Hacking, Risk & Reality: Cybersecurity in the GCC

With cyber threats on the rise in the region over the past year, we sat down with William Wright, CEO of Closed Door Security, a leading cyber security consultancy operating across Scotland, UAE and the US. From the realities of today’s threat landscape to the consequences of underinvestment, the discussion sets out what businesses need to understand to protect operations and navigate cyber risk across the UAE and wider GCC. Drawing on more than 15 years of international experience, William offers practical guidance on emerging threats, straightforward steps to strengthen defences and why cyber security is best treated as a strategic priority rather than a discretionary cost. Key themes: • The growing scale and sophistication of cyber threats in the UAE and GCC • The risks associated with cutting budgets • Practical measures SMEs can take to improve resilience • The implications of AI for cyber risk and defence • Considerations for businesses expanding into the region A direct, practical discussion for SMEs, business leaders, IT professionals and organisations looking to better understand and navigate cyber risks in today’s digital environment. (This episode was recorded prior to the start of the conflict in the Middle East) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.