Mohamed Shebl: CAISEC Has Evolved From a Specialized Conference Into a Regional Cybersecurity Platform, While Orange Protects Data of More Than 35 Million Customers in Egypt
Mohamed Shebl, Chief Enterprise Officer at Orange Egypt, said the CAISEC summit has successfully evolved from a specialized cybersecurity conference into a major regional platform focused on cybersecurity, digital sovereignty, and advanced technology protection strategies across Africa and the Middle East.
Speaking ahead of the fifth edition of CAISEC, Shebl emphasized the growing importance of cybersecurity amid accelerating digital transformation and the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence technologies across governments, businesses, and critical infrastructure sectors.
He noted that Orange Egypt currently protects the data and digital communications of more than 35 million customers nationwide, highlighting the increasing responsibility telecom operators carry in safeguarding digital ecosystems and ensuring cyber resilience.
“Cybersecurity is no longer just a technical issue. It has become a strategic pillar for economic stability, digital trust, and national security,” Shebl stated.
According to Shebl, the rapid adoption of cloud computing, AI technologies, digital financial services, and smart infrastructure solutions has significantly increased the complexity of cyber threats facing organizations worldwide.
He explained that cyberattacks have become more sophisticated due to the growing use of AI-powered threat tools, automated attack systems, ransomware operations, and digital identity manipulation techniques.
Shebl added that platforms such as CAISEC play a critical role in strengthening regional cooperation and facilitating knowledge exchange between technology companies, cybersecurity experts, regulators, and government institutions.
Orange Egypt is participating in this year’s summit as part of its broader strategy to support Egypt’s digital transformation agenda while enhancing cybersecurity awareness and infrastructure resilience across different sectors.
The company is expected to showcase advanced cybersecurity, cloud, connectivity, and digital infrastructure solutions designed to support enterprise security, operational continuity, and secure digital transformation initiatives.
Shebl also highlighted the importance of investing in cybersecurity talent development, AI-driven threat detection systems, and next-generation security operations centers capable of responding to increasingly dynamic cyber risks.
CAISEC has become one of the region’s largest cybersecurity and digital sovereignty gatherings, bringing together international cybersecurity agencies, government representatives, global technology firms, and industry leaders to discuss emerging digital threats and future defense strategies.
This year’s edition focuses heavily on AI-related cyber risks, deepfake technologies, digital identity protection, cloud security, governance frameworks, and the growing challenges associated with autonomous AI systems and advanced cyber warfare tactics.
Industry analysts expect cybersecurity spending across the Middle East and Africa to continue rising significantly over the coming years as organizations accelerate investments in AI-powered protection systems and digital infrastructure modernization.