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Cybersecurity in Finance Takes Center Stage at CDIS-EGYPT 2023

CAIRO - The Middle East region’s financial sector has been grappling with the challenges of cybersecurity, and the recent CDIS-Egypt conference aimed to shed light on the status quo and future of cybersecurity in Egypt, MENA, and worldwide.

The three-day event, which took place from May 16-18, featured a lineup of international, regional, and local experts who shared their knowledge and expertise with attendees. The conference explored the evolving landscapes of cybersecurity and data integration within Egypt, the MENA region, and globally.

PwC Middle East’s Expertise on Display

PwC Middle East was one of the key participants at the event, showcasing its expertise in building a secure digital society, utilizing data intelligence to its full potential, and navigating cybersecurity crises. The firm also launched a paper titled “Leveraging Digital Intelligence to Foster the Management of Convergent National Security, Public Safety, and Cybersecurity,” which can be downloaded from their website.

Panel Discussions Highlight Key Issues

The conference featured several panel discussions that tackled some of the most pressing issues in cybersecurity. These included:

  • Securing cloud computing in Egypt
  • Making national-level cybersecurity effective and efficient
  • Preventing and managing digital frauds in the financial services industry
  • Using cognitive and AI technologies to manage large-scale IoT solutions

Experts Share Insights on Cybersecurity Challenges

Some of the experts who took part in the panel discussions included:

  • Mohamed Saty
  • Simone Vernacchia
  • Bassil Mohammed
  • Lee Ambrose
  • Atef Mohamed
  • Mostafa Mohamed Safwat
  • Ahmed Salama
  • Walid Zakaria
  • Omar Alomar

They shared their insights on various aspects of cybersecurity, from attack surface management to risk management and resilience.

Venue and Location

The CDIS-Egypt conference took place at the Egypt International Exhibition Center (EIEC) in Cairo. The event brought together leading global tech innovators and disruptors, providing a platform for knowledge sharing and networking among attendees.

About CDIS Conference 2023

CDIS is an annual cybersecurity and data intelligence systems conference and exhibition that aims to shed light on the status quo and future of cybersecurity in Egypt, MENA, and worldwide. The event provides a platform for international, regional, and local speakers to share their knowledge and expertise with attendees. For more information on the conference, visit the CDIS website.