- Learn Directly from Global Leaders
- Meet and Enhance your Industry Network
- Witness Industry Opportunities and Threats
- Be Updated with the Latest Industry Trends
- Enhance your Industry Knowledge
- Engage and be Certified
Industry Trends that will drive you to join the event
1. Talent Shortage & Workforce Gaps
- Seventy-six percent of Saudi organizations report a shortage of skilled cybersecurity professionals.
- Seventy percent of Saudi security leaders say hiring and training cybersecurity talent is their top priority.
- The demand for cybersecurity professionals is expected to double by 2027, yet training gaps persist.
- Security leaders need access to upskilling programs, certifications, and cybersecurity workforce development strategies.
- Organizations will attend the event to recruit top talent and find solutions for bridging the skills gap.
2. Rising Costs & Budget Constraints
- Cybersecurity spending in Saudi Arabia grew by 120 percent from 2021 to 2023, reaching $3.5 billion.
- However, 46 percent of Saudi firms struggle to justify cybersecurity spending to leadership.
- Companies must balance compliance requirements with cost-effective cybersecurity investments.
Attendee Impact:
- CISOs and budget decision-makers will look for ROI-driven cybersecurity solutions that align with compliance mandates.
- Solution providers must demonstrate cost-effective security strategies to attract enterprise buyers.
3. Escalating Regulatory Pressure & Compliance Complexity
- The Saudi National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) enforces strict regulations, requiring businesses to upgrade security frameworks.
- The introduction of CyberIC and new cybersecurity frameworks has increased compliance complexity.
- Non-compliance can result in major fines, reputational damage, and lost business contracts.
- Compliance officers, IT heads, and CISOs will attend to stay updated on evolving regulations.
- Regulatory-focused panels, workshops, and legal discussions will be highly relevant for attendees.