CIS Forward
FORTIFYING THE CRITICAL
INFRASTRUCTURE
SHAPING
RESILIENCE IN THE AGE OF AI
FORTIFYING THE CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE SHAPING RESILIENCE IN THE AGE OF AI
تحصين البنية التحتية الحيوية تشكيل القدرة على الصمود في عصر الذكاء الاصطناعي
- 29th April 2026
- Al Darah, Dammam, KSA
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EVENT OVERVIEW
The CIS Forward held in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, focuses on cybersecurity challenges and strategies specifically related to critical infrastructure. This event gathers industry ex- perts, government officials, and technology leaders to discuss emerging threats, share best practices, and explore innovative solutions for protecting essential systems and networks. The summit aims to enhance collaboration and knowledge exchange to bolster re- silience against cyber-attacks targeting critical sec- tors like energy, transportation, and utilities
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Our Speakers
Moath Aljohani
- OT Cyber Security Lead Engineer
- Ma'aden
Abdulmohsin Alharshan
- Cyber Security General Manager
- Confidential
Mazen Qasim
- CISO
- Confidential
Ahmed Al-Barrak
- OT Cyber Security Leader
- Aramco
MOHAMMED AL-DOSERI
- CISO
- Confidential
ZIAD YUNIS
- CISO
- SGB, Bahrain
MOHAMED ALSAEED
- Head Information Technology Security
- National Bureau For Revenue, Bahrain
ENG. HUDA AHMED MOHSEN
- Chier Of Information Technology
- Information Affairs Authority (MIA), Bahrain
Ali Abdulla Hasan Alsadadi
- Chief Of Information Technology
- Ministry Of Oil And Environment. Bahrain
Moath Aljohani
- OT Cyber Security Lead Engineer
- Ma'aden
Dr. Nazeeruddin Mohammad
- Director Of Cybersecurity Center
- Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University
Prof. Mohammad Khurram
- Professor Of Cybersecurity
- King Saud University
ANAS ALZAIN
- IT Manager
- Isuzu Motors Saudi Arabia Company Limited
Adeel Agha
- Unit Head Cyber Security. Risk & Compliance
- Al Ittefaq Steel Products
Naif Alotaibi
- CISO
- Mouwasat Medical Services
Dr. Abdulwahid Al Abdulwahid
- Associate Program Director | Associate Professor Of Cyber Security
- Royal Commission For Jubail And Yanbu
Abdulrahman Khalid Almazroua
- Director, Cybersecurity
- John Hopkins Aramco Healthcare (JHAH)
Ahmed Al-saleh
- OT Cybersecurity Leader
- Saudi Aramco
Global Market
The OT (Operational Technology) and ICS (Industrial Control Systems) cybersecurity market is expanding rapidly as organizations recognize the critical need to protect industrial systems from cyber threats. As of 2023, the global OT and ICS cybersecurity market is valued at approximately $13 billion. This market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 10-12% over the next several years, driven by increasing cyber attack incidents, regulatory requirements, and the growing complexity of industrial networks.
The rise in digital transformation and the convergence of IT and OT environments are also fueling demand for advanced cybersecurity solutions tailored to the unique challenges of industrial systems.
INDUSTRIES
- OIL & GAS, PETROCHEMICALS
- ENERGY & UTILITIES
- MANUFACTURING
- HEALTHCARE
- AIPORTS, PORTS, AVIATION & AIRLINES
- TRANSPORT & LOGISTICS
- BANKING
KEY SEGMENTS WITHIN THIS MARKET
- THREAT DETECTION
- RISK MANAGEMENT
- INCIDENT RESPONSE SOLUTIONS
CIS Cybersecurity Saudi Awards
- OUTSTANDING OT/ICS SECURITY INITIATIVE
- EMERGING LEADER IN ОT SECURITY MALE
- EMERGING LEADER IN OT SECURITY FEMALE
- BEST COLLABORATIVE DEFENSE STRATEGY
- BEST USE OF AI/ML IN OT 11 D SECURITY
- LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT IN CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE SECURITY
- EXCELLENCE IN INCIDENT RESPONSE
- INNOVATIVE THREAT DETECTION SOLUTION
- RESILIENCE IN CRISIS MANAGEMENT
- LEADERSHIP IN REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
- CYBERFORGE LEADER OF THE YEAR - FEMALE
- CYBERFORGE LEADER OF THE YEAR - FEMALE

