Positive Technologies Hosts International Meetup to Share Expertise and Combat Cyberthreats
Positive Technologies, a leader in result-driven cybersecurity, is set to host an open event for cybersecurity professionals in Cairo on February 26th. This event will bring together cybersecurity experts, students, and aspiring researchers, featuring both Russian and local specialists in a vital in-person interaction to share knowledge and expertise.
Egypt, a regional leader in digital technology, has seen a significant increase in internet users, with numbers rising by 6.3 million between 2022 and 2024, exceeding 82 million. According to the 2023–2024 report by the International Telecommunication Union, Egypt received the highest rating in the Global Cybersecurity Index. However, this rapid digitalization has also attracted cybercriminals, with Positive Technologies ranking Egypt second in Africa for cyberattacks, accounting for 13%.
“In Egypt, our company is represented through local partners: last year, we signed cooperation agreements with several providers of cybersecurity services and solutions in Egypt and the broader region.” — Ilya Leonov, Regional Director for MENA, Positive Technologies
In 2024, Positive Technologies uncovered over a hundred listings on dark web forums offering stolen databases containing confidential information of Egyptian citizens and organizations. Data breaches primarily involved individuals (40%), followed by e-commerce (22%), and the service and transportation sectors (10% each). One notable post advertised the sale of personal data of 85 million Egyptian citizens. Protecting companies’ cybersecurity and client data has become a top priority for businesses and the government.
Dmitry Serebryannikov, Chief Hacking Officer at Positive Technologies, stated: “The meetup in Cairo will mark a significant step forward in building a global community of cybersecurity experts. We see this as our mission: to share knowledge, collectively enhance security, and combat the rising tide of cyberthreats worldwide.”
“The meetup in Cairo will mark a significant step forward in building a global community of cybersecurity experts.” — Dmitry Serebryannikov, Chief Hacking Officer, Positive Technologies
Ilya Leonov, Regional Director for MENA, Positive Technologies, added: “In Egypt, our company is represented through local partners: last year, we signed cooperation agreements with several providers of cybersecurity services and solutions in Egypt and the broader region. We will continue to expand our partner network in the Middle East and Africa, support the development of human resources through joint educational projects, and share our rich expertise and practical experience with our colleagues.”
At Positive Hack Talks in Cairo, speakers will cover key cybersecurity topics, including business logic vulnerabilities, client-side attacks, GraphQL security, and IoT exploitation. Notable speakers include Ahmed Qaramany, Penetration Tester at DeepStrike, LLC, who will demonstrate a structured approach to pentesting GraphQL; Fares Walid, Senior Security Consultant at Buguard, who will explore unconventional techniques for identifying business logic bugs and analyzing JavaScript; and Ksenia Naumova, Senior Malware Analyst at Positive Technologies, who will share insights on detecting new threats using generic network rules. The event will also feature discussions on eBPF security, JVM fuzzing, and high-impact hacking techniques, offering attendees valuable knowledge and networking opportunities.
