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Selected to Speak at LEAP 2026 — Mapping Your Real Attack Surface, Riyadh
Official Speaker Invitation
LEAP 2026 · You're One LEAP Away
31 August – 3 September 2026  ·  Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Speaker Case Study LEAP 5
Prof. Dr. Mohamed Abdur Rahman — Speaking at LEAP 2026, Riyadh
Official speaker announcement — LEAP 2026, Riyadh

It is a great honour to be selected as a Speaker at LEAP 2026 — one of the world's largest and most influential technology events — taking place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from 31 August–3 September 2026. LEAP brings together global tech leaders, innovators, and decision-makers under the theme "You're One LEAP Away."

Session Details
Case Study: Mapping Your Real Attack Surface

Most organizations secure what they can see but are exposed by what they can't. As attack surfaces expand into APIs, cloud, AI tools, and third-party connections, this session shows how attackers find hidden exposures and how teams can map their real attack surface to prioritize what truly increases risk.

3 September 2026 17:20 · 20 minutes Format: Case Study

Beyond the Visible Perimeter

Modern attack surfaces no longer stop at the firewall. APIs, cloud workloads, AI tools, and third-party integrations create exposure paths that traditional asset inventories miss entirely. This session walks through real-world techniques attackers use to discover these hidden entry points — and the practical steps security teams can take to map their true attack surface and focus remediation on what actually moves the needle on risk.

Co-organised By
Ministry of Communications & Information Technology, KSA Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming & Drones Tahaluf
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