Thanks to stringent legislation and the highly sensitive nature of the data involved, the financial services sector has spearheaded investment in cyber security. 
Meanwhile, health organisations – which handle highly personal data – have faced cyber stacks that have resulted in operational disruption that affects patient care. Organisations like Dubai Moorfields Eye Hospital and UAE Invest Bank are just two high-profile cases in recent years.

This is only being exacerbated by events like the pandemic and global economic pressures. From ransomware attacks to challenges surrounding the digitisation of patient data, this panel will explore the threats facing these sectors, which form the critical backbone of societies and economies throughout the GCC. 
We will also explore what privacy-enhancing technologies are needed to enable us to take innovation leaps that save lives and bring about financial inclusion.
Finally, we’ll hear from startups