Co-Located Summits to Showcase Innovative Frameworks for Securing Region’s Digital Future
Princeton, NJ – QG Media, an ISMG company, is pleased to announce two premier cybersecurity events on January 21 and 22: MENA Cyber Summit and Cybersecurity for Critical Assets MENA. These co-located summits will bring together security leaders to address emerging artificial intelligence-driven threats and explore strategies for building cyber-resilient organizations in an era of rapid digital transformation.
As the region accelerates its digital transformation initiatives, organizations face sophisticated cyberthreats that demand innovative security frameworks. With DDoS attacks in the MENA region increasing by 238% year-over-year in 2024 – according to StormWall’s DDoS Attacks Report 2024 – these summits come at the right time to provide security professionals with actionable insights for strengthening their organizational security posture.
“The MENA region’s rapid adoption of AI technologies has created unique security challenges that require innovative solutions. The CS4CA MENA summit and the MENA Cyber Summit will move beyond theoretical discussions to showcase real-world implementations of AI-ready security frameworks,” said Jennifer Eisenhofer, vice president of events at ISMG.
At the MENA Cyber Summit, Abhilash Radhadevi, head of cyber security at OQT, will share a comprehensive approach to incident response that moves beyond traditional reactive measures. His session will explore how organizations can develop adaptive frameworks that evolve with emerging threats, incorporating real-time threat intelligence and automated response capabilities. Security leaders will learn how to build resilient response mechanisms that scale across complex enterprise environments while maintaining operational continuity.
This summit will also feature Rehan Ul Badar, head of IT compliance and security architecture at ADIB, who will address the transformative role of generative AI in security operations. His session will examine practical approaches to integrating AI capabilities into existing security frameworks, balancing innovation with risk management, and establishing governance protocols for AI-enhanced security tools.
The CS4CA MENA summit’s focus on critical infrastructure protection will feature Dr. Shaheela Banu Abdul Majeed’s in-depth analysis of emerging threats to operational technology systems. Her session will explore advanced strategies for protecting industrial control systems from AI-powered attacks, examining how organizations can strengthen their defense mechanisms while maintaining operational efficiency. Security leaders will gain insights into developing comprehensive protection strategies that address both current and emerging threats to critical infrastructure.
Ahmed Al Saleh, Saudi Aramco’s OT cybersecurity lead, will address the evolution of security frameworks in modern manufacturing environments. He will discuss how organizations can adapt established security models to meet the demands of accelerated digital transformation while ensuring robust protection of critical systems.
“What makes these summits distinctive is our focus on the region’s unique security landscape. We’re bringing together speakers who have successfully implemented AI security frameworks in Middle Eastern organizations. Their insights go beyond global best practices to address specific regional challenges, from securing smart city initiatives to protecting energy infrastructure,” said Kudsia Kaker, managing director of QG Media.
The MENA Cyber Summit and CS4CA MENA will equip security professionals with actionable insights for building resilient organizations ready for 2025’s security landscape. These events represent a crucial opportunity for security leaders to collaborate on developing frameworks that protect against current threats while preparing for future challenges in the AI era.
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About ISMG Events
ISMG Events is a premier platform for security professionals and practitioners worldwide. Our global, annual events bring together the ISMG Events Community, comprising over 40,000 members, to exchange knowledge, insights and best practices in the field of cybersecurity. The cornerstone of our event portfolio is the ISMG Global Summit Series. These summits take place both virtually and in-person, offering participants a diverse range of topics to explore. In addition to our Global Summit Series, ISMG Events hosts exclusive Executive Roundtables and ISMG Engage events that are closed-door, topic-focused discussions that provide practitioners with a collaborative environment to address today’s most pressing security concerns.
About QG Media
QG Media is an international provider of cutting-edge B2B conferences and digital content for technology leaders. Focusing on cybersecurity and IoT (Internet of Things), QG brings together business leaders to demonstrate thought leadership through content-driven presentations, interviews and webinars. The success of any QG Media event lies in providing expertly curated programs, inviting industry leading speakers, along with offering extensive networking opportunities to promote collaboration and drive innovation.
