Seminar
Highlights Digital Threats, Strategies for Strengthening Institutional
Protection

Muscat,
20 May (ONA) — A seminar titled “Cybersecurity Risks and Digital
Resilience Strategies” discussed the most prominent challenges facing
institutions amid the rise in cyberattacks, ways to enhance their capacity to
counter these threats, and ensuring continuity in a secure digital environment,
along with the importance of cybersecurity insurance.

Organized
by Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) in collaboration with Howden
Insurance Brokers, the seminar aimed to raise awareness about the risks of
cyberattacks and their impact on the business environment, as well as the
importance of insurance. It also sought to familiarize participants with global
best practices in institutional data protection, promote digital security
culture within the business environment, and establish communication channels
with experts and technicians to exchange solutions and consultations in
cybersecurity.

The
opening ceremony was held under the patronage of Eng. Ibrahim Abdullah Al
Hosni, a member of the OCCI Board of Directors and Chairman of the Digital
Economy and Artificial Intelligence Committee.

The
forum featured several visual presentations on the latest developments in the
cybersecurity threat landscape, along with two real-world case studies from the
finance and manufacturing sectors. It also addressed legal aspects related to
personal data protection laws. Additionally, the symposium included a panel
discussion on the most pressing cybersecurity challenges across various
sectors.

The
event was attended by a number of cybersecurity specialists and business
owners.

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