π Fresh off an electrifying experience at #CyberWeek2023 hosted at Tel Aviv University! ποΈ This event served as a platform where the frontiers of #cybersecurity met intellectual curiosity and innovation. π
π€ During the morning, the Main Plenary was full of brilliant minds and profound insights, dissecting critical dilemmas and issues facing both public and private sectors today. Top-tier speakers like Kemba Eneas Walden, Acting National Cyber Director at the Office of the National Cyber Director Executive Office of the USA President Menny Barzilay, Prof. Isaac Ben-Israel, and Gili Drob - Heistein shared their perspectives, enriching the dialogue around the modern challenges and opportunities of cybersecurity. Their speeches were both impactful and inspiring, redefining our understanding of the cybersecurity landscape.π
π‘οΈIn the afternoon, the first panel "CISOs Safeguarding the World of Finance" was an intriguing conversation revolving around the evolving nature of cyber threats and the unique challenges faced by CISOs in the financial sector. Expert views from industry leaders like Wendy Nather from Cisco, Michael Meli from Julius Baer, Hilik Kotler from SoFi and Tim Goddard from First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) provided nuanced perspectives on everything from regulatory compliance to risk management. πΌπ
π The second panel "CISOs Protecting Everyday Life" illuminated the expansive role of CISOs in today's interconnected world. It was a dynamic discussion about the increasingly complex task of safeguarding not just information highways, but our entire daily existence. Figures like Yaniv Harel, Ph.D from Tel Aviv University, Christopher Lukas from Chevron, Spencer Mott from Booking.com, Frank Van Caenegem from Schneider Electric, Mirel Sehic from Honeywell, and Andy Yeo from JTC shared first-hand experiences and forward-thinking strategies. ππ
π‘ The "Investors Advise on Go-to-Market" panel brought the day to a powerful close. Top investors moderated by Nancy Shapira-Aronovic from Gartner Israel: Ofer Schreiber from YL Ventures, Royi Benyossef from Samsung Next, Sunil Kurkure from Intel Capital, Sapir Harosh from Third Point Ventures, and Yodfat Harel Buchris from Blumberg Capital provided sage advice on successful market strategies for cybersecurity solutions. This panel was a treasure trove of practical wisdom for both cybersecurity entrepreneurs and professionals alike. ππ°
π Finally, ending the day in style at the Startup Exhibition - a hub of creative disruption and ingenuity. A range of early-stage cybersecurity startups showcased their solutions, followed by a lively Happy Hour hosted by Intel Capital . It was a golden opportunity to meet and connect with the trailblazers shaping the future of the cybersecurity industry. ππ₯ Already looking forward to what #CyberWeek2024 has in store! π