GISEC Global 2025: Orchestrating Cyber Resilience and Advancing AI-Powered Defence

GISEC Global 2025 underscored the Gulf’s shift from isolated security investments to an integrated cyber-resilience ecosystem. Government vision, vendor innovation and talent pipelines converged to translate policy ambition into actionable defence capabilities.

Date

June 27, 2025

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Thomas Allgeyer

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Product Launches & Showcases

CyberWaze introduced the Cywift platform, expanding real-time attack-surface visibility for regional enterprises
CPX–Microsoft revealed a next-generation SOC-as-a-Service built on the Microsoft Sentinel stack
Multiple exhibitors announced fresh market entries, opening new operations hubs in Dubai and Oman to accelerate service proximity

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Partnerships & Alliances

PwC Middle East and Cynalytica teamed up to harden OT environments in critical infrastructure
A new MoU with KPMG signalled expanded collaboration on national-scale cyber programmes
Vendors including Ivanti, ESET, and Help AG deepened multi-vendor alliances to fast-track AI-driven threat detection
Go-to-market tie-ups such as BreachX–Novigo and Arab Solutions–Sparrow aim to shorten regional sales cycles and localise support

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Government & Leadership Engagement

H.H. Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed opened the event, reaffirming the UAE’s ambition to be a global cybersecurity hub
The UAE Cyber Security Council outlined priorities on critical-infrastructure defence and public-private intelligence sharing
Diplomatic visits (e.g., Germany’s Consul General) signalled growing international cooperation on cyber standards

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Thought Leadership & Sessions

Panels called for OT-IT convergence and sector-specific risk frameworks to protect energy and industrial assets
Speakers urged pragmatic AI regulation aligned to ISO 42001, stressing transparency in model operations
Culture-building sessions emphasised board-level ownership and cross-sector collaboration to stay ahead of adversaries
Delegates described the event as a transformative forum for peer learning, reinforcing Dubai’s role as MENA’s security nerve centre

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Awards & Competitions

The Egyptian national team secured first place in the GISEC global cyber-exercise, underlining the depth of regional talent
Exhibitors collected multiple innovation accolades, validating rapid R&D investment in AI-enabled security platforms

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Initiatives & Programmes

The Secure+ Card wellness scheme launched to support the mental and physical health of SOC professionals
Lumora Security rebranded as an MSSP, signalling the shift from product sales to outcome-based services
OT-focused academies announced new curricula to cultivate next-generation defenders

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