2023 Global Cybersecurity Forum

1 Nov 2023 - 2 Nov 2023

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Session reports

07:00 - 07:45 UTC The Evolving Dynamics of Cyberspace: Assessing The Landscape Of Changing Strategic Priorities In Cyberspace
08:00 - 08:25 UTC Securing Tomorrow: Building Resilience Through Education
08:30 - 09:10 UTC Supply Chain Fortification: Safeguarding the Cyber Resilience of the Global Supply Chain
09:10 - 09:55 UTC Catalyzing Cyber: Stimulating Cybersecurity Market through Ecosystem Development
11:00 - 11:35 UTC Widening Lens: A New Narrative for Media Coverage of Cyberspace
11:35 - 11:55 UTC Smoke & Mirrors: Social Engineering and Sophisticated Phishing
11:55 - 12:30 UTC Cybercrime and Law Enforcement: Conceiving Jurisdiction in a Borderless Space
12:30 - 12:55 UTC Tech Transformed Cybersecurity: AI's Role in Securing the Future
13:05 - 13:30 UTC Ready for Goodbyes? : Critical System Obsolescence
13:30 - 14:05 UTC Hello from the CyberVerse: Maximizing the Benefits of Future Technologies
14:05 - 14:30 UTC The State of Cyber Diplomacy: Momentum, Inertia, or Something Else Altogether?
06:45 - 07:10 UTC Plenary: Sustainability at Risk: Drawing Insights from Climate Talks to Elevate Cybersecurity
07:10 - 07:45 UTC Omnipresent Smart Wireless: Deploying Future Networks at Scale
07:45 - 08:15 UTC Safe Surfing: Understanding Child Online Activity
08:30 - 09:05 UTC Cyber Costs Reframed: The Human Costs of Cyber Insecurity
09:05 - 09:45 UTC Cognitive Vulnerabilities: Why Humans Fall for Cyber Attacks
11:00 - 11:30 UTC Behavior Unmasked: The Effects of Anonymity on Online Activity
11:30 - 12:00 UTC Cyberspace Needs You: Attracting Women to Cybersecurity Careers
12:15 - 12:45 UTC It’s Over for Turnover: Retaining Talent in Cyberspace
12:45 - 13:20 UTC Shaping Investment: Spurring Investment in Cyber Sector Start-Ups
13:20 - 13:55 UTC Emerging Shadows: Unmasking Cyber Threats of Generative AI

Event description

This year’s forum will be held under the theme ‘Charting Shared Priorities in Cyberspace’ theme, aiming to advance the global cyber community towards aligning on strategic priorities, expanding future opportunities, and deepening multi-stakeholder engagement. 

Amidst increasingly significant global challenges, ranging from extensive economic instability to geopolitical rivalries, cyberspace continues to hold substantial significance for businesses and nations. It extends beyond traditional boundaries, encompassing both physical and abstract dimensions. Considering the ubiquity of this domain, cybersecurity emerges as a crucial necessity and a substantial prospect for various stakeholders.

Dr Jovan Kurbalija, Director of DiploFoundation and Head of Geneva Internet Platform will address the 2023 Global Cybersecurity Forum in Riyadh.

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