Future cybersecurity challenges to be addressed at CSIS 2022 by Huawei

Huawei will demonstrate its cybersecurity capabilities and thought leadership role at the third Cybersecurity Innovation Series (CSIS) UAE Chapter, which will take place on September 6-7, in Dubai. The UAE Cyber Security Council has endorsed CSIS, which brings together ICT industry leaders and cybersecurity professionals to discuss how organizations can remain resilient and adapt to the ever-changing nature of cyber-attacks.

Huawei experts will participate in keynotes, discussions and panels throughout the event. Aloysius Cheang, Chief Security Officer, Huawei UAE, will recommend a “return to basics to address cybersecurity challenges of the future” in a keynote on the first day. Meanwhile, Ashraf Esmat Khalil, Head of Solution Architect, Huawei Cloud Middle East, will participate in a panel discussion titled, “Safe or unsafe? Why is cloud security important for business?” and Hulk Zhang, Principle Cybersecurity Engineer, Huawei UAE will participate in the panel discussion titled,  “Future of Cyber Security: Challenges, best practices, and effective strategies to create Cyber-Safe Society.”

Aloysius Cheang, Chief Security Officer, Huawei UAE, said, “Even in the era of advanced threats and highly sophisticated threat actors, going back to the basics and leveraging hard-wired technical capabilities and experience is often the difference between success and failure. The improved efficiency and accuracy acquired through practice and repetition help reduce the margin of error and streamline process and procedures in any cyber defense activity.”

In his keynote, Aloysius emphasized the importance of recognizing cybersecurity as a critical business enabler, as well as the importance of cybersecurity professionals, particularly the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), getting it right. In the new digital age, where cloud computing heralds a new era and computing is entrenched as a basic utility, cybersecurity professionals must treasure the opportunity provided by the CISO. Furthermore, as part of corporate strategic goals, IT and security experts are moving into executive management teams and the board.

In today’s digital world, building the necessary framework that will allow for solid capacity-building for the youth in the cybersecurity domain is a must, as is upgrading and upskilling for experienced hires or anyone considering a mid-career switch.

“We are committed to adopting open and verifiable security standards such as GSMA NESAS /3GPP SCAS for 5G Security, GSMA 5G Security Knowledge Base and OIC 5G Security Framework. We have in-depth experience collaborating with our customers on advanced tech and industry 4.0 solutions, including 5G, Cloud, AI, and IoT for major industry verticals. Our expertise and solutions are developed and delivered by observing security-by-design and privacy-by-design principles that will allow our customers to safeguard their digital future,” Aloysius concluded.

Huawei believes the cybersecurity challenge is complex and requires broad collaboration because it is a shared responsibility that cannot be addressed by a single person, organization, or nation. Huawei is delighted to contribute its cybersecurity expertise and collaborate in an open, transparent approach aimed at shared success with all cyberspace stakeholders to ensure end-to-end cybersecurity, which will be critical for the company to realize its vision of building a fully connected, intelligent world.