The event will address key regulatory issues and the potential legal penalties for failing to adhere to cybersecurity laws.
Date and Time
25 Feb 2025 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Venue
Dubai Chambers
Organized By
Dubai Chambers in collaboration with Galadari Advocates & Legal Consultants and Kreston ME Consulting
Event Type
Workshop
About the Workshop
This workshop focuses on the cybersecurity landscape in the UAE, highlighting the risks businesses face, such as data breaches, cyberattacks, and the legal consequences of non-compliance. It covers the updated regulatory requirements, the impact of UAE cyberlaws on businesses, and strategies for reducing legal exposure by aligning with the national cybersecurity plan. Participants will also learn about the Dubai Cybersecurity Strategy and its role in ensuring compliance. The event will address key regulatory issues and the potential legal penalties for failing to adhere to cybersecurity laws.
Objectives
The participants will gain better understanding of:
- Business in the context of cybersecurity landscape in UAE
- UAE Cyberlaws – applicability and implications for businesses
- Alignment strategies to adhere to UAE cyber regulations & cyberlaws
- Roadmap to align businesses with Dubai Cyber Strategy & standards
- Quick wins for businesses to reduce cyber risk and legal exposure
Participation Fees
(Excluding VAT)
- Dubai Chambers' Member: AED 600/-
- Non-member: AED 2400/-
* 10% discount available for groups of three or more.
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Speakers
Sangeetha Thomas
Director, Security & Cyber Resilience - Kreston ME Consulting LLC
Seasoned security professional with over two decades experience in information security and regulatory compliance management. Involved in strategic cybersecurity projects, regulatory compliance framework implementations, and passionate advocate for secure posture adoption and cyber resilience. She comes with diverse cross industry experience in strategizing and safeguarding mission critical systems to secure critical infrastructure. As Director, Security & Cyber Resilience, with Kreston ME Consulting (KMEC), she actively engages with and supports enterprises in the areas of Security and Compliance, meet industry specific needs and leverage the best of enterprise technology landscape to build resilience.
Raka Roy
Partner - Galadari Advocates and Legal Consultants
Raka is a Partner at Galadari Advocates and Legal Consultants specializing in Intellectual Property, Employment, Commercial and Data Protection matters. She has almost 16 years of experience in the Middle East. She is highly renowned in the market for being prompt, efficient and having a ‘personal touch’. She is well regarded for her pragmatic approach to highly sensitive and complex matters.
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