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solutions by stc sponsors the ‘Cyber First Kuwait’ Conference as the Official

‘Digital Partner’

Address Cyber-Attacks and the Evolving
Threat Landscape”, where Eng. Issa
AlSuwait, GM of Cyber Security at stc,
shed light on the power of AI and its role
in mitigating the threats faced by Kuwait’s
cyber landscape. The discussion covered
the role of AI in threat detection through
enhanced capabilities, identifying patterns,
and swiftly recognizing anomalies in the
evolving cyber-threat landscape. The panel
also highlighted the effectiveness of AI-
driven response strategies through the
exploration of their impact on mitigating
cyber threats. Additionally, challenges and
benefits of AI-drive behavioral analytics
were discussed, along with the importance
of adaptive AI models that are significant
to continuous learning and adaptation
to combat new cyber threats. solutions
by stc highlighted in a statement that it
will remain committed to supporting the
solutions by stc, the specialized business Strategy, prioritizing and safeguarding the technological and digital infrastructure in
arm of Kuwait Telecommunications nation’s cybersecurity landscape. This Kuwait by providing cutting-edge solutions
Company – stc, sponsored the “Cyber strategy, coupled with proactive measures that enhance the country's cybersecurity
First Kuwait” as the official ‘Digital Partner’ from the private sector, is driving Kuwait’s ecosystem. By participating in key
of the conference. Organized by Events cybersecurity market towards remarkable conferences and initiatives, solutions by
First Group (EFG) in collaboration with the growth. The Cyber First Kuwait conference stc will to contribute towards building a
National Cyber Security Center and the gathered cybersecurity experts, including secure and resilient digital environment
Central Agency for Information Technology professionals in Information Security, Risk, in line with Kuwait's Vision 2035. With the
(CAIT), the conference marks a significant Compliance, Forensics, and Cyber Law. The rapidly evolving digital world, solutions
step towards securing Kuwait’s digital event aimed to foster collaboration across by stc actively explores the latest
future in line with New Kuwait Vision public and private sectors to battle the technological tools and systems to keep
2035. solutions by stc’s sponsorship of efforts of malicious attacks and strengthen pace with advanced cybersecurity threats
the conference aligns with the Company’s Kuwait's cybersecurity resilience. and possible malicious attacks. Moving
ongoing support towards the Kuwaiti Representatives from stc, Eng. Fahad Al Ali forward, the Company will continue to
community, leveraging its expertise and CTO and Acting - CEO of e-Portal Holding, introduce the latest cybersecurity solutions
experience to empower platforms that Eng. Issa Al-Suwait- GM Cyber Security of to support and provide 360-protection
bring together like-minded individuals stc , Ali Al Yaseen GM –Sales and Business to its B2B customers. solutions by stc
within the evolving digital world. Held at the solutions and directors from the Business has also built and solidified its reputation
Radisson Blu Hotel, the conference outlined Sales and Products teams along with as one of the key players in the market
a transformative journey towards a digitally the Corporate Communications Teams, offering comprehensive connectivity,
secure and sustainable future for Kuwait. attended the conference. During the ICT, IoT, and enterprise solutions to
The increased digitization witnessed conference, solutions by stc showcased support network, infrastructure, and
across various sectors, both government its comprehensive cybersecurity solutions, application needs. Through its active and
and private, have highlighted the urgent with a team of specialists addressing progressive approach, it has grown into a
need for robust cybersecurity measures to queries and concerns raised by the powerful one-stop shop for business and
protect sensitive data. In response to the attendees visiting the Company’s booth. wholesale solutions, catering to the needs
rising cyber threats, the Kuwaiti government solutions by stc also participated in a of government and corporate entities
has established the National Cyber Security panel discussion titled “Leveraging AI to nationwide and across the region.

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