Attending Black Hat MEA 2023? Here’s What You Need to Know

Senior Global Event Management & Strategy Manager

October 31, 2023

23 min. read

Illumio will be at this year’s Black Hat MEA for the first time, and we couldn’t be more excited! When you’re in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on November 14 – 16, make sure to visit Illumio at booth H4.C31 in the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center.

Black Hat Middle East and Africa first launched in 2022 to engage the MEA region which is poised for exponential growth and success in cybersecurity. This conference has become the largest cybersecurity event in the region, and this year, the event is expected to draw over 40,000 infosec professionals and 300 exhibitors and speakers, all from over 120 countries.

See Illumio Zero Trust Segmentation in action

When you visit Illumio's booth at H4.C31, you'll find an excellent opportunity to engage with our team of Zero Trust Segmentation experts.

We’re ready to answer any cybersecurity questions you have or problem-solve security problems you’re having. Our experts are well-versed in the field and can provide you with valuable insights and solutions to enhance your organization's security posture.

During your visit, take advantage of a live demo of the Illumio Zero Trust Segmentation Platform. This hands-on experience will allow you to see firsthand how Zero Trust Segmentation can empower your organization in several critical ways:

Contain ransomware threats, reducing the risk of cyber disasters, preserving customer and stakeholder trust, and

Significantly bolster your organization's overall cyber resilience, ensuring that you are well-prepared to stop and contain inevitable breaches and ransomware attacks.
Safeguard critical resources across various environments, including cloud, IT, and operational technology (OT) domains.

If you’d like to get more personalized insights into Illumio Zero Trust Segmentation, schedule a one-on-one meeting with our experts. This tailored session can address specific questions and concerns unique to your organization.

Schedule your meeting by emailing us at [email protected].

Gain essential cybersecurity insight from Illumio’s executive summit panel

On November 15 at 16:25, join global cybersecurity leaders in Illumio’s executive summit panel, Understanding The Expanding Influence of Cybersecurity Across The Enterprise and Business Functions.

You’ll have the opportunity to hear from these speakers:

Trevor Dearing, Industry Solutions Marketing Director, Illumio
Sam Curry, Chief Information Security Officer, Zscaler
Chris Wysopal, Founder and Chief Technology Officer, Veracode
Ayoub Fathi, VP of Information Security and Chief Information Security Officer, Noon
Eric Tan, Chief Information Officer and Chief Security Officer, Flock Safety (Moderator)

Why Illumio is accelerating growth in the MEA region

Illumio entered the MEA market in 2022 by establishing a regional team, building on its partnership with distributor CyberKnight. The MEA region is an exciting market for cybersecurity due to its ambitious digital transformation efforts. The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are investing heavily in technology to diversify their economies and lead the fourth industrial revolution.

Like all regions worldwide, the Middle East and Africa faces growing cybersecurity threats. Ransomware attacks are on the rise, particularly in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). MEA businesses need strong cybersecurity foundations, starting with a Zero Trust approach.

Zero Trust, which has become a global standard for securing IT environments, is gaining traction in the Middle East as a strategy to reduce ransomware threats. Zero Trust Segmentation (ZTS) is an integral part of any Zero Trust strategy — you can’t achieve Zero Trust without ZTS.

ZTS stops the spread of breaches and ransomware attacks by isolating and containing them at the initial entry point. It's been proven to reduce risk, decrease costs, and accelerate innovation, making it a critical component for organizations in the region.

The GCC's ambition to become a global leader in cybersecurity aligns with Illumio's mission to prevent catastrophic breaches. To strengthen cyber resilience, Middle Eastern and African businesses must: