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CSAW'23

mena

in-person
event

08 - 11
november
2023

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CSAW'22 marks the 9th anniversary of CSAW MENA (Middle East North Africa) organized by NYU Abu Dhabi.
Competitions

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competitions

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Prizes 
1st Place Team: $1000 USD
2nd Place Team: $500 USD
3rd Place Team: $250 USD
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Prizes 
1st Place Team: $1000 USD
2nd Place Team: $750 USD
3rd Place Team: $500 USD
Prize 
1st Place Team: $1000 USD
2nd Place Team: $500 USD
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Talk 

Speaker: Rafay Baloch

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What does the Digital Future hold for us? - Impact of Emerging Tech on Privacy and Security

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In this talk, Rafay Baloch will talk about emerging technologies such as IOT, Machine to Machine Economy, Quantum Computing, Metaverse, Artificial Intelligence and Web 3.0 and their implications on both privacy and Security. A major portion of this talk will be on how the public's trust can be undermined using Fake News and ultimately Deepfake with real-word case studies and investigations.

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Rafay Baloch is a globally acclaimed Cyber security expert/Whitehat Hacker with a proven track record of discovering Critical Zero Day Security Issues in a significant number of Web Applications , products and Browsers which have helped protecting Privacy and Security of millions of users globally. Being recognized among "Top 5 Ethical Hackers of 2014" by Security company Checkmarx,"The 15 Most Successful Ethical Hackers WorldWide" and among "Top 25 Threat Seekers" by SCmagazine.  "Top-21 Cybersecurity Experts You Must Follow on Twitter in 2021" Reflectiz.On 23 March 2022, ISPR (Media/PR Wing) recognized contribution in the field of Cyber Security with Pride for Pakistan recognition and award. Applicant is author of Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing Guide” from well-known publisher Taylor Francis in 2014.  The book has been featured in Fifteen must have books for penetration testing professionals by Infosecinstitute. Rafay has presented his research at International Cyber Security conferences such as Blackhat, HEXCON, SDPI, Cezeri etc. He is frequently featured on National and International mainstream media including Independent UK Urdu, BBC Urdu, Express Tribune, Dawn, GEO etc providing insights/analysis on prevailing Cyber Security topics. Rafay is currently working as Sr. Consultant Cyber Security for PTA, a telecom regulator in Pakistan and frequently advises the government on Cyber Security related matters.

Talk
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thank you to our sponsors & partners

Interested in supporting CSAW MENA and getting involved cybersecurity education?
Please Contact 
Michail Maniatakos

CSAW MENA Conference Director

NYUAD MoMA Lab 

Organizers

organizers

CSAW MENA is organized by students and faculty of the NYUAD Center for Cybersecurity and MoMA Lab at NYU Abu Dhabi. 

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