EG-CERT’s Dr. Rami Ahmed Fathy at CAISEC 2026: Cybersecurity is the Backbone of National Security and Digital Trust in the AI Era
During the 5th Information Security and Cybersecurity Conference (CAISEC 2026), Dr. Rami Ahmed Fathy, representing the Egyptian Computer Emergency Readiness Team (EG-CERT), emphasized that cybersecurity has transcended its traditional role as an isolated technical field. Today, it stands as a fundamental pillar of national security, service continuity, and digital trust.
Dr. Fathy commended the CAISEC summit for successfully gathering an elite group of experts, global corporations, and international organizations into a unified platform to exchange expertise. He stressed that as threats evolve at an unprecedented pace, building a secure digital space is no longer optional; it is a strategic necessity to safeguard national capabilities and developmental efforts.
The AI Paradox and Emerging Threats Addressing the rapid advancements in Artificial Intelligence, the Internet of Things (IoT), and Cloud Computing, Dr. Fathy noted that while these technologies drive economic growth, they introduce complex risk paradigms.
AI, in particular, represents a dual-edged sword. While it significantly enhances the efficiency of Security Operations Centers (SOCs) and improves threat detection and response, it is simultaneously weaponized by malicious actors to launch highly sophisticated attacks. He specifically highlighted the emergence of Agentic AI, warning that it poses profound new challenges regarding liability, governance, and risk management.
The Three-Pillar Cybersecurity Strategy To build a highly effective cyber ecosystem, Dr. Fathy outlined a comprehensive strategy anchored in three core pillars:
Readiness and Resilience: Developing early warning systems, ensuring continuous coordination among stakeholders, supporting critical sectors, and guaranteeing the effectiveness of business continuity and disaster recovery plans.
Digital Trust: Securing the digital infrastructure by protecting digital identities, enforcing supply chain governance, and safeguarding critical digital assets.
Cooperation and Partnerships: Solidifying collaboration among government entities, the private sector, academic institutions, and international organizations to share threat intelligence and coordinate defensive efforts.
Concluding his address, Dr. Fathy welcomed the participating delegations and expressed his hope that the summit's outcomes will foster a secure, resilient digital environment that supports sustainable development across the region.