16 Jan Dubai cybersecurity conference highlights urgent need for digital defense in UAE
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Sausalito, Calif. – Jan. 16, 2025
Cybersecurity experts gathered at a conference in Dubai this week to address the urgent challenges of securing businesses in an increasingly digital world.
IBPC Dubai, the largest association of Indian businessmen and professionals established under the aegis of Dubai Chambers, organized the event, the first of a three-part series aimed at strengthening the UAE’s digital defences, focused on safeguarding businesses of all sizes across the region.
Keynote speaker Sukiraman Manivannan, Practice Lead for Safe AI & Data Protection at CPX-G42 said that global cybercrime costs are expected to grow by 15 percent annually, reaching an astronomical $10.5 trillion by 2025, according to market watcher Cybersecurity Ventures, and he added that the need for robust digital defences in the UAE region has never been more critical.
Guest of honour – H.E. Dr. Mohammed Saeed Al Kindi, Former Minister of Environment and Water – UAE said that cybersecurity is no longer a luxury but a necessity. His presence underscored the UAE government’s strong commitment to strengthening national cybersecurity efforts and supporting private-sector collaboration in tackling digital threats.
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