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SUMMARY:BSides Manama Community Event 001 (Online)
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the very first chapter of BSides Manama Community Event 001—the beginning of something impactful for Bahrain’s information security community. \n\n\n\nPart of the global Security BSides movement\, BSides events are built by and for security professionals. This is where meaningful conversations happen\, ideas are challenged\, and innovation in cybersecurity begins. \n\n\n\nJoin us to learn\, connect\, and be part of a growing community shaping the future of security in Bahrain. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n📅 Event Details\n\n\n\nFormat: Online via Microsoft TeamsDate: Saturday\, 2 May 2026Time: 4:00 – 5:00 PMDuration: 1 hour | Two focused sessionsCost: Free to attend \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n🗓 Agenda\n\n\n\n\n4:00 – 4:10 PM | Welcome & Introduction\n\n\n\n4:10 – 4:30 PM | Will AI Replace SOC Analysts? Trends & Reality — Dina Mohamed\n\n\n\n4:30 – 4:50 PM | Data Loss Prevention (DLP) — Fatema Fardan\n\n\n\n4:50 – 5:00 PM | Closing & Community Discussion\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n🎤 Featured Sessions\n\n\n\nSession 1: Will AI Replace SOC Analysts? Trends & Reality\n\n\n\nSpeaker: Dina MohamedAgentic AI is reshaping Security Operations Centers—capable of detecting\, deciding\, and responding autonomously. But does this make organizations safer\, or introduce new risks? \n\n\n\nThis session explores real-world implementations\, key insights from Gartner\, and the evolving “human-on-the-loop” model—where analysts transition into strategic supervisors and decision-makers. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession 2: Data Loss Prevention (DLP)\n\n\n\nSpeaker: Fatema Fardan \n\n\n\nA key highlight of the event\, this session dives into one of today’s most critical cybersecurity challenges: protecting data in a hyper-connected world. \n\n\n\nWith over 18 years of experience in financial services and cybersecurity leadership\, Fatema Fardan brings deep expertise in data protection\, enterprise security strategy\, and risk management. As a Digital Data Cybersecurity Lead and Certified Information Security Manager®\, she has led large-scale security initiatives and continues to shape modern approaches to safeguarding sensitive information. \n\n\n\nIn this session\, Fatema will break down: \n\n\n\n\nHow data loss actually occurs across endpoints\, networks\, and cloud environments\n\n\n\nThe real-world application of Data Loss Prevention (DLP) strategies\n\n\n\nHow to balance strong security controls with usability and business needs\n\n\n\nPractical ways to adopt an “assume breach” mindset\n\n\n\n\nExpect actionable insights\, real-world scenarios\, and a fresh perspective on securing data beyond traditional boundaries. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n🌐 Why Attend?\n\n\n\nBSides events go beyond traditional conferences—they create space for open dialogue\, collaboration\, and community-driven learning. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re an experienced professional or just starting your cybersecurity journey\, this event offers a valuable opportunity to: \n\n\n\n\nGain practical\, real-world insights\n\n\n\nEngage with industry experts\n\n\n\nConnect with Bahrain’s growing security community\n\n\n\n\n\n“It creates opportunities for individuals to both present and participate in an intimate atmosphere that encourages collaboration…” — BSides \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n🔗 Get Involved\n\n\n\nEvent details & updates: https://linktr.ee/BSidesManamaJoin the conversation: #BSidesManama
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