7th edition of CyberX Global series and 3rd annual CyberX summit 2023, Qatar edition

7th edition of CyberX Global series and 3rd annual CyberX summit 2023, Qatar edition

As Qatar got ready to host the FIFA World Cup the country’s physical infrastructure was put to test as was its less-tangible, cyber infrastructure. As we move into 2023, it's crucial to understand what the future of cybersecurity looks like and what trends we can expect.

Qatar’s cyber journey has come a long way, developing into a network of government, non-government, and private-sector stakeholders. In 2005, the government established the Qatar Computer Emergency Response Team (Q-CERT) to address cyber and critical infrastructure challenges. In 2014, Qatar published its National Cyber Security Strategy to align the relevant agencies and create the entities and governance structures needed to address cybersecurity threats. In 2018, Qatar presented its 2022 Cybersecurity Framework for government institutions, critical infrastructure stakeholders, and businesses surrounding the needs of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. In 2021, Qatar created the National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) to revamp its 2014 Cyber Security Strategy. Since its inception, the NCSA trained government employees on cybersecurity, enhanced Qatar’s legal framework to strengthen cybersecurity, and worked with ICT industry stakeholders to improve its cyber resiliency. Qatar is taking a very active role in promoting cybersecurity practices.

Qatar’s 2030 vision provides a number of strategic areas of importance to