The UAE Cyber Security Council is set to host the OT Security First Forum on 4 February 2026 at Rosewood Abu Dhabi. The event will gather senior government leaders, regulators, Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs), and industry pioneers to tackle the pressing issue of securing operational technology (OT) environments that are crucial to the nation's energy and utilities infrastructure.
As the UAE advances its digital transformation, the convergence of Information Technology (IT) and OT has reshaped the cybersecurity landscape, exposing critical systems to complex risks. The OT Security First Forum is the region's sole platform aligned with national initiatives to enhance OT security, automate threat responses using artificial intelligence, and establish a Cyber Centre of Excellence.
The forum will focus on safeguarding Industrial Control Systems (ICS), SCADA, and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) environments. Discussions will cover OT risk management, AI-powered threat detection, cyber resilience in energy and utilities, supply chain security, and regulatory readiness. H.E. Dr. Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, Head of Cyber Security for the UAE Government, highlighted the forum's role in setting global standards for infrastructure defence and fostering collaboration between government and industry leaders.
The event is expected to attract decision-makers from government, energy, utilities, and cybersecurity sectors, reinforcing the UAE's leadership in digital security. Supported by industry partners like Yokogawa, Seclab, and Dragos, the forum aims to implement robust security frameworks and ensure the UAE's secure transition towards energy diversification and smart city integration
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