Qatar to Host CYSEC QATAR 2025

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Qatar continues to solidify its position as a regional leader in cybersecurity and will host the CYSEC QATAR 2025 on February 4, 2025.

The event will focus on advancing Qatar’s resilience against emerging cyber threats. The summit will gather top-tier experts, innovators, and thought leaders from the region to share cutting-edge strategies and frameworks for strengthening the country’s cybersecurity posture.

Qatar is taking significant steps to advance its digital infrastructure. With the cybersecurity market in Qatar projected to grow by 8.17% from 2025 to 2029, reaching a market volume of US$195.80 million by 2029, the urgency to fortify digital defences has never been clearer. The increasing sophistication of cybercriminals targeting key sectors further highlights the importance of a proactive and forward-thinking approach in securing the nation’s digital future.

Confirmed speakers at CYSEC QATAR 2025 include:

  • John Mankarios – Vice President Information Technology, QInvest;
  • Amr Metwally – Director of Clinical Simulation & Innovation, Itqan Clinical Simulation and Innovation Center;
  • Magdy Mansour – GM IT, Doha Cables;
  • Ugur Sanal Inal – Information Technology Director, QTerminals;
  • Bilal Rao – Head of IT and OT Cybersecurity, RKH Qitarat;
  • Farhan Chaudhry – VP Cyber Security, Governance, Risk and Compliance & Aircraft Cyber Security, Qatar Airways Group; and
  • Rashid Al-Obaidli – Head of Information Security, Media Broadcast Company.

CYSEC QATAR will offer a blend of sessions, keynotes, technical presentations and business networking opportunities. Attendees can explore the latest cybersecurity innovations and technologies through exhibitions and live demos from industry-leading sponsors, including TFG, CommVault, Amiviz, Intercede, Picus, Tenable, Google Cloud Security, Phishrod, Exabeam, Cyble, Atos, Eviden, Paratus, Secpod, Immersive Labs, Threatlocker, and Cofense.

The summit will also have the CYSEC Capture The Flag Championship Hosted by Cisco and Mannai Networking & ELV. This special session will be a high-energy, interactive competition that puts participants’ cybersecurity skills to the test in real-time hacking scenarios and cryptographic challenges. With challenges designed for various skill levels, participants will collaborate, learn, and showcase their expertise in a thrilling environment.

A crucial part of the event are the CYSEC AWARDS, celebrating excellence, innovation, and leadership in cybersecurity. This ceremony will honour the industry’s most groundbreaking solutions, initiatives, and thought leaders who are shaping Qatar’s cybersecurity landscape.

The highlight of the evening is the SHELEADS HONORARY AWARDS, celebrating women driving technology and innovation in Qatar. Honorees include Barbara Zimmer, Director of Digital Experiences & Products at Visit Qatar; Dr. Noora Fetais, Founding President of the Arab Association for Cybersecurity and founder of Qatar Women in Cyber Security; Archana Shetty, Vice President – IT Project Management at QNB; and Sarah Abdulrahman A H Al Mawlawi, Director of Corporate Information Security at Ooredoo Qatar, to name a few.

With over six hours dedicated to networking, the summit will foster connections and collaborations among professionals, driving the future of cybersecurity in the region. It will serve as a vital platform for exchanging ideas, creating partnerships, and strengthening digital security strategies to safeguard Qatar’s digital future.

MySecurity Media is a media partner for CYSEC QATAR 2025.

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