Dubai: Du has announced the launch of its first Cyber Security Conference, an event that will bring together industry leaders to discuss pertinent topics and trends affecting online security.

The du Cyber Security Conference will be held on 19 September at the Armani Hotel Dubai. Othman Sultan, CEO, du, will present an opening speech, followed by keynote speaker Marc Maiffret, Chief Technology Officer, BeyondTrust.

Speaking throughout the day-long session are Ahmad Al Mulla, Vice-President, Dubai Aluminium (Dubal); Saeed Belhoul, Director e-Government Operations, Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA); Samir Omar, MEA Business Development Manager, Verizon; Bashar Bashaireh, Regional Director, Fortinet Middle East ; Ian Evans , Managing Director, EMEA, AirWatch ; Maitham H. Al Lawati, Heading of Risk & Compliance Department, Oman Data Park and Roshan Daluwakgoda, Senior Director Managed Security Services, du.

The du Cyber Security Conference will be an annual event, promoting and sharing information about the latest developments in cyber security, including information security risks, threats, vulnerabilities and safeguards.