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

July 3, 2025

Agentic AI: The Next Revolution in Intelligent Automation

July 8, 2025

Rethinking Operational Risk Through a Unified Framework

July 16, 2025

AI and Data Risk: Secure Sensitive Information and Build Next-Gen Cybersecurity Strategies

Future Events

July 3, 2025

Agentic AI: The Next Revolution in Intelligent Automation

July 8, 2025

Rethinking Operational Risk Through a Unified Framework

July 16, 2025

AI and Data Risk: Secure Sensitive Information and Build Next-Gen Cybersecurity Strategies

August 7-8, 2025

Cybersecurity Summit: Africa

August 19-20

Virtual Summit: Cybersecurity Implications of AI, Global