21st February 2024 | 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Venue: Nashira Grand Ballroom
Hilton Doha, West Bay
Cyberx Qatar Cyberx Qatar
Cyberx Qatar Cyberx Qatar
Cyberx Qatar Cyberx Qatar
About
EVENT OVERVIEW
Qatar is establishing itself as a global leader in cybersecurity activities with a strong regulatory framework and cybersecurity policy landscape designed to ensure robust national digital security.
As technology continues to advance at an unparalleled rate, businesses are presented with both opportunities and challenges. Due to the intricacy of the digital environment, there is an increase in cyber threats, which might jeopardize critical data and activities. CYBERX Qatar 2024 emphasises the necessity of multi-layered defence plans, stages of protection, and comprehensive security coverage in order to successfully mitigate risks and respond to future challenges in digital infrastructure, which aligns with Qatar National Vision 2030.
Qatar has a favourable environment for businesses wishing to engage in the cybersecurity market, thanks to its thriving technology sector and several government programs, such as the National Cyber Security Strategy (NCSS), National Development Strategy II, and Qatar National Vision 2030.
Join Cyber Security Leaders and Innovators in Doha, Qatar at the 11th Edition of Cyberx Global Series and 4th Annual CyberX Summit & Awards, Qatar Edition on 21st 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 Qatar
Cybersecurity has played a vital role in driving Qatar’s digital transformation, securing the investment and business environment. Qatar’s commitment to enhancing its cybersecurity and digital space has established a resilient cyber ecosystem with compelling market opportunities for foreign investors. With a budget of over US$1.64bn and the fastest growth in cybersecurity spending in the Middle East, Qatar provides significant investment opportunities for cybersecurity companies.
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
Mr. Khalid Al-Hashemi
Director of National Cyber Empowerment and Excellence Affairs,
National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA), Qatar
Opening Keynote Speaker
Khalid Al-Hashemi is the Director of National Cyber Security Enablement & Excellence Affairs at National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA). He is responsible to enable national level cyber security initiatives and projects, he is responsible for national level cyber security innovation, research, development, enablement, training and awareness programs, he also provides co-ordination between NCSA and external stakeholders and creating partnerships with related local entities to enhance national cyber security.
Khalid started his career within Industrial sector in Information Technology, then moved to cyber security domain and for the last decade he was in leadership roles in national cyber security.
Key Achievements:
• Leading cyber security planning and execution for the CLUB World CUP 2020.
• Leading cyber security planning and execution for the World CUP 2022.
• Leading cyber security planning and execution for Asian Cup 2024 hosted in Qatar.
Our
Speakers 2024
Craig Jones
Director CyberCrime,
INTERPOL
Jamsheed P Chithari
Manager Infrastructure and Security,
Qatar Insurance Company
Mohammad Saquib
Senior network & security consultant,
Government Entity
Davar Dattawala
Customer Delivery Manager
(Cyber Security)
Leading Telecom in Qatar
Muhammad Faisal Naqvi
Senior Engineer (Lead OT/ICS
Security)
Q Company
Kapil Matta
Group Manager-Risk & Governance,
Agthia Group
Chander Mohan Raina
Director of IT,
Grand Regency Doha, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Amr Metwally
Assistant Executive Director,
ITQAN Clinical Simulation & Innovation Centre, Hamad Medical Corporation
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:Cyber Security Initiatives by NationalCyber Security Agency, QatarMr. Khalid Al-Hashemi,
Director of National Cyber Empowerment and Excellence Affairs, National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA)
10:00 – 10:15
Keynote Address: Securing Our Digital Future: Collaboration,Innovation, and LeadershipCraig Jones,
Director Cyber Crime, Interpol
10:15 – 11:00
Panel Discussion: Government Surveillance and Cyber
Security: The Cyber Threat Landscape in QatarModerator: Ali Othman, Cybersecurity Country Head, HSBC, HBME region,
Panelists:
- Mohammad Saquib, Senior Network & Security Consultant, Government
Entity
- Chander Mohan Raina, Director of IT Grand Regency Doha, Trademark
Collection by Wyndham
- Amr Metwally, Assistant Executive Director, ITQAN Clinical Simulation &
- Innovation Centre, Hamad Medical Corporation
- Nikunj Dilip Desai, Head of Cyber Security, Commercial Bank Qatar
11:00– 11:20
Keynote Presentation: Transforming Cybersecurity with SASEFarouq Douma Bouthiba,
System Engineer, Fortinet
11:20– 11:40
Keynote Presentation: Why VAPT is increasingly ineffective and
Offensive Security Testing the emerging standardRon Peeters,
SVP, Yogosha
11:40 – 12:00
Keynote Presentation: Uncovering & Disrupting Cyber Criminal
Operations in Qatar.Ahmad Halabi,
Managing Director, Resecurity
12:00 - 12:20
Networking and Prayer Break
12:20 – 13:00
Panel Discussion: Exploring the Challenges and Opportunities for
Organizations to Manage Risk, Comply with Regulations, to Build
the Future of TrustModerator: Kapil Matta, Group Manager-Risk & Governance, Agthia Group,
Panelists:
- Faizal Babu Kavungal, Head Of Enterprise Risk Management, Gulf Drilling
International QSC
- Ozel Hurmuzlu, Senior Enterprise Risk Management Analyst, Qatar
University
- Amin Shokri, Senior Enterprise Presales Manager, Consultant, Kaspersky
Lab
13:00 – 14:00
Networking Lunch Break
14:00 – 14:20
Keynote Presentation: Generative AI and Data ProtectionKalman Makay,
Senior Pre-sales Consultant, MBCOM Technologies, Broadcom
Representative
14:20 – 15:05
Panel Discussion: Emerging Trends in Cloud Security & How to
Adopt them more EffectivelyModerator: Muhammad Quis, IT Manager, Commercial Bank Qatar,
- Davar Dattawala, Customer Delivery Manager (Cyber Security) Leading
Telecommunication
- Muhammad Faisal Naqvi, Senior Engineer (Lead OT/ICS Security), Q
Company
- Jamsheed P Chithari, Manager Infrastructure and Security, Qatar
Insurance Company
- Yousuf Rasheen Head of IS Qatar Post
15:05 – 15:35
Fireside Chat: Establishing a Secured Collaboration Platform for
Continuous Business Growth- Najmul Haque Ansari, ISD PMO Head, Confidential - Govt Entity
- Aly Mohammed, Director, Risk Advisory, Deloitte Middle East
- Ali Othman, Cybersecurity Country Head – HBME Region, HSBC Bank Middle
East Limited
15:35 – 15:50
Evening Networking Break 15:50 – 16:05
CYBER SECURITY EXCELLENCE AWARDS 16:05 – 16:30
Closing Address by the Conference ChairpersonWHY ATTEND
CYBERX QATAR
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 Qatar 2024, 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 QATAR 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 Qatar & around the globe.
- Official ICT Partner
- Knowledge Partner
Platinum Sponsor
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Exhibitors
Distribution Partner
Networking Partner
To sponsor 2024 CYBERX QATAR SUMMIT send an email to our team at parvez@bconnectglobal.com
MEDIA PARTNERS CYBERX QATAR
Cyberx Awards 2024: Qatar Edition
Please submit your nomination using the link below.
Note: Deadline for Submissions is 12 Feb 2024
Requirement: CISO or Head of IT, OT, or head of dept focusing on IT Infrastructure, cyber security
with minimum 10 years of experience in managing or heading a division or department.
Download Agenda
Online registration for CYBERX Qatar is open to professionals from end-user companies only. To register please complete the following registration form. Once your registration is received, someone from our team will reach out to you to confirm your registration
Note : If you work for a company which provides cyber security and related software products, solutions and services or a consultant, re-seller or distributor OR work in a sales, marketing, business development, product and service delivery role please email enquiry@bconnectglobal.com for further information of how you can be involved in this event.
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