sirar by stc, stc group’s cybersecurity arm and a Tier-1 licensee of the National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA), concluded its role as an annual meeting partner at the Global Cybersecurity Forum (GCF) 2025, held in Riyadh on October 1 and 2, 2025. The event united thought leaders, industry experts, and key decision-makers across the global cybersecurity sector.
sirar by stc plays a critical role in Saudi Arabia’s cybersecurity infrastructure as a national partner, building a secure and trusted cyberspace, leveraging its expertise in cyber defense, and safeguarding digital infrastructure. This work aligns with stc group’s wider efforts as Saudi Arabia’s leading digital enabler to boost cybersecurity resilience and support the Kingdom’s digital transformation.
Eng. Yasser Alswailem, CEO of sirar by stc, highlighted the transformative technological shifts redefining the global cybersecurity landscape during a panel session titled “The Cyber Frontier: Harnessing Emerging Tech for Global Security”. He emphasized the importance of leveraging digital advancements to enable resilient protection systems and strengthen digital trust.
Additionally, Fahad Alsmari, General Manager of Managed Detection & Response Services at sirar by stc, participated in a session titled “AI-Driven Cyberattacks and Defenses”, where he addressed the rising threats posed by artificial intelligence in advanced cyberattacks and presented sovereign, standards-compliant national solutions to mitigate these risks.
Beyond its active participation in key sessions, sirar by stc demonstrated its ongoing commitment to thought leadership by actively engaging in GCF’s knowledge communities for the fourth consecutive year. By advancing research and fostering international collaboration, sirar by stc continues to shape the cybersecurity landscape, supporting initiatives that promote a safer and more inclusive digital environment.
In alignment with the NCA’s vision for a secure digital future that empowers growth and prosperity, sirar by stc is a key enabler and an active contributor to international partnerships that strengthen cyber resilience and promote sustainable development.
Source: stc Press Release
