ENSURING BUSINESS RESILIENCE: MANAGING CYBER, ENERGY & SUPPLY CHAIN RISKS IN AN UNCERTAIN WORLD

COMPLIMENTARY WEBINAR   

Organisations across the Middle East are navigating an era of unprecedented uncertainty. Cyber incidents, energy volatility, supply chain disruption, and geopolitical tension no longer occur in isolation—they cascade across operations, finances, and regulatory exposure. 

A single cyber incident can halt production, disrupt supply chains, drive up energy costs, and trigger regulatory scrutiny simultaneously. 

The Allianz Risk Barometer 2026 ranks cyber incidents as the #1 global business risk for the fifth consecutive year (42%), followed by business interruption (29%) and regulatory change (26%). Meanwhile, the World Economic Forum Global Risks Report 2026 highlights geoeconomic confrontation as the leading systemic risk, with 50% of experts expecting turbulent conditions ahead. 

These developments highlight a clear imperative: business resilience must be embedded, integrated, and enterprise‑wide.

This webinar brings together TÜV SÜD experts to discuss how organisations in the region are addressing resilience through aligned approaches to cybersecurity, business continuity, critical infrastructure protection, energy resilience, and regulatory frameworks, within both regional and international contexts.

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WHAT WE WILL COVER IN THIS WEBINAR

This webinar will provide a flexible, high‑level discussion of key resilience considerations, including:

• The evolving global and regional risk landscape and its implications for organisations operating in the Middle East
• UAE National Resilience priorities and the role of NCEMA in strengthening preparedness for complex and cascading risks
• The UAE Information Assurance (IA) Regulation and Critical Information Infrastructure Protection (CIIP) Policy, and their alignment with internationally recognised best practices, including:
  • ISO/IEC 27001 and the ISO/IEC 27000‑series
  • NIS2‑equivalent principles applied within the UAE context
  • NIST SP 800‑53
• ISO 22301 as an overarching framework for business continuity and organisational resilience
• Cyber resilience as an enterprise‑wide responsibility, extending beyond IT functions
• Energy continuity and operational resilience considerations for critical operations
• Supply chain security challenges in an environment of geopolitical and regulatory fragmentation
• Regional cybersecurity considerations, including Saudi Arabia’s National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) requirements
• How integrated assurance, testing, and certification approaches can support coordinated resilience planning
  

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• Senior business and operational leaders
• Risk and resilience professionals
• Cybersecurity and information assurance leaders
• Supply chain, operations, and infrastructure professionals
• Compliance and regulatory stakeholders

ABOUT THE SPEAKERS

Ms. Sara Brandimarti
Global Head of Sustainability, Business Assurance, TÜV SÜD

Sara leads TÜV SÜD's global sustainability practice, advising organisations on integrated approaches to ESG, risk management, and operational resilience. She brings extensive experience helping multinational organisations navigate the intersection of sustainability, compliance, and business continuity across complex operating environments. 


Mr. Richard Skalt 
Advocacy Manager, Cybersecurity Office, TÜV SÜD 

Richard represents TÜV SÜD in global cybersecurity regulatory and policy discussions, engaging with regulatory bodies, standardisation organisations, and industry associations. With over five years of experience in cybersecurity, AI, and critical infrastructure protection, Richard specialises in IT/OT security, cybersecurity standards, and helping organisations translate regulatory requirements into practical resilience measures. 

Mr. Tausif Khan
Senior Manager, Cybersecurity Services, TÜV SÜD Middle East

Tausif drives the growth of TÜV SÜD’s cybersecurity services across the Middle East, supporting organisations in strengthening cyber resilience and navigating evolving regulatory landscapes.

He is a certified Lead Auditor for ISO/IEC 42001 (AI Management Systems) and ISO/IEC 27001 (Information Security Management Systems), with experience in governance, risk, and compliance. He works with organisations to translate complex and interconnected risks into practical, business-aligned resilience strategies.

As moderator, he brings a strategic perspective to discussions on crisis management, connecting cybersecurity with broader enterprise risks, including energy continuity and supply chain resilience