Middle East CISO Community
Town Hall
20 February 2025 | 15:00 AST
20 February 2025
15:00 AST
A New Era of Dialogue for Executives - Transforming Cybersecurity in the Boardroom
Connect with peers in the Middle East CISO Community virtually for an interactive panel discussion on current issues and top priorities for security leaders.
Join fellow CISOs in the Middle East community to discuss:
Strategies to evolve cybersecurity conversations with the board in 2025 and beyond
Demonstrating how cybersecurity investments correlate with a safer more robust enterprise
Shifting the narrative to put cybersecurity at the forefront of business decisions
Discussion Leaders
Members of the Middle East CISO community will lead the interactive discussion and share lessons learned.

Aus Alzubaidi
MBC Group
Group CISO
Panelist

Farhan Chaudhry
Qatar Airways
Vice President Cyber Security Governance, Risk & Compliance
Panelist

Najib Dalank
ALEC
Head of IT
Panelist

Christian Reilly
Cloudflare
Field CTO
Moderator
Agenda
20 February 2025
15:00 - 16:00 AST
A New Era of Dialogue for Executives - Transforming Cybersecurity in the Boardroom
Hosted by Cloudflare
Cybersecurity conversations with boards of directors must evolve. As sophisticated attacks and diverse threat actors become more prevalent, IT & Security Leaders are increasingly seen as pivotal architects of business resilience. Are CIOs and CISOs prepared for this shift? How can CIOs and CISOs become true drivers of business value within their organisations?
Join this Town Hall to explore:
- Strategies to evolve cybersecurity conversations with the board in 2025 and beyond
- Demonstrating how cybersecurity investments correlate with a safer enterprise, and delivering the message with impact
- Shifting the narrative to put cybersecurity at the forefront of business decisions
Apply to Participate
Each application is carefully vetted to ensure members meet established criteria, preserving the quality of the network and enabling meaningful, peer‑level discussions among leaders from the world’s leading organizations.
Once you submit your application, a Community Program Manager will schedule a conversation to understand your priorities and interests and complete onboarding, including access to year‑round community events.
Community Programme Manager
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