigating the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity. More information: About Dubai World Trade Centre With a vision to make Dubai the world's leading destination for all major exhibitions, conferences and events, DWTC has evolved from being the regional forerunner of the fast-growing MICE industry into a multi-dimensional business catalyst, focusing on Venues, Events and Real Estate Management. Complementary to the primary service offerings are a range of value-added services from media/advertising, engineering and technical consultation and wedding planning, security, and hospitality.
