The discussion addresses the importance of managing security and sandboxes, including the formulation of incident response plans specifically for critical national infrastructure (CNI) sites. It emphasises the need to prioritise awareness and education by building robust frameworks to mitigate cyberattacks effectively.
The panel also highlights the role of advanced technologies, such as IoT, artificial intelligence, and machine learning, in strengthening cybersecurity through modular infrastructure. Additionally, it explores the convergence of IT and OT systems, underscoring the importance of adopting best practices to protect downstream assets and ensure operational resilience.
This session emphasises a holistic approach to cybersecurity, combining technological advancements, education, and governance to create a secure and responsible open data environment.
Speakers
- Syed Mohsin Almohdzar, Cyber Security Category Manager, bp
- Saiyed Shahab Ahmed, Head of Digitalisation, Parco – Parc Arab Refinery Ltd
- Andrej Rangelov, Cyber Security Specialist, OMV
- Dr Satyam Priyadarshy, CEO, Reignite Future
Moderator
- Dr Christopher Cooper, Executive Advisor, Group Digital & Cybersecurity, ADNOC
