CAISEC 2026 Experts: Artificial Intelligence and Cloud Computing Are Reshaping Cybersecurity Responsibilities Between Regulation and Innovation
Cybersecurity and technology experts participating in CAISEC 2026 stressed that the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence and cloud computing technologies is forcing organizations to rethink cybersecurity governance models and redefine responsibilities between innovation, regulation, and risk management.
The discussions took place during a panel session titled “Cyber Governance: Balancing Regulation, Risk, and Innovation,” held as part of the fifth edition of the CAISEC cybersecurity summit, organized under the patronage of Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and supported by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology.
Opening the session, Beshoy Wasfy, Senior Information Security Services Manager at CyShield and moderator of the panel, said technology has become deeply integrated into every aspect of modern operations, but the real challenge lies not in the technology itself, rather in how organizations implement and manage it.
Wasfy emphasized the critical role of human factors, operational policies, and institutional strategies in determining the effectiveness and resilience of cybersecurity frameworks.
During the session, experts discussed the growing complexity of balancing technological innovation with security, compliance, and operational resilience.
Dr. Mohamed Hamdy, Cybersecurity Expert at the Arab Information and Communication Technologies Organization (AICTO), highlighted compliance and resilience as top priorities for digital protection strategies.
He stressed the importance of adhering to international cybersecurity standards while maintaining continuous vigilance against evolving cyber risks and vulnerabilities across digital ecosystems.
Gamal Thabet, Chief Information Security Officer at eFinance, described cloud computing as a natural evolution in modern technology infrastructure that has achieved remarkable success in recent years.
However, he noted that the rapid expansion of cloud environments has introduced major challenges related to defining responsibilities between service providers and client organizations.
“Clear accountability and responsibility frameworks are essential when adopting cloud-based technologies, particularly in cybersecurity-related applications,” Thabet said.
Ashraf Kahila, Vice President of Sales for the Middle East and Turkey at Group-IB, stated that cybersecurity reflects the overall maturity of organizations and their ability to protect, detect, and respond to threats effectively.
He stressed the need for comprehensive cybersecurity strategies that integrate technology, operational procedures, and human awareness.
“There is no system that is 100 percent secure. Cybersecurity is an ongoing process that requires continuous development, adaptation, and improvement,” Kahila said.
Eng. Amr Farouk, Chairman and CEO of Jatdev, pointed to the significant progress achieved in technology-related laws and regulations, while noting that artificial intelligence still requires additional legislative and regulatory frameworks to govern its rapidly expanding applications.
He called for stronger local and international cooperation to establish clearer rules, responsibilities, and governance standards for AI technologies.
Mohamed Mazraa, Senior Network Security Manager at Telecom Egypt, emphasized the critical role cybersecurity plays in protecting vital national sectors that rely heavily on the company’s infrastructure and digital services.
He stated that ensuring business continuity while maintaining the highest levels of cybersecurity and digital protection has become a strategic priority.
Mazraa also stressed the importance of balancing the delivery of integrated digital services with maintaining robust security standards capable of addressing increasingly sophisticated cyber threats.
The session formed part of broader discussions taking place at CAISEC 2026, one of the region’s largest cybersecurity and digital sovereignty events, bringing together international cybersecurity agencies, technology companies, policymakers, and industry leaders to discuss the future of cybersecurity, AI governance, cloud security, and digital resilience across Africa and the Middle East.