Against the backdrop of rising AI-driven cyber threats, the CISO Circle at GISEC Global 2025 brought together over 200 global and regional Chief Information Security Officers at the Dubai World Trade Centre to shape the future of cyber resilience.
Established in 2021 and powered by Huawei, the CISO Circle has cemented its position as a key platform for developing actionable strategies, fostering collaboration between public and private sectors to address emerging risks.
H.E. Dr. Mohamed Al-Kuwaiti, Head of the UAE Cybersecurity Council, stressed that as technology advances, organisations must prioritise cybersecurity. He said: “Technology is here to stay. We’re not going to deny or resist the wave of advancements we’re seeing – whether it’s quantum computing, the widespread adoption of cloud services, or the growing impact of AI. Cybersecurity, in particular, is now an essential part of every technological solution. That’s why integrating cybersecurity into every layer of innovation is not optional – it's necessary.”
The audience also heard from Joe Sullivan, former Security Chief at Uber & META. He spoke on the importance of crisis leadership and said that companies should “hire people who don’t panic, practice crisis calm and communication approaches and build cross-functional trust before any crisis.”
GISEC Global 2026 will be held at the Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City, from 5–7 May 2026. The CISO Circle is also expanding to GITEX Global and its sister events, GITEX Africa and GITEX Europe.
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