The number of cyber-attacks on companies, governments, and individuals has been consistently rising in recent years, with global ransomware attacks increasing significantly in 2020, up 485% in compared to 2019. Tackling cybersecurity and protecting key critical infrastructure is key to national security, and the quick pivot to remote working during the COVID pandemic has seen even the most prepared organizations face new security challenges, with cybercriminals quick to take advantage. This is highlighted by research that reveals CEOs are more concerned than ever about cybersecurity vulnerabilities, up to 91% from 80% last year. Alarmingly, nearly 80% of senior IT and IT security leaders believe their organizations lack sufficient protection against cyber-attacks, despite the fact that they have increased investment in security over the past 12 months. Mitigate cyber threats Highlighting the growing need for cybersecurity readiness and the complex environment security professionals are now operating in, the newly launched International Cyber Expo will open its doors at Olympia, London from 28-29 September – providing invaluable opportunities for face-to-face networking and a chance to discover the latest thinking and solutions designed to mitigate cyber threats. Co-located with the International Security Expo, two industry events under one roof will provide attendees with the perfect platform to identify the very latest technology and services to protect the digital and physical future. Attendees Aimed at Government officials, cyber policymakers, export leaders, and CISOs from around the world, the event will help improve the security and resilience of national infrastructures and business continuity with representatives from the Communications, Energy, Utilities, Finance, Government, Health, and Transport sectors all in attendance. Game-changing products Attendees will meet more than 50 exhibitors as they demonstrate their products and innovative solutions  With game-changing products and services on display, attendees will meet more than 50 exhibitors, including Tripwire, Jacobs, Dencrypt, 3M, and Ascentor, as they demonstrate their expertise in Network Protection, Industrial Systems, Endpoint Security, Managed Services, Apps, Mobile Security, Identity & Access Management, Cloud Security, Threat Intelligence, Disaster Recovery and more. Product demonstrations will be staged in the Product Innovation Theatre, where leading brands launching products and services will showcase their innovative solutions. Live cyberattack demonstration Live demonstrations will also take place in the Live Cyber Attack Demonstrator, in association with CrisisCast. Bringing realistic, informed, crisis management and disaster incidents to life, CrisisCast will partner with leading International Cyber Expo exhibitors to deliver a highly immersive, real-time cyber-attack on an eminent retail chain.  Incorporating hi-tech stage and film techniques, visitors to the exhibit will be able to see and understand the psychology and motivating factors behind the attack from two perspectives at once – the attackers and the entity’s boardroom. Protection from malware attacks Elsewhere on the show floor, Cyber Griffin will present its award-winning Decisions and Disruptions tabletop exercise designed to explore the decisions that people make in real-life scenarios to protect their businesses from modern-day threats. Fully immersive teams will put to the test as they respond to both hacking and malware attacks, in addition to physical security threats. Professional training The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) certified training will offer participants a chance to see first-hand how cybersecurity can affect an organization's turnover, reputation, and regulatory fines while highlighting how cyber and physical security impact each other. Global Cyber Summit  The Global Cyber Summit will showcase current and future threats will be put under the spotlight Offering exclusive insights into the most pertinent industry trends, the event will also host the Global Cyber Summit where current and future threats will be put under the spotlight. Running over two days, the program will see a range of globally renowned experts share their knowledge and expertise on a range of topics from serious organized cybercrime, state-sponsored hacking, ransomware attacks, protecting critical national infrastructure, and more. All sessions are CPD-certified and a full program for the two-day high-level summit will be announced in the coming months. Backed by professionals Ensuring the event has a laser-like focus on the issues facing us now and in the future, an impressive panel of 27 renowned industry experts have joined the International Cyber Expo Cyber Advisory Council and will share their experiences and knowledge with the show organizers. Chaired by Professor Ciaran Martin, former CEO of the National Cyber Security Centre and professor at Oxford University, the panel also includes Richard Benham, Global Expert in Data Management, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Cyber Security, Foreign and Commonwealth Office; Paul Chichester, Director of Operations, National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC); Lisa Ventura, CEO & Founder, UK Cyber Security Association (UKCSA); and Henry Pearson, Cyber Security Ambassador, and UK Defence and Security Exports, Department for International Trade (DIT), UKDSE. Engaging in cybersecurity solutions Professor Ciaran Martin, the former CEO of National Cyber Security Centre, commented, “In this year of all years, keeping the cybersecurity community together is more important than ever. Continued engagement across the industry and between industry and Government, and with friends and partners across the world, is what will keep us safer as we grow ever more dependent on technology and the events industry is vital to this.” “I am delighted and honored to be asked to chair the Cyber Advisory Council and look forward to supporting, adding value, sharing knowledge, and shaping the future of these essential cyber events.” The event will provide  insights and solutions to improve the security and resilience of business and critical infrastructures Cybersecurity awareness International Cyber Expo, Event Director Rachael Shattock said, “With growing investment and awareness of cyber capabilities, never has there been a more important time to understand the convergence of the physical and cybersecurity sectors, and the solutions required to help security professionals protect our nation and secure our networks.” “With unparalleled insights from our Cyber Advisory Council, our event will provide exclusive insights and the latest solutions to improve the security and resilience of business and critical infrastructures.”

In a bid to strengthen the cyber defenses of governments and enterprises, Spire Solutions, the Middle East and Africa’s value-added distributor will once again be the official distribution partner of GISEC, the cybersecurity event taking place from 31st May-2nd June at Dubai World Trade Center (DWTC). Accompanied by technology partners including Solarwinds, XMCyber, SecurityScorecard, ThreatConnect, Rapid7, Digital Shadows, Gigamon, Corelight, 3Data, and Outthink, Spire Solutions will showcase continuous IT and security monitoring, breach and attack simulation, cloud security posture management, vulnerability and risk management, threat intelligence, security orchestration and automation, network visibility, detection and response and more at GISEC. Unprecedented threat levels Cybersecurity pioneers across government, healthcare, finance, telecoms, energy, and other industries are facing a spike in the number of cyber-attacks against their organization, following the rise in remote working and a higher dependency on technology, an alarming trend which Spire Solutions will address at GISEC. Thomas Löffler, AVP, Exhibitions, DWTC, said, “The last year has forced the cybersecurity community to face unprecedented threat levels - the COVID-19 pandemic caught the world off-guard and forced an almost-immediate shift to a work-from-home culture. GISEC 2021 is an ideal in-person meeting platform for sourcing and collaboration to mitigate the effects of cyber-attacks. We are pleased to have Spire Solutions as an integral part of our show once again.” Showcasing product capabilities Solving cybersecurity challenges requires a collective effort from the entire cyber security eco-system Sanjeev Walia, Founder and President of Spire Solutions and GISEC Advisory Council member, said, “We have supported GISEC since its inception in 2013 and have regularly launched new solutions in the region, showcased product capabilities to customers, connected with technology partners and reconnected with our channel partner ecosystem during the show. Our theme this year is Cyber Security for the Community which we believe is a regional priority and a collective responsibility.” Solving cybersecurity challenges requires a collective effort from the entire cyber security eco-system - regulators, end users, technology manufacturers, and channel partners. Spire Solutions will emphasize this aspect during GISEC and provide practical solutions during various public and private sessions. Trusted security partnership GISEC 2021 is being held under stringent safety and hygiene protocols. DWTC has proven its capability to curate the safest face-to-face business environment and deliver world-class events with the highest safety protocols, as evidenced by GITEX Technology Week - the only live in-person tech event in 2020. Held in December, the event welcomed tens of thousands of visitors with 96% of local and international attendees recording a ‘safe’ or ‘very safe’ experience. To build, scale and mature your cybersecurity practice, meet Spire Solutions during GISEC 2021 to discuss how to build a trusted security partnership.

IMCO Group, a provider of complex solutions for air, land, and maritime defense applications, held a special two-day demonstration of its solutions and capabilities at its showroom in Rosh Ha'Ayn, Israel. One-Stop-Shop Solution Together with its subsidiaries and partners, IMCO Group offers One-Stop-Shopping for end-to-end Terrain Dominance Solutions which includes a range of hardware and software solutions offering scalable tactical superiority capability using UAVs, hovering platforms, UGVs, and manned vehicles equipped with sensors, modular multi-axial positioners, communications, proprietary command and control systems, and independent computing power on the battlefield. Visitors in attendance IMCO Group and partners' complete value chain also includes, among other things, in-house PCB design and assembly capabilities. Military attachés, ambassadors, and representatives from various countries across the globe visited the showroom during the two-day demonstration and witnessed the capabilities of IMCO, its subsidiaries, and partners. AI-enabled SAVS Nir-Or, which designs, develops, manufactures, and integrates innovative video systems and electronic solutions for various military platforms that maximize survivability and lethality at land, air, and sea, demonstrated its Situation Awareness Video System (SAVS). SAVS offers continuous 360° terrain and situational awareness for land and marine vehicles together with embedded AI Nir Or's SAVS offers continuous 360° terrain and situational awareness for land and marine vehicles together with embedded Artificial Intelligence (AI) that supports decision-making solutions on the battlefield. It reduces the cognitive load while maximizing the lethality and survivability of the crew.  UAV for ISR missions Innocon Ltd., an innovative Israeli developer, and manufacturer of Tactical UAVs ranging from micro-UAVs to full-size light airplanes presented its MicroFalcon: a lightweight UAV for over-the-hill ISR missions. Its high survivability, fast redeployment time cycle, and cost-effective price tag make it an ideal UAV for the military, civilian, and HLS markets. Innocon's MicroFalcon is already operationally deployed by many customers worldwide, including NATO member countries, and has a NATO Stock Number. Robotics and video systems Ex-Sight, which specializes in research & development and provision of full turnkey solutions of robotic technologies for the public sector and security markets, presented its Ground and maritime Vehicles for border defense, 3DV Stereoscopic Day & Night Driver Vision Enhancement systems for Armored vehicles, and Mid-range Electro-optic payloads. Turning product ideas into reality, Ex-Sight has been selected by Israeli forces to develop cutting-edge tactical robotics and video systems that are integrated into several leading projects. Detection and positioning systems Capture systems, a manufacturer of Pan & Tilt positioners, presented its ATID Anti-Threat Intelligent Detector, Caracal pan & tilt unit based on a gunnery station, and Jaguar: a heavy-duty unit designed to be a true REAL-TIME long-range observation system, capable of supporting payloads up to 60 Kg without losing precision. The modular multi-axial positioners are ideal for air, land, and sea military uses and vision, and pointing systems Capture's advanced modular multi-axial positioners are ideal for air, land, and sea military uses, HLS, commercial/industrial, Satcom, communication antennas, measurement systems, vision, and pointing systems.   24/7 real-time surveillance Sky Sapience, a provider of tethered hovering platforms enabling 24/7 real-time ISR, demonstrated its HoverMast: a cellphone, operationally proven tethered hovering platform that provides top-level observation and surveillance capabilities at altitudes up to 150 meters. The HoverMast can host any payload, up to 11 kg., and operates autonomously, on the move, in harsh weather. Intuitive and easy to operate, the HoverMast enables immediate and continuous data transmission through a wideband link, setting up valuable communication between different teams. Enhancing situational awareness IMCO Industries CEO, Mr. Eitan Zait, "We were honored and excited to hold this special demonstration and present the complete capabilities of IMCO Group and partners to customers, Military attachés, ambassadors, and representatives from various countries.” “Turning ideas into reality, IMCO Group is a one-stop-shop for complete tailor-made turn-key terrain dominance solutions that enhances user's situational awareness and ensures high lethality and survivability."

The first inter airport CONNECT event, which took place online from 20 – 21 April 2021, provided a much-anticipated meeting platform for the international airport community this year. More than 1,700 registered visitors from 115 countries have used the opportunity to log on to the platform to network, watch webinar content live and on-demand, view product showcases, and visit virtual stands of exhibitors. 88 exhibiting companies from 23 countries participated in the event (74% from abroad), representing the fields of terminal operations, infrastructure and technical installations, ground support equipment, ground handling, and airfield constructions, IT solutions, data management systems, and solutions. Important digital event This new event format proved successful in current times, as many participants from all over the world joined to discover innovations, trends, and current solutions in the airport industry. “We are pleased with the results of the first inter airport CONNECT and thank all our partners and participants for joining us at this important digital event for the airport industry. In times like these we have to be innovative, discover the topics of tomorrow, and adapt to new circumstances.” This will help us progress with new topics and provide new impulses for the airport industry" “And this is exactly what our objective was by launching inter airport CONNECT as an additional business platform alongside the world’s leading airport exhibition inter airport Europe. At present, keeping the entire airport industry connected and providing a platform for networking and knowledge exchange is fundamental, as a complementary format to the live show. This will help us progress with new topics and provide new impulses for the airport industry,” says Olaf Freier, Portfolio Director of inter airport Europe, on behalf of the organizers Mack-Brooks Exhibitions. Global airport community inter airport CONNECT provided a trade and networking event for the global airport community, which has been impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. The event was an online trading, networking, and webinar event for professionals from the entire airport industry and covered the most important segments of the live event: terminal, ground support equipment as well as IT and software solutions. Visitors could virtually meet relevant exhibitors in pre-booked meetings and drop-in meetings, watch informative product showcases, and follow webinars on current industry trends. “We have seen a high level of engagement both from visitors and exhibitors and the feedback we have received was positive – and of course we will use the valuable feedback we will receive following this first event to prepare for the hybrid event in November,” concludes Olaf Freier. Virtual exhibition stands The 14 webinar sessions presented on the platform were streamed by more than 700 users inter airport CONNECT demonstrated that even virtual exhibition stands, online meetings, and video chats provide new sales opportunities. The 14 webinar sessions presented on the platform were streamed by more than 700 users during the event. A daily program of webinars by key players in the industry provided an opportunity for participants to gain useful insights into the latest market developments as well as technical expertise concerning new industry applications and solutions. Key players from the industry as well as associations provided exclusive insights into the latest technologies and case studies on subjects such as the smart and connected airport, airport development, sustainability as well as latest developments for ground support equipment. All sessions are available to view on-demand via the platform until 5th May 2021. Many participants pointed out the good quality of the webinar sessions and how this tool might be a great way to overcome current restrictions and stay in touch with customers and suppliers.

ASIS International, the association for security management professionals, has opened registration for Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2021, a hybrid event taking place 27-29 September that will offer a digital experience on the GSX online platform as well as an in-person event at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) in Orlando, FL. Online and digital experience “Building resilience among security professionals begins with knowledge, and GSX is where global security professionals turn to up their security game,” said John A. Petruzzi, Jr., CPP, 2021 President, ASIS International. “GSX is a particularly powerful tool for security professionals, and I am excited that we are able to offer up the GSX 2021 experience to global participants both in an in-person and an online digital format.” Safety protocols ASIS International’s top priority is the health and safety of GSX stakeholders – attendees, exhibitors, speakers, sponsors, staff, and vendors. The OCCC is one of the largest venues in the U.S. to receive the Global Biorisk Advisory Council® (GBAC) STAR™ accreditation, recognized as the third-party gold standard in cleanliness and disease prevention. The OCCC is collaborating with Orlando Health – a premier, established healthcare system – to create a medical concierge program for conventions. The OCCC will continue to evaluate its response and consult with health and industry experts to ensure the implementation of rigorous bio-risk protocols in response to the ongoing health emergency. Collaboration with Safe Expo ASIS is also pleased to announce its partnership with Safe Expo, the preeminent service provider for pre-event health planning support, onsite implementation, and post-event health monitoring, as an additional precaution to ensure a safe and healthy environment for those attending GSX 2021 in person. For those planning to attend GSX 2021 in person, please get familiarised with the event’s health and safety protocols on the event website. Cybersecurity management GSX will offer security professionals the tools to tackle cybersecurity attacks and physical security challenges  If security is an endless game of offense and defense, the stakes have never been higher. As quickly as new threats are thwarted, new vulnerabilities are exposed, with cybersecurity attacks growing more organized by the day and physical security experiencing unprecedented challenges of its own. New risks require new rules of engagement—and GSX will offer security professionals the tools they need to stay at the top of their game. GSX All-Access Pass The GSX All-Access Pass unlocks six themed learning theatres and 80+ live sessions, including inspiring education sessions, expert-led tracks, exhibitor presentations, timely General Sessions, and digital content available before, during, and after the on-site event.  All-Access Pass registrants will be able to access GSX sessions through 31 December and are eligible to receive up to 21 CPEs towards recertification. The full session lineup will be revealed in May. In-Person opportunities at GSX   If one plans to attend GSX in person, they’ll have lots of opportunities to visit a vibrant trade show, to connect with industry leaders to discuss today’s most critical issues, get an advance look at the latest innovations, and gain powerful strategies that will foil attacks compromising their organization’s safety. Digital learning at GSX For those attending digitally, ASIS has further refined its industry-leading approach. From the first digital kickoff event on 15 September until 31 December, GSX registrants will be able to connect to the global security community and thought leadership at every turn. Tune in to live-streamed events from two learning theaters during 27-29 September, engage in live Q&As and speaker interviews during preview and encore events, and know what is happening each step of the way through the GSX platform.