Faculty

Summit

Heide Young

Founding Partner
Women in Cyber Security Middle East (WiCSME)

Biography

Young is the manager of cyber strategy and engagement at NEOM Tonomus, where she is responsible for co-developing cybersecurity strategy. She is also the founding partner and board member of Women in Cyber Security Middle East (WiCSME), a group dedicated to promote women participation in cybersecurity.

Company

“The ‘Women in Cyber Security Middle East’ group was formed to promote and increase women participation in the field of cyber security. It is a voluntary group and has a vision to Build a strong, dependable, and increasing network of passionate female cyber security professionals in the Middle East and African countries. Increase women in the field of cyber security in the region and encourage more female leadership in cyber security.”

Founding Partner, Women in Cyber Security Middle East (WiCSME)

Future Events

South Asia

December 4 - 5, 2025 | Virtual

CS4CA ANZ

February 10 - 11, 2026

EspanaSec

February 10 - 11, 2026

Future Events

South Asia

December 4 - 5, 2025 | Virtual

CS4CA ANZ

February 10 - 11, 2026

EspanaSec

February 10 - 11, 2026

Implications of AI

February 24, 2026 | Virtual

Nullcon GOA

February 25 - March 1, 2026