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Manish Agarwal

CISO & CIO, MH ENTERPRISES LLC
Manish Agarwal is the CISO and CIO at MH Enterprises, a leading FMCG distributor across the UAE, Oman, Maldives, and Seychelles. He spearheads end-to-end digital transformations, pairing AI-driven hyper-automation and modern ERP solutions with a Zero Trust cybersecurity framework. By leveraging Machine Learning, NLP, OCR, and Robotic Process Automation, Manish has revolutionized sales order processing, achieving near-instant fulfillment. On the security front, Manish’s robust multi-layered defenses have neutralized advanced threats, maintaining a zero-breach track record despite surging global cyberattacks. Backed by PMP, ITIL, CISM,CISA,CEH,MCSA credentials, he expertly bridges strategic governance and deep technical expertise. Under his leadership, MH Enterprises has slashed incident response times by 85% and significantly increased operational scalability. Driven by his commitment to aligning technology with measurable outcomes, Manish continues to pioneer resilient, future-ready frameworks that power long-term business growth.
12:45 PM – 1:15 PM

1 UAE Agenda 2025

Expert Panel: The future of SOCs – AI vs. human analysts

Discussion Points:

  • Small group discussions on AI-driven SOCs
  • The role of human intelligence in cybersecurity operations
  • Best tools & frameworks for a modern SOC
Moderator:
Panelist:
Muhammad Irfan | Head of IT and Security | Utility Sector
Manish Agarwal | CIO | MH ENTERPRISES
Denis Lakimov | Head of Information Security and Privacy | Equiti Group
Chenthil Kumar | Head of Information & Security | RedSea
Goutam Pudota | Director - IT Security (CISO) | IFFCO