Business Briefing: Cybercrime and Security in the UAE - Protecting Your Business from Emerging Threats Sponsored by Closed Door Security

Event Date: Tue, 14th Oct 2025

Event Time: 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Venue: Paramount Hotel Dubai

Location: Business Bay - Dubai

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Member Fee: 145 AED

Pre-members Fee: 250 AED

Registration Closed

Cybercrime is one of the fastest-growing risks facing businesses today, with attacks becoming more sophisticated, frequent and costly.

In the UAE’s rapidly advancing digital economy, businesses must be ready and have systems in place to protect their operations, data and people from ever-evolving security threats.

This Business Briefing will bring together subject matter experts to discuss the realities of cybercrime, the most pressing threats impacting businesses in the region, and practical measures to strengthen your organisation’s security posture. From phishing and ransomware to insider threats and regulatory compliance, the session will equip you with the knowledge to safeguard your business and respond effectively.

Keynote speaker:

  • William Wright, CEO, Closed Door Security

Panellists:

  • David Arthurs, British Embassy Dubai - Department for International Trade, Diplomat Security & Resilience Advisor
  • Robert Kew, Director of Kew Solutions and BCCD Board Director and Industry Expert
  • William Wright, CEO, Closed Door Security
  • Dr Nabeel Khan, Associate Professor of Cyber Security and Cyber Security Programme Director, University of Birmingham

Moderated by:

  • Katy Holmes, CEO, BCCD

Key topics:

  • The latest trends in cybercrime and their implications for UAE businesses
  • How to prepare for and mitigate risks from ransomware, phishing, and data breaches
  • Understanding UAE cyber security laws and compliance requirements
  • Building resilience through detection, prevention, and incident response strategies

Designed for business leaders, IT professionals and decision-makers, this interactive session will provide both strategic insights and actionable solutions to help organisations stay secure in a digital-first economy.

The agenda will include a Q&A session and plenty of opportunities for networking.

Registration includes breakfast
Valet parking is available
Dress: Business

This is a pre-pay event and your place will not be confirmed until payment is received. If your company is a BCCD member and you are not a named member, please register by emailing [email protected] to benefit from the member rate, named members should register online as usual. Cancellations will be accepted until 11.59am on Friday 10 October, after which “no show fees” will apply.

Photos and/or videos will be taken on the day and may be shared on social media. By attending this event you are granting the BCCD your implicit consent to use all photographs from the event.


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