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Building a resilient
OT Environment
for Critical Infrastructures

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Overview

GCC region has witnessed major cyber-attacks against critical infrastructure in the recent years that could affect the wellbeing of the population. According to international media, these attacks were not only aimed to destroy data and shutdown operations but possibly cause an explosion. case of cyber weaponization.
The current situations impose a huge responsibility on the OT, ICS & IT professionals to ensure the safety and security of these critical assets to ensure the safety of human lives, the environment, and the economy of the country.
With these objectives in mind, we present The GCC OT Security Summit that aims to establish a premier platform for knowledge sharing, professional networking, and capacity building in operational technology (OT). Hosted on theme “Building a Resilient OT Environment & Critical Infrastructure”, this summit is scheduled for 21 & 22 May 2025 in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

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Key Highlights

Knowledge Sharing Conference

A robust platform to facilitate the exchange of expertise, best practices, and actionable insights between OT and IT professionals.
Opportunities to discuss and debate the latest trends, innovations, and frameworks shaping OT cybersecurity.

Workshops

Hands-on workshops designed to address real-world challenges and impart practical skills.
Engagements tailored to deepen understanding of specific OT cybersecurity solutions.

Critical Areas of Focus

A robust platform to facilitate the exchange of expertise, best practices, and actionable insights between OT and IT professionals.
Opportunities to discuss and debate the latest trends, innovations, and frameworks shaping OT cybersecurity.

Strong Speaker Lineup

Presentations and panels led by globally renowned experts in OT cybersecurity.
Sessions featuring industry leaders, policymakers, and academics

Why Attend?

Trends

Trends

Identify advances in Regional cyber threat trends, vulnerabilities, outlets for support and best of breed solution providers/partners to ensure development of your security practices

Regulations

Regulations

Regulatory requirement and guidance toward OT & Critical Infrastructure Protections.

Threats

Threats

Cyber Threats to the Critical Infrastructure Control Systems

Solutions

Solutions

Information security solutions to optimize successful Implementation

Protection

Protection

State of the art of Critical Infrastructures Protection

Domains

Domains

Differentiate cybersecurity within IT and OT domains

Impact

Impact

Identify the impact of an attack against a control system

Stages

Stages

Discuss different stages of an ICS attack

Smart Grid

Smart Grid

Understand particular issues of Smart Grid cybersecurity

Vulnerabilities

Vulnerabilities

Identify vulnerable devices and protocols on the Internet

Approaches

Approaches

Understand not only cybersecurity organizational details, but technical approaches to protect and OT infrastructure

Lifecycle

Lifecycle

Understand how to inject Cybersecurity throughout the industrial infrastructure’s lifecycle

Who Will Attend?

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Focused Sectors

Oil & Gas

Petrochemicals

Chemical Manufactures

EPC Contractors

Water & wastewater

Electricity

Nuclear Energy

Financial Institutions

Ports

Airports

Rail Authority

Critical Infrastructure Authority

Speakers

H.E. Dr. Mohammed Hamad Al Kuwaiti

H.E. Dr. Mohammed Hamad Al Kuwaiti

Head of Cybersecurity

UAE Government

Ayman Al Issa

Ayman Al Issa

Director of OT Cybersecurity

CPX

Ashraf Aboukass

Ashraf Aboukass

Head of SOC

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Ahmed Barrak

Ahmed Barrak

OT Cybersecurity Leader

Saudi Aramco

Abdulrahman Shalabi

Abdulrahman Shalabi

Manager – Cyber Intelligence Center

Confidential

Nasser Al Alawi

Nasser Al Alawi

OT Cybersecurity Manager

OmanLNG

Hussain Al Tayeb

Hussain Al Tayeb

Head Governance & Cyber Security

Bapco Energies

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Imran Yousuf

CISO

EWEC

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Azeem Aleem

Global Executive Director, Cyber Resilience Services

CPX

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Strategic Knowledge Partner

CPX

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