The date: Thursday, 4th October, 2018
Location: Burj Al Arab, Dubai
Building a Breach Ready, Secure and Agile Digital Business
Cyber Management Alliance organized another exclusive and engaging Cybersecurity Networking Event, the premier Wisdom of Crowds event, on Thursday, 4th October at the Burj Al Arab in Dubai. This collaborative gathering brought together an elite community of IT and Security professionals in the UAE dedicated to creating a breach-ready, secure, and agile digital enterprises.
Top Highlights of the Cybersecurity Networking Event in Dubai
Like every Wisdom of Crowds CISO Networking event, this edition of the Dubai Cybersecurity event too, stood out for its emphasis on collaboration, knowledge exchange and unparalleled networking opportunities.
Here's what participants said were the main highlights of the day for them:
- Collaboration: The event was characterized by interactive sessions, notably a signature brainstorming exercise where participants collaborated in groups to create mind maps. Another session involved teams formulating checklists based on the day's discussions. These activities promoted a collaborative learning atmosphere, enabling attendees to benefit from shared experiences and insights.
- Engaging Presentations and Panel Discussions: The event showcased a wide array of speakers tackling significant cybersecurity issues. However, like any Wisdom of Crowds event, the presentations weren't one-sided and were replete with lively interactions, discussions, brainstorming and more.
- Participants gained valuable insights from Amar Singh of Cyber Management Alliance, who discussed strategies for fighting cybercriminals and called for decisive measures against emerging threats. Rob Demain from E2E Assure UK critiqued the conventional "protect, protect, protect" strategy, highlighting the vital role of smart detection and response in cybersecurity.
- The event also included a "Grill the Panel" session, an innovative and engaging format that offered valuable insights from a panel of experts.
- Networking Opportunities: The CISO Leadership event offered numerous networking opportunities, enabling attendees to connect with other professionals, industry authorities, and potential partners. Networking activities encompassed a coffee break, drinks at Scape Bar on the Burj Al Arab Terrace, and dinner at the Naya Restaurant.
Key insights from the event
Confronting cyber threats demands an evolution from traditional security measures to innovative, proactive tactics.
Participants left the session invigorated, having gained a fresh perspective on shifting from a solely protective stance to one that emphasizes smart detection and response, vital for robust cybersecurity.
Through dynamic discussions, they learned how to overhaul vulnerability management with cutting-edge processes, effective tools, and lessons drawn from practical case studies. Staying abreast of the latest global cyber threats, particularly those impacting the Middle East, was highlighted as crucial for sustaining a resilient security framework, empowering attendees with the knowledge to keep their businesses nimble and secure.
In summary, the Wisdom of Crowds event offered participants enriching educational, networking, and collaborative opportunities within the cybersecurity field.
If you wish to participate in upcoming events, please reach out to events@cm-alliance.com for further details.
Wisdom of Crowds Philosophy
The Wisdom of Crowds Cybersecurity Events are designed to harness the collective intelligence of a diverse and expansive Cybersecurity community, which includes professionals, researchers, and industry leaders from various backgrounds and expertise.
This strategic approach enables the events to tap into a vast reservoir of knowledge, surpassing the limited insights that might be offered by just one or a few individuals. By assembling cybersecurity experts from all corners of the globe, these events provide participants with invaluable insights into the latest cutting-edge trends, groundbreaking research, and forward-thinking predictions that shape the future of cybersecurity.
What sets the Wisdom of Crowds events apart from any other Cybersecurity Conferences is their unique format and philosophy. Unlike traditional conferences that often rely heavily on presentations and lengthy monologues, these events champion a different approach that emphasizes the importance of collaborative exchanges, open dialogues, and active brainstorming sessions.
Interaction and engagement are at the heart of these gatherings, fostering an environment where participants are encouraged to share their insights, challenge prevailing notions, and work together to explore innovative solutions.
