elcome to the October edition of Intelligent

CISO, where we continue our mission to provide the insights and intelligence you need to navigate the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape. This month’ s issue is particularly focused on proactive strategies, from simplifying security architecture to preparing for the next generation of threats.

Don’ t miss our special GITEX PREVIEW on page 36. As the Middle East’ s biggest tech event of 2025 approaches, we’ ve compiled a list of the must-see highlights and key security innovations to look out for. It’ s a comprehensive guide to help you plan your visit and get the most out of the exhibition. expert perspective on how to create a streamlined, resilient defence that is future-proofed against the cryptographic risks of tomorrow.

On page 24 we caught up with Conor Sherman, CISO in Residence at Sysdig, who encourages us to innovate fearlessly with strong security strategies. He explains how the right CNAPP solution can enable organisations to cut both risk and cost, proving that security is not a barrier to innovation, but a fundamental enabler of it.

And of course, our team will be on hand at GITEX to meet with you and explore new and exciting content ideas for the coming year – so please do visit our stand – we’ d love to talk tech with you!

Happy reading!

In our latest news section on page 9, we highlight the urgent need for heightened security in a sector under constant assault. We detail the top five actions identified by Cisco to safeguard the healthcare industry from rising cyberthreats, a crucial read given the sensitive nature of the data involved.

Our cover story on page 15 deep dives AI-powered threats and quantum-safe security. We sit down with Alain Penel, Vice President for Fortinet in the Middle East, Turkey and CIS, to discuss two of the most critical challenges facing our field: cutting complexity and building a truly quantum-safe security framework. Penel shares his

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