Prof. Dr. Mohammed Abdurrahman, Head of the Department of Cybersecurity and Forensic Computing (CSFC) at the University of Prince Mugrin, was invited by Group-IB — one of the world's foremost cybersecurity and threat intelligence companies — for an exclusive media interview exploring the intersection of academic AI research and real-world cyber defence.
The interview covers Prof. Dr. Mohammed Abdurrahman's pioneering work in:
- AI-powered OT/ICS security — protecting operational technology and industrial control systems from advanced cyber threats
- Multi-Agentic AI for Security Operations Centres (SOC) — automating threat detection, response, and forensic analysis
- Academic-industry collaboration in cybersecurity — bridging university research with frontline threat intelligence
- The future of cyber defence in critical infrastructure across Saudi Arabia and the wider region
Group-IB is a global leader in cybersecurity, renowned for its world-class threat intelligence platform and deep expertise in investigating cybercrime, nation-state attacks, and advanced persistent threats (APTs). Being invited to speak to Group-IB's audience is a recognition of Advanced Media Lab's standing in the cybersecurity research community.
This interview reinforces CSFC Department's ongoing mission to position the University of Prince Mugrin as a centre of excellence in AI-driven cybersecurity research — contributing to Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 cybersecurity objectives and the protection of critical national infrastructure.
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