Saudi Arabia CISO Roundtable

ISACA (Information Systems Audit and Control Association) An overview on ISACA and ISACA Riyadh Chapter ISACA is a professional, supplier-independent, and nonprofit organization enjoying global leadership in IT Governance, Security, Risk, Control and Assurance. Started in 1967 and as of March 2022, ISACA has 165,000+ members associated to 220+ Chapters in 180 countries worldwide. ISACA provides practical guidance, benchmarks and effective tools for enterprises using information systems. The CISA (151,000+), CISM (48,000+), CGEIT (8,000+), CRISC (30,000+) and COBIT5 Governance Framework (700+) certifications are ISACA brands. Riyadh Chapter established in 1995 enjoys membership of 1200+ members. With a vision of spreading IT Governance, IS Security & Auditing in an independent, non-profit, and professional way in Riyadh region in line with ISACA vision and overcoming challenges that come its way. The Chapter won the ISACA Presidential Cup in 2008 that was received by Chapter president at the ISACA International Conference in Toronto. Riyadh Chapter plans extending benefits to members on a regular basis. Great milestone to date was the realization of the Arabization initiative of ISACA material in coordination with ISACA International. Road map is to have ISACA exams in Arabic Language to be done in coordination with ISACA International and other Arabic speaking regional Chapters

Sysdig helps companies secure and accelerate innovation in the cloud. Powered by runtime insights, our cloud security platform stops threats in real time and reduces vulnerabilities by up to 95%. Our roots are in runtime with the creation of Falco, the open-source solution for cloud threat detection. By knowing what is running in production across cloud and containers, Dev and security teams can focus on the vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, permissions, and threats that matter most. From shift left to shield right, the most innovative companies around the world rely on Sysdig to prevent, detect, and respond at cloud speed.

Kaspersky is a global cybersecurity and digital privacy company founded in 1997. Kaspersky’s deep threat intelligence and security expertise is constantly transforming into innovative security solutions and services to protect businesses, critical infrastructure, governments, and consumers around the globe. The company’s comprehensive security portfolio includes leading endpoint protection and a number of specialized security solutions and services to fight sophisticated and evolving digital threats. Over 400 million users are protected by Kaspersky technologies and the company helps 240,000 corporate clients protect what matters most to them. Learn more at https://me-en.kaspersky.com

Recorded Future is the world’s largest threat intelligence company. Recorded Future’s Intelligence Cloud provides end-to-end intelligence across adversaries, infrastructure, and targets. Indexing the internet across the open web, dark web, and technical sources, Recorded Future provides real[1]time visibility into an expanding attack surface and threat landscape, empowering clients to act with speed and confidence to reduce risk and securely drive business forward. Headquartered in Boston with offices and employees around the world, Recorded Future works with over 1,700 businesses and government organizations across more than 75 countries to provide real-time, unbiased and actionable intelligence. Learn more at recordedfuture.com.

Nahil Computers

Nahil Computers is a leading IT system integrator in Saudi Arabia. Nahil was founder 1985 with sole purpose to help its customers achieve more with their IT investments. Nahil Computers has successfully delivered and implemented 500+ IT projects in 2019. We provide HW System integration, CRM implementation, BI Services, Security Consultation and Cloud Services. Nahil has three branches, Riyadh, Jeddah and Khobar, with around 350+ resources working around the clock to serving our customers and meeting their critical business needs.

VMware

VMware is a leading provider of multi-cloud services for all apps, enabling digital innovation with enterprise control. As a trusted foundation to accelerate innovation, VMware software gives businesses the flexibility and choice they need to build the future. Headquartered in Palo Alto, California, VMware is committed to building a better future through its 2030 agenda. https://www.vmware.com

Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) is the worldwide leader in technology that powers the Internet. Cisco inspires new possibilities by reimagining your applications, securing your data, transforming your infrastructure, and empowering your teams for a global and inclusive future. Discover more on The Network and follow us on Twitter.

Taqniyat, founded in 2011, is an innovative Saudi company based in Riyadh. With a strong commitment to advancing technology, it specializes in bridging the gap between physical industrial systems and intelligent cyber-related processes. Taqniyat is dedicated to enhancing productivity and competitiveness while spearheading digital transformation. The company has a dynamic team of in-house engineers and a network of over 200 ICT experts who all spearhead technological progress and practical solutions within Saudi Arabia.