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Dr. Bahaa Mohamed Hassan, Founder and Chairman of the Arab Security Conference and Chairman of iSec, announced today the details of the ninth edition of the Arab Security Conference during a press event held at the Nile Ritz-Carlton Hotel. The two-day event will take place on September 7–8, 2025, under the patronage of Dr. Amr Talaat, Egypt’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology.

Positioned as the region’s largest platform dedicated to cybersecurity, the conference is set to attract high-level participation from ministers, ambassadors, international experts, and representatives of leading global technology and data protection companies.

This year’s edition will be held under the theme:

“The AI Edge in Cyber Defense – ”, highlighting the growing global focus on leveraging artificial intelligence to counter cyber threats and safeguard digital infrastructure.

High-Level Government Participation

The conference will see strong official representation, including Dr. Amr Talaat, Minister of Communications and Information Technology; Lt. Gen. Kamel El-Wazir, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry and Transport; Dr. Ahmed Kouchouk, Minister of Finance; Eng. Mohamed Saleh El-Din, Minister of State for Military Production; Major General Khairat Barakat, Head of the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics; Admiral Osama Rabie, Chairman of the Suez Canal Authority; and Dr. Mohamed Farid, Chairman of the Financial Regulatory Authority.

Rich Agenda and Key Topics

Over two days, discussions will cover critical areas such as:

Cybercrime and cyber warfare

AI applications in digital defense

Big data security and governance

Protection of critical infrastructure and industry

Secure digital transformation and identity protection

Blockchain technologies in cybersecurity

Sector-specific threats in energy, environment, and healthcare

Emerging global trends including Zero Trust, Quantum Security, DevSecOps, and LLM Security & Guardrails

Building Cyber Talent

Dr. Hassan stressed that one of the major challenges in the cybersecurity sector is the shortage of qualified specialists. To address this, iSec has expanded its network of 12 accredited training centers to prepare youth for careers in cybersecurity, in collaboration with the Arab League and other institutions.

Future Plans and Initiatives

Looking ahead, the conference will introduce a new Arab Cybersecurity Media Award in 2026 to recognize media outlets that contribute to raising awareness about cybersecurity.

Meanwhile, iSec—celebrating its 10th anniversary this year—announced the launch of a new regulatory framework for accrediting and classifying cybersecurity companies in Egypt, with four firms already registered.

Industry Collaboration and Innovation

Eng. Bishoy Wasfi, Head of Cybersecurity at Cyshield, one of the conference’s key sponsors, emphasized that the event creates a collaborative platform for experts to advance the industry. He revealed that the company is preparing to launch locally manufactured cybersecurity solutions meeting global standards, aimed at reducing reliance on imports.

Competitions and Awards

Dr. Riham Bahaa, official spokesperson for the Arab Security Conference, highlighted that this year’s edition will host the finals of the Arab Security Cyber Wargames Championship 2025, featuring 10 teams selected from 426 teams across 25 countries, with Egypt securing four spots in the top 10.

In addition, the Arab Cyber Security Awards 2025 will honor outstanding Arab professionals across categories such as Best CISO, Rising Star, Women in Cybersecurity, Best SOC Manager, Governance Leader, Cybersecurity Influencer, and—for the first time—a special award for cybersecurity service providers.

Strategic Sponsorship

The conference is supported by leading organizations and global tech companies, including AS, ManageEngine, Dphish, ECCouncil, Spark, iSec, Cyshield, Picus, INE, Altred Security, and the Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA).

Dr. Riham underlined that the Arab Security Conference has grown into a regional hub for knowledge exchange and international cooperation, underscoring Egypt’s rising position as a regional leader in cybersecurity and digital transformation.