CyberX Oman: Leading Cyber Security Event 2025, Muscat, Oman

EVENT OVERVIEW

The biggest cybersecurity gathering in Oman and Middle East

The Conference

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.

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: “Shaping the Future of Cyber Resilience in Oman”

How Is Tahawul Transforming Oman's Digital Government and Cybersecurity Landscape?
The vision behind Oman's Tahawul Regulatory Framework
Building secure-by-design digital government services
Strengthening governance, compliance, and cyber resilience
Accelerating trusted digital transformation under Oman Vision 2040
Public-private collaboration to secure the nation's digital future

09:45 – 10:30

Leadership Panel Discussion: “Cyber Leadership in Action: Driving National Resilience & Executive Accountability”

How Can Executive Leadership Drive National Cyber Resilience in an Era of Escalating Threats?
What does effective board-level cyber governance look like?
How should executives make decisions during large-scale cyber incidents?
How can organizations align business strategy with cybersecurity investments?
What role should public-private collaboration play in strengthening national resilience?
Where should organizations prioritize their next cybersecurity investments?

10:30 – 10:45

Industry Presentation: “AI-Driven Cybersecurity & Autonomous Defense Operations”

How is AI transforming real-time threat detection and behavioral analytics?
Can autonomous response reduce cyber risk without increasing operational risk?
How do intelligent SOCs eliminate alert fatigue and improve analyst efficiency?
Is predictive threat modeling the future of cyber resilience?
How can organizations ensure responsible AI governance and ethical security practices?

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”

What does a successful Zero Trust adoption roadmap look like?
How can organizations build identity-first security for hybrid enterprises?
Is continuous authentication the future of enterprise access?
How do we secure remote workforces and third-party access without compromising productivity?
How can Zero Trust be unified across cloud, network, endpoint, and identity?

11:30 – 11:45

Industry Presentation: “Cloud Security, Data Protection & Digital Infrastructure Resilience”

How can organizations secure multi-cloud and hybrid cloud environments?
What are the key challenges in achieving cloud compliance and regulatory alignment?
How can advanced encryption and key management strengthen data protection?
What are the best practices for securing containers, workloads, and APIs?
How can Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) improve risk visibility and resilience?

11:45 – 12:00

Industry presentation: “OT Security & Critical Infrastructure Protection”

How can organizations better secure Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and SCADA environments?
What are the biggest cybersecurity risks arising from IT/OT convergence?
How can the energy, utilities, and transportation sectors build lasting cyber resilience?
What role do real-time monitoring and AI-driven anomaly detection play in OT security?
How can organizations enhance incident response and recovery for mission-critical assets?

12:00 – 12:45

ICS & OT Security Panel: “Protecting Oman’s Industrial and Critical Infrastructure Ecosystem”

How can industrial control systems (ICS) and SCADA environments be better protected?
What are the biggest cybersecurity risks of IT/OT convergence?
How can Oman strengthen cyber resilience across energy, utilities, ports, and transportation?
What role does real-time OT monitoring and threat detection play in preventing attacks?
How can organizations improve incident response and recovery 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”

How can leadership embed cybersecurity into business strategy?
What governance frameworks drive enterprise-wide cyber resilience?
How do we build a culture of cyber accountability across the organization?

14:00 – 14:45

Panel Discussion: “Securing the AI Enterprise: Governance, Trust & Responsible Innovation”

How can organizations establish effective AI governance and risk management?
What are the best practices for securing AI models, data, and infrastructure?
How do we build ethical, transparent, and trustworthy AI systems?
Are organizations prepared for evolving AI regulations, compliance, and data privacy requirements?
How can enterprises balance rapid AI innovation with security and resilience?

14:45 – 15:00

Keynote Presentation: “Future Cyber Workforce: Building Oman’s Talent for a Secure Digital Economy”

Is AI redefining the cybersecurity workforce and the SOC of the future?
What skills are needed for a cloud- and quantum-ready security landscape?
How can Oman accelerate cybersecurity talent development?
What role do women and youth play in strengthening the nation's cyber resilience?

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