Intersec 2017: International experts discuss new approaches to safety and security

Intersec 2017 brings a series of conferences and interactive discussion forums focusing on the latest innovations and new approaches to safety and security in the region.

Featuring international industry case studies, presentations from key government authorities and regulators, the conferences at Intersec 2017 will provide you with significant insights into fire safety, critical infrastructure protection, cyber security, information security, emergency response, business continuity and more.

Intersec Fire Safety Conference: January 22, 2017

The Intersec Fire Safety Conference will cover various aspects of prevention, detection, rescue and emergency planning for all fire related accidents. The conference will discuss key fire and life safety challenges posed by rapid urbanisation and will evaluate best fire safety practices being implemented across industries in the region.

Some of the key speakers confirmed for the Intersec Fire Safety Conference include:
– H.E. Maj. Gen. Expert Rashid Thani Al Matrooshi | Director General, Dubai Civil Defence, UAE
– Donald P. Bliss | Vice President, Field Operations, National Fire Protection Association, USA
– Dr. Peter Wagner | International Expert for Disaster Management, German Fire Protection Association (GFPA), Germany
– Grant Lupton | Vice-Chairman, IFE Board of Directors, The Institution of Fire Engineers, UK; Senior Advisor for Civil Defence, Ministry of Interior, UAE
– Dave Brown | Director Operations, London Fire Brigade, UK
– Lt. Taher Hassan Altaher | Head of Inspection and Permitting Section, Dubai Civil Defence, UAE … and more.

Intersec Critical Infrastructure and Cyber Security Conference: January 23 – 24, 2017

Providing a comprehensive outlook to physical security, cyber security, information security, emergency response and business continuity, the two day Intersec Critical Infrastructure and Cyber Security Conference will cover the current and emerging security challenges in the region.

The conference will analyse key strategies that organisations and governments are adopting to ensure the safety and security of their critical infrastructure and information assets, and will also evaluate the interdependency and correlation between physical security and cyber security.

Some of the key speakers confirmed for the Intersec Critical Infrastructure and Cyber Security Conference include:
– Tom Lapage-Norris | Head of EMEA Security, Google, UK
– Tony Porter | Surveillance Camera Commissioner, England and Wales and Independent Government Regulator, UK
– Nabil H. Aloufi | Head-Technical Risk Management, Tadawul (Saudi Stock Exchange), KSA
– Amjad Alata | Senior Manager – Security and HSE, Emaar Entertainment, UAE … and more.

Security Industry Regulatory Agency (SIRA) Forum: January 24, 2017

Intersec 2017 will also feature the exclusive public launch of the newly formed Security Industry Regulatory Agency (SIRA). The forum will be a platform for industry leaders to discuss the new security law (12) 2016 related to the regulation of the security industry in Dubai.

by The Editorial Staff