Agenda

►The New Age Cyber Threats: Leveraging AI to Improve Cybersecurity 

First Lieutenant Nasser Al Neyadi, Head of Information Security Department, Ministry of Interior

• Understanding the landscape of new age cyber threats and the role of AI in identifying and mitigating these threats
• Implementing AI-driven solutions to enhance threat detection and response capabilities in real-time
• Integrating AI technologies into existing cybersecurity frameworks to bolster defenses against sophisticated cyber attacks
• Developing a strategic approach to continuous learning and adaptation, ensuring AI tools evolve alongside emerging threats

►Fireside Chat — A CISOs view: IPOs, ESG, and Regulatory Landscape

Aus Alzubaidi, CISO, Director of IT & Media, MBC Group

• What are the key cybersecurity measures a company should implement before going public to ensure investor confidence and compliance with regulatory requirements?
• How can companies identify and mitigate cyber risks that could impact their valuation or delay the IPO process?
• What role do cybersecurity audits and due diligence play in the IPO preparation phase?
• How does cybersecurity intersect with ESG criteria, and why is it crucial for companies to integrate cybersecurity practices into their ESG strategies?
• How do strong cybersecurity measures contribute to the social and governance aspects of ESG?
• How are investors and stakeholders increasingly viewing cybersecurity as a critical component of a company’s overall ESG performance?
• How can companies stay updated with evolving cybersecurity regulations and ensure ongoing compliance? 
• Are regulations fit for purpose? Do potential penalties and consequences for non-compliance with cybersecurity regulations really act as a deterrent?
   

►Enhancing Cybersecurity through Effective Cyber Governance and Regulation

Anoop Kumar, Head of Information Security Governance Risk and Compliance, Gulf News, Al Nisr Publishing

• How do we effectively integrate Cyber Governance into our corporate strategy?
• Navigating Regulatory Compliance and Standards
• Are public-private partnerships the way to enhanced security for all?
   

►Panel discussion: Embracing AI: a double-edged sword 

Dr Ebrahim Al Alkeem, Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence Director, Abu Dhabi Government
Zaheer Mubarak Shaikh, CISO, Al Maryah Community Bank
Manit Sahib, Ethical Hacker, The Global Fund 
Vikalp Shrivastava, Global CISO, Kerzner International

• What are the primary advantages you see in integrating AI into your organization's cybersecurity framework, and how have these benefits manifested so far?
• What challenges have you encountered while implementing AI-driven cybersecurity solutions, and how have you addressed these obstacles
• How do you ensure the reliability and accuracy of AI algorithms in identifying and mitigating cyber threats?
• What measures do you take to prevent and mitigate AI-specific risks, such as adversarial attacks or AI system vulnerabilities?
• How do you balance the deployment of AI technologies with the need for human oversight and expertise in your cybersecurity operations?
• What strategies do you use to address the ethical and privacy concerns associated with the use of AI in cybersecurity?
• Looking ahead, what future AI advancements or trends are you most excited about, and how do you plan to integrate these into your cybersecurity strategy?

► LIVE DEMONSTRATION: Weaponising AI for Cyber Attacks & Offensive Operations

Manit Sahib, Ethical Hacker, The Global Fund

• Overview & Threat Landscape: How AI is being leveraged in the wild for malicious activities.
• Weaponising AI for Offensive Operations: Running AI through the Cyber Kill Chain.
• ChatGPT or [insertnamehere]GPT; What’s the level of effort required to build your own AI.
• LIVE DEMO: AI in action 

►Panel discussion: CISO daily challenges:

Simon Brady, Event Chairman (Moderator), AKJ Associates
Hussain Al Khalsan, CISO, ZAND
Rajesh Yadla, Head of Information Security, Al Hilal Bank 
Sameh Eissa, Head of Cyber Security, Etihad Rail
Sultan Al Mansoori, Director of Information Security, Abu Dhabi Media (ADM)

• What are your biggest challenges in the day-to-day battle of protecting your customers and organisation? What threats worry you the most?
• Security versus resilience: aligning security priorities with organizational objectives. How do you prioritize, and do you feel supported and heard when airing concerns?
• How do you assess and prepare for the threat of state-sponsored cyber-attacks targeting your organization? What strategies do you have in place to ensure cloud security and manage associated risks?
• In the event of a significant cyber incident, what are the key components of your incident response strategy, and how do you ensure that your organization can quickly recover and continue operations?
• With the regulatory environment continually evolving, and with new data protection laws and cybersecurity regulations being introduced, how do you ensure your organization remains compliant with both local and international regulations, and what challenges does this bring?
• What initiatives have you implemented to promote cybersecurity awareness and ensure that security practices are integrated into the daily activities of all employees?
• How are you addressing the challenges of attracting, developing, and retaining skilled cybersecurity professionals in your organization?