Securing Saudi Arabia’s Critical Infrastructure: The Future of OT Security
- 28th April 2026
- 11:00 AM - 12:50 PM
- ZOOM PLATFORM
Overview
As Saudi Arabia accelerates its Vision 2030 transformation, the convergence of IT and Operational Technology (OT) is rapidly expanding across critical sectors. With increased connectivity comes heightened exposure to cyber threats targeting industrial systems, utilities, and national infrastructure.
This webinar aims to bring together industry leaders to discuss how organizations in KSA can strengthen OT security, ensure resilience, and safeguard critical operations against evolving cyber risks.
This webinar aims to bring together industry leaders to discuss how organizations in KSA can strengthen OT security, ensure resilience, and safeguard critical operations against evolving cyber risks.
The evolving OT threat landscape in KSA and the wider GCC
The evolving OT threat landscape in KSA and the wider GCC
Convergence of IT & OT security – challenges and opportunities
Securing critical infrastructure: energy, utilities, manufacturing, and transport
Role of regulations and national cybersecurity frameworks in KSA
Best practices for incident response and resilience in OT environments
Leveraging AI, automation, and threat intelligence in industrial cybersecurity
Addressing the OT cybersecurity talent gap
Who Will You Meet?
- CISOs, CIOs, and Heads of Cybersecurity
- OT Security Leaders & Industrial Control System (ICS) Experts
- Risk, Compliance & Governance Leaders
- Digital Transformation & Smart Infrastructure Heads
- Government & Regulatory Authorities
- Technology & Security Solution Providers
Speakers
Mohamed Elsadany
Chief Governance Officer
BOD & Committees Secretary
Mowah
Aamir Khalid Pirzada
Chief Information Officer
National Metal Manufacturing and Casting Company (Maadaniyah)
Abdulrahman Al Musfir
CISO Middle East & Africa
Schneider Electric
Hussam Abu Rida
MEA
Technical Director
TXOne Networks
Mohammed Sibgathullah Khan
Director of Information Technology
National Petrochemical Industrial Company
Key Industries
Energy, Oil & Gas, Utilities
Manufacturing & Industrial
Transportation &
Smart Mobility
Government & Public Sector
Telecom & Critical Infrastructure Providers
Smart Cities &
Mega Projects
Innovation Sponsor
AGENDA
| Time | Session | Speaker / Moderator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11:00 AM - 11:15 AM | : | Welcome & Opening Remarks | - |
| 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM | : | Panel Discussion: Securing Saudi Arabia’s Critical Infrastructure – OT Security in Focus
|
Mohamed Elsaadany, Chief Governance Officer BOD & Committees Secretary Mowah Aamir Khalid Pirzada, Chief Information Officer National Metal Manufacturing and Casting Company (Maadaniyah) Abdulrahman Al Musfir, Regional Cybersecurity Officer Middle East & Africa, Schneider Electric Mohammed Sibgathullah Khan, Director of Information Technology National Petrochemical Industrial Company |
| 12:00 PM - 12:20 PM | : | Fireside Chat: From Visibility to Action: Turning OT Cyber Risk Insights into Operational Resilience | Hussam Abu Rida, MEA Technical Director, TXOne Networks |
| 12:20 PM - 12:35 PM | : | Quiz/Poll | - |
| 12:35 PM - 12:50 PM | : | Closing Note | - |
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