SPEAKERS TILL DATE

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H.E. Mr. Abdulsalam Haykal

Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Syria

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Dr. Sinan Hatahet

Chairman of the Board – Syrian Computer Society

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Dr. Lina Oueidat

ICT, Cyber & AI Advisor, Presidency of Council of Ministers of Lebanon

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Partha Sarathy

Group CISO, Leading Bank im GCC

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Dr. Haitham Al Hajri

CISO, Oman Housing Bank

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Aus AlZubaidi

Former Group CISO, MBC Group

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SIGNIFICANT STRIDES IN SYRIA’s CYBER POSTURE!

Syria's cyber development goals are currently undergoing a significant shift as the country transitions toward modernization and digital integration following years of conflict. The focus has moved from state-monitored cyberspace toward building a resilient, secure digital ecosystem that can support economic renewal.

The Nation’s Cyber Security Strategy is at the core of Syria’s overall Technology Objectives, that include Infrastructure Modernization, Expansion of E-Government Services, Unified Digital Identity, Robust National Cybersecurity Capacity Building and more.

SYRIA CYBER SHIELD SUMMIT IN NUMBERS

500+ Online Attendees from Syria

Virtual Exhibition Area for 20+ Global Brands

15+ Hours of Panel Discussions

Audio-Visual Meetings in Virtual Event Platform

16+ Hours of Keynotes

6+ Hours of Workshops

We will pay great attention to keeping pace with technological developments, artificial intelligence programs, and digital transformation, we will begin by building the necessary infrastructure for this, including training personnel, attracting expertise, research centers, and a market that encourages this goal.

H.E. Mr. Ahmed Al-Sharaa

President of the Republic, Syria

Cybersecurity and protection requirements are a shared responsibility, and adherence to security policies rests with each entity, as many breaches occur due to unsafe practices. The Ministry will continue to enhance awareness and training in the field of cybersecurity.

H.E. Mr. Abdulsalam Haykal

Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Syria

The Syrian Computer Society, in partnership with our international organizer Consensus, proudly presents the Syria Cyber Shield Summit (Virtual Edition). Scheduled for August 23–27, 2026, this event reflects our joint commitment to elevate Syria’s cybersecurity profile through world-class programming and global participation.

Dr. Sinan Hatahet

Chairman of the Board - Syrian Computer Society

Tracks of the Syria Cyber Shield Summit

Cyber Law & Policy

Discusses ways to establish legal frameworks, regulations, and standards governing digital infrastructure, data protection, and online behaviour.

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Cyber Security Leadership

Methodologies to Foster the Professional Growth of Security Teams to maintain capability in an evolving threat landscape.

Threat Detection & Incident Response

How a robust Incident Response Plan is designed to minimize damage, reduce recovery costs, and prevent future breaches.

OT & Industrial Security

Ensuring safety, reliability, and continuous uptime in critical sectors like manufacturing, energy, and transportation, prioritizing availability over data confidentiality.

Human Element & Security Awareness

The Human factor in cybersecurity represents the critical role human behavior plays in security, with studies indicating that 68% to 95% of breaches involve human error, such as phishing, weak passwords, or misconfigurations.

Innovation, Startups & Investment

The Creation of a multi-pronged approach combining grassroots training, diaspora engagement, and infrastructure investment to foster Cyber Security Education and mushrooming of Homegrown Startups in Digital Security.

VIRTUAL EVENT PLATFORM OF #SCSS26

The inaugural edition of Syria Cyber Shield Summit, is being held in a Custom-Built Virtual Event Platform, coded to replicate the Business-like & Knowledge Sharing Aspects of a Physical Event in a Virtual Setting. The Virtual Event Platform will enable attendees to schedule and place Audio-Visual Calls with each other, while tuning into all Conference Sessions at the Virtual Mainstage.

  • Schedule & Place AV Calls with Attendees & Exhibitors
  • Virtually attend Keynotes & Interactive Panels
  • Exchange Virtual Business Cards & Forge Business Connections
  • Attend Interactive Cyber-Security Workshops & Trainings

ATTENDEES OF #SCSS2026

Ministers From Syrian Government

Senior Members from Administration

Cyber Security Professionals

IT / Technology Professionals

Faculties of Syrian Universities

Academicians

General Objectives of #SCSS2026

Strengthen Syria’s Cyber Security Framework by advancing discourse and commitments on cybersecurity maturity, digital provenance, privacy, and governance.

Facilitating Bi-lateral and Uni-Lateral Strategic Partnerships by involving Heads of National Cyber Authorities / CERTS from Allied Nations.

Advance nationwide Cyber Security coordination by convening Governorates, regulators and the private sector to align policies, programmes, standards and delivery.

Mobilize investment and partnerships for indigenous Cyber innovation—startups, SMEs, and scale-ups, through structured investor matchmaking and procurement-ready showcases.

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