By: Sarah Nour El Din
Group-IB, the global company specialized in cybersecurity and security intelligence, revealed its first participation in the Cairo International Technology Exhibition and Conference for the Middle East and Africa (Cairo ICT), scheduled to be held in its 28th edition this year under the patronage of His Excellency President Abdel Fattah El Sisi and with the support of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology.
This event is the most prominent in the technology and communications sector in the Middle East and Africa, and brings together under its umbrella the largest local and international companies and institutions working in this field. During its participation in the exhibition, Group-IB will present a distinguished package of advanced solutions and services in the fields of cybersecurity, cyber intelligence, combating cyber threats, and future threat prediction programs. These solutions aim to enable organizations to protect their data and digital infrastructure in the face of increasing cyber challenges globally.
For his part, Eng. Ahmed Tharwat, the company’s regional manager in Egypt and Africa, said: “Our participation in Cairo ICT confirms our commitment to supporting the Egyptian and African markets, especially in light of the major digital transformation that Egypt is witnessing.” We are excited to be part of this largest technical event in Africa, and we seek to provide the latest technology in the field of cybersecurity to enhance the capabilities of institutions to face the growing challenges."
Group-IB's participation in Cairo ICT confirms its commitment to supporting Egypt's efforts in digital transformation and enhancing digital infrastructure, by providing advanced solutions and technologies that contribute to achieving cybersecurity at the local and regional levels.
The company is participating with a high-level delegation that includes its most prominent executive leaders and international experts, who will present a series of interactive sessions and dialogues during the exhibition. These sessions will focus on the latest innovations in cybersecurity systems, threat prediction techniques, and strategies to combat cyber attacks, which enhances the company's role in transferring knowledge and technology to the local market.
In an important strategic step, Group-IB revealed its plans to launch a regional center for cybersecurity in Egypt in the coming period. This center will contribute to serving the entire African continent, as it aims to monitor cyber threats, extract accurate security analyses, and provide technical support in the field of security Cyber, with future plans to expand in line with market needs.
The choice of Egypt as the headquarters of the regional center was based on its strategic location in Africa, as well as the human and technological capabilities that the country enjoys. We believe that this center will represent a real addition to the cybersecurity system in the region."
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