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/C O R R E C T I O N -- GITEX GLOBAL 2024/
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DUBAI , UAE , Oct. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- After an action-packed two days where presented exhilarating events and exhibitions across technology's new frontiers, Wednesday witnessed another incredible programme as audiences examined the existing and future cybersecurity landscapes with the world's foremost experts.
Taking place from 14-18 October at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), GITEX GLOBAL is the world's largest and best-rated tech event. It presents a record-breaking 44 edition in 2024 – welcoming over 6,500 exhibitors, 1,800 startups, 1,200 investors alongside governments from more than 180 countries.
As GITEX GLOBAL's biggest-ever international edition reached the halfway stage, "Cybersecurity Day" headlined the Wednesday schedule. An enlightening series of keynote speeches, fireside chats, and specialist panels cast a unique spotlight on the urgent challenges, emerging threats, and innovative opportunities facing individuals, enterprises, industries, and nations worldwide.
With global cybercrime damage projected to reach $10.5 trillion annually by 2025, according to Cybersecurity Ventures , the international tech community is determined to ignite a paradigm shift through reinvigorated determination. This universal attitude was on full display at GITEX GLOBAL as top CISOs, CIOs, and GRC leaders converged with a unified mission: establish the foremost line of defence globally.
One of Wednesday's must-attend conference sessions – ' ' – examined how emerging technologies are being harnessed to overcome the evolving AI-driven fraud .
Cyber awareness is crucial – and AI is changing the game. The UAE is a financial hub that faced 71 million attacks in Q1 2024. We are resilient and thwarted these with early threat detection through AI. It's a hugely beneficial technology alongside our great partnerships with the world."
"The US Treasury runs the largest payments ecosystem in the entire world. We've leveraged AI models to reduce fraud by almost $600 million in the last six months. It's becoming increasingly critical in the counter- fraud space."
In a week where 88% of exhibiting startups are GITEX GLOBAL debutants, the event is again fulfilling its pledge as a global cooperation and collaboration catalyst. Heading into Wednesday, over 13,000 pre-arranged concierge meetings had already taken place across GITEX GLOBAL and Expand North Star – the world's largest startup and investment event – with many more a certainty as companies exhibit transformative solutions that could change the world.
"Huawei is attacked 1.2 billion times a day on average. This is why cybersecurity is positioned as a very strategic asset within our company. Organisations must build a cybersecurity culture through a security-first, privacy-first approach – and their solutions must serve their purpose of protecting digital assets."
Cybersecurity and anti-virus provider also showcased its pioneering Cyber Immunity approach and advanced threat intelligence solutions on Wednesday as US cyber firm
highlighted products and services part of its cybersecurity platform portfolio.
also introduced visitors to the emerging technologies utilised to deliver new value to customers.
Elsewhere on day three at GITEX Global 2024, a host of activations, showcases, and conferences took place at , this year's most anticipated cybersecurity exhibition and programme hosted by the UAE Cyber Security Council. An unmissable session saw audiences hear from Brett Johnson – once America's Most Wanted, now a leading global cybercrime and identity theft expert. During ' Cybercriminal', he revealed the extent of the virtual underworld while sharing his life story.
Live Hacks also headlined the GITEX Cyber Valley's Dark Stage as ethical hackers showcased live demonstrations on AI-powered hacks. Visitors also got exclusive insights from Santiago Lopez , the world's first million-dollar hacker, on how to turn hacking skills into a lucrative career during another special session – 'Face to Face with 1# Million Dollar Hacker: Who wants to be a hacking millionaire?'.
GITEX GLOBAL 2024 continues Thursday as "Data Centres Universe" welcomes an ensemble cast of thought leaders and experts to discuss the future of data management and infrastructure. Sessions throughout the day's schedule will explore the latest data technology and sustainable energy solutions alongside data centres' pivotal role in supporting the exponential growth of digital services.
will explore the shifting paradigms of the global auto tech industry with the and among the many day four highlights.
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