Data-Centric Security:
Building Resilience Through Discovery, Protection, and Control
29 MAY 2025
Four Seasons Resort, Jumeirah Beach, Dubai
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Overview
In a landscape where data security is a business imperative, organizations must evolve from traditional perimeter-based models to a full-spectrum, data-centric security approach.
Hosted by GBM, in collaboration with Thales, Seclore, & Securiti.ai this executive roundtable brings together leading experts to explore the three essential pillars of modern data security: Discovery → Protection → Control.
Through practical sessions and real-world insights, you’ll discover how to strengthen your data security framework, drive compliance, and implement Zero Trust strategies that secure your data — wherever it resides.
Why Attend?
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Discover how to create a seamless, integrated data security framework that reduces silos and enhances ROI
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Understand the critical role of AI/ML in enabling proactive privacy and compliance programs
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Learn best practices for encryption and key management in hybrid cloud environments
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See real-world applications of persistent data protection beyond the enterprise perimeter
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Engage directly with industry experts during an interactive fireside chat and open Q&A
Speakers
Ghezali Hasan
Regional GBM Security Practice Manager
Ghezali Hasan is a visionary leader in cybersecurity Strategy, Enterprise Sales and Data Protection Excellence with over 17 years of experience transforming enterprise security across the Middle East. Currently serving as Middle-east Regional Security Practice Manager at Gulf Business machines. Ghezali brings unmatched expertise in cybersecurity architecture, strategic business development, and data security governance, backed by globally recognized certifications including CISSP, CCSP, and CCSK.
Erol Dogan
Cybersecurity Consultant | Cloud Specialist | Solutions Architect
Erol Dogan is a cybersecurity expert with extensive experience in data protection, encryption, and key management technologies. As a trusted adviser of Thales Cybersecurity Products, Erol Dogan advises organizations on securing sensitive information across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. With a strong background in both strategic consulting and solution architecting, Mr. Dogan helps enterprises align security practices with evolving regulatory and business demands. At the forefront of cybersecurity innovation, Erol Dogan regularly engages with industry leaders to share insights on emerging threats and best practices on data security for cloud and DevOps. In this session, Mr. Dogan will explore the latest trends in data security, offering practical guidance on how businesses can stay resilient in a dynamic threat landscape.
Mohamed Djenane
Sr.Director Sales Engineering MEA
Mohamed Djenane is a seasoned cybersecurity leader with a sharp focus on safeguarding the world’s most sensitive information. As Senior Director of Sales Engineering for MEA at Seclore, he plays a pivotal role in helping enterprises adopt zero-trust, data-centric security strategies that address today’s most pressing cyber risks. With deep expertise in emerging technologies, compliance frameworks, and secure digital transformation, Mohamed partners with CISOs and business leaders to drive resilience, innovation, and trust across global organizations. His work empowers teams to not only defend against evolving threats, but to confidently embrace digital growth in complex, high-risk environments.
Aniket Vekhande
Regional Data Security SME
Aniket is Regional Data Security SME specializing in designing and deploying data protection strategies for organization across different industry verticals.
With a deep experience of data security controls along with understanding of compliances and security requirements, Aniket helps organizations solve the pressing challenges around data security. His session will cover how organizations can build on fundamentals of data security and leverage advanced data security solution to build successful Data Protection Programs.
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Agenda
29 May 2025
- 09:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Registration
- 10:00 AM – 10:15 AM
Opening Remarks, GBM
- 10:15 AM – 10:45 AM
Data Security Convergence: An Integrated Approach to Enhance Data Security Controls - GBM
Explore how to reduce silos, enhance ROI from existing controls, and modernize security programs using AI/ML-driven strategies.
- 10:45 AM – 11:15 AM
Discovering Sensitive Data in the Age of AI & Compliance - Securiti.ai
Understand why discovery and classification at scale are foundational for compliance and how AI enables proactive data privacy.
- 11:15 AM – 11:45 AM
Encryption and Key Management for Scalable Data Protection – Thales
- 11:45 AM – 12:00 PM
Coffee Break
- 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
Protecting Data Wherever It Goes – Seclore
Discover strategies for maintaining persistent control over sensitive data across cloud services, email, downloads, and third-party ecosystems.
- 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM
The Data Avalanche – Are We Prepared?
With data growing faster than ever, are organisations keeping pace with the risks?
- 01:00 PM – 01:30 PM
Open Q&A and Closing Remarks
- 01:30 PM – 02:30 PM
Lunch and Networking
Who Should Attend?
CISOs, Data Protection Officers, and Risk Leaders
Security Architects and Compliance Managers
IT and Cybersecurity Professionals driving Zero Trust initiatives
Reserve Your Seat
Stay ahead of evolving threats by securing your organization’s most critical asset — your data.
Register now to join this focused, high-value discussion with leading experts and your industry peers.