From redefining hybrid cloud strategies to pioneering agentic AI and carbon-conscious data centres, Hitachi Vantara is shaping the future of enterprise IT across the Middle East and Pakistan.

From redefining hybrid cloud strategies to pioneering agentic AI and carbon-conscious data centres, Hitachi Vantara is shaping the future of enterprise IT across the Middle East and Pakistan.
Our recent Infosec and Cybersecurity Congress, in collaboration with ISACA UAE, saw industry leaders, experts, and security professionals gain practical insights into today’s digital threats.
Rob Lee, Chief of Research and Head of Faculty at SANS Institute, explores the rising AI-driven threats organisations must prepare for and the crucial security controls needed to adopt AI technologies securely. He also highlights SANS’ initiatives to guide businesses in navigating the AI security landscape.
Justin Endres, Chief Revenue Officer at Seclore, discusses the company’s strategic presence at GISEC 2025, unveiling cutting-edge AI-driven data protection solutions and highlighting the shift to data-centric security to address rising cyber threats in the Middle East.
Mandar Patil, Founding Member and SVP of Global Sales and Customer Success at Cyble, unveils the company’s cutting-edge AI-powered platform at GISEC 2025, addressing rising cyber threats in the Middle East. From proactive threat intelligence to unified visibility, Cyble is empowering enterprises, governments, and the cybersecurity community to build a safer digital world.
Pradeep Krishnan Nair, Vice President – IT Security, Finesse and Walid Faour, Senior Security Consultant, Finesse unveil how their 24/7 AI-driven SOC and comprehensive VPT services, including IoT, API, and ATM penetration testing, empower clients to secure their digital investments and thrive in the AI era.
Saif AlRefai, Solutions Engineering Manager at OPSWAT, discusses cutting-edge cybersecurity technologies, the role of AI in defending against cyber threats, and the UAE’s proactive stance on securing critical infrastructure sectors such as energy, oil, gas, and government at GISEC 2025. AlRefai elaborates on OPSWAT’s zero-trust approach and the integration of AI in OT and IT security to combat the evolving threat landscape.
OPSWAT CEO Benny Czarny discusses the company’s strategic priorities, AI-driven cybersecurity solutions, and a unique training academy focused on protecting critical infrastructure, showcasing their robust platform through live attack simulations.
Sayantan Dev, President, MEA, Redington, spoke with CPI Media at GISEC 2025 about security predictions for the coming year and how they are leveraging new technologies to support proactive threat detection.
Mohammad Alkhudari, Founder and CEO of Green Circle, shares groundbreaking insights at GISEC Global 2025, announcing the region’s first AI Cybersecurity Research Centre and showcasing innovative AI-driven solutions to tackle rising complexities and threats in the Middle East and beyond.
In an exclusive conversation with CPI Media Group, Alain Penel, Vice President for the Middle East, Türkiye, and CIS at Fortinet, shares insights into the company’s regional strategies, collaboration initiatives, and long-term vision for cybersecurity in 2025 and beyond.
Tony Zabaneh, Director of Systems Engineering for the South Middle East, shares insights on Fortinet’s AI-driven solutions, SASE, Zero Trust Access, and strategies to combat machine-powered cyber threats in the Middle East.
Wael Waheed, SMB territory business Manager, Cisco, KSA and Sherif Azzam, Business Unit Manager, Comstor, KSA, delve into the technological value of small businesses and the support Comstor is providing to help these partners grow faster.
Nehal Sharma, Vice President of the Cloud Solutions Group at Redington, discusses the company’s pivotal role in the cybersecurity ecosystem and how its cloud and security offerings are transforming businesses across the Middle East and Africa at GISEC Global 2025.