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SANS Institute Brings AI, Critical Infrastructure Defense and Cybersecurity Expertise to GISEC Global 2026
(MENAFN- OAK Consulting) Dubai, United Arab Emirates, August 31, 2026 – SANS Institute, a global leader in cybersecurity training and certification, will participate in GISEC Global 2026 (16-18 September 2026) at the Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC), Expo City Dubai. Across the three-day event, experts from SANS Institute will deliver certified training and three technical workshops spanning AI security, ICS/OT and cybersecurity leadership. Together, these programs will support UAE cyber readiness by addressing the skills needed to navigate the region's rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape.
Strengthening cyber resilience depends both on robust systems and the expertise needed to protect and manage them. This is reflected in the UAE's National Cybersecurity Strategy, which sets out five pillars and 60 initiatives to strengthen the country's cybersecurity ecosystem. SANS Institute is supporting this effort through its partnership with the UAE Cybersecurity Council. This partnership was formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in December 2025 to expand access to advanced cyber training and globally recognized certifications.
“As the attack surface expands and technologies like AI reshape both cyber risk and defense, businesses need professionals who can turn knowledge into action,” said Ned Baltagi, Managing Director, Middle East, Turkey and Africa at SANS Institute. “Building cyber resilience is ultimately about building capability, and this requires practical skills grounded in the threats companies face today. The UAE Cybersecurity Council has been instrumental in advancing that capability through its partnership with SANS, helping expand access to the expertise and training needed to strengthen the country’s cyber resilience. GISEC gives us an important platform to build on that work, combining hands-on training with industry and government engagement. Through our program this year, we are equipping practitioners and security leaders with the skills to secure AI, strengthen critical infrastructure, manage third-party risk and make better-informed security decisions.”
GISEC Global 2026’s “Everything Cybersecurity: Quantum Ready, AI-Resilient” theme aligns closely with SANS Institute’s focus on preparing cybersecurity professionals for emerging threats. The company will also highlight its Gulf Edition of the AI Security Maturity Model and AI Cybersecurity Career Guide, alongside new GIAC certifications in offensive AI, red team automation, model integrity and AI operations. The institute will also showcase its quantum readiness training, offering executive briefings on the impact of quantum computing on encryption. Additionally, hands-on workshops will cover quantum-resistant algorithms and asset inventory.
Strengthening cyber resilience depends both on robust systems and the expertise needed to protect and manage them. This is reflected in the UAE's National Cybersecurity Strategy, which sets out five pillars and 60 initiatives to strengthen the country's cybersecurity ecosystem. SANS Institute is supporting this effort through its partnership with the UAE Cybersecurity Council. This partnership was formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in December 2025 to expand access to advanced cyber training and globally recognized certifications.
“As the attack surface expands and technologies like AI reshape both cyber risk and defense, businesses need professionals who can turn knowledge into action,” said Ned Baltagi, Managing Director, Middle East, Turkey and Africa at SANS Institute. “Building cyber resilience is ultimately about building capability, and this requires practical skills grounded in the threats companies face today. The UAE Cybersecurity Council has been instrumental in advancing that capability through its partnership with SANS, helping expand access to the expertise and training needed to strengthen the country’s cyber resilience. GISEC gives us an important platform to build on that work, combining hands-on training with industry and government engagement. Through our program this year, we are equipping practitioners and security leaders with the skills to secure AI, strengthen critical infrastructure, manage third-party risk and make better-informed security decisions.”
GISEC Global 2026’s “Everything Cybersecurity: Quantum Ready, AI-Resilient” theme aligns closely with SANS Institute’s focus on preparing cybersecurity professionals for emerging threats. The company will also highlight its Gulf Edition of the AI Security Maturity Model and AI Cybersecurity Career Guide, alongside new GIAC certifications in offensive AI, red team automation, model integrity and AI operations. The institute will also showcase its quantum readiness training, offering executive briefings on the impact of quantum computing on encryption. Additionally, hands-on workshops will cover quantum-resistant algorithms and asset inventory.
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