His Excellency, the Assistant Undersecretary for Shared Services at the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, Mr. Ismael bin Saeed Al-Ghamdi, visited the "Black Hat" cybersecurity event held at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center under the theme "Developments in the Cybersecurity Sector." The event was organized by the Saudi Cybersecurity, Programming, and Drones Federation, and "Alliance" company. The visit is part of the ministry's commitment to keeping abreast of developments in the digital transformation field, aiming to benefit from global leading experiences to enhance the quality of services provided to beneficiaries. The ministry is making diligent efforts to achieve ambitious targets within the programs of Saudi Vision 2030.
During the visit, His Excellency Al-Ghamdi was briefed on the event's programs, initiatives, and activities that addressed various topics related to cybersecurity. These topics included the role of software in modern warfare, direct penetrations, how to maintain security and flexibility in the digital society, dealing with ransomware, and the future of cybersecurity in light of ongoing developments. He was accompanied by the ministry's Digital Transformation Deputy Minister, Engineer Faisal Bakhashwin, and several officials.
