An international gathering on cybersecurity opened in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, on Wednesday, bringing together representatives of global bodies and firms from some 120 countries.
The event, sponsored by Saudi king Salman bin Abdulaziz, was inaugurated by Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, the Governor of Riyadh, for its third edition, under the theme of “Charting Shared Priorities in Cyberspace.”
Prince Faisal emphasized the rapid evolution in the field of cybersecurity in today’s world, underscoring the urgent need for enhanced cooperation and collaborative efforts to address it.
He stressed the importance of leveraging the expertise of international participants, including decision-makers and specialists from around the globe, to yield valuable insights and share international experiences related to critical and strategic cyber matters.
The ultimate goal is to create a secure and trusted cyberspace that fosters progress, innovation, growth, and prosperity for all nations.
Addressing the gathering, Saudi Arabia's cybersecurity chief Majed Al-Mazyad said the event represents a platform for global bodies to come together in a bid to boost cybersecurity cooperation, which in turn, proves beneficial for the international community as a whole.
It is noteworthy that the two-day forum is being organized by the National Cybersecurity Authority and the Saudi Information Technology Company (SITE).
It also features over 150 international speakers.
Eminent decision-makers, CEOs of international organizations related to the field, representing various government and academic sectors, as well as leading global companies from over 120 countries, are in attendance.
The convening of this forum reaffirms Saudi Arabia’s global leadership in the field of cybersecurity, given the achievements of its pioneering experience at the local, regional, and international levels.
The Saudi model in cybersecurity has become a successful and internationally recognized benchmark.
The Global Cybersecurity Forum is a global platform that caters to decision-makers, experts, and professionals involved in critical and strategic cybersecurity issues.
It aims to provide an expansive opportunity for knowledge transfer, expertise exchange, and collaboration exploration on strategic cybersecurity topics.
The Forum will map shared priorities in cyberspace through discussions and sessions on strategic topics related to cybersecurity, focusing on five sub-themes: Cyberspace amidst polycrisis, Cyber growth unlocked, Across cyber divides, Inside cyber minds, and emerging cyber horizons.
