Agenda

Insights into our organisation’s performance on key metrics related to cyber security can be invaluable. This data can serve to narrow down on key target areas for improvement from a strategic perspective. In this expert panel discussion, our experts sit down to discuss their methods for collecting, presenting and using key analytical data.
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• What metrics should we be focusing our attention on?
• How can improvement be measured, and what caveats should come with this data?
• How do we gain greater assurance from the board using analytical data?
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– Moderator: Albandari Alsumayt, Assistant Professor and Head of Department, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University
– Abhilash Radhadevi, Head of Cyber Security, OQT
– Fatema Fardan, Digital Security Lead, Bank ABC (Bahrain)
– Mustafa Sadiq, Head Of Security Operations, Health New Zealand

When handling incident response, eDiscovery, employee misconduct, and other enterprise investigations, you need to be able to simplify the process and ensure that you’re able to act in a timely manner. Find out how you can make it easier to perform remote acquisitions as well as collect & analyse evidence from computers, the Cloud, and mobile devices in this special presentation.
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– Rhys Tooby, Director, Solutions Consultants, Magnet Forensics

Embark on a captivating exploration of the intricate and dynamic world of cyber security in this presentation. We delve into the transformative journey undertaken to build an award winning Security Operations Capability We will unravel the key strategies, challenges, innovative approaches, and lessons learned from the front lines.
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• Discover the key challenges of developing a large national Security Operations Capability and how those challenges were overcome
• Uncover the importance of building the correct team structure and building a process for continuous improvement
• Understand the path to achieving the gold standard of Security Operations
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– Mustafa Sadiq, Head Of Security Operations, Health New Zealand

This session will explore bolstering security measures as an essential foundation for the advancement and integration of emerging technologies. It encompasses strategies, protocols, and tools to safeguard data, systems, and infrastructure against cyber threats, ensuring the reliability and trustworthiness of innovative tech solutions. This proactive approach is critical in harnessing the full potential of cutting-edge technologies while mitigating risks and vulnerabilities.
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– Abhilash Radhadevi, Head of Cyber Security, OQT

In this session, we explore how the public and the private sector will need to work together for the protection of important sectors and systems. A collaborative approach already appears to be the order of the day, but how far do we need to go? This session will consider the functional requirements, national and international cyber-attack trends and more.
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• Where should state funding for cyber security be targeted?
• What can the private sector do to support public sector operations?
• Which industries are most at risk of attack, and why?
• How can we increase cyber threat information sharing on nation and global levels?
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– Tarek EL-Sherif, CISO, Suez Canal Bank

A lot of organisations now use cloud on some level. But finding the right provider for your security needs remains a challenge. In this session, we explore methods for getting your cloud strategy right from the get-go, to ensure cost, efficiency and security all remain balanced.
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• Achieve cost-effective cloud security by balancing security needs with budget constraints, evaluating RoI of cloud security investment
• Find out if a multi-cloud system is right for your
• Steps to Improving Your Supply Chain Security
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– Dina AlSalameen, VP, Head of Cyber and Information Security, Bank ABC (Jordan)

While it’s important to stay on top of the latest developments, we must not lose track of the ‘essentials’ of cyber security. This includes awareness of the most common threats as well as the basic protections you need to have in place. Join our expert speaker to help you get on top of the basics and move forward towards a better cyber security posture!
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• Gain a clear picture of what your organisation’s security level is
• Form a strong basis to build on with new ideas and technology
• Make sure your third-party partners are following the cyber essentials
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– Albandari Alsumayt, Assistant Professor and Head of Department, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University

Regulation and the role of the state is becoming increasingly important for our collective cyber future. With massive strides being made to transform economies, such as the Saudi Vision 2030 project, it’s clear that regulation will play a role in keeping us secure during this transition. But critics argue that we need to go far beyond the proscriptions of these regulations. Join our experts as they discuss this thought-provoking issue.
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• What is the role of regulation in our collective cyber defence?
• Do current regulations go far enough?
• Which recognised standards should we be holding our security systems against?
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Moderator: Reem Al Gazlan, Senior Cybersecurity Governance Specialist, The Royal Commission for AlUla
– Mousab AlSaaydeh, Cybersecurity GRC-RM Advisor, Communications Industry
– Nada Yousef, Manager – Supported Technologies and Cyber Security, ICS Financial Systems – ICSFS
– Sultan Al Mubarraz, Head of Cybersecurity Risk Management, Ministry of Education, Saudi Arabia

In this interactive group discussion session, our expert invites you to join in conversation to discuss how we can create a cyber security approach fit for the modern day, from utilising the new technologies to the latest strategies for collective performance.
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– Mousab AlSaaydeh, Cybersecurity GRC-RM Advisor, Communications Industry