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Tribune News Network
Doha
The Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) recently presented its cyber security preparations for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ during the Oman ‘s Future Tech Summit and Expo, which took place earlier this month.
During her presentation, Maryam Al Muftah, SC’s IT Director, highlighted the importance of cyber security preparations and the challenges of hosting a mega-sporting event, such as the potential for cybercrime, data security breaches and information systems failure.
Speaking of lessons learned from other major sporting events, Al Muftah drew examples from recent FIFA World Cup and Olympic Games, when organisers were targeted by sophisticated online scams.
Al Muftah said, “It is likely that our threats will expand as we move closer to the tournament, meaning that we will need to build our cyber security skills , increase compliance, and maintain all of our current capabilities. We have established strong partnerships with major cyber security partners and will continue to foster these relationships. We all need to be vigilant and continue to expand our expertise to address all aspects of this issue.
Al Muftah added: “Based on the experience of previous mega sporting events, including the FIFA World Cup and Olympics, we have to anticipate the same players and adversaries will look to target Qatar 2022.”
Organised by Muscat Expo LLC and the White Paper Summits, the Future Tech Event aims to provide a live platform for discussing and disseminating awareness of the latest market trends along with educating and informing participants about how they can adapt to the demands of the digital and technological revolution.
The conference was organised using virtual event technology, which offered virtual exhibitor booths, networking and presentation rooms to attendees.
Other sessions included the participation of a wide range of experts in fields such as cyber security, artificial intelligence ( AI), data protection, digital transformation, the Internet of Things, block chain technologies, financial technology and fifth generation communication services.
Doha
The Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) recently presented its cyber security preparations for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ during the Oman ‘s Future Tech Summit and Expo, which took place earlier this month.
During her presentation, Maryam Al Muftah, SC’s IT Director, highlighted the importance of cyber security preparations and the challenges of hosting a mega-sporting event, such as the potential for cybercrime, data security breaches and information systems failure.
Speaking of lessons learned from other major sporting events, Al Muftah drew examples from recent FIFA World Cup and Olympic Games, when organisers were targeted by sophisticated online scams.
Al Muftah said, “It is likely that our threats will expand as we move closer to the tournament, meaning that we will need to build our cyber security skills , increase compliance, and maintain all of our current capabilities. We have established strong partnerships with major cyber security partners and will continue to foster these relationships. We all need to be vigilant and continue to expand our expertise to address all aspects of this issue.
Al Muftah added: “Based on the experience of previous mega sporting events, including the FIFA World Cup and Olympics, we have to anticipate the same players and adversaries will look to target Qatar 2022.”
Organised by Muscat Expo LLC and the White Paper Summits, the Future Tech Event aims to provide a live platform for discussing and disseminating awareness of the latest market trends along with educating and informing participants about how they can adapt to the demands of the digital and technological revolution.
The conference was organised using virtual event technology, which offered virtual exhibitor booths, networking and presentation rooms to attendees.
Other sessions included the participation of a wide range of experts in fields such as cyber security, artificial intelligence ( AI), data protection, digital transformation, the Internet of Things, block chain technologies, financial technology and fifth generation communication services.
