CIO&CISO UAE Roundtable Dinner

Influence of AI in Third-Party and Supply Chain Risk Management

Speaker:

Yedhu Krishna Menon Head of IS Risk and Third Party Security Risk Management Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank

AI: The New Face of Fraud?

As digital ecosystems evolve, the rapid proliferation of artificial intelligence has introduced a sophisticated new era of cyber threats, fundamentally altering the landscape of enterprise security. This presentation, delivered by Abdullah Masud of Ping Identity, explores the “expensive reality” of modern online fraud.

Central to the discussion is the critical “balancing act” enterprises face: delivering the seamless, low-friction experiences customers demand while implementing the robust, continuous risk-aware access controls necessary to mitigate high fraud risks.

Attendees will gain insights into:

• The Identity Fraud Journey: Identifying vulnerabilities at every stage, from registration and login to transactions and profile management.
• The Identity Fabric Approach: Utilising a unified platform to integrate diverse risk signals, into a cohesive defense strategy.
• Trust-by-Design Solutions: How leveraging IAM (Identity and Access Management) and AI-driven identity protection can result in measurable outcomes.

Speaker:

Abdullah Masud Principal Sales Engineer Ping Identity

Intelligent Identity: Harnessing AI to Accelerate Secure Digital Transformation

As organisations across the UAE accelerate their digital transformation journeys, identity has become the new digital perimeter — and AI is redefining how we secure, manage, and enable it. From adaptive authentication and risk-based access to intelligent governance and user experience, AI is transforming identity into a strategic enabler rather than just a security control.

This interactive session explores how leaders are leveraging AI-driven identity solutions to enhance security, streamline compliance, and deliver frictionless digital experiences. Participants will share their experiences, challenges, and priorities as they navigate the intersection of trust, innovation, and transformation in the AI era.

Questions:

1. How is AI currently influencing your organisation’s approach to identity and access management (IAM)? Are you seeing tangible benefits or early challenges?
2. As digital transformation accelerates, how can we leverage AI to balance strong security with seamless user experiences — especially for customers and employees?
3. How can AI enhance Zero Trust frameworks by continuously validating identities and context across distributed environments?
4. With AI-powered identity analytics, how can organisations ensure responsible data usage, privacy protection, and regulatory compliance?
5. What’s the right balance between automation and human oversight in identity governance and threat response?
6. In the next 2–3 years, what AI-driven innovations in identity security do you believe will have the biggest impact on digital transformation in your sector?

Moderator:

Steve Benton Independent Strategic Cyber Advisor