Security experts and companies using Gulf Information Security Expo & Conference (GISEC) as a launch pad for counter attacks against cyber crime
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - As an ever increasing number of companies begin to view information security as an absolute necessity instead of a luxury, the security software market is expanding at a Compound Annual Growth Rate of 14.3% until 2016. This is based on in-depth analysis from International Data Corporation (IDC), published in its Gulf States Security Software Market Forecast*. These increased efforts come as the GCC's most prominent Chief Information Officers, IT gurus, cyber innovators, captains of industry and top level policy makers gear up to participate in the inaugural Gulf Information Security Expo & Conference (GISEC).
GISEC is organised and hosted by Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from 3-5 June 2013, and powered by GITEX Technology Week. The event will focus on the latest solutions in cyber security, the latest information security trends and cyber security legislation in the Middle East. Participating companies include AirWatch, Blackberry, Cassidian CyberSecurity, HelpAG, Juniper Networks, Lancope Inc., Qualys Inc., Sonicwall Inc, Spire Solutions and Zeroday among others
Cyber attacks have enormous socio-economic and political implications for GCC economies. For instance, online commerce in the region is projected to be worth USD15 billion by 2015, according to research by Visa Middle East in collaboration with the GCC** but concerns over the security of online transactions could prevent the predicted boom from fulfilling its full potential. GISEC is viewed as a lucrative springboard that will propel the region to regain the upper hand against cybercrime, following costly breaches at some of the Gulf's oil and gas facilities. These attacks sent tidal waves of alarm across the region, especially since oil and gas are the lifeblood of the region's economy. Breaches to corporations' stringent levels of information security have highlighted the fact that collaborative efforts and knowledge exchange are required to combat the problem.
Trixee Loh, Senior Vice President at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), said: "GISEC - the Gulf Information Security Expo & Conference - is the optimal platform for breakthrough solutions by bringing together visionary minds from the region and beyond to collaborate on counter-attacks against cybercrime. The impact of cyber attacks has greatly escalated in recent years, which is why GISEC is vital to enabling industry professionals, experts and corporations in the region to progress from a defensive to an offensive strategy in information security."
Smartphones and tablets are proliferating in the workplace, with corporate and personal-owned devices often used side-by-side, but with multiple platforms, mixed ownership and higher usage come device management, security and app management challenges. Commenting on the BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10, which offers management and control of devices, Nader Henein, Enterprise Security, BlackBerry, said: "BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10 enables organisations to secure and manage their BlackBerry, iOS and Android devices, both smartphones and tablets and do so natively. Our Enterprise Mobility Management engine enables workers to securely access the corporate information - from applications to email - that they need, and provides administrators with efficient tools that keep their businesses moving. With BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10, administrators can create separate enterprise and personal profiles on BlackBerry 10 devices, enabling employees to use one device for all their needs without the traditional compromise that has been mandated for years between what the enterprise needs and what the end-user wants."
"We are looking forward to GISEC 2013 as we believe it a key event in the GCC market to help organisations and government agencies discuss and collaborate on recent security issues in the region and share technologies and solutions to effectively combat cyber attacks and keep corporate data secure," commented Hadi Jaafarawi, Middle East Managing Director for Qualys.
Stephan Berner, Managing Director, Help AG said: "Help AG focuses solely on Information Security that is why GISEC is the perfect trade show for the company of our profile and a good platform to showcase our security solutions and services to enterprise customers with complex technical requirements where security is concerned".
Taking centre stage at the event is the GISEC conference from 4-5 June, which will be attended by delegates representing the industry's top companies and authorities. The conference gathers the foremost thinkers in cyber security, both regionally and globally, to exchange cutting edge ideas and find solutions that advance the region's digital safeguards.
The highly anticipated GISEC Conference features regionally and internationally respected speakers such as Curt Aubley - Vice President of Global NexGen Cyber Innovation & Technology for global giant Lockheed Martin; Ahmad Hassan MohdNoor - Director of Intelligent Security Risk & Compliance Management Operations at du; Roberto Diniz - Head of Operating Risk at Qatar International Islamic Bank; Israel Martinez - Senior Advisor & Private Sector Board Member of the US National Cyber Security Council; Derek O'Halloran - Head of IT Industry for the World Economic Forum; Tareque Choudhury - Chief Security Officer at BT; Muhammad Saleem - Chief Information Security Officer for the Ministry of Health in KSA; and Ayman Al-Issa - Digital Oil Fields Cyber Security Advisor for ADMA (ADNOC), among others.
The speakers will shed more light on the most pertinent issues facing the region, through topics including 'Security ramifications of cloud computing'; 'Learning from 2012 and responding in 2013'; 'Guarding the nation from cyber war'; 'Protecting the digital economy'; 'Human behavior in critical situations'; and 'Cyber liability risk management'. In addition to the speakers, the panellists include Furqan Ahmed Hashmi - Security Architect for the Emirates Investment Authority; and Andy Baul Lewis - Director of ICT Practice at Frost & Sullivan.
Powered by GITEX TECHNOLOGY WEEK, the region's leading Information and Communications Technology (ICT) event, GISEC is strictly a trade-only event and is open to business and trade visitors from within the industry only. GISEC is open 10am-6pm from 3-5 June. Visitor attendance is free of charge. For more information, please visit www.gisec.ae
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REFERENCES:
* IDC: Gulf States Security Software Market Forecast
idc-cema.com/eng/research/published-reports/51142-gulf-states-security-software-market-forecast-2012-2016-and-2011-vendor-shares/2-abstract
http://www.itp.net/mobile/591954-gcc-cyber-security-spend-to-surge-in-2013-idc
** GCC E-commerce forecast:
http://www.wamda.com/2012/10/25-essential-stats-on-e-commerce-in-the-middle-east-stats
About Gulf Information Security Expo and Conference (GISEC)
Website www.gisec.ae
Gulf Information Security Expo and Conference (GISEC) is the Middle East's most anticipated IT security knowledge platform for 2013. The event features a three-day exhibition from 3 - 5 June and a two-day conference from 4 - 5 June at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
Organised by Dubai World Trade Centre and powered by GITEX TECHNOLOGY WEEK, the region's largest annual ICT event, GISEC attracts top industry professionals including CIOs, CTOs, CSOs and senior management from key industries including finance, energy, telecoms, government sectors and IT. GISEC connects visionaries, thought-leaders, practitioners and innovators who are transforming the information security landscape. A premier lineup of speakers and experts are planned to drive the conversation in new and strategic direction.
About Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC)
Website www.dwtc.com
As the organiser of Gitex Technology Week, Gulfood, Dubai International Motor Show and many others, Dubai World Trade Centre offers more than 33 years' experience delivering world-class events in the Middle East, providing local, regional and international exhibitors with unmatched expertise and in-depth market knowledge. Our team organises 18 of the largest and most successful international and regional shows in Middle East, providing an ideal platform for business development in the region.
Our commitment to on-going innovation within the exhibition industry has supported the rapid growth and development of a wide range of business-to-business and business-to-consumer shows, and delivered consistent satisfaction to exhibitors and visitors. DWTC works with the leading trade bodies and industry associations to ensure that all exhibitions deliver full value and are built upon the real needs of their specific sector.
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