The Middle East's technological advancement - particularly its growing adoption of artificial intelligence - has elevated the region's profile both regionally and globally. However, this progress also increases its vulnerability to cybersecurity threats. While AI may introduce new security challenges for businesses, it also offers potential solutions. This session examines the dual nature of AI in cybersecurity by addressing:

• How AI can help organizations address the growing spectrum of cybersecurity challenges;
• AI's potential risks to critical infrastructure versus its protective capabilities;
• Appropriate organizational responses to the rapid emergence of generative AI;
• Strategies for collaborative efforts to mitigate AI-related threats while maximizing its benefits;
• The potential need for new regulatory frameworks to govern AI's expanding influence.