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10:55 – 11:00
MAIN STAGE   Moderators Opening Remarks GISEC MAINSTAGE
Speakers

Nathan Swain CISO Europe, Asia & MENA region Binance, United Arab Emirates

11:00 – 11:20
MAIN STAGE   OPENING SESSION GISEC MAINSTAGE Harnessing AI for security resilience
Speakers

H.E. Dr. Mohamed Al-Kuwaiti Head of Cybersecurity UAE Government

11:20 – 11:35
MAIN STAGE   SPECIAL ADDRESS Main Stage Future of Cybersecurity: creating an advanced and secure cyber environment
Speakers

H.E. Amer Sharaf CEO of Cyber Security Systems and Services Sector Dubai Electronic Security Center (DESC) UAE

11:35 – 11:40
MAIN STAGE   Special Address GISEC MAINSTAGE
Speakers

Dr. Cosmas Luckyson Zavazava Director, ITU Telecommunication Development Bureau (BDT) Switzerland

11:40 – 11:55
MAIN STAGE   Fostering a Secure Foundation for Future Innovation GISEC MAINSTAGE
Speakers

Jasim Al Awadi Chief ICT Officer du UAE

11:55 – 12:00
MAIN STAGE   Evolving Together: A Multistakeholder Approach for the Digital Domain GISEC MAINSTAGE
Speakers

DAVID KOH Commissioner of Cybersecurity and Chief Executive Cyber Security Agency (CSA) Singapore

12:00 – 12:20
MAIN STAGE   Fireside chat Keeping up with high-tech cybercrimes GISEC MAINSTAGE In the quest to secure our digital landscape, combating phishing, banking malware, and ransomware is paramount, fostering safer online realms. Amidst the surge in high-tech crimes, the role of AI is pivotal. It acts as a double-edged sword, both accelerating cyber threats and bolstering defenses by detecting anomalies, predicting attacks, and automating responses. Dialogue with Dubai Police & Brazilian Federal Police highlights the frontline role of local law enforcement agencies in tackling cybercrime, crucial for safeguarding communities, especially the vulnerable.
Moderator

Nathan Swain CISO Europe Asia & MENA region Binance United Arab Emirates

Speakers

Paulo Herrmann High Tech Crimes Repression Coordinator Brazilian Federal Police

Brig.Saeed AlHajri Director of the Cybercrime Dept Dubai Police UAE

12:20 – 13:00
MAIN STAGE   TRUE STORY GISEC MAINSTAGE Architect of a billion-dollar identity heist on stage with the U.S. Secret Service Agent who caught him!
This would be the first time Hieu Ngo and Matt O’Neill are together in person since his sentencing. Hieu caused more financial damage to Americans than any criminal in history.
Moderator

Nathan Swain CISO Europe Asia & MENA region Binance United Arab Emirates

Speakers

Matthew O'Neill Former Special Agent US Secret Service (USSS) assigned to the Criminal Investigative Division United States of America

Minh Hieu Ngo Reformed fraudster who single handedly stole personal data of 200 million U.S. citizens Vietnam

13:00 – 13:15
MAIN STAGE   Mind the Gap: Securing the SaaS-Cloud Infrastructure Junction GISEC MAINSTAGE When most CISOs think about cloud security, they’re focused on cloud infrastructure. But enterprises today run on SaaS—an even larger attack surface that can be difficult to wrangle. Tal Mozes unpacks what modern SaaS attacks look like, sharing real-world examples and advice on how teams can better prepare for and investigate this new breed of cyber incidents.
Speakers

Tal Mozes CEO Mitiga UK

13:15 – 13:30
MAIN STAGE   Safeguarding the usage of AI in the Intelligent World GISEC MAINSTAGE When you look at the UAE National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence 2031 and Huawei vision for Building the Fully Connected, Intelligent World, AI will bring new capabilities to a hoist of industry and new opportunities for the world. However with new digital technologies, new cyber challenges will be emerge that need to be addressed. Huawei shares a view of this world with the publication of our Global Industry Vision, where in this presentation we are going to focus on today’s world and share some of our insights on addressing on how we can help to safeguard the usage of AI in the Intelligent Digital World that we will envision and build together with your vision of the new digital frontier, where in security we do more and our business advantage is dependent on the effective harnessing of the strength of security.
Speakers

Dr. Aloysius Cheang Chief Security Officer, Huawei Middle East and Central Asia

13:30 – 13:50
MAIN STAGE   Spotlight Belgium - Session Powered by GITEX Europe GISEC MAINSTAGE Building a Strong Cyber Security Ecosystem at National Level
Speakers

Miguel De Bruycker Director General Centre for Cybersecurity Belgium

13:50 – 14:05
MAIN STAGE   Accelerate your Zero Trust journey with unified access controls GISEC MAINSTAGE Learn how Microsoft Digital team and our customers are advancing their Zero Trust initiative with universal policies for any access point, from legacy on-premises resources to cloud apps and web, without code changes. Microsoft’s identity-centric Security Service Edge (SSE) solution takes Conditional Access to a new level, protecting any network destination with granular access controls that consider identity, device, and network. Secure access for anyone to anything from anywhere with unified identity and network access.
Speakers

Sinead O'Donovan Vice President of Product Management Microsoft US

14:05 – 14:20
MAIN STAGE   Exposing Cyber Shadows: Mastering Risk with Real-World Insights and Strategies GISEC MAINSTAGE In this session, Richard will shed light on cyber risk management by presenting the steps organizations take to effectively measure, communicate, and eliminate cyber risk. Through proactive examples drawn from real world case studies, attendees will gain insights into effective cyber risk management strategies employed by other organizations to protect themselves amidst increasing cyber threats.
Speakers

Richard Sorosina Chief Technical Security Officer Qualys Australia

14:20 – 14:40
MAIN STAGE   Spotlight on Britain's greatest fraudster turned Cybersecurity Advocate Evolution, Through the eyes of a criminal 2024: Synthetic I.D. GISEC MAINSTAGE An Author, a TV producer and Co-founder of We Fight Fraud. Also know as Britain's Greatest Ex Fraudster. Since turning his life around over a decade ago, he has been advising Governments globally and some of the worlds largest brands on their fraud and loss strategies. Today he is widely recognised as one of the world leading experts in social engineering, fraud and cyber crime. In this presentation Tony will show easy it is for criminals and bad actors to use that data and create Synthetic identification & Deepfakes. Allowing him and the team at we fight fraud, to dupe KYC processes and open bank accounts at will!
Speakers

Tony Sales Co-Founder We Fight Fraud UK

14:40 – 15:20
MAIN STAGE   GOVERNMENT PANEL: Securing national data GISEC MAINSTAGE Amid geopolitical conflicts, the dread of data breaches can swiftly halt a nation's adoption of cloud technology, disrupting services for citizens and global connectivity. However, sovereign clouds offer a solution to preserve the benefits of cloud computing while mitigating the associated risks. Governments are increasingly acknowledging the significance of data security within their broader national Defence strategies. By 2027, the public cloud market in the Middle East is projected to attain a value of $9.9 billion.
Moderator

Stuart Frost Head of Enterprise Security & Risk Management UK Government

Speakers

Miguel De Bruycker Director General Centre for Cybersecurity Belgium

Brigadier General El Mostafa Rabii Director General DGSSI Morocco

Major General Manjeet Singh Joint Secretary National Security Council Secretariat(NSCS) India

Ashley Acedillo Deputy Director General for Cyber and Emerging Threats National Intelligence Coordinating Agency Philippines

15:20 – 16:00
MAIN STAGE   DO NOT MISS SESSION GISEC MAINSTAGE Face to Face with Victim of Tinder Swindler Scam
scams can happen to any of us

Scams worldwide have cost over $55 billion, impacting individuals and companies across society. Ayleen Charlotte advocates for increased scam reporting to address social and emotional trauma. Through her participation in the Netflix documentary Tinder Swindler, she shed light on these crimes and stands as a role model for other victims.  She reveals it all and will answer audience questions
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Ayleen Charlotte Fraud victim turned anti-fraud hero

Prof. Jorij Abraham Managing Director Global Anti Scam Alliance / Scamadviser.com Netherlands

16:00 – 16:00
MAIN STAGE   Closing Remarks by Moderator GISEC MAINSTAGE
16:00 – 17:00
CONFERENCE ROUNDTABLES   MAINSTAGE CONFERENCE ROUNDTABLES GISEC MAINSTAGE ROUNDTABLE 1
Healthcare Data Protection: Navigating Data Privacy and Regulatory Challenges
The Healthcare industry has seen rapid advances in its digital infrastructure, from paper-written healthcare records to AI-programmed healthcare systems. Digitalization has simplified jobs for doctors as they have access to patients'' medical records at hand. However, the more digitalized the process is, the greater the risk of cyber-threats and data breaches. This roundtable will highlight the regulatory efforts of UAE and other GCC countries in putting forward regulatory frameworks to govern healthcare data which includes collecting, storing, processing and sharing of healthcare information for both primary and secondary use.
Roundtable Leader: Dr. Osama El Hassan, Specialist, Health Informatics & Smart Health Dept, Dubai Health Authority, UAE

ROUNDTABLE 2
IoT, Smart devices – The Rising Threats to Medical Devices
As medical devices become connected to the network, there is a looming danger in their access and control; like all devices, these can be hacked and controlled, leaving patients in danger. What is the industry doing to ensure the safety of its devices?
Roundtable Leader: Veneeth Purushotaman, Group Chief Information Officer, Aster DM Healthcare, UAE

ROUNDTABLE 3
Protecting the Future of Healthcare Security
The Healthcare industry has seen rapid advances in its digital infrastructure, from paper-written healthcare records to AI-programmed healthcare systems. Digitalization has simplified jobs for doctors as they have access to patients' medical records at hand. However, the more digitalized the process is, the greater the risk of attacks. The average cost of a healthcare data breach was the highest among all industries at $10.93 million.
Roundtable Leader: Irshad Mohammed, Chief Information Security Officer, Burjeel Holding, UAE
 Core Panel: Nitin Shingari, VP Information Security, Daman Health, UAE
 Core Panel: Syed Hassan Aslam, Head Information Security, PureHealth, UAE (Confirmed but do not add on the website)
Speakers

Dr. Osama El Hassan Specialist, Health Informatics & Smart Health Dept Dubai Health Authority UAE

Veneeth Purushotaman Group Chief Information Officer Aster DM Healthcare UAE

Irshad Mohammed Chief Information Security Officer Burjeel Holding UAE

Nitin Shingari VP Information Security Daman Health UAE

17:00 – 17:00
MAIN STAGE   Close GISEC MAINSTAGE
10:30 – 10:30
GOVERNMENT STAGE HOSTED BY DESC   Moderator's Opening Remarks GISEC MAINSTAGE
Speakers

Laura Buckwell Broadcast Journalist Formerly Euronews & TV news

10:30 – 10:35
GOVERNMENT STAGE HOSTED BY DESC   OPENING KEYNOTE ADDRESS GISEC MAINSTAGE
Speakers

H.E. Amer Sharaf CEO of Cyber Security Systems and Services Sector Dubai Electronic Security Center (DESC) UAE

10:35 – 10:50
GOVERNMENT STAGE HOSTED BY DESC   Spotlight Session GISEC MAINSTAGE ASAAS, a technological solution developed by Emirati talent 
Speakers

Suhail Khaled ISR Auditor DESC

10:50 – 11:40
GOVERNMENT STAGE HOSTED BY DESC   LEADERS PANEL GISEC MAINSTAGE Securing Smart cities: proactive measures & citizen-collaboration

How are smart cities being provided cyber protection while integrating emerging technologies like IoT, AI, and VR? The importance of citizen collaboration, partnerships and governance, ensuring resilience, risk management, and Critical Information Infrastructure (CII) protection for public and private sectors. Hear from cross industry Infosec leaders as they divulge latest best practices.
Moderator

Chris Gibson CEO FIRST UK

Speakers

Ahmad Khoory Head of Security Crisis Response Dubai Electronic Security Center (DESC)

Abdullah Marghalany Cybersecurity Chief Officer Ministry of Health General Directorate of Health Affairs in Medina Saudi Arabia

Vinayak Godse CEO Data Security Council of India India

Lori Baker Director of Data Protection DIFC Authority UAE

Eman Al Awadhi Vice President Network & Cyber Security, Expo City Technology UAE

Mohammed Moteb Alosaimi Chief Security Officer Huawei Saudi Arabia

11:40 – 11:55
GOVERNMENT STAGE HOSTED BY DESC   If it's connected, you're protected GISEC MAINSTAGE Lothar Renner will share the findings from latest Global Cybersecurity Readiness Index focusing on the UAE. Despite the increase in security point solutions to protect against a changing threat landscape, we still see ransomware attacks, disruption in supply chain, and reputation damage daily. Users face access restrictions that hinder work, and the complexity is impossible for IT and security teams to manage. In this session, we’ll cover the latest Security innovations and you'll hear about the strategy to make security better for users, easier for IT, and safer for everyone
Speakers

Lothar Renner Managing Director - Cisco Security EMEA, Cisco Germany

11:55 – 12:10
GOVERNMENT STAGE HOSTED BY DESC   TRUE STORY GISEC MAINSTAGE Cyber Crisis Management: Lessons Learnt from Bouygues Construction Ransomware attack

Investigating, relaunching and improving systems, acquiring new cyber-tools: a cyber-crisis requires technical skills and offers opportunities for change. But what happens to the men and women who live through it, from the inside as well as the outside: how do we organize them, how do we help them, how do we communicate?
Speakers

Thomas Degardin Group Cybersecurity Director Bouygues Group France

12:10 – 12:25
GOVERNMENT STAGE HOSTED BY DESC   Fireside Chat GISEC MAINSTAGE How One of the Top 50 banks in the Middle East Implemented Exposure Management- A Success Story

With skyrocketing threats and an ever expanding attack surface, current security measures are struggling to keep pace. Instead, organizations are turning to Continuous Threat Exposure Management initiatives to reduce risk. These programs view your IT environment like a hacker to identify and prioritize areas of weakness based on business scope, and then validate to prove which security gaps are most impactful. Join Hariprasad Chede, Head - Information Security Risk Management, at NBF as he shares his journey to manage exposure and reduce risk with Automated Security Validation. He will reveal the challenges he faced and how he overcame them to increase his organization’s overall security resilience.
Moderator

Jason Mar-Tang AVP Field CISO Pentera USA

Speakers

Hariprasad Chede Head - Information Security Risk Management National Bank of Fujairah UAE

12:25 – 12:40
GOVERNMENT STAGE HOSTED BY DESC   TRUE STORY GISEC MAINSTAGE “Celebgate” that led to the closure of the 168-year-old News of the World tabloid and a trial costing £100m

How attackers hacked celebrity phones and why is it significant today? Celebrity phone hacking is a topic that has raised and keeps raising its’ head. In 2011 the UK suffered the first widespread attack. It resulted in the closure of a 168-year-old newspaper in the UK! The phone hacking scandal, which involved the illegal interception of voicemail messages of politicians, celebrities, members of the Royal Family, and the public. Phil Cracknell was involved in the 2014 UK investigations. He will tell you the whole story and show you how the celebrities were compromised. Information that global phone manufacturers tried to cover up or flatly denied. The outcome of the hacking changed security protocols and authentication methods to what they are today.
Speakers

Phil Cracknell CISO for a UK Defence company & Former Cabinet Office Cyber Security Subject Matter Expert. UK Defence company United Kingdom

12:40 – 12:55
GOVERNMENT STAGE HOSTED BY DESC   Swift Recovery GISEC MAINSTAGE Redefining Cyber Resilience Against Ransomware and Outages!

As cyber threats like ransomware and cloud outages escalate, organizations are shifting from traditional backup to holistic cloud resilience, focusing on rapid system rebuilding. This session will cover real-world examples, including a major company recovering 1480 resources across 18 Azure subscriptions, a Fortune 200 company rebuilding over 3000 resources in minutes, and a global event firm managing workloads across continents. Emphasizing the strategic need for resilience, this approach is vital for protecting against sophisticated attacks and ensuring success in the digital age.
Speakers

Govind Rangasamy Founder and CEO Appranix US

12:55 – 13:10
GOVERNMENT STAGE HOSTED BY DESC   Face to Face with 1# Million Dollar Hacker; Who wants to be a hacking millionaire? Learn from Santiago Lopez, Millionaire Hacker GISEC MAINSTAGE
Moderator

Laura Buckwell Broadcast Journalist Formerly Euronews & TV news

Speakers

Santiago Lopez Millionaire Hacker Argentina

13:10 – 13:25
GOVERNMENT STAGE HOSTED BY DESC   True story of 2 major attacks - How we saved the world, tales from a cyber warrior GISEC MAINSTAGE The world used to be simple to secure: our employees used to connect to our data centers on our devices over our networks, this however is a thing of the past and reality is in our hyper connected world everyone attacks everyone everywhere. This presentation delves into the vital theme of 'How we helped stop attackers in their tracks”'. The core of the presentation will talk through one major incident where a customer with over 100,000 employees approached us under the threat of attack from a nation state and we expertly countered a sophisticated cyber-attack targeting our client's digital assets. Additionally we will talk about how we ourselves became involved in the Twillio “Smishing attack”. Join us in this enlightening session to uncover the strategies and insights crucial for advancing your digital transformation securely.
Speakers

Dave Barnett Head of SASE and Zero Trust EMEA Cloudflare UK

13:25 – 14:40
GOVERNMENT STAGE HOSTED BY DESC   FUTURE TALKS GISEC MAINSTAGE Unmasking the Invisible: Exposing Lurking Threats with Behavioral Analytics

Today, our intrusion detection and response capabilities are signature-based. These signatures look for known TTP's and are very good at mitigating threats with known attack signatures. However, advanced attackers use Zero-Day vulnerabilities with no known signatures, and they are coming after your identity. Additionally, the use of MFA-Fatigue attacks and API-Key compromises are becoming common to gain access to your secure enclaves. Once inside, they are able to ""live off the land"", using tools provisioned for your admins without triggering any alarm bells. Behavior-based detection uses enhanced AI/ML capabilities to baseline user behavior. They normalize user behavior over a period of time and alert based on deviations in behavior. Augmenting your Signature-based detection with Behavior-based detection can help reduce attacker dwell time in your networks.
Speakers

Alex Attumalil Global Chief Information Security Officer Under Armour United States of America

13:40 – 13:55
GOVERNMENT STAGE HOSTED BY DESC   FUTURE TALKS GISEC MAINSTAGE The Flawed Path: Debunking the Efficacy of Current Cybersecurity Training Approaches and How We Can Improve Our Future

This session proposes a radical shift in cybersecurity education and workforce development. It challenges current norms, advocating for early integration of cybersecurity in education and a reimagining of entry-level training. The talk hints at a global approach, emphasizing the need for international collaboration and a comprehensive strategy encompassing both academia and industry. While exploring the potential of on-the-job training, it leaves room for debate on how corporations can play a pivotal role in shaping future cyber defenders. This presentation promises to unveil innovative pathways for nurturing a resilient cybersecurity workforce."
Speakers

Caitlin Sarian Cybersecurity Influencer Cybersecurity Girl LLC United States of America

13:55 – 14:10
GOVERNMENT STAGE HOSTED BY DESC   TRUE STORY GISEC MAINSTAGE Defending Philippine Government Networks from Cyber Attacks in the Age of AI, Big Data and Quantum Computing
Speakers

Ashley Acedillo Deputy Director General for Cyber and Emerging Threats National Intelligence Coordinating Agency Philippines

14:10 – 14:10
GOVERNMENT STAGE HOSTED BY DESC   Closing Remarks GISEC MAINSTAGE
14:10 – 14:10
GLOBAL CYBERSECURITY CONGRESS HOSTED BY UAE CYBERSECURITY COUNCIL   Moderators Opening Remarks GISEC MAINSTAGE
Speakers

Laura Buckwell Broadcast Journalist Formerly Euronews & TV news

14:10 – 14:15
GLOBAL CYBERSECURITY CONGRESS HOSTED BY UAE CYBERSECURITY COUNCIL   Opening Keynote Address GISEC MAINSTAGE
Speakers

H.E. Dr. Mohamed Al-Kuwaiti Head of Cybersecurity UAE Government

14:15 – 14:45
GLOBAL CYBERSECURITY CONGRESS HOSTED BY UAE CYBERSECURITY COUNCIL   Fireside Chat: Advancing Cybersecurity Capacity Building within the Framework of Responsible State Behavior GISEC MAINSTAGE This session will delve into the topic of cybersecurity capacity building within the context of responsible state behavior. Against the backdrop of evolving cyber threats and the imperative for international cooperation, this session aims to explore actionable strategies and collaborative efforts in bolstering cyber capabilities worldwide while upholding principles of responsible state conduct in cyberspace.
Moderator

Orhan Osmani Head a.i. Cybersecurity Division ITU Switzerland

Speakers

H.E. Dr. Mohamed Al-Kuwaiti Head of Cybersecurity UAE Government

H.E. Dr. Gevorg Mantashyan First Deputy Minister High-Tech Industry of the Republic Armenia

DAVID KOH Commissioner of Cybersecurity and Chief Executive Cyber Security Agency (CSA) Singapore

14:45 – 15:05
GLOBAL CYBERSECURITY CONGRESS HOSTED BY UAE CYBERSECURITY COUNCIL   FUTURE TALKS GISEC MAINSTAGE AI, Quantum Computing & Space: 3 Cyber Tech Areas to Watch in 2024
Without a doubt, 2024 will be a very interesting and possibly revolutionary year for science and developing technology. We are only at the beginning of our civilization's journey to discover how new applications of technology can impact our way of life in 2024 and beyond. Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Computing, and Space Systems are three areas to track in the cyber and tech ecosystems.
Speakers

Chuck Brooks Globally recognized thought leader and evangelist for Cybersecurity United States of America

15:05 – 15:20
GLOBAL CYBERSECURITY CONGRESS HOSTED BY UAE CYBERSECURITY COUNCIL   SPECIAL ADDRESS: The Global State of Scams GISEC MAINSTAGE With $1 trillion lost in scams and online fraud is now the most reported type of crime in most countries. With a chance of getting caught of less than 0.05% scams have become a safe and very lucrative business. Jorij Abraham discusses the latest facts, figures, and forecasts in online scams, and more importantly, how can we fight them more effectively and efficiently.
Speakers

Prof. Jorij Abraham Managing Director Global Anti Scam Alliance / Scamadviser.com Netherlands

15:20 – 16:00
GLOBAL CYBERSECURITY CONGRESS HOSTED BY UAE CYBERSECURITY COUNCIL   VISIONARY LEADERS PANEL GISEC MAINSTAGE Resilience of Digital Technologies at National Level
The examination of six global capitals and their corresponding infrastructures and architectural frameworks offers insightful case studies. These analyses reveal how varying designs and configurations impact the resilience of digital technologies at a national scale. Each city, with its unique structural and technological ecosystem, provides a distinct perspective on how architecture and infrastructure can influence the robustness and adaptability of digital networks and systems within a country
Moderator

Juliette Wilcox CMG Cybersecurity Ambassador, Department for Business and Trade UK Government

Speakers

H.E. Dr. Mohamed Al-Kuwaiti Head of Cybersecurity UAE Government

DAVID KOH Commissioner of Cybersecurity and Chief Executive Cyber Security Agency (CSA) Singapore

Timothy Grance Senior Computer Scientist National Institute of Standards and Technology US

Major General Manjeet Singh Joint Secretary National Security Council Secretariat(NSCS) India

Eng. Badar Alsalehi Director General Oman National CERT Head of ITU Regional Cyber Security Center

Pei Ling Lee Head, Cyber Strategy & Outreach Unit, INTERPOL, Singapore

16:00 – 16:15
GLOBAL CYBERSECURITY CONGRESS HOSTED BY UAE CYBERSECURITY COUNCIL   The economic impact of cyber threats and crime GISEC MAINSTAGE
Speakers

Juliette Wilcox UK Cyber Security Ambassador

16:15 – 16:30
GLOBAL CYBERSECURITY CONGRESS HOSTED BY UAE CYBERSECURITY COUNCIL   Latin America Malware Landscape GISEC MAINSTAGE
Speakers

Paulo Herrmann High Tech Crimes Repression Coordinator Brazilian Federal Police

16:30 – 17:00
GLOBAL CYBERSECURITY CONGRESS HOSTED BY UAE CYBERSECURITY COUNCIL   INTELLIGENCE & NATIONAL SECURITY PANEL GISEC MAINSTAGE Unite globally, innovate locally
Crafting a unified mission to address global challenges involves fostering cooperation and innovation on a worldwide scale. Focusing on the effectiveness, transparency and accountability of our intelligence and national security communities.
Moderator

Chris Gibson CEO FIRST UK

Speakers

H.E. Dr. Mohamed Al-Kuwaiti Head of Cybersecurity UAE Government

Paulo Herrmann High Tech Crimes Repression Coordinator Brazilian Federal Police

Major General Manjeet Singh Joint Secretary National Security Council Secretariat(NSCS) India

Rastislav Janota Special Envoy for Cyber Security National Security Authority, Embassy of the Slovak Republic Washington

17:00 – 18:00
GLOBAL CYBERSECURITY CONGRESS HOSTED BY UAE CYBERSECURITY COUNCIL   Networking GISEC MAINSTAGE
18:00 – 21:00
GLOBAL CYBERSECURITY CONGRESS HOSTED BY UAE CYBERSECURITY COUNCIL   GISEC Cyber Excellence Awards Ceremony GISEC MAINSTAGE
10:30 – 10:35
FINANCE   Moderator’s Opening Remarks GISEC MAINSTAGE
Speakers

Nathan Swain CISO Europe, Asia & MENA region Binance, United Arab Emirates

10:35 – 11:20
FINANCE   CISO PANEL GISEC MAINSTAGE Hackers hacked 254 million Leaked Records – What are you doing to protect your customer data?
Financial institutions were the second most impacted sector based on the number of reported data breaches. Finance and insurance organizations globally experienced 566 breaches, leading to over 254 million leaked records. Data breaches cost the finance sector the second highest costs amongst all others at $5.9 million. In this session, hear from global cybersecurity experts about how they protect their infrastructure and future data threats.
Moderator

Mohammed Al-Doseri Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Tasheel Finance Saudi Arabia

Speakers

Rochak Agrawal Executive Director, Head of Risk Management UBS Singapore

Suman Siddiqui Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) MCB Bank Pakistan

Amna Isehaq CISO Bank Nizwa Oman

Patrick Pitchappa Vice President, Technology Risk First Abu Dhabi Bank, UAE

Eng. Dina Al.Salamen VP, Head of Cyber and Information Security Bank ABC Jordan

11:20 – 11:40
MAIN STAGE   Fireside Chat: Securing our Digital Futures by Protecting Children and Empowering Youth GISEC MAINSTAGE Organized by ITU, this session takes the format of a fireside chat, exploring the dual challenge of safeguarding children online while fostering interest in cybersecurity careers, examining online safety risks, persistent challenges in cyber education, and strategies for equipping youth with practical skills. Additionally, the session will highlight effective cyber education programs in Ghana, offering insights into preparing the next generation for success in the digital age.
Moderator

Yasmine Idrissi Azzouzi Cybersecurity Programme Officer ITU Switzerland

Speakers

Her Excellency Minister Ursula Owusu-Ekufu Minister for Communications and Digitalisation Republic of Ghana

H.E. Dr. Mohamed Al-Kuwaiti Head of Cybersecurity UAE Government

11:40 – 11:55
MAIN STAGE   Customer Case Studies in Browser Security Adoption GISEC MAINSTAGE This session dives into real-world examples of organizations successfully implementing browser security solutions. Through compelling customer case studies, attendees will gain insights into:

- The challenges faced before adopting robust browser security measures.
- The solutions implemented to address those challenges and enhance online protection.
- The tangible benefits achieved, including improved security posture, increased productivity, and faster recovery from threats.

By exploring these practical scenarios, attendees will gain valuable knowledge and actionable steps to navigate browser security adoption within their own organizations.
Speakers

Nick Edwards VP Product Management Menlo Security US

11:55 – 12:10
MAIN STAGE   Behind the Breach: Securities and Exchange Commission's EDGAR System Hack GISEC MAINSTAGE So how was the SEC's Edgar system was hacked? The steps taken, the time spent, and the undertaking of footprinting a massive government network. This session dissects the anatomy of the hack and its broader implications for cybersecurity practices, exploring how one of the most prolific hackers brought it down, using intelligence to help solve it, and how this helped uncover the truth. Let's dive in.
Speakers

Richard K. LaTulip Field Chief Information Security Officer Recorded Future US

12:10 – 12:30
FINANCE   TRUE STORY GISEC MAINSTAGE Potential Financial Impacts of Security Breaches, Lessons learned: Ransomware attack on Global leader in iconic apparel brands
Managing OT and IIoT to Fully Secure the Business from Cyber induced risk. As industries increasingly adopt Operational Technology (OT) and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) systems, the importance of securing these interconnected devices and networks becomes paramount. This session explores the economics of OT/IIoT security, examining the cost considerations, potential financial impacts of security breaches, and the return on investment (ROI) of implementing robust security measures. How organizations can make informed decisions about allocating resources and implementing appropriate security measures. Balancing the costs of security investments with potential financial impacts and broader economic considerations. Developing resilient OT/IIoT systems that contribute to long-term business success, industry competitiveness, and customer trust
Speakers

Dr. John Opala P & Global Chief Information Security Officer Hanesbrands Inc. US

12:30 – 12:45
MAIN STAGE   Gamifying Cybersecurity in Finance: Build Strong Cyber Defense Teams in Three Steps Developing and diversifying top cyber talent in the financial industry is challenging, with SOC teams often lacking hands-on experience. This session will explore how gamification and international tournaments offer solutions by simulating real-world attacks, enhancing team collaboration, and identifying skilled candidates. Discover how these competitions strengthen cyber defense teams.
Speakers

Nick Wetton Chief Revenue Officer Cyberbit

12:45 – 13:05
FINANCE   DO NOT MISS SESSION GISEC MAINSTAGE LIVE HACK DEMO: Ethan Hunt on a Budget
Identity Verification Providers (IVPs) are an essential piece of many financial workstreams for KYC/AML. IVPs are also prevalent for age-gating, account recovery, and limiting account creation. The reduction of customer friction in this space leads to corner-cutting; usability and support of these services outweighs the need for a watertight product. In this talk, I will demonstrate how, with around $800 US, it is possible to defeat all of the compensating controls on modern IVPs.
Speakers

Bryce Case Jr Hacker, Rapper, Entrepreneur, USA

13:05 – 13:25
MAIN STAGE   From the CISO Desk GISEC MAINSTAGE Are you still needed for the business? Lessons learned from one of the largest digital bank
Strategies from one of the largest digital banks on how to elevate your cyber defense with a product-driven strategy, turning data insights into formidable security outcomes. The transition from routine enhancements to proactive shields against the shifting sands of cyber threats. Keep your edge sharp and your defenses impenetrable, outsmarting the latest digital breaches.
Speakers

Gadar Dmitry CISO Tinkoff Russia

13:25 – 13:45
FINANCE   SPECIAL ADDRESS GISEC MAINSTAGE The Good and the Threat of AI in Cybersecurity and Everything in Between!
AI is becoming a crucial business enabler, with the potential to enhance Profitability and Cybersecurity, while it also triggers Challenges. This session provides actionable insights for AI Advanced Threat Detection and Response, as well as AI-Driven Adversarial Attacks Prevention. The talk will encompass AI Exposure Area Management over IT, OT, and IoT, contextualized to Finance, E-Services, and Manufacturing. Two use cases will be discussed on how to prevent AI-driven supply chain attacks. What to rethink for IT, OT, IoT, Processes, Users and Customers? How to address AI advantages and challenges in business and digital projects. What are the new principles for Risk Analysis and the NIST approach?
Speakers

Stéphane Nappo VP Cybersecurity Director & Global CISO Groupe SEB France

13:45 – 14:05
FINANCE   “Lets Risk it” GISEC MAINSTAGE Multi millions spent each year by the security industry yet the outlook for 2024 and beyond continues to worsen.

What’s the problem, where are we going wrong? Are we focusing on the right things, are we assuring our risks are understood and managed effectively? Are we learning and improving or stood still? This presentation puts the introspective lens on the industry to provide thoughts and answers.
Why do we continuing to fall victim to similar attacks?
Are we overly focused on compliance to the detriment of effective risk management?
Are we compliant but not secure?
Do we treat security risks as business risks?
Do we over complicate things?
Speakers

Stuart Frost Head of Enterprise Security & Risk Management UK Government

14:05 – 14:25
FINANCE   TRUE STORY GISEC MAINSTAGE The $81 Million Banking Heist
The massive cyber-attack targeted a Bank and resulted in the theft of over $81 million by international hackers. The heist utilized malware and social engineering to infiltrate the bank's systems, making it a highly sophisticated operation. This attack serves as a crisis moment in cybersecurity, providing valuable lessons for future prevention and response strategies
Speakers

Saiful Islam SAVP & CISO Dhaka Bank PLC Bangladesh

14:25 – 15:00
FINANCE   Infosec Leaders Supply ChainSecurity Panel: the “unknown” blind spot GISEC MAINSTAGE The Financial sector is spending heavily on its cybersecurity infrastructure, but the biggest question remains: how can the banks ensure their supply chain security? Hear from banking infosec leaders on how they protect their supply chain infrastructure, ensuring data safety and security
Moderator

Nathan Swain CISO Europe Asia & MENA region Binance United Arab Emirates

Speakers

Hussain Al Khalsan Chief Information Security Officer Zand UAE

Abhishek Pratap Singh Chief Information Security Officer National Bank of Oman Oman

Ahmed Nabil Mahmoud Head of Cyber Defense Security Operations ADIB - Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank UAE

Seema Sharma Head of Information Security Wio Bank PJSC UAE

15:00 – 16:00
FINANCE   MAINSTAGE CONFERENCE ROUNDTABLES GISEC MAINSTAGE ROUNDTABLE 4
Gen AI in Banking: Navigating the Maze of Cybersecurity Opportunities and Pitfalls
The advent of Generative AI is ushering in a new era for the banking industry as financial institutions reimagine customer and client interactions through hyper-personalization, revolutionize trade execution, streamline processing, enhance securities servicing, and refine risk modeling. This transformative technology is redefining the banking landscape and bringing with it a host of cybersecurity challenges.
Roundtable Leader: Rochak Agrawal, Executive Director, Head of Risk Management, UBS, Singapore
 Core Panel: Saiful Islam, SAVP & CISO, Dhaka Bank PLC, Bangladesh
 Core Panel: Amna Isehaq, CISO, Bank Nizwa, Oman

ROUNDTABLE 5
Ransomware Attacks - A growing inconvenience in the financial sector.
Financial organizations shelled out an average of $2.23 million to recover fully after a ransomware attack. Ransomware attacks on financial services increased from 55% in 2022 to 64% in 2023. The topic is old, but these attacks are still prevalent and growing even more. The finance industry was the seventh most targeted sector for ransomware attacks during the first half of 2023. The side implications of the attacks are much higher than the attack itself.
Roundtable Leader: Mohammed Al-Doseri, CISO, Tasheel Finance, Saudi Arabia
 Roundtable Co-Lead: Karanveer Padghane, Chief Architect, Enterprise Business Group, Huawei Middle East & Central Asia
 Roundtable Co-Lead: Susan Tan, Senior XDR Architect, Huawei, China
Core Panel:
Eng. Dina Al.Salamen, VP, Head of Cyber and Information Security, Bank ABC, Jordan
Abhishek Pratap Singh, CISO, National Bank of Oman
Saiful Islam, SAVP & CISO, Dhaka Bank PLC, Bangladesh

ROUNDTABLE 6
Fortifying the Frontlines of E-Commerce: Battling the Boom with Cybersecurity Shields
Global e-commerce growth is projected to reach US$3,647.00 billion in 2024 & the number of users is expected to amount to 4.5bn users by 2028. With the heightened growth in e-commerce, what is the vital role of cybersecurity in online retail
Roundtable Leader: Prabhat Pathak, IT Director – Cyber Security and Technology, Retail Sports and Manufacturing
 Core Panel: Ciprian Spiridon, CTO, mumzworld, UAE
Speakers

Rochak Agrawal Executive Director, Head of Risk Management UBS Singapore

Saiful Islam SAVP & CISO Dhaka Bank PLC Bangladesh

Amna Isehaq CISO Bank Nizwa Oman

Mohammed Al-Doseri Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Tasheel Finance Saudi Arabia

Eng. Dina Al.Salamen VP, Head of Cyber and Information Security Bank ABC Jordan

Prabhat Pathak IT Director – Cyber Security and Technology Retail Sports and Manufacturing

16:00 – 16:00
FINANCE   Close GISEC MAINSTAGE