Cybersecurity in Finance Takes Center Stage in Lebanon
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Beirut, Lebanon - In a bid to enhance teaching and learning as well as graduate employability through university-enterprise cooperation, the “Webinars on Modern Cybersecurity: Educational and Technical Perspectives” event was held in Beirut, Lebanon. The event featured three main tracks, including cybersecurity in higher education, research, and industry.
Event Overview
The event kicked off with a welcome address by Dr. Adel El-Kordi, Dean of Faculty of Engineering, followed by an official opening ceremony. The program then delved into the various tracks, starting with:
Cybersecurity in Higher Education
- Integration in science and engineering education
- Programs and curricula
- Accreditation
- Modern courses
- Design courses
- Pedagogy
Cybersecurity in Academic Research
- Data security
- Software security
- Hardware security
- Component security
- Connection security
- System security
- Human security
- Organizational security
- Societal security
- Blockchain
- Crosscutting concepts
- Integration of machine learning and artificial intelligence
- Multidisciplinary aspects
Cybersecurity in Industry
- Modern security technologies and services
- Enterprise security
- Disaster recovery and continuity
- Cybersecurity in government, business, and finance, health informatics, and smart cities
Highlights of the Event
A highlight of the event was the conference closing panel discussion webinar, where experts deliberated on enhancing teaching and learning and graduate employability through university-enterprise cooperation from a cybersecurity perspective.
The event was organized by the ELEGANT project, which aims to promote cooperation between universities and enterprises in Lebanon. Participating countries included Lebanon, with representatives from various institutions and organizations attending the event.
Prominent Speakers
Dr. Soubhi Abou Chahine, Dean of Student Affairs Dr. Issam Damaj, Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Prof. Ali El-Zaart, Professor of Computer Science Eng. Mustafa Bizri, Senior Specialist, Network Engineer
Cybersecurity in Finance: A Critical Concern
Cybersecurity in finance is a critical concern for businesses and institutions in Lebanon, as it plays a vital role in protecting sensitive financial data and preventing cyber attacks. This event aimed to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity in finance and promote cooperation between universities and enterprises in addressing this pressing issue.
By promoting cybersecurity in finance, we can ensure the protection of sensitive financial data and prevent costly cyber attacks that can have devastating consequences for businesses and institutions in Lebanon.