Agenda

►Quantum Computing and the Future of Security: HSBC's Strategy to Combat Emerging Threats 

Philip Intallura, Group Head of Quantum Technologies, HSBC

• Discover the fundamentals of quantum computing and why HSBC is investing in it for enhanced security and innovation
• Examine the potential risks quantum computing poses to existing cryptographic systems
• Explore HSBC's initiatives in cryptographic inventory, Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC), and Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) to ensure quantum safety

►Rebooting the CISO Role: Embracing Agility and Resilience

Olivier Busolini, Group CISO, Mashreq Bank

• Transitioning from traditional risk management to proactive business enabling
• Fostering a resilient, security-focused organizational culture
• Democratising decision-making to empower cross-functional collaboration
• Optimising security architecture for agility in an AI-driven era

►Panel Discussion: Securing Future Architectures

Rajesh Yadla, Head of Information Security, Leading Digital Bank
Bader Zyoud, Head of Information Security Governance and Risk Management, Abu Dhabi Media 
Ben Kite, Defence, Security and Cyber Adviser, Kearney
Vijay Antony Velayutham, Principal Information Security Officer, UAE Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure

• How can security teams design resilient architectures to integrate and leverage emerging technologies such as AI, quantum computing, and IoT?
• What role does AI play in developing proactive rather than reactive security strategies?
• What are the best practices for integrating AI without disrupting legacy systems and existing workflows?
• How can organisations implement zero-trust principles and adaptive access controls to secure ever-evolving environments driven by AI and edge computing?

►Ransomware 3.0: Weaponizing AI for the Next Generation of Ransomware Attacks

Manit Sahib, Ethical Hacker & Former Head of Penetration Testing & Red Teaming, Bank of England

• LIVE DEMO - Inside the first AI-powered ransomware attack — See how my custom Agentic Ransomware Gang can take down a network in under 8 mins
• Firsthand insights from real-world red team ops — from legacy tech and broken access controls to the critical lack of real-world security testing
• Why traditional security fails — compliance checklists and conventional tools don’t stop modern ransomware
• What CISOs and security leaders must do now — real-world, field-tested steps to prove your controls work before attackers do it for you

►Cyber Security Horizon scan in the UAE

Hussein Bahgat, Group CISO, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank

• Major Factors contributing to Cyber security Threats in the UAE
• Cyber Threat landscape multipliers :  Scope , Speed and Scale.
• Cyber Threat Impact on People , process and technology
• Scanning the horizon : what can be done ?
• Case Example : FSIs in UAE and how we created a roadmap for Cyber horizon risk