Global Cybersecurity Forum to kick off in Riyadh

The 2023 Global Cybersecurity Forum is set to take place in Riyadh in November, and will be held under the theme ‘Charting Shared Priorities in Cyberspace.’ (Supplied)

• This year’s forum promises to tackle some of the most pressing challenges in the realm of cyberspace

LONDON: The third Global Cybersecurity Forum will kick off on Tuesday in Riyadh under the theme “Charting Shared Priorities in Cyberspace,” Saudi Press Agency reported.
Hosted by the National Cybersecurity Authority and the Saudi Information Technology Co., this year’s forum promises to tackle some of the most pressing challenges in the realm of cyberspace.
Participants will delve into the repercussions of these challenges across various sectors, with a special emphasis on supply chains and the rapidly evolving landscape of smart cities.
The GCF also aims to encourage multi-stakeholder collaboration on an international scale, gathering industry experts, decision makers, CEOs, senior government and academic representatives  as well as international companies from over 120 countries.
It will launch several initiatives and projects which aim to boost international cooperation, as well as enable socioeconomic development in Saudi Arabia and the rest of the globe.
Discussions on the agenda will focus on five strategic topics related to cybersecurity: cyberspace amidst polycrisis, unlocking cyber growth, cyber divides, exploring cyber minds and emerging cyber horizons.