Guardians of the Digital Realm: Oman’s Roadmap to Cyber Resilience& Vision 2040
DAYS
HOURS
MINUTES
SECONDS
More than
200
Prequalified
Delegates
More than
25
Expert
Speakers
More than
12
Hours Of
Sessions
More than
20
Global Tech
Innovators
6th OCT 2026
8:30 AM 4:00 PM
Muscat, Oman
EVENT OVERVIEW
The biggest cybersecurity gathering in Oman and Middle East
The Conference
1% of cybersecurity at one place
The People
Best cybersecurity place to network and gain business
The Exhibition

The global industrial cybersecurity market is set to grow at a robust Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 9.8%, reaching USD 135.11 billion by 2029, driven by the rise in IoT adoption, automation, and the escalating threat of cyberattacks. Sectors like energy, manufacturing, and healthcare are particularly focused on strengthening their cybersecurity defenses to comply with tightening regulations and mitigate risks in an increasingly digital world.

In Oman, the cybersecurity market is projected to grow from USD 135.33 million in 2025 to USD 199.31 million by 2030, with a CAGR of 8.05%. Ranked 21st globally and 3rd in the Arab world on the Global Cybersecurity Index, Oman is rapidly emerging as a cybersecurity leader in the region, backed by significant investment in digital security infrastructure and innovation.

Aligned with Vision 2040, Oman is advancing its digital transformation with initiatives like the "Tahawul" regulatory framework, enacted by MTCIT in 2026. This framework ensures secure, compliant digital services across government entities. Central to this drive is the Hadatha Centre for Cybersecurity, fostering innovation and fortifying the nation’s digital resilience. To further its commitment, Oman will host the 25th CyberX Global Series and the 3rd Annual CyberX Summit & Awards on October 6th, 2026, in Muscat, bringing together global cybersecurity leaders to shape the future of digital security.

FEATURED DISCUSSION
Ransomware
Identity Security
Network Security
Generative Ai
Cloud Security
Secured Managed IT
Data Security
Application Security
WHO WILL ATTEND?
TARGET SECTORS
Government
Bodies
Defence & Critical
Infrastructure
Banking and
Financial Services
Oil & Gas
Telecom
Healthcare
Retail and
E-commerce
FMCG/CPG
Education
JOB TITLES
Global /
Group CIOs
Chief Information
Security Officer
CIOs /
CTOs
Chief Innovation
Officers
Chief Data
officer
SVPs/VPs/
- IT Security
Head of
Cyber Security
Sr Directors /
Directors – IT
GMs - IT /
Heads of IT
Chief Digital
Officers
CEOs /
MDs
Head of Digital
Transformation
Head of Network
Security
Cybersecurity
Specialist
Cloud
Architect
DELEGATE JOURNEY
Hear From
Experts
Network With
Decision Makers
Connect
Collaborate
Drive
Networking &
One To One
Meeting
CYBERX OMAN 2025 | SPEAKERS
Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT)
Yahya
Al-Azri
IT and Security Expert
Oman CERT
Oman Airports
Ahmed Said
Al-Bahdoor
Head of Cyber Security
Oman Airports
Middle East College, Muscat, Oman
Jitendra
Pandey
IEEE Senior Faculty
Middle East College
Dr. Haitham Hilal ALHAJRI
Dr. Haitham
Hilal ALHAJRI
Ciso- Head of Cyber &
Information Security
Oman Housing Bank
Dr. Haitham Hilal ALHAJRI
Haitham
ALSarmi
Head of Information
Security Operations
Sohar International
Dr. Haitham Hilal ALHAJRI
Abhishek
Pratap Singh
CISO
National Bank of Oman
Omantel
Ali
Al-Bahdoor
Security Advisory Services Manager
Omantel
Bank Muscat
Khalid
Al Amrani
Senior IT Auditor
Central Bank of Oman
Dr. Haitham Hilal ALHAJRI
Tariq
Al Barwani
Founder
Knowledge Oman
AGENDA
08:00 – 09:20
Arrival & High-Impact Networking

Registration & Welcome Refreshments

09:20 – 09:30
Welcome Note by the Organizer

Unveiling the mission to secure Oman's digital frontier and leadership role.

09:30 – 09:45
Grand Opening Keynote: "Building Cyber Resilience for Oman Vision 2040"

Securing Oman's digital transformation through resilience, collaboration, and proactive cybersecurity leadership.

09:45 – 10:30
Leadership Panel Discussion: "Cyber Leadership in Action: Driving National Resilience & Executive Accountability"
  • Role of leadership in shaping national cybersecurity culture
  • Board-level cyber risk governance and accountability
  • Decision-making during large-scale cyber incidents
  • Aligning business strategy with cybersecurity investment
  • Leadership collaboration between government and private sector
  • Cybersecurity Investment: Where Should Organizations Spend Next?
10:30 – 10:45
Industry Presentation: "AI-Driven Cybersecurity & Autonomous Defense Operations"
  • Leveraging AI for real-time threat detection and behavioral analytics
  • Automating incident response and security orchestration workflows
  • Reducing alert fatigue through intelligent SOC automation
  • Predictive threat modeling and risk forecasting
  • Responsible AI governance and security ethics
10:45 – 11:15
Networking Break: Coffee & Connections

Engage with peers, partners, and global vendors in Oman's evolving security ecosystem.

11:15 – 11:30
Industry Presentation: "Zero Trust Architecture & Identity Security Transformation"
  • Enterprise Zero Trust adoption roadmap and maturity models
  • Identity-first security strategies for hybrid enterprises
  • Continuous authentication and adaptive access controls
  • Securing remote workforce and third-party access
  • Integrating Zero Trust across cloud, network, and endpoint layers
11:30 – 11:45
Industry Presentation: "Cloud Security, Data Protection & Digital Infrastructure Resilience"
  • Securing multi-cloud and hybrid cloud environments
  • Cloud compliance, governance, and regulatory alignment
  • Advanced data protection, encryption, and key management
  • Container, workload, and API security best practices
  • Cloud security posture management and risk visibility
11:45 – 12:00
Industry Presentation: "OT Security & Critical Infrastructure Protection"
  • Securing industrial control systems and SCADA environments
  • Managing IT-OT convergence risks
  • Cyber resilience strategies for energy, utilities, and transport sectors
  • Real-time monitoring and anomaly detection in OT networks
  • Incident response and recovery planning for critical assets
12:00 – 12:45
ICS & OT Security Panel: "Protecting Oman's Industrial and Critical Infrastructure Ecosystem"
  • Securing industrial control systems and SCADA environments
  • Managing IT-OT convergence risks in operational environments
  • Cyber resilience for energy, utilities, ports, and transportation sectors
  • Real-time monitoring and threat detection for OT networks
  • Incident response and recovery strategies for industrial cyber incidents
12:45 – 13:45
Power Lunch & Partner Demos
13:45 – 14:00
Keynote Presentation: "Cyber-Aware Organizations: Making Security Everyone's Job"
  • Leadership & governance frameworks
  • Building a culture of cyber accountability across enterprises
14:00 – 14:45
Panel Discussion: "Securing the AI Enterprise: Governance, Trust & Responsible Innovation"
  • AI Governance & Risk Management
  • Securing AI Models, Data & Infrastructure
  • Ethical AI, Trust & Transparency
  • AI Regulations, Compliance & Data Privacy
  • Balancing Innovation with Enterprise Security
14:45 – 15:00
Keynote Presentation: "Future Cyber Workforce: Building Oman's Talent for a Secure Digital Economy"
  • AI, automation & SOC of the future
  • Upskilling for cloud & quantum-ready security
  • Empowering women & youth in cybersecurity
15:00 – 15:15
CyberX Awards Ceremony – Oman Edition

Celebrating Cybersecurity Excellence

  • Honoring innovators, government initiatives & enterprise leaders shaping Oman's digital resilience
15:15 – 15:30
Official Closing & Networking Farewell

Reflections & Business Card Exchange

DOWNLOAD AGENDA
CYBERX GLOBAL AWARDS: OMAN EDITION 2025
CISO of
the Year
AWARD
Best Cyber Security Awards in Middle East
Cyber Security
Excellence
Award
Best Cyber Security Awards in Middle East
Cyber Security
Visionary
Award
Best Cyber Security Awards in Middle East
AI CyberSecurity
Innovation
Award
Best Cyber Security Awards in Middle East
Ransomware Protection
Solution of Year
Award
Best Cyber Security Awards in Middle East
Threat Intelligence
Innovation
Award
Best Cyber Security Awards in Middle East
Cloud Security
of the Year
Award
Best Cyber Security Awards in Middle East
IAM Solution
of the Year
Award
Best Cyber Security Awards in Middle East
Start up
of Year
Award
Best Cyber Security Awards in Middle East
WHY PARTNER?
Face to Face Meetings
Being in a room of people who are passionate about sharing what they have learned and helping others enhance their knowledge and skills. At CyberX Oman 2025, you will be joining peers from different industries addressing similar challenges, wanting to improve their knowledge and skills and gives you an advantage of bringing something back to one’s office or organisation.
Keynote Speaking Conference
Hearing success stories from stakeholders and partners of the value chain. Forward- looking insights from the best in the business will help you plan future strategies. Keynote presentations/Panel discussions offering insights and valuable learning opportunities.
Product Showcase Exhibition
Meet top global, regional cybersecurity experts from the public and private industry to learn and brainstorm about next-gen, customized, innovative cybersecurity products and solutions for seamless business.
SPONSORS & PARTNERS 2025
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