Huawei Showcases Intelligent Security Solutions at Security Next Congress at GITEX Global 2024
Huawei, a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices, reinforced its position as a frontrunner in end-to-end cybersecurity solutions at the Security Next Congress held during GITEX Global. The event, themed “Safeguarding Cyberspace Ascension in the Age of AI,” showcased Huawei’s comprehensive cybersecurity capabilities and offerings, highlighting the company’s commitment to securing the digital landscape across cloud, network, device, and storage domains.
As enterprises navigate the challenges and opportunities of the rapidly evolving digital ecosystem, Huawei demonstrated its ability to provide robust, intelligent security solutions that safeguard digital assets in the AI era. The company’s end-to-end approach to cybersecurity was evident in the range of solutions presented, from network security to cloud protection and ransomware defense.
Eng. Zabri Adil, representing the Permanent Secretariat of the OIC-CERT, the Computer Emergency Response Teams under the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), kicked off the event with a plenary address. He presented the overall perspective of how Islamic countries globally can unite together to build norms to address future cybersecurity threats in the face of de-globalization today.
A highlight of the Security Next Congress was a panel discussion on “The Role of Cybersecurity in the Age of AI, Blockchain and Web3,” moderated by Mohammed Moteb Alosaimi, Chief Security Officer of Huawei Saudi Arabia. Other panelists included Dr. Abdullah Alharbi, CEO, Hemaya Information Security Association, Saudi Arabia, Eng. Adel Al Mehairi, Director aeCERT, Telecommunications & Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) UAE, and Dr. Elvin Balajanov, Chairman of Board, Azerbaijan Cybersecurity Organization Association. The panel discussion underscored Huawei’s thought leadership in addressing emerging cybersecurity challenges across various sectors.
Aloysius Cheang, Chief Security Officer at Huawei Middle East & Central Asia, emphasized the company’s unique position: “As a global ICT leader, Huawei has developed intelligent security solutions that enable industries worldwide to embrace the intelligence era securely and efficiently. Our end-to-end offerings provide robust protection across the entire digital infrastructure, reinforcing Huawei’s status as a comprehensive cybersecurity solutions provider.”
At the Congress, Huawei introduced its Xinghe Intelligent Network Security, an integrated intelligent defense system for enterprises. John Cai, VP of Security Product Domain of Huawei’s Data Communication Product Line, highlighted a pressing issue: over four million enterprise branches around the globe are in urgent need of secure interconnections, prompting a shift towards SASE architecture in branch security transformation. To address this challenge, Huawei’s Xinghe Intelligent SASE Solution offers cutting-edge integrated protection capabilities across the cloud, network, edge, and endpoints. By leveraging AI-driven intelligence, it significantly enhances security performance and delivers converged network-security solutions tailored to meet the needs of enterprise branches worldwide.
