BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CREST - ECPv6.18.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.crest-approved.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for CREST REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20230101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Dubai BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0400 TZOFFSETTO:+0400 TZNAME:+04 DTSTART:20230101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241126 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241129 DTSTAMP:20241220T101014Z CREATED:20241220T100947Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T101014Z UID:7614-1732579200-1732838399@www.crest-approved.org SUMMARY:Black Hat MEA 2024 DESCRIPTION:Post-event resources\n\nBlack Hat Middle East and Africa is a leading cybersecurity conference and exhibition in Riyadh\, KSA. The event brings together cybersecurity professionals\, cutting-edge technologies\, solution providers\, and decision-makers from around the world\, condensing several months of networking into just three days. \nCREST had the pleasure of recognising a small representative cohort of mentor companies through its inaugural CREST Cyber Accelerated Maturity Programme (CAMP) such as BAE Systems\, Cipher\, and Pen Test Partners during the event. \nThe presentations were made by our Middle East Lead and Chief Product Officer\, Sebastian Madden\, alongside our CREST CAMP partners\, the UK Foreign\, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) Gulf Cyber Lead\, William Theyer. \nCREST CAMP Mentors have an important part to play in the programme by sharing their valuable expertise with organisations selected to benefit from CREST CAMP funding in the region. \nCREST CAMP is funded through contributions from government development budgets and philanthropic grants. The UK FCDO awarded a grant to CREST to trial CREST CAMP in 10 countries. The grant has been made from the FCDO’s International Security Fund (ISF)\, Global Cyber Programme. This portfolio is focused on building cyber capacity overseas\, including both country-specific and global funds. The CREST CAMP grant is awarded from the global fund\, enabling us to have a far-reaching impact where the opportunity and need are greatest. \nCREST CAMP is an exciting and important step in us continuing our mission of building capability and capacity across the world and in the global cyber community. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n  \nCREST is thrilled to support Black Hat MEA 2024! \nBlack Hat Middle East and Africa is a leading cybersecurity conference and exhibition in Riyadh\, KSA. The event brings together cybersecurity professionals\, cutting-edge technologies\, solution providers\, and decision-makers from around the world\, condensing several months of networking into just three days. \nBlack Hat MEA will act as a major capacity-building platform\, bringing elite-level infosec professionals to the region to train people and help ensure the great goals of Vision 2030 remain secure from criminal and hostile cyber threats within the information security community. \nSee you there! URL:https://www.crest-approved.org/event/black-hat-mea-2024/ LOCATION:Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center (RECC)\, 8185 Al Omrah Street\, Riyadh\, Riyadh Region\, 12451\, Saudi Arabia CATEGORIES:Middle East events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.crest-approved.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Banner-BH-MEA.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241014 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241021 DTSTAMP:20241220T121036Z CREATED:20240903T094607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T121036Z UID:7082-1728864000-1729468799@www.crest-approved.org SUMMARY:GITEX Global 2024 DESCRIPTION:Post-event resources\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n  \n\nWe are delighted to announce CREST’s support for this year’s GITEX Global! \nGITEX GLOBAL 2024\, marking its 44th edition\, stands as the world’s most established and iconic large-scale tech exhibition. For over four decades\, it has been the premier gateway for tech creators\, investors\, and enthusiasts to collaborate. This year\, the event scales new heights\, spanning two mega venues – Dubai World Trade Centre & Dubai Harbour. It offers an unprecedented 40+ halls of exhibition space\, showcasing tech giants and innovative startups in fields like AI\, Cybersecurity\, Mobility\, Sustainable Tech\, and more. \nPrepare for five exhilarating days of conferences\, live-action workshops\, matched concierge networking\, and business partnerships\, and discover the latest and unseen tech innovations that continue to shape our world! \nSee you there! URL:https://www.crest-approved.org/event/gitex-global-2024/ LOCATION:Dubai World Trade Centre\, Sheikh Zayed Road\,\, Dubai\, 9292\, United Arab Emirates CATEGORIES:Middle East events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.crest-approved.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Capture-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240918T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240918T170000 DTSTAMP:20240903T174246Z CREATED:20240903T174246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T174246Z UID:7104-1726646400-1726678800@www.crest-approved.org SUMMARY:CYSEC UAE 2024 DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to support CYSEC UAE 2024! \nMarking a milestone in their journey\, the highly anticipated 10th global edition of #CYSECUAE is a prime opportunity to tap into the insights\, innovations\, and strategies driving this growth\, echoing the UAE’s robust commitment to a secure digital future. This one-day powerhouse event is where the latest in cloud security\, threat defense\, digital economies\, and AI in cybersecurity come alive. Expect deep dives into operational technology security and strategies to protect SMBs\, all under the umbrella of the UAE’s vision for a secure digital future. \nThe theme for this year’s summit is UAE’s Digital Shield: Where Cybersecurity Takes Center Stage. \nKey themes include: \n\nZero Trust: Architecting at Speed\nSecuring Cloud’s Silver Lining\nCyber Vigilance: Trust\, but Verify\nAI’s Double-Edged Sword\nShielding the Virtual Workspaces\nSecurity in a Connected World\nHuman-Centric Cyber Security\n\nJoin us for an unparalleled opportunity to connect with top cyber professionals and engage in discussions about cutting-edge tech solutions and products! \nWe look forward to seeing you in Abu Dhabi! URL:https://www.crest-approved.org/event/cysec-uae-2024/ LOCATION:Rosewood Abu Dhabi\, Al Maryah Island\, Abu Dhabi\, 41184\, United Arab Emirates CATEGORIES:Middle East events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.crest-approved.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/CYSEC-UAE-header-image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240918 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240919 DTSTAMP:20241220T095907Z CREATED:20241220T093345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T095907Z UID:7592-1726617600-1726703999@www.crest-approved.org SUMMARY:3rd Annual Qatar Cyber Assurance Conference 2024 DESCRIPTION:Post-event resources\nThe 3rd Annual Qatar Cyber Assurance Conference aimed to strengthen collaboration and unify efforts among various sectors in the country to overcome challenges and mitigate risks in the field of cybersecurity. The conference served as a platform for unveiling Qatar’s future cybersecurity roadmap in line with the National Cyber Security Strategy 2024-2030 which was recently launched. \nOur Head of Accreditation\, Jonathan Armstrong\, was delighted to attend the event to support Qatar’s National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA)\, in the launch of their penetration testing accreditation and announce the alignment between it and CREST’s Accreditation Pathway and our award of Public Sector Community Supporter status to the NCSA. \nhttps://www.crest-approved.org/membership/crest-accreditation-pathway/ \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n  \n\n\nCREST is delighted to support the 3rd Annual Qatar Cyber Assurance Conference! \nThe National Cyber Security Agency organized the third edition of Qatar Cyber Assurance Conference under the theme “Foster Collaboration to Achieve the Cyber Security Vision”. The event will be held in the presence of H.E. Eng. Abdulrahman bin Ali Al Farahid Al Malki\, President of the National Cyber Security Agency\, alongside several senior officials\, representatives from government entities\, private companies\, and cybersecurity service providers across the country. \nThis year’s edition aims to strengthen collaboration and unify efforts among various sectors in the country to overcome challenges and mitigate risks in the field of cybersecurity. The conference serves as a platform for unveiling Qatar’s future cybersecurity roadmap in line with the National Cyber Security Strategy 2024-2030 which was recently launched. \nSee you there! URL:https://www.crest-approved.org/event/3rd-annual-qatar-cyber-assurance-conference-2024/ LOCATION:St. Regis\, Westbay\, Doha\, Qatar CATEGORIES:Middle East events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.crest-approved.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Qatar-Banner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240916 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240918 DTSTAMP:20240910T101640Z CREATED:20240903T152649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T101640Z UID:7092-1726444800-1726617599@www.crest-approved.org SUMMARY:CYSEC Saudi 2024 DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to announce our support for this year’s CYSEC Saudi 2024! \nNow in its 9th global edition\, this summit serves as a crucial meeting point for OT and IT security leaders\, offering a prime opportunity to explore the latest insights\, trends\, and strategies in the field. This is a unique chance for the security pros to ensure our critical sectors are robust and resilient. Join us to explore the intricacies of OT and IT security\, discover cutting-edge solutions\, and build partnerships that will safeguard Critical Assets. The theme for this year’s summit is Hack-Proofing Critical Infrastructure: Where OT & IT Security Gets Real. \nKey themes include: \n\nZero Trust: Architecting at speed\n\n\nCyber Vigilance: Trust\, but verify\n\n\nShielding the Virtual Workspaces\n\n\nHuman-Centric Cyber Security\n\n\nSecuring Cloud’s Silver Lining\n\n\nAI’s Double-Edged Sword\n\n\nSecurity in a Connected World\n\nWe look forward to seeing you there! URL:https://www.crest-approved.org/event/cysec-saudi-2024/ LOCATION:Movenpick\, Prince Turkey Street\, Al Khobar\, 31952\, Saudi Arabia CATEGORIES:Middle East events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.crest-approved.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/CYSEC-SAUDI-event-header-image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240503T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240503T170000 DTSTAMP:20240621T144327Z CREATED:20240409T091102Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240621T144327Z UID:6513-1714752000-1714755600@www.crest-approved.org SUMMARY:CREST exams are changing: how to prepare and what you need to know DESCRIPTION:Post-event resources\nBelow are resources for this event. If you were unable to attend the live event\, you can now access the recording of the session and other associated resources below. \nEvent recording \nYou can watch a recording of the session on our YouTube channel at: \n \nPresentation \nView the presentation given throughout the session: \nCREST exams are changing: how to prepare and what you need to know – webinar slides May 2024 \nFAQs \nView the FAQs that were raised during the event: \nExam Updates FAQs \nPlease note: it is in PDF format and you will need Adobe Reader or another PDF viewer to access and view it. \n  \n\n  \nWe are delighted to invite you to an exclusive webinar that we are hosting: \nCREST exams are changing: how to prepare and what you need to know \nHosted by our CEO\, Nick Benson\, with our Senior Product Manager\, Heigor Freitas\, and Head of IT and Change\, Mark Grigg\, this will be an engaging and interactive session\, where you will be able to find out about all the changes coming in the next few months as part of our ongoing exams and products portfolio transformation programme. \nYou will be able to ask questions in our live chat\, as well as submitting them beforehand via our online form linked on the event detail pages. \nWe will walk you through when we expect this changes to take place and you’ll also hear from CREST assessors on the changes\, finished with a Q&A session. URL:https://www.crest-approved.org/event/crest-exams-are-changing-how-to-prepare-and-what-you-need-to-know-2/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Americas events,Asia events,Australasia events,Middle East events,UK events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.crest-approved.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Exam-Updates-Webinar-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240503T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240503T090000 DTSTAMP:20240621T144235Z CREATED:20240409T090053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240621T144235Z UID:6495-1714723200-1714726800@www.crest-approved.org SUMMARY:CREST exams are changing: how to prepare and what you need to know DESCRIPTION:Post-event resources\nBelow are resources for this event. If you were unable to attend the live event\, you can now access the recording of the session and other associated resources below. \nEvent recording \nYou can watch a recording of the session on our YouTube channel at: \n \nPresentation \nView the presentation given throughout the session: \nCREST exams are changing: how to prepare and what you need to know – webinar slides May 2024 \nFAQs \nView the FAQs that were raised during the event: \nExam Updates FAQs \nPlease note: it is in PDF format and you will need Adobe Reader or another PDF viewer to access and view it. \n  \n\n  \nWe are delighted to invite you to an exclusive webinar that we are hosting: \nCREST exams are changing: how to prepare and what you need to know \nHosted by our CEO\, Nick Benson\, with our Senior Product Manager\, Heigor Freitas\, and Head of IT and Change\, Mark Grigg\, this will be an engaging and interactive session\, where you will be able to find out about all the changes coming in the next few months as part of our ongoing exams and products portfolio transformation programme. \nYou will be able to ask questions in our live chat\, as well as submitting them beforehand via our online form linked on the event detail pages. \nWe will walk you through when we expect this changes to take place and you’ll also hear from CREST assessors on the changes\, finished with a Q&A session. URL:https://www.crest-approved.org/event/crest-exams-are-changing-how-to-prepare-and-what-you-need-to-know/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Americas events,Asia events,Australasia events,Middle East events,UK events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.crest-approved.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Exam-Updates-Webinar-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240423T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240425T170000 DTSTAMP:20240426T132755Z CREATED:20240301T091809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240426T132755Z UID:6277-1713859200-1714064400@www.crest-approved.org SUMMARY:GISEC Global 2024 DESCRIPTION:Post-event resources\nWe had such a great turnout at GISEC Global for the Dubai Cyber Force breakfast seminar with Dubai Electronic Security Center and Digital Dubai. \nOur thanks to our partners at DESC for their collaboration with the cyber force programme and in co-staging this event to bring together Dubai’s government entities and the cybersecurity service providers. \n \n\nCREST is thrilled to announce that it is an official Supporting Association of GISEC Global 2024 \nThe super connector event for the Middle East and Africa’s cybersecurity community \nWith the ever-growing capabilities of AI\, the GCC Cybersecurity market is expected to triple from $4.8 billion to $13.4 billion by 2030. \nMalicious actors are leveraging AI to create increasingly sophisticated threats including malware\, misinformation\, phishing\, vishing\, deepfakes\, audio fakes\, social engineering and more – all seeking to infiltrate your systems\, steal your data and exploit your business for financial gain.\nAdding to the complexity is the growing threats of quantum hacks\, adversarial machine learning and data poisoning\, plus the inevitable wave of regulation as lawmakers look to combat AI risks. \nStay ahead of the onslaught by joining the world’s most influential cybersecurity experts at GISEC GLOBAL taking place from 23 – 25 April 2024 at Dubai World Trade Centre. URL:https://www.crest-approved.org/event/gisec-global-2024/ LOCATION:Dubai World Trade Centre\, Sheikh Zayed Road\,\, Dubai\, 9292\, United Arab Emirates CATEGORIES:Middle East events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.crest-approved.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/GISEC-Global-2024-banner.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR