● Top industry professionals from the technology and cybersecurity sectors will convene to exchange insights, share best practices, and explore the future of digital defense across the region.
● Dr. Amr Talaat highlighted Egypt’s commitment to a secure digital future – emphasizing on innovation, collaboration, and national cyber resilience
By : Wael Magdy
Palo Alto Networks, the global cybersecurity leader, launched the first edition of the ‘Ignite on Tour’ event in Egypt today, convening cybersecurity professionals and technology leaders at the Grand Egyptian Museum. The event featured keynote sessions, hands-on AI demos, and panel discussions on the evolving threat landscape and the role of AI in cybersecurity.
The attendees also had the opportunity to engage with experts from Palo Alto Networks and other industry leaders, gaining insights into the latest advancements in cybersecurity and strategies to protect against emerging threats.
Dr. Amr Talaat, Minister of Communications and Information Technology in Egypt, emphasized on the importance of cybersecurity in Egypt’s digital transformation. “In today’s digital era, cybersecurity is not just a technical priority - it is a national imperative. Egypt is committed to contributing to global efforts that foster a safer, more resilient digital future for all. We welcome partnering with all local and global stakeholders to achieve this mission of building a safe, inclusive and resilient Digital Egypt,” said Dr. Talaat.
The event also featured a fireside chat with Thierry Karsenti, VP of EMEA LATAM Technical Solutions at Palo Alto Networks, and a comprehensive overview of the AI-driven threat landscape by Eric Semaan, VP and Senior Consulting Director at Unit 42. Attendees engaged in discussions on leveraging AI-enabled platforms to fortify defenses and achieve real-time, autonomous outcomes in cybersecurity.
Tarek Abbas, Senior Director, Technical Solutions, EMEA South, at Palo Alto Networks said: “Hosting ‘Ignite on Tour’ in Cairo marks a significant milestone in our commitment to advancing cybersecurity in the region. This event provides a platform for professionals to connect, learn, and collaborate on securing the digital future of Egypt and the broader Middle East and Africa region.”
Abbas said in his session: “Cybersecurity today demands more than traditional responses – it requires speed, intelligence, and adaptability. AI and automation can dramatically reduce response times, detect anomalies faster, and allow security teams to move from reactive to proactive defense. Events like ‘Ignite on Tour’ help foster the dialogue needed to drive this transformation in our region.”
Palo Alto Networks hosts ‘Ignite on Tour’ events around the world, bringing together cybersecurity leaders to share insights, best practices, and strengthen global cyber defenses.
For more information and news on the ‘Ignite on Tours’, please visit: https://register.paloaltonetworks.com/igniteontour
