Introduction

The Middle East – a region rapidly embracing Digital Transformation – finds itself at the forefront of a dynamic and challenging cybersecurity landscape. From burgeoning e-commerce platforms to critical infrastructure deployments, the region’ s increasing reliance on digital technologies has simultaneously amplified its exposure to sophisticated cyberthreats.

This Cybersecurity Trends and Priorities Report at GISEC 2025 provides a comprehensive overview of the critical cybersecurity challenges and evolving priorities faced by organisations across the Middle East. Driven by geopolitical tensions, the accelerated adoption of cloud services and the proliferation of advanced threats like ransomware and state sponsored attacks, organisations are having to navigate an unprecedented wave of risks.

The report delves into the key factors driving cybersecurity investment, exploring how regional entities are strategically allocating resources to bolster their defences. Furthermore, we examine the prioritisation of advanced technologies, such as AI-powered threat detection and Zero Trust architectures, as organisations strive to build resilient and future-proof security postures. The analysis aims to provide insight into the strategic approaches being adopted to secure the digital future of the region.

Methodology

We surveyed 150 senior IT security decision-makers from a diverse set of industries across the GCC region. Job titles included CISOs, CSOs, Director of Cybersecurity and Head of Cybersecurity.

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