Under the patronage of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, the National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) will hold in Riyadh the fourth edition of the Global Cybersecurity Forum (GCF) on 2-3 October 2024.
Held under the theme “Advancing Collective Action in Cyberspace”, the event will endeavor to boost international cooperation by bringing together thought leaders, decision makers, and prominent international entities in the field to address the most pressing issues in cyberspace.
This edition will build on the foundation and objectives set by previous editions, contributing to bolstering international cooperation in cybersecurity, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.
The event will feature a series of dialogue sessions focused on five key sub-themes:
- “Beyond Cyber Discord”, on building trust to advance international cyber cooperation
- “Cyber Psychology”, on understanding human behavior in cyberspace
- “Cyber Social Fabric”, on strengthening development of and inclusion in cyberspace, to bridge the gap between communities, organizations, and countries
- “Thriving Cyber Economy”, on the contribution of the cyber economy to development through strong markets and resilient cyber ecosystems
- “New Cyber Frontier”, on how emerging technologies converge to push forward progress and innovation in cyberspace
GCF is a global platform that brings together decision makers, government and private sector representatives, cybersecurity leaders, academics, and non-governmental organizations to work to improve cybersecurity, achieve economic and social development, and complement global cybersecurity efforts.
The National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) was established in 2017 by Royal Order of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. NCA is the government entity in charge of cybersecurity in Saudi Arabia and it serves as the national authority on its affairs. It has both regulatory and operational functions related to cybersecurity.
