The Institution of Engineers (India) (IEI), a premier professional organization dedicated to advancing engineering practices, recently held an insightful webinar on “Artificial Intelligence Security” for the engineering community in Qatar on December 30. The event, which drew over 100 participants online, underscored IEI’s commitment to equipping engineers with the knowledge and tools to navigate the complexities of cybersecurity and AI security effectively.
In his presidential address, Er. Abdul Sathar, chairman of the IEI Qatar Chapter, emphasized the importance of fostering awareness, education, and proactive action in cybersecurity. “Through such programs, we are creating a collaborative platform for experts, professionals, and enthusiasts to share insights, address challenges, and explore innovative solutions to combat cyber threats,” he said.
The chief guest, Er. Ahmed Jassim Al Jolo, president of the Federation of Global Engineers, commended IEI’s long-standing contributions to Qatar’s professional engineering community across various disciplines. Guest of honour, Thaha Muhammed, president of the IBPC, highlighted the significance of collaboration and knowledge-sharing to address the evolving challenges of AI security.
Prof. Huzur Saran, head of the Bharti School of Telecom Technology & Management at IIT Delhi, underscored the growing importance of robust cybersecurity measures in today’s digital world. He noted the increasing risks posed by cybercrime, data breaches, and evolving malicious technologies.
Keynote speaker Satyavathi Divadari, a renowned cloud security leader, explored the challenges of AI and cloud security. She presented best practices and emerging AI technologies in cybersecurity, covering applications in healthcare, finance, retail, manufacturing, and predictive analytics.
The IEI Qatar Chapter, which has been serving Qatar’s engineering community for over 34 years, continues to organize technical seminars and workshops aimed at fostering professional growth and advancing engineering and technology practices.
