GISEC launches CISO Circle, the community for cybersecurity leaders

GISEC GLOBAL, the Middle East and Africa’s (MEA) most connected and influential cybersecurity exhibition and conference, has launched its CISO Circle platform for chief information security officers, government leaders, and cybersecurity experts.

CISO Circle, a new invite-only community launched by Dubai World Trade Centre, the organizers of GISEC GLOBAL, will provide a forum for regional industry experts to strategically discuss pressing cybersecurity issues with their peers, encouraging proactive collaboration and information sharing.

The CISO Circle at GISEC GLOBAL will delve into the most pressing cybersecurity challenges confronting enterprises and governments in the post-pandemic era, such as the dangers posed by state-sponsored hackers, organized hacking groups, and insider threats, all of which are now a constant threat in the digital age.

HE Dr Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, Head of Cyber Security, UAE Government, said, “The UAE Cyber Security council fully supports GISEC’s initiative of creating an InfoSec leaders inner circle with the mission to discuss key challenges to help build cyber resilience of businesses in the UAE.”

The first CISO Circle meeting will take place in conjunction with the upcoming edition of GITEX GLOBAL, the super-connector technology event organized by Dubai World Trade Centre, which will take place from the 10th to the 14th of October.

“GISEC GLOBAL’s CISO Circle is a significant component of the widespread cybersecurity culture, which is crucial in advancing the technological requirements of modern lifestyles and services. GISEC GLOBAL looks forward to growing and supporting the region’s cybersecurity community and ecosystem,” said Ahmed Al Zarouni, GISEC GLOBAL advisory board member. 

GISEC GLOBAL 2023, hosted from the 14th to the 16th of March, will be a meeting point for the cybersecurity ecosystem that unites the industry’s leading brands and minds during three days of unparalleled networking. It will be organized in collaboration with the UAE’s most influential cyber entities to curate and prioritize regional cybersecurity agendas, including the UAE Cybersecurity Council, Dubai Electronic Security Center, the Telecommunications & Digital Government Regulatory Authority, and Dubai Police.

Amer Sharaf, Director, Compliance, Support And Alliances, Dubai Electronic Security Center (DESC) said: “GISEC GLOBAL’s CISO Circle will play an important role in driving thought leadership in regional cybersecurity. At a time where information sharing and collaboration between governments is essential in mitigating threats, GISEC GLOBAL’s CISO Circle will provide opportunities for cybersecurity leaders to strengthen their security posture through knowledge sharing.” 

Fuad Al Ansari, GISEC GLOBAL advisory board member – “As malicious actors continue to exploit cybersecurity weaknesses for their own gain, it is now more important than ever for CISOs to collaborate in order to enhance their own knowledge to increase the defences of their organisation. The GISEC GLOBAL CISO Circle will actively support the region’s cybersecurity community with information that will be vital in fending off increasingly sophisticated attacks.”