OPSWAT at GISEC 2025: Addressing AI-Driven Cybersecurity Threats

OPSWAT, a renowned authority in Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) cybersecurity, has announced its participation as a Diamond Sponsor at GISEC Global 2025, the Middle East and Africa’s flagship cybersecurity event. Set to take place from May 6–8, 2025, at the Dubai World Trade Centre, the event is organized by the UAE Cybersecurity Council in collaboration with the Dubai Electronic Security Center.

Connecting Global Experts and Strategic Partnerships

GISEC Global will provide a platform for cybersecurity professionals worldwide to engage with OPSWAT's thought leaders. Through this participation, OPSWAT seeks to form strategic alliances aimed at advancing shared goals and developing innovative responses to today’s evolving cyber threats.

“Our main focus at GISEC Global 2025 will be critical infrastructure, the lynchpin of economic progress and an increasingly popular target for threat actors,” said Sertan Selcuk, Vice President for METAP and CIS, OPSWAT. “Our partnerships will involve devising ways of protecting the interconnected systems and technologies that drive the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Through our demonstrations and discussions at GISEC 2025, OPSWAT experts will show how our solutions directly address the latest cybersecurity challenges, especially the ongoing merger of IT and OT.”

Hands-On Tech Demos at the CIP Mobile Lab

Visitors, including CISOs and industry professionals, will have access to OPSWAT’s CIP Mobile Lab, a fully equipped platform offering live demonstrations of cutting-edge solutions designed to protect critical infrastructure. At the same time, OPSWAT experts will share practical advice on securing essential systems and networks.

Nuclear Plant Simulation Showcases Real-World Defense Capabilities

Adding to its immersive display, OPSWAT will feature a model of a nuclear plant reactor, highlighting how its technologies can protect even the most sensitive environments. The exhibit will also showcase how the Mobile Lab integrates with the reactor model, emphasizing end-to-end protection.

Live Hacking and Keynotes from Cybersecurity Leaders

OPSWAT will be active in multiple speaking engagements throughout the event. On Day 1, visitors can witness a live hacking demo on the Dark Stage, showcasing real-world cyber threats and tactics used by adversaries in today’s digital battleground.

CEO Benny Czarny to Present a Vision for Modern Cyber Defense

On Day 2, OPSWAT’s Founder and CEO, Benny Czarny, will deliver a keynote on the Government Stage, titled “Breaking the Firewall: Revolutionizing Cyber Defense for a Connected World.” His presentation will challenge conventional firewall models and advocate for next-generation defense strategies that address AI-driven threats and complex network architectures.

Addressing IIoT Security in the Oil & Gas Sector

Also on Day 2, Kris Voorspoels, OPSWAT’s Director of Products and Solutions, will join a panel discussion on the Critical Infrastructure Stage. The focus will be on the growing security challenges in Industrial IoT (IIoT), particularly in the oil and gas sector. Panelists will explore how connected devices—from pipeline sensors to control systems—are reshaping threat landscapes in this vital industry.

Free CIP Certifications to Advance Regional Cyber Expertise

In support of the UAE’s National Cybersecurity Strategy, OPSWAT Academy will provide complimentary CIP certifications during the event. Available credentials include:

> OFSA – File Security Associate

> OSSA – Secure Storage Associate

> OESA – Email Security Associate

> OWPA – Web Traffic Protection Associate

> ODSA – Data Transfer Security Associate

These certifications are part of OPSWAT’s broader mission to elevate cybersecurity standards and cultivate a skilled workforce across the region.

“Our GISEC participation further demonstrates our steadfast commitment to delivering IT/OT cybersecurity solutions and fostering the cyber talent that the region needs to defend its critical infrastructure and sustain economic progress,” Selcuk added. “MEA technology and business leaders increasingly look to OPSWAT to defend their IT/OT suites. We stand ready as their trusted partner.”