2023 Global Cybersecurity Forum

1 Nov 2023 - 2 Nov 2023

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Session reports

07:00 - 07:45 The Evolving Dynamics of Cyberspace: Assessing The Landscape Of Changing Strategic Priorities In Cyberspace
08:00 - 08:25 Securing Tomorrow: Building Resilience Through Education
08:30 - 09:00 The Evolving threat Landscape for children in Cyberspace, implications and potential avenues for collaboration.
08:30 - 09:10 Supply Chain Fortification: Safeguarding the Cyber Resilience of the Global Supply Chain
09:10 - 09:55 Catalyzing Cyber: Stimulating Cybersecurity Market through Ecosystem Development
11:00 - 11:35 Widening Lens: A New Narrative for Media Coverage of Cyberspace
11:30 - 12:00 Cyber Psychology for Active Cyber Defense.
11:35 - 11:55 Smoke & Mirrors: Social Engineering and Sophisticated Phishing
11:55 - 12:30 Cybercrime and Law Enforcement: Conceiving Jurisdiction in a Borderless Space
12:30 - 12:55 Tech Transformed Cybersecurity: AI's Role in Securing the Future
13:00 - 13:30 Deep Dive Session: Closing the Talent Gap: Frameworks for Capacity Building.
13:05 - 13:30 Ready for Goodbyes? : Critical System Obsolescence
13:30 - 14:05 Hello from the CyberVerse: Maximizing the Benefits of Future Technologies
14:05 - 14:30 The State of Cyber Diplomacy: Momentum, Inertia, or Something Else Altogether?
06:45 - 07:10 Plenary: Sustainability at Risk: Drawing Insights from Climate Talks to Elevate Cybersecurity
07:10 - 07:45 Omnipresent Smart Wireless: Deploying Future Networks at Scale
07:20 - 08:00 Cyber Simulation
07:45 - 08:15 Safe Surfing: Understanding Child Online Activity
08:30 - 09:05 Cyber Costs Reframed: The Human Costs of Cyber Insecurity
09:00 - 09:30 Policy Brief: Child Protection In Cyberspace. Session on latest developments, initiatives, and potential actions.
09:05 - 09:45 Cognitive Vulnerabilities: Why Humans Fall for Cyber Attacks
11:00 - 11:30 Behavior Unmasked: The Effects of Anonymity on Online Activity
11:30 - 12:00 Cyberspace Needs You: Attracting Women to Cybersecurity Careers
11:30 - 12:00 Security in the Metaverse: Child Protection In Cyberspace. Session on latest developments, initiatives, and potential actions.
12:15 - 12:45 It’s Over for Turnover: Retaining Talent in Cyberspace
12:45 - 13:20 Shaping Investment: Spurring Investment in Cyber Sector Start-Ups
13:20 - 13:55 Emerging Shadows: Unmasking Cyber Threats of Generative AI

Event description

This year’s forum will be held under the theme ‘Charting Shared Priorities in Cyberspace’ theme, aiming to advance the global cyber community towards aligning on strategic priorities, expanding future opportunities, and deepening multi-stakeholder engagement. 

Amidst increasingly significant global challenges, ranging from extensive economic instability to geopolitical rivalries, cyberspace continues to hold substantial significance for businesses and nations. It extends beyond traditional boundaries, encompassing both physical and abstract dimensions. Considering the ubiquity of this domain, cybersecurity emerges as a crucial necessity and a substantial prospect for various stakeholders.

Dr Jovan Kurbalija, Director of DiploFoundation and Head of Geneva Internet Platform will address the 2023 Global Cybersecurity Forum in Riyadh.

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