EVENTS
7th edition of GCC Security Symposium Qatar edition On May 11, Dust Doha witnessed an overwhelming response as more than 120 CISOs, BCM heads, Risk and Resilience officers, and technology heads gathered for an unforgettable event. With a packed house, the atmosphere was charged with anticipation and eagerness to explore the latest trends and insights in cybersecurity. The event showcased the remarkable commitment and dedication of Qatar’s cybersecurity community, highlighting the vital role they play in protecting businesses, infrastructure, and individuals from cyber risks. As the symposium drew to a close, attendees left with renewed motivation, armed with fresh insights and actionable strategies to enhance security and resilience within their respective organizations. Attendees and keynote speakers were welcomed by Anushree Dixit, Global Head – Content & Strategic Alliance, GEC Media Group. She shared the vision and aim of the GCC Security Symposium which is an
10
EC JUNE_2023.indd 10
MEA
ideal platform to gain exceptional knowledge on how an agile BCM plan will bring increased flexibility and agility to every organization. Arnab K. Mukherjee, Business Continuity Crisis Manager, Vodafone, kicked off the event with his opening keynote on FIFA 2022 WAR Room – Resilience Approach. The event had a closer look into how leaders in BCM and Risk management are helping companies to build a strong business case for business continuity and crisis\risk management. The event was joined by some expert speakers like Muzammil Riyaz, Founder, BlueFinn GRC, who speaks about ‘Pathbreaking GRC Solution for Middle East’, Tamer Odeh, Regional Director, SentinelOne, who shared his knowledge on the topic ‘The Importance of Identity Security Modernization’, Kamal Zian, CISO of Huawei Gulf North, who speaks about ‘Standardization In Service Of Cyber Assurance’, and Niraj Mathur, Managing Director,
J U N E 2023
6/16/2023 5:26:19 PM
