Explore Our Agenda

Excitement is building as we work behind the scenes to create a dynamic and engaging agenda for our upcoming event. While the final schedule is still in the works, we want to assure you that we’re dedicated to delivering a program filled with insightful sessions, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities. Stay tuned for updates as we finalize the agenda.

08.30 AM

Registration

09.30 AM

Welcome Keynote

Anushree Dixit | Global Head, GEC Media Group

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Anushree Dixit

09.40 AM

Opening Keynote:

Abdus Salaam | Global CISO Forum

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Abdus Salaam

10:15 AM

Vendor Keynote | Efficient IP

Topic: Securing the Invisible: Fortifying DNS Against Evolving Threats

Racha Abdallah | Customer Solutions Architect

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Racha Abdallah

10:45 AM

Fraud Detection and Prevention

Moderator: Ozel Hurmuzlu | Senior Enterprise Risk Management Analyst, Qatar University

Ashraf Aboukass | Cyber Security Leader , Qatar Energy

Saumy Thomas | Manager of Internal Audit, Qatar University

Jamsheed Chitari | Manager Infrastructure and Security, Qatar Insurance Group

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Ozel Hurmuzlu

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Ashraf Aboukass

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Saumy Thomas

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Jamsheed P. Chithari

11:05 AM

Implementing Operational Resilience

Moderator: Abdus Salaam | Head - Business Continuity Management, Qatar Islamic Bank

Gautam Sarnaik | Director - Technology Risk, Confidential

Arnab Mukherjee | Business Continuity Crisis Manager, Vodafone

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Abdus Salaam

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Gautam Sarnaik

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Arnab Mukherjee

11:20 AM

Vendor Keynote | Algosec

Gurinder Singh | Regional Sales Engineer

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Gurinder Singh

11:35 AM

Coffee Break

12:05 PM

The Impact of AI and Digitalization on BCM and Risk Management

Moderator: Ozel Hurmuzlu | Senior Enterprise Risk Management Analyst, Qatar University

Muhammad Qasim | Head of Information Technology, Lals Group

Ali Rizvi | Risk Officer

Davar Dattawala | Customer Delivery Manager (Cyber Security), Ooredoo

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Ozel Hurmuzlu

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Muhammad Qasim

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Syed Muhammad Ali Raza Rizvi

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Dr. Davar Dattawala

12:35 PM

Busting the myth of Zero Trust

Moderator: John Mankarios | Vice President, QInvest

Syed Ahmad Rasool | Senior Manager Technology Security, Vodafone

Mohamed Kabeer Syed Ahamed | IT Security Manager, Power International Holding

Imran Chowdhury | Global Head of Data Protection & Governance, Al Jazeera Media Network

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John Mankarios

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Syed Ahmad Rasool

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Mohamed Kabeer Syed Ahamed

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Imran Chowdhury

1:30 PM

Lunch and Networking

1:45 PM

Future Security Leaders Awards

2:15 PM

GCF Excellence Awards

2:30 PM

CISO Awards 2023

2:30 PM - Onwards

Symposium Closing Notes