The institute will deliver certified training and technical workshops for cybersecurity leadership at the event
SANS Institute, a global leader in cybersecurity training and certification, will participate at the upcoming GISEC Global 2026 (16-18 September 2026) at the Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC), Expo City Dubai.
Across the three-day event, experts from SANS Institute will deliver certified training and three technical workshops spanning AI security, ICS/OT and cybersecurity leadership. Together, these programs will support UAE cyber readiness by addressing the skills needed to navigate the region’s rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape.
Strengthening cyber resilience depends both on robust systems and the expertise needed to protect and manage them. This is reflected in the UAE’s National Cybersecurity Strategy, which sets out five pillars and 60 initiatives to strengthen the country’s cybersecurity ecosystem.
Partnership
SANS Institute is supporting this effort through its partnership with the UAE Cybersecurity Council. This partnership was formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in December 2025 to expand access to advanced cyber training and globally recognized certifications.
“Building cyber resilience is ultimately about building capability, and this requires practical skills grounded in the threats companies face today. The UAE Cybersecurity Council has been instrumental in advancing that capability through its partnership with SANS, helping expand access to the expertise and training needed to strengthen the country’s cyber resilience,” explained Ned Baltagi, Managing Director, Middle East, Turkey and Africa, SANS Institute.
