Oman

Cybersecurity conference to bring together industry leaders

Cybersecurity conference to bring together industry leaders
 
Cybersecurity conference to bring together industry leaders
MUSCAT: Cybersecurity and Cloud Conference and Awards ceremony is set to bring together industry leaders, innovators and subject matter experts for a deep dive into the latest trends, challenges and advancements shaping cybersecurity and cloud services.

The conference, scheduled on June 12 at Intercity Hotel (Al Khuwair) in Muscat promises a dynamic lineup of expert-led sessions, panel discussions and case study presentations. Notably, the event will also honour outstanding achievements in cybersecurity and cloud services through awards.

His Highness Sayyid Dr Adham bin Turki al Said will grace the event as the chief guest, whereas Eng Said bin Abdullah al Mandhari, Group CEO of ITHCA Group, will deliver the keynote speech.

The event is supported by Oman Banks Association, Oman American Business Council, NSSG, Aon, Securado and Vidopix.

Over 100 delegates including policymakers, CISOs/CIOs/CDOs & IT Heads, cybersecurity & cloud solutions providers, consultants in cybercrimes & digital forensics, risk and compliance professionals, and innovation leaders from across sectors including banking & finance, power, telecom, logistics, healthcare, manufacturing and consulting are participating in the event.

The conference will address imminent cybersecurity challenges posed by emerging technologies, with experts analysing the implications of these advancements. It also aims to discuss advanced threat detection, using AI and machine learning to strengthen defenses against sophisticated cyber threats.

Other topics include the need for strong security setups in multi-cloud environments, as well as strategies for protecting data across borders. The conference will also delve into managing and securing IoT networks, along with techniques for investigating breaches and responding effectively.

These focus areas underscore the conference's commitment to equipping attendees with actionable strategies to optimise cybersecurity and cloud ROI in digital transformation projects and foster a cybersecurity-aware corporate culture.