Manama, October 5 (BNA) Preparations are in full swing to host the first edition of the Arab International Cyber Security Summit in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
The important event will be held under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre.
A number of Gulf and Arab countries will participate in the summit, in the presence of cybersecurity experts and companies from around the world.
The CEO of the National Center for Cyber Security, Sheikh Salman bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, stressed in a press conference today the importance of the summit for decision-makers.
He stressed the steady growth in the speed of communication technologies with the preparation to launch 5.5G networks that will contribute to accelerating data transmission, which will entail many challenges.
“The summit will be an opportunity for decision-makers, specialists and experts in the field of information technology to exchange information, consult and talk about challenges and obstacles,” he said.
The first edition of the summit aims to develop strategies on how Bahrain and the rest of the world can meet the challenges of technological advancements and improve data and network protection.
The event also highlights the important role that national and international infrastructure plays in shaping the cyber environment through workshops and discussion sessions from various experts and participating security companies.
The summit also aims to address current and emerging cyber security threats, enhance defense, develop policies, and shed light on Arab and international efforts in the field of cyber security.
Bahrain has developed a national cybersecurity strategy in accordance with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 to achieve cybersecurity goals.
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