28 February 2024 | 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Venue: Al Rifaa Ballroom, InterContinental Bahrain,
an IHG Hotel, King Faisal Hwy, Manama, Bahrain
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About
EVENT OVERVIEW
The Kingdom of Bahrain views cyber security as a pillar of its economic development. Its economy and prosperity are dependent on having a safe ICT infrastructure in place.
Bahrain goes to great lengths to protect its public and private sector infrastructure from online and financial threats. Playing a key role are two Ministry of Interior organisations, the General Directorate of Anti-Corruption and Economic & Electronic Security, and the National Cyber Security Centre.The cybersecurity market in Bahrain is rapidly growing due to increasing cyber threats and the government's focus on digital innovation.
Join Cyber Security Leaders and Innovators in Manama, Bahrain at the 12th Edition of Cyberx Global Series and Inaugural CyberX Bahrain Summit & Awards on 28 February 2024. Join us for this 1-day dialogue with reformative panel discussions, keynote presentations, fire-side chat, spotlight tracks to discuss the current initiatives and future trends to safeguard the organizations & business effectiveness.
Why Bahrain
The Bahrain government is committed to future-proofing its digital government. This means that the government is constantly looking for ways to improve its digital infrastructure and to make sure that its systems and services are resilient to future challenges.
It is investing in cybersecurity to protect its digital infrastructure from cyber-attacks. This includes investing in firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and security awareness training for employees.
Featured
Discussions
Ransomware
Mitigating Ransomware & Malware Attacks.
Identity Security
Innovation in IAM and PAM
Network Security
End to End Network Security practices for leaders in 2023
Generative Ai
Generative Ai and its used cases for cyber security
Cloud Security
Cloud Migration Strategy & Security in a multi cloud world
OT, ICS & IOT Security
Threat intelligence and security testing to better manage Assets
Proactive Threat Intelligence
Zero Attack days and identifying threat actors and breaches
Cyber Security in Asset Management
Growing importance of IT Asset Management for Leaders
GRC & Risk Quantification
Cyber Security GRC & Enterprise Risk Management
Secured Managed IT
Rise of Secured Managed IT for Enterprises
Data Security
Data protection with the right training and policies
Application Security
Emerging trends to prevent security vulnerabilities
Our
Speakers
Ziauddin Ansari
Head of Group Cyber Defense,
Ahli United Bank
Dr. Gulnar Sadat Mulla
Assistant Professor,
Bahrain University of Technology
Mohammad Hassan
Head Information Security,
STC Pay Bahrain
Joji Jacob
CIO,
Yusif Bin Yusif Fakhro BSC
Muhammad Ahmad
Head of Cyber and Information Security,
Arab Financial Services
Ahmad Halabi
Managing Director (Resecurity) - Hacker,
Resecurity
Ron Peeters
SVP,
YogoSha
Hasan Muhi
Head of Information Security, Business Continuity, and Data Privacy,
Kuwait Finance House Bahrain
AGENDA-2024
08:30 – 09:30
Registration and Networking
09:30 – 09:40
Welcome Address by the Organiser
09:40 – 10:00
Opening Keynote Address: Game Plan for Digital Resilience:
Decoding Bahrain’s Initiatives to Ensure Robust National Digital
SecurityOpening Keynote Speaker: NISHANTH KUMAR PATHI, Cyber Security Consultant, Bahrain Banking Institute
10:00 – 10:45
Panel Discussion: State of Cyber Security - Threat Landscape in
Bahrain
- Ziauddin Ansari, Head of Group Cyber Defense, Ahli United Bank
- Mohammad Hassan, Head of IT, STC Bahrain
- Hasan Muhi, Head of Information Security, Business Continuity & Data Privacy
Kuwait Finance House-Bahrain
- Muhammad Ahmad, Head of cybersecurity & Information security, Arab
Financial services
- Joji Jacob, CIO, Yusif Bin Yusif Fakhro BSC
10:45 – 11:05
Keynote Presentation: Uncovering & Disrupting Cyber Criminal
Operations in Bahrain.Ahmad Halabi, Managing Director, Resecurity
11:05 – 11:25
Keynote Presentation: Why VAPT is increasingly ineffective and
Offensive Security Testing the emerging standardRon Peeters SVP, Yogosha
11:25 – 11:45
Keynote Address: Cyber Security & Risk Management:
Benchmarking Investments, Outcomes and Optimal MethodologiesFatema Fardan, Digital Security Lead, Bank ABC
11:45 – 12:15
Networking and Prayer Break
12:15 – 13:00
OT/ICS Security Panel: Exploring the Challenges and Opportunities
for Organizations to Manage Risk
- Nishanth Kumar Pathi, Cyber Security Consultant and Trainer, Bahrain
Banking Institute
- Leo Leslin IT Director American Mission Hospital
- Fatema Fardan Digital Security Lead Bank ABC
- Dr. Gulnar Sadat Mulla , SFHEA.UK Assistant Professor Bahrain University of
Technology
- Prabhakar Sangishetty Information security Controller Bahrain Airport
Services
13:00 – 14:00
Networking Lunch Break
14:00 - 14:30
Fireside Chat: Establishing a Secured Collaboration Platform for
Continuous Business Growth- How CISOs can facilitate easy access for users (internal and
external) while improving management and control?
- Which are the most typical risks? Why do these risks arise and
ways overcome?
- What are the parameters in choosing the right secure collaboration
platform & why is it essential?
14:30 - 14 :45
CYBER SECURITY EXCELLENCE AWARDS 14:45 - 15:00
Closing Remarks & Afternoon Networking BreakWHY ATTEND
CYBERX Bahrain
01
CUTTING EDGE DISCUSSIONS: CYBERSECURITY EXPERTS & INNOVATORS
Hearing success stories from stakeholders and partners of the value chain. Forward- looking insights from the best in the business will help you plan future strategies. Keynote presentations/Panel discussions offering insights and valuable learning opportunities.
02
SOCIAL BREAKOUT SESSIONS- YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO CUSTOMISE YOUR LEARNING!
Choose the track that is most applicable to you, share your success stories, discuss your challenges with your peers face to face , helping you to structure your event experience to your learning requirements.
03
NETWORK & CONNECT – THE NEW NORMAL WAY
Being in a room of people who are passionate about sharing what they have learned and helping others enhance their knowledge and skills. At CyberX Bahrain 2023, you will be joining peers from different industries addressing similar challenges, wanting to improve their knowledge & skills and gives you an advantage of bringing something back to one’s office or organisation.
04
NOT TO MISS- ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES!
Fun activities and interactive experiences to help you get to know your peers and build your professional network.
05
MEETING YOUR CYBERSECURITY NEEDS
Meet top global, regional cybersecurity experts from the public and private industry to learn and brainstorm about next-gen, customized, innovative cybersecurity products & solutions for seamless business.
06
TECH DEMO DRIVE
Dedicated Tech Zone to explore new ideas and solutions and map your needs. opportunities.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND, &
WHO WILL YOU
NETWORK WITH?
Job Titles
- Chief Information Security Officer
- Chief Information Officers
- Chief Risk Officer
- Chief Security Officer
- Chief Data officer
- SVP/VP/Director/Head of IT/OT/ICS
- Cybersecurity Leaders
- Head of IT Infrastructure
- Head of ICS Security
- Cyber Security Risk Monitoring professionals
- Cyber Security Governance Manager
- Cloud Architect
- Network Security Engineer
- Cybersecurity Specialist
Industries
- Government
- Healthcare
- BFSI
- Fintech
- Energy & Utilities
- Transportation
- Manufacturing
- Real Estate & Infrastructure
- Retail
- Sports
- Defence & Security
- Aerospace
- Tourism & Hospitality
- Oil & Gas
WHY PARTNER WITH
CYBERX Bahrain 2024
Thought Leadership
CyberX Dialogue attract a senior and diverse audience to build lasting relationships with leading organizations from the public and private industry space. CyberX serves as the premier destination for CXO’s and their teams.
It couldn’t be more Convenient
With the event spread over one day, we expect to welcome 200+ participants & 25+ speakers. It is not every day you meet pre-qualified 200+ cybersecurity leaders and with limited suppliers to reinforce your brand as a thought leader fostering collaboration.
Connect | Collaborate | Drive
CyberX provides an ideal environment to showcase yourself in-person and virtually and one-to-one conversations in the scheduled networking breaks.
It is the perfect platform to Blend and Innovate
Find motivation & inspiration from the thought-provoking keynote speakers; join the in- depth dialogue among cybersecurity leaders & innovators. An opportunity to understand the need of your clients through various formats of discussions.
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Sponsors & Partners 2024
Meet and network with leaders & Cyber Security Experts from Bahrain & around the globe.
Gold Sponsors
Exhibitors
MEDIA PARTNERS CYBERX BAHRAIN
PAST REGIONAL SPONSORS
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