Cairo: Minister of Communications and Information Technology Amr Talaat inaugurated the fourth edition of the CAISEC'25 International Cybersecurity Conference on Monday, May 26, 2025, as per a Cabinet statement. The event is a significant gathering of cybersecurity experts and decision-makers from various sectors.

According to State Information Service Egypt, the two-day event is held under the patronage of Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly. It is organized by Mercury Communications in collaboration with the Arab ICT Organization and has media partnership from United Media Services (UMS). The conference hosts 180 keynote speakers from the public and private sectors, and attracts 5,000 decision-makers from ministries, government agencies, regional organizations, tech and cybersecurity firms, as well as innovators, experts, researchers, academics, and specialists.

Minister Talaat emphasized that cybersecurity is a national, developmental, and societal priority, requiring collaborative efforts across all sectors. He highlighted the importance of data protection in the age of artificial intelligence and the potential threats posed by quantum computing. The minister called for increased vigilance and readiness at both local and regional levels.

Talaat detailed the government's strategies to enhance cybersecurity, mentioning the development of a five-year strategy by the Supreme Cybersecurity Council. This strategy focuses on public awareness, legislative and governance frameworks, resilient cyber defenses, investment in human capital through research and innovation, and regional and international cooperation.

He also stressed the importance of cultivating a skilled workforce in cybersecurity, pointing out a global shortage of more than 3.5 million professionals in the field. The ministry is addressing this through comprehensive capacity-building programmes aimed at students, graduates, and professionals in data-sensitive fields.