THE SUPER CONNECTOR EVENT FOR THE CYBERSECURITY COMMUNITY

GISEC Global 2023 was a monumental success, thanks to the incredible efforts of everyone involved!

GISEC Global provides vendors and companies from around the world with access to lucrative opportunity to capitalize on what's set to become one of the world's booming markets. With its growing spending on securing digital infrastructure, the Middle East's cybersecurity market is expected to be valued at a staggering $31 billion by 2030, new data from Frost & Sullivan has shown.

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THE INDISPUTABLE PLATFORM FOR PUBLIC-PRIVATE ALLIANCES

GISEC is the ideal cybersecurity platform to participate & partner with businesses and government entities in the region.

H.E. Dr. Mohamed Al-Kuwaiti,

Head of Cyber Security,
United Arab Emirates Government

GISEC GLOBAL: UNITING SECURITY STAKEHOLDERS

By uniting security stakeholders from across the globe, we provide a connected platform for cybersecurity companies and end-users to collaborate and protect against cyber threats.

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RELIVE THE MOMENTS. A GLIMPSE OF GISEC GLOBAL 2023!

From the amazing speakers to the cutting-edge technologies on display, GISEC rocked like never before!

PHOTO GALLERY VIDEO GALLERY

TOP INFOSEC LEADERS AND ETHICAL HACKERS JOIN FORCES ON STAGE

H.E. Dr. Mohamed Al-Kuwaiti

Head of Cyber Security, UAE Government

Christopher Painter

President,The Global Forum on Cyber Expertise, USA

Dr Madan Oberoi

Executive Director for Technology and Innovation, Interpol, Singapore

Dato’ Ts. Dr Amirudin Abdul Wahab

CEO, Cybersecurity Malaysia

H.E. Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim

Minister, Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy, Nigeria

Karen Evans

MD, Cyber Readiness Institute, USA

Pei Ling Lee

Head, Cyber Strategy & Outreach Unit, INTERPOL, Singapore

Bryce Case Jr

Hacker, Rapper, Entrepreneur, USA

Jayson E.Street

World class hacker & author, USA

Jaspal Singh Sawhney

Global Chief Information Security Officer, TATA Communications, India

Sithembile Songo

Group Head Information Security, Eskom Holdings, South Africa

Dr. Aloysius Cheang

Huawei Middle East & Central Asia

2023 SPEAKERS VIDEO GALLERY 2023 CONFERENCE AGENDA

POWERFUL DISCUSSIONS DEFINING CYBER RESILIENCE ACROSS SECTORS

CISO CIRCLE

Building a United Cyber Frontier

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HEALTHCARE TRACK

With faster digitalization of health records and limited cyber security budgets, global healthcare industry is at risk. Explore the biggest case-studies on medtech from leading practitioners.

GOVERNMENT STAGE

Aside from national security challenges, 44% of global ransomware attacks targeted municipalities. How can public sector drive greater security, citizen confidence and digital transformation at the same time?

FINANCE TRACK

As fintech continues to grow at staggering levels, the need to deliver compliant, responsive and trustworthy digital services is rising faster. Hear how top regulators, banks and fintech pioneers are meeting this need.

CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE DOME

Gain insights to the most advanced ways to identify, respond to, and mitigate cyber risks to ensure the continuity of essential services, such as communication, aviation, transportation, energy, along with physical and digital assets, organizations and governments to operate and be productive.

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MAIN STAGE

Most influential inner circle for top global CISOs, unveiling 2023 strategy; navigating evolving threat landscape from metaverse cybercrime, cryptojacking, 51 attack blockchain, drone exploit delivery attack to quantum threat, cloudy security, applying AI internally and at the edge, across healthcare, banking & finance, utilities, oil & gas, transport, nuclear, defence & communications.
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CI DOME - Powered by UAE Cybersecurity Council & Ministry of Interior UAE

Global cyber experts from law enforcement, defense, utilities, energy, telecom; tackle burning issues; vulnerability ofICS including protection for SCADA systems, plant control systems, nuclear reactor attacks, power grid paralysis, 6Gsecurity
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Government Stage Hosted by DESC

Hosted by DESC most coveted global government agenda for cybersecurity in the region. With an emphasis on Public-private partnership, emergence of hacktivism, cyber insurance, ransomware attacks, cyber-physical systems, data privacy laws and building resilience
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GISEC Global Cybersecurity Congress Hosted by UAE Cybersecurity Council

At the center-stage are collaborative efforts on fostering local, national and global cross-sector cooperation indeveloping national cybersecurity defense strategies to combat cybersecurity risks that citizens, businesses, andcritical infrastructure face.
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Startup Stage

Assembling the cybersecurity game-changers, founders and investors on fueling innovations and sparking change for asecure future & explore impending technological shifts that will alter the cyber landscape
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X-LABS

High speed tech-presentations demonstrating future innovative solutions & products
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SECRET BRIEFINGS

Closed door, by-invitation high profile briefings
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NATION STAGE – GCC FOCUS

The massive digital transformation in the region has led to an increase in the attack surface
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NATION STAGE – AFRICA DAY

GISEC Africa day brings together government agencies & top CISOs from across Africa to discuss national cyber securitystrategies, policies, development, and challenges faced.
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NATION STAGE – SUB CONTINENT FOCUS

Newly launched nation stage program with focus on India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka,tackling latest threats and opportunities.
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INSPIRE (Women in Cybersecurity)

Inspiring celebrating and connecting women cybersec leaders
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DARK STAGE

Live hacks take center stage, witness sharpest products and solutions in SOC, Cloud, Risk management, Cyber warfare, Social engineering, Nation state attacks and dark web
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EMPOWERING IDEAS & PERSPECTIVES ON THE AGENDA CO-CREATED WITH LEADING GOVERNMENT ENTITIES

WORLD’S LARGEST GROUND BREAKING COMPETITIONS HAPPEN HERE

GUINNESS WORLD RECORD BUG BOUNTY CHALLENGE

An amazing Spectacle in Cybersecurity History – the Guinness Book of Record Holder, Live Bug Bounty Challenge.

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CYTAKA WORLD CYBER CHAMPIONSHIP

Where cyber - programmers, information security and cyber experts come together to compete for a big prize.

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GISEC CYBER STARS

Startups, You’ve got the spotlight! – GISEC Cyber Stars UNLOCK Pitch Competition.

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SPEAK OUT

Bader Ali Said Alsal

Head of OIC, & Director General of Oman General Cert

“ GISEC is a great annual event that I wouldn’t recommend any cybersecurity professional to miss. It is a great platform that brings experts all around the world to discuss emerging issues of Cybersecurity, so please don’t miss this opportunity to come to this event.” ”

Bryce Case Jr.

Chief Science Officer, Digital Gangster Enterprise

“ When I’m starting, there wasn’t a lot of ways to learn what is going on, being part of this community, and seeing how it’s bringing lots of job, lots of innovation, like how it is presented here at GISEC, is way different comparing to other places I’ve been in the world. ”

Vinayak Godse

CEO of Data Security Council of India (DSCI)

“ GISEC do provide the platform to engage with global community and find opportunity for collaborations as well, it is a good opportunity to be part of this event. ”

Joe Grand

Inventor and Hardware Hacker, Tech Wizard USA

“ Security is definitely a global issue, and I think having a conference like GISEC, is really important for this region of the world to get people together. GISEC is about learning. ”

Madan Oberoi

Executive Director for Technology & Innovation, INTERPOL

“ This is an important platform for different organizations, to exchange their thoughts or views about any new and emerging technology. ”

Christopher Painter

President of Global Forum on CYBER EXPERTISE

“ GISEC is a Vibrant Community, lots of people around, people I know, good presentations ”

Daniel Ehrenreich

Secure communications and Control Expert

“ GISEC is really an interesting conference, it is an opportunity for customers, users, and vendors, - meet each other, exchange information and the most important is, learn from each other. ”

Dr. Rob De Wijk

Founder of The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies

“ This organization is fantastic, it is extremely interesting. It’s my first time to be in this show. I’d be more often in Dubai, I like the city. But this is something special, I’m really impress. If I have to describe in one word, it’s GREAT. ”

Sayed Ahmed

Chief Internal Auditor Information Security & Technology Audit, RTA

“ I really like the companies, the presentations and the technologies they brought to Dubai. What they showcased - all the latest technology and the area of information security which is very important to be focused on. GISEC is a must. ”

Ahmed Aldammas

CISO, Council of Health Insurance, Saudi Arabia

“ GISEC is a wonderful gathering for information security, it provides information, learning experience and networking. Indeed, I recommend GISEC, it is a continuous education for all of us professionals working in this field. ”

Dr. Aloysius Cheang

CEO of HUAWEI Middle East and Central Asia

“ GISEC is our platform of choice, for us to communicate our Cybersecurity messaging to our customers, as well as to the cybersecurity community in the Arab world. It is the place whereby people, specially our customers from different regions, whether from Middle East or Africa congregate together, all for a purpose to coming together as a whole.” ”

Jasim Al Awadi

Acting Chief ICT Officer, DU

“ We are delighted to be part of GISEC. One of the best events where you can see a lot of security people gather under one roof. Looking at the latest technologies, looking at the latest things happening in this space, it is really exciting to be here. ”

Sivan Harel

VP EMEA APAC, IL – PENTERA

“ This is a very important conference here in the industry, we’ve been very happy to meet a lot of customers, a lot of prospects, being kind of a leader in automated security validation. We see a lot of customers coming to understand the impact in exposure management. I think it is very important to be present in GISEC, we are very happy and lucky to be part of this. ”

Prasanth Prasad

Director of Technology, Spire Solutions

“ We’re a founding member of GISEC, we’ve been here ever since Spire was founded 10 years ago. It’s always been as exciting as ever, every year is a new experience, lots of new faces and we had a lot of really exciting conversations as always. ”

Ibrahim Usuf

Technical Solutions Architect, Cybersecurity CISCO UAE

“ The main benefit of GISEC is of course, connection, this is where our customers meet and see the innovation from CISCO. Product innovation is becoming more and more and we’re really glad that we are bringing in Cybersecurity every year. ”

Dr. Mohamed Benaichouche

CIO, Arabsat

“ “GISEC is one of the most fantastic, rich, worldwide cybersecurity events. It brilliantly illuminates and emphasizes the threats that could profoundly impact the way we handle emergent technology – Blockchain, AI, IoT… for years to come.” ”

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THE SUPER CONNECTOR EVENT FOR THE CYBERSECURITY COMMUNITY

THE INDISPUTABLE PLATFORM FOR PUBLIC-PRIVATE ALLIANCES

GISEC is the ideal cybersecurity platform to participate & partner with businesses and government entities in the region.

H.E. Dr. Mohamed Al-Kuwaiti,

GISEC GLOBAL: UNITING SECURITY STAKEHOLDERS

Platinum Sponsors

DIAMOND Sponsors

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RELIVE THE MOMENTS. A GLIMPSE OF GISEC GLOBAL 2023!

TOP INFOSEC LEADERS AND ETHICAL HACKERS JOIN FORCES ON STAGE

POWERFUL DISCUSSIONS DEFINING CYBER RESILIENCE ACROSS SECTORS

CISO CIRCLE

HEALTHCARE TRACK

GOVERNMENT STAGE

FINANCE TRACK

CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE DOME

EMPOWERING IDEAS & PERSPECTIVES ON THE AGENDA CO-CREATED WITH LEADING GOVERNMENT ENTITIES

MAIN STAGE

CI DOME - Powered by UAE Cybersecurity Council & Ministry of Interior UAE

Government Stage Hosted by DESC

GISEC Global Cybersecurity Congress Hosted by UAE Cybersecurity Council

Startup Stage

X-LABS

SECRET BRIEFINGS

NATION STAGE – GCC FOCUS

NATION STAGE – AFRICA DAY

NATION STAGE – SUB CONTINENT FOCUS

INSPIRE (Women in Cybersecurity)

DARK STAGE

EMPOWERING IDEAS & PERSPECTIVES ON THE AGENDA CO-CREATED WITH LEADING GOVERNMENT ENTITIES

MAIN STAGE

CI DOME - Powered by UAE Cybersecurity Council & Ministry of Interior UAE

Government Stage Hosted by DESC

GISEC Global Cybersecurity Congress Hosted by UAE Cybersecurity Council

Startup Stage

X-LABS

SECRET BRIEFINGS

NATION STAGE – GCC FOCUS

NATION STAGE – AFRICA DAY

NATION STAGE – SUB CONTINENT FOCUS

INSPIRE (Women in Cybersecurity)

DARK STAGE

WORLD’S LARGEST GROUND BREAKING COMPETITIONS HAPPEN HERE

GUINNESS WORLD RECORD BUG BOUNTY CHALLENGE

CYTAKA WORLD CYBER CHAMPIONSHIP

GISEC CYBER STARS

SPEAK OUT

Bader Ali Said Alsal

Head of OIC, & Director General of Oman General Cert

Bryce Case Jr.

Chief Science Officer, Digital Gangster Enterprise

Vinayak Godse

CEO of Data Security Council of India (DSCI)

Joe Grand

Inventor and Hardware Hacker, Tech Wizard USA

Madan Oberoi

Executive Director for Technology & Innovation, INTERPOL

Christopher Painter

President of Global Forum on CYBER EXPERTISE

Daniel Ehrenreich

Secure communications and Control Expert

Dr. Rob De Wijk

Founder of The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies

Sayed Ahmed

Chief Internal Auditor Information Security & Technology Audit, RTA

Ahmed Aldammas

CISO, Council of Health Insurance, Saudi Arabia

Dr. Aloysius Cheang

CEO of HUAWEI Middle East and Central Asia

Jasim Al Awadi

Acting Chief ICT Officer, DU

Sivan Harel

VP EMEA APAC, IL – PENTERA

Prasanth Prasad

Director of Technology, Spire Solutions

Ibrahim Usuf

Technical Solutions Architect, Cybersecurity CISCO UAE

Dr. Mohamed Benaichouche