Mariam Zaidi

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About Me

Mariam Zaidi is a British broadcaster and news presenter specialising in EU and international news. For TRT World she presents the news from both London and at their HQ in Istanbul where she steers hours of breaking news on the world’s biggest stories. At CNBC she has fronted an energy series and moderates and MC’s at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Previously at the BBC, ITV, Euronews, CGTN, Euractiv, APTN and AFP, she also moderates and MCs for a raft of corporate clients across tech, business, trade, sport, health, sustainability, agri-food, security, AI, trade, crypto and more. She has a Masters in Journalism and an LLB in Law.

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From Recognition to Regulation: Building Cyber Resilience

The rapid adoption of AI, new privacy laws, and geopolitical tensions are creating a fragmented international cybersecurity landscape, complicating enforcement and making cyber resilience and cross-border compliance difficult. As private companies become prime targets for sophisticated foreign actors, the line between corporate security and national defense has blurred. Meanwhile, organizations face increasing pressure to ensure transparency, accountability, and alignment with stringent privacy and security standards. This is no longer a technical issue—it’s a strategic one. With cybersecurity now sitting at the heart of corporate decision-making, companies must not only navigate regulatory expectations across jurisdictions but also build resilience against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats, often without a clear global framework. How can businesses better align security strategies with evolving geopolitical risks? What collaboration systems should be established to navigate regulatory complexity? In this context, how are AI and cybersecurity risks reshaping corporate decision-making and executive teams?

Trust Through Security: Reinventing Digital Identity Protection

Digital identity theft poses a direct threat to the very bedrock of our digital society. When identities are compromised, the consequences extend beyond financial losses and data breaches; they erode trust in the technological systems that underpin everything from signing contracts to transferring funds. Securing digital identities is not merely a technical necessity but a fundamental requirement to maintain confidence in the technology and the human interactions it facilitates. Implementing robust strategies—such as multi-factor authentication, biometric verification, and decentralized identity solutions—is imperative. Yet, as cyber threats grow more sophisticated, are these measures sufficient to safeguard our identities? How can we, both as individuals and organizations, stay ahead in the relentless battle against cyber adversaries and reinforce trust in our increasingly connected world?