UAE Cyber Security named supporting partner of Intersec 2025
The UAE Cyber Security Council has been announced as a supporting partner of Intersec 2025.
The event will return to the Dubai World Trade Centre from 14 – 16 January 2025 to focus on the future of safety, security and fire protection.
In its 26th edition, Intersec will increase its focus on the cybersecurity sector.
The event will showcase tailored solutions for each industry segment of the following sectors: Commercial and Perimeter Security, Fire and Rescue, Safety and Health, Cyber Security and Homeland Security and Policing.
The importance of cybersecurity will be spotlighted at the event to highlight its connection to other security domains such as physical security, emergency response, homeland security and policing.
The event is set to feature a dedicated start-up zone and an innovation stage that will be highlighting solutions and advancements.
The focus on cybersecurity will ensure an inclusive experience for visitors and offers them an all-encompassing perspective that will address the real-world threats and challenges the industry face.
Intersec conference details
Cybersecurity will be extensively discussed during the 2025 Intersec Security Leaders’ Summit (ISLS).
This will include exploring topics such as the next generation of hackers, building cybersecurity resilience, navigating the future if deepfakes and misinformation, and ransomware myths and the gig economy inspiration.
It will showcase industry specific solutions from leading companies like: Dell, Ingram Micro, Genetec, AxxonSoft, Ipsotek, Intelligent Security Systems, Regula, Seagate and Lensec.
“We are thrilled to welcome the UAE Security Council as a supporting partner for Intersec 2025”
Portfolio Director at Messe Frankfurt Middle East, Grant Tuchten, spoke on the event. He stated: “We are thrilled to welcome the UAE Security Council as a supporting partner for Intersec 2025.
“Their involvement underscores the critical importance of cybersecurity in today’s threat landscape.”
He continued: “By collaborating closely with the UAE Cyber Security Council, we are able to deliver cutting edge content, awareness sessions and workshops that will significantly enhance the value of the cybersecurity awareness and driving global growth in the security industry.”
UAE Cyber Security Council Head comments on partnership
Dr Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, the Head of the UAE Cyber Security Council expressed his gratitude and excitement: “We are delighted to once again support the Cyber Security sector at the 26th Edition of Intersec.
“Hosting the fourth annual Cyber Security Conference, the UAE Cyber Security Council collaborates closely with the Intersec team to provide innovative content areas, awareness sessions and workshops, along with fostering start-ups in the cyberspace.”
Dr Al Kuwaiti then discussed the partnership: “Our strategic partnership with Messe Frankfurt Middle East and Intersec is vital for promoting cyber awareness in the UAE and driving global growth in the security sectors.”
Cyber Security severity in the UAE
The importance of cybersecurity is critical in the UAE due to the rapidly evolving threat landscape.
In a 2024 report on the state of the UAE, it found that there were over 155,000 vulnerable assets, with a concerning trend of critical vulnerabilities remaining unresolved for over five years.
The study found that ransomware attacks make up over half of the cyber incidents.
The primary targets of these attacks are the government, energy and the IT sectors.
Which global experts are expected to be there?
In attendance of the conference will be many global experts including Fawaz Al Sumaim (Head of Cyber Crime Division) and Anoop Paudval (Ministry of Interior Bahrain).
Intersec 2025 is expecting 30% more cybersecurity exhibitors compared to the last conference in 2024.
The exhibition will host 1,200 exhibitors from more than 60 different nations. Intersec expects more than 42,000 trade visitors from around the world.