Best Talks at Black Hat Middle East & Africa 2025 (Executive Summit)

Hand-picked from in-depth reviewer verdicts — the top 10 talks from this conference. Skip the noise, find the signal.

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1

Which Controls Do the Most for Cyber Insurability

Daniel Bowden

In an era where cyber attacks are increasingly systemic and unpredictable, the traditional models used by insurers to assess and price risk are struggling to keep pace. This keynote address by Daniel Bowden, Global Business CISO for Marsh McLennan, cuts straight to a critical…

0 Dr. Zero SOLID ★★★☆☆ H Heather Calloway STRONG ACCEPT ★★★★☆
2

Know Thy Network, Know Thy Weakness

Devon Bryan

In "Know Thy Network, Know Thy Weakness," Devon Bryan, a seasoned 5-time global CISO, delivers a compelling address rooted in Sun Tzu's timeless military principle: "Know thy enemy, but first know thyself." This talk transcends a mere discussion of security tools, instead…

0 Dr. Zero SOLID ★★★☆☆ H Heather Calloway SOLID ★★★☆☆
3

Outrunning the Storm: Cyber Resilience Lessons from the CIA's Digital Transformation

Jennifer Ewbank, Rich Baich

In an era where the cybersecurity landscape increasingly resembles a tempestuous sea, organizations are constantly battling evolving threats and relentless attacks. At Black Hat MEA, Jennifer Ewbank, former Deputy Director of the CIA for Digital Innovation, and Rich Baich, SVP…

0 Dr. Zero SOLID ★★★☆☆ H Heather Calloway SOLID ★★★☆☆
4

The Forecast vs The Fallout

Ricardo Lafosse

In his compelling Black Hat MEA presentation, "The Forecast vs The Fallout," Ricardo Lafosse, CISO at Kraft Heinz, delved into the evolving cybersecurity landscape, dissecting four critical areas that have presented significant challenges to organizations globally. Lafosse's…

0 Dr. Zero SOLID ★★★☆☆ H Heather Calloway SOLID ★★★☆☆
5

AI and the Moving Line of Privacy

Sounil Yu, Jameeka Aaron, Yassir Abousselham

In an insightful panel discussion at Black Hat MEA, industry leaders Sounil Yu, Jameeka Aaron, and Yassir Abousselham explored the profound shifts AI introduces to the landscape of privacy. The session, moderated by Abousselham, delved into how traditional assumptions about…

0 Dr. Zero SOLID ★★★☆☆ H Heather Calloway SOLID ★★★☆☆
6

Cloud Defense Reality Check: From Tactics to Tenets

Swathi Joshi

In "Cloud Defense Reality Check: From Tactics to Tenets," Swathi Joshi, a seasoned Cloud Security Executive with extensive experience at Oracle, Netflix, and Mandiant, delivers a critical assessment of contemporary cloud security practices. The talk confronts the escalating…

0 Dr. Zero SOLID ★★★☆☆ H Heather Calloway SOLID ★★★☆☆
7

Plans Don't Survive First Contact - Lessons from the Military on Cyber Incidents

Craig McEwen

In the high-stakes world of cybersecurity, the moment a major incident strikes often shatters even the most meticulously crafted plans. Craig McEwen, Global CISO at Dechra and a veteran of the British Army, brought a unique perspective to Black Hat MEA, drawing parallels…

0 Dr. Zero SOLID ★★★☆☆ H Heather Calloway SOLID ★★★☆☆
8

Mastering the CISO Maturity Model

Derek Cheng

In "Mastering the CISO Maturity Model," Derek Cheng, the distinguished CISO of Deliveroo, unveils a largely unknown yet profoundly impactful framework that defines the various stages of a Chief Information Security Officer's role within an organization. Introduced to Cheng…

0 Dr. Zero SOLID ★★★☆☆ H Heather Calloway SOLID ★★★☆☆
9

When Borders Blur and Breaches Escalate

Tim Ehrhart, Dimitri van Zantvliet, Priya Mouli, William Lin, Alex Levinson

In an increasingly interconnected world, the lines between nation-state aggression, organized cybercrime, and geopolitical objectives have become dangerously blurred. This panel discussion at Black Hat MEA, moderated by William Lin, brought together a distinguished group of…

0 Dr. Zero SOLID ★★★☆☆ H Heather Calloway SOLID ★★★☆☆
10

Old Wounds, Smarter Weapons

Jaya Baloo

In her compelling Black Hat MEA presentation, "Old Wounds, Smarter Weapons," Jaya Baloo, COO & CISO of AISLE, delivered a stark warning about the current state of cybersecurity. Despite decades of industry maturity and significant investments in defense, organizations continue…

0 Dr. Zero SOLID ★★★☆☆ H Heather Calloway SOLID ★★★☆☆