Data Security in the Post-Quantum Era

DATE & tIME

23rd June 2025
08:30 AM – 01:30 PM

LOCATION

Mandarin Oriental, Muscat

roundtable Overview

Thales, a prominent player in IT, Cybersecurity, Technology, and Digital transformation, presents a rare and exciting opportunity to join forces with other industry leaders and innovators. This exclusive roundtable is designed to foster meaningful connections, exchange valuable insights, and delve into the latest advancements in digital security and data protection. The agenda promises thought-provoking discussions on crucial topics such as data sovereignty and security.

Additionally, this roundtable will be exploring the keys to sovereignty and delve deep into the current trends in digital transformation. Of particular interest is Thales’ exploration of the realm of Ransomware and the critical significance of taking preventive measures, i.e; ‘Lock it before it’s locked’. Thales is committed to hosting an event that caters to the specific needs of digital transformation today, with a strong focus on innovation, growth, and security. Prepare for an extraordinary experience and secure your spot now. Join in and make this event truly memorable and impactful. Together, let’s shape the future of digital security and drive transformative change in the industry.

Why attend? - key messages

Elevate Your Influence

Your active participation will shape a more secure digital future for Oman’s data, setting a precedent for other departments and entities.

Inspiring Insights

Engage with industry experts and thought leaders who will share invaluable insights on cutting-edge data security strategies and technologies.

Meaningful Collaboration

Network with your esteemed peers and key decision-makers across departments, fostering collaborative solutions to common challenges.

Enhancing Your Expertise

Discover the latest advancements in data encryption, key management, and identity protection that will bolster your department’s data security practices.

Unite for a Stronger Oman

By coming together as stakeholders of Oman’s data, we can collectively strengthen the security and resilience of our nation’s digital infrastructure.

wHO WILL YOU mEET?
Chief Security Officers
Director/VP/GM of Infrastructure & Cloud
Chief information officerS
Chief tECHNOLOGY officerS
Director/VP/GM/Head of Risk & Governance

roundtable Agenda

Arrival, Registration & Security Clearance Check

Opening Remarks

By Rami Dawoodi, Regional Director, Thales

Welcome Note By MHD: Empowering Compliance with the Oman Personal Data Protection Law: A Joint Approach by MHD-Infotech and Thales

Speakers:
• Ahmed Abdellatif, Sr. Manager- Cyber Security, MHD Infotech

Keynote Session: Data Sovereignty in the Post-Quantum Era

Speakers:
• Lakhwindar Singh, Director – Pre-Sales, Thales
• Peter D’Souza, Regional Sales Manager, Thales

Session 1: Controlling Access to Critical Data in Zero Trust Architectures

Speaker: 
Vivek Abhani, Senior Technical Consultant, Thales
Topics: 
– Role-based access control in government and industrial networks 
– Audit and visibility of sensitive operational data 
– Aligning access controls with national regulatory and compliance mandates

Coffee Break & Private Networking

Session 2 (Deep Dive): Securing Data in All States – At Rest, In Motion, In Use

Speaker: Erol Dogen, Senior Technical Consultant, Thales
Part A – Data at Rest:
– Encryption and key lifecycle management for critical infrastructure 
– Data classification and secured storage in OT and IT systems 
Part B – Data in Motion:
– Securing SCADA and enterprise communications 
– Role of High-Speed Network Encryption and certificate authorities 
Part C – Data in Use:
– Insider threat mitigation in control rooms and field operations 
– Protecting data during analytics and reporting 
Part D – Post-Quantum Preparedness:
– Understanding the quantum threat timeline 
– NIST standardization update and implications for national infrastructure 
– Immediate steps to begin preparing for PQC adoption

Q&A and Closing Remarks – With Thales Oman & Regional Leadership

VIP Networking Lunch (Hosted by Thales Executives)

Boardroom leaders
peter

Peter Dsouza

Regional Sales Manager - UAE

THALES

Romain Deslorieux

Strategic Partners Director, Global System Integrators
THALES
Erol Dogan

Erol Dogan

Cybersecurity Consultant | Cloud Specialist
| Solutions Architect
THALES
Lakhwinder Singh

Lakhwinder Singh

Presales Manager,
Middle-East, Turkey & Africa
THALES
Sultan

Sultan Humaid AlAli

Director Digital Business

MORO Hub.
Anas

Mr Anas Elsadig Eltahir

Chief Security Officer

Dubai – Legal Affairs Department.
Mhd Wail Khachfa

Mr Mhd Wail Wajih Khachfa (CSO)

Chief Security Officer
Ajman. Department of Digital Ajman
Thomas Heukeroth

Thomas Heuckeroth

Chief Security Officer

Emirates Airlines
Simone Vernacchia

Simone Vernacchia

Senior Equity Partner

PwC
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