A concluding panel at GISEC 2025, titled ‘Connectivity Panel: Securing the Expanded Attack Surface of 5G Networks,’ explored the unique cybersecurity challenges posed by 5G and edge computing. The discussion addressed key issues such as expanding attack surfaces, data privacy and security, supply chain security, and strategies for building a secure 5G ecosystem.
Electronic waste, or e-waste, is a growing problem globally as technology continues to develop at speed. Adopting a circular economy model makes both device procurement and device retirement less wasteful as the circular model is a sustainable alternative.
As the world becomes increasingly connected and artificial intelligence (AI)-driven, governments are facing unprecedented cybersecurity challenges. During a high-level panel at GISEC 2025, moderated by Craig Jones, Immediate Past Director of Cybercrime at INTERPOL, senior government leaders from across the globe gathered to discuss their strategies for securing digital ecosystems over the next 12 months.
By Eng. Thamer Alfadda, SVP, Mobily Wholesale & Carriers
The opening day of GISEC 2025 concluded with a compelling session titled ‘Strengthening National Cybersecurity Governance: Enhancing Coordination and Managing Complexities.’ This high-level panel brought together cybersecurity leaders from five nations, with Adel Darwish, Regional Director for the Arab States at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) serving as the moderator, to discuss strategies for building resilient digital infrastructures through collaborative governance, cross-sector integration, and capacity building.
Subsea cables are the backbone of global connectivity, and these undersea networks are essential for internet access, international communications, and energy transmission.
During the opening day of GISEC 2025, H.E. Dr. Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, Head of Cybersecurity for the UAE Government, delivered a compelling keynote outlining the nation’s advanced cybersecurity strategy amid a rapidly evolving digital threat landscape. He emphasized how cybersecurity is no longer a back-end concern; it is now foundational to national security, innovation, and the UAE's ambition to be a global artificial intelligence (AI) powerhouse.
Passwords are akin to digital passports; thus, they need to be strong to combat identity theft.
In a significant milestone highlighting Saudi Arabia's global leadership in digital regulation, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has selected the Kingdom as a member of its Digital Regulation Network Board, represented by Eng. Omar Alrejraje, Deputy Governor for Regulation and Competition at the Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST).
The global telecommunications industry is undergoing a transformative shift. While there is an urgent need for sunsetting legacy networks and adopting modern infrastructure, the challenges associated with this overhaul are diverse and demanding.
