Intersec 2025: AI is reshaping cybersecurity strategies in the Middle East
Artificial intelligence (AI) is playing an increasingly central role in the Middle East’s cybersecurity landscape.
As reported IntersecThis topic will be the focus of the Intersec 2025 Security Leaders Summit, taking place January 14-16, 2025 in Dubai.
The event will bring together cybersecurity experts to discuss the evolving strategies needed to address the increasing sophistication of AI-driven cyberattacks.
Cisco’s 2024 Cybersecurity Readiness Index highlights the importance of AI, with 91% of UAE businesses integrating AI technologies into their cybersecurity frameworks.
Bahrain and the UAE are leading this effort, balancing the potential of AI with the need to mitigate the risks posed by AI-powered cyberthreats.
The role of AI in national security and critical infrastructure
Fawaz Alsumaim, Head of the Internet Crime and Information Systems Division at the Bahrain Ministry of Interior, highlighted the importance of AI for national security: “AI is rapidly transforming the landscape of cyberwarfare, changing how nations and organizations defend themselves and how adversaries defend themselves. carry out attacks. »
He noted that future conflicts could see autonomous AI-driven systems conduct offensive and defensive cyber operations, with limited human intervention.
AI-powered solutions are now essential to protect critical infrastructure, ensure operational security and maintain economic resilience.
This technology is considered essential to defend against increasingly complex cyber threats, including hybrid warfare.
Alsumaim highlighted that Bahrain and the UAE are key players in promoting regional collaboration to address these threats.
Regional collaboration in cybersecurity efforts
No nation can tackle these complex cybersecurity challenges alone.
Cross-border cooperation has become essential for sharing knowledge and intelligence in the fight against AI-driven cyberattacks.
Bahrain and the UAE have developed advanced frameworks for digital security, with Bahrain focusing on strong legal and regulatory measures and the UAE making progress through its national cybersecurity strategy and investments in smart city technologies.
“Bahrain has developed a strong legal and regulatory framework for digital security, while the UAE is a leader in AI adoption and cybersecurity,” Alsumaim added.
Their strategic positions and digital infrastructure are crucial to maintaining regional and global cybersecurity resilience.
Intersec 2025 will spotlight AI in cybersecurity
The 26th edition of Intersec, to be held at the Dubai World Trade Centre, will provide a major platform to discuss the latest developments in safety, security and fire protection.
Cybersecurity will be a focus at the Security Leaders Summit, with key sessions dedicated to next-generation integrated security and the balance between innovation and risk management.
Grant Tuchten, Portfolio Director at Messe Frankfurt Middle East, said: “At Intersec 2025, summit attendees will be offered key insights into how AI is reshaping the cyber threat landscape in the Middle East, in providing organizations with practical steps to mitigate risks and improve performance. resilience.”
The UAE Cybersecurity Council will support the event, with a dedicated startup zone and innovation stage to showcase cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions.
AI and cybersecurity in the spotlight at Intersec 2025: summary
Intersec In 2025, AI and its impact on cybersecurity will be a major topic of discussion.
Taking place in Dubai from January 14-16, 2025, the event will bring together experts to examine how AI is transforming defensive and offensive strategies in the Middle East.
The UAE and Bahrain are leading efforts in this area, with 91% of UAE businesses already using AI technologies in their cybersecurity strategies.
Collaboration between nations is seen as essential to confront the growing threats posed by AI-based cyberattacks.
The event will also highlight innovations in cybersecurity, with key sessions on the power of AI.
