Huawei Showcases Unified AI-Powered Cybersecurity Strategy at GISEC 2025
Dubai, UAE – May 6, 2025 – During a high-profile session at GISEC Global 2025, Huawei unveiled its comprehensive strategy for a unified cybersecurity foundation, combining artificial intelligence with a multi-layered architecture to safeguard the digital future. The panel titled “Establishing a Unified Cybersecurity Foundation to Safeguard the Expanding Digital and Intelligent Landscape” brought together leading Huawei executives to outline how the company is responding to emerging cyber threats—especially those driven by AI.
Inside Huawei’s AI-Driven Cybersecurity Framework
Colm Murphy, Senior Cybersecurity Advisor at Huawei’s Brussels Cyber Security Center, opened the discussion by emphasizing that Huawei treats cybersecurity as a top priority, backed by $24 billion in annual R&D investment—5% of which is directly allocated to cybersecurity initiatives.
The session featured insights from:
- Mr. Richard Wu, President of Security Product Domain, who explained Huawei’s approach of “using AI to defeat AI.” He highlighted Huawei’s global cybersecurity labs and the ability to detect 95% of unknown malware using advanced AI models.
- Dr. Zhu Shenggao, VP of AI at Huawei Cloud MECA, who introduced the SecMaster platform, enabling intelligent threat detection, rapid response, and security governance across hybrid cloud environments.
- Mr. Yongjian Li, President of Data Protection, who described Huawei’s ransomware defense architecture and the Ocean Protected E-Series storage system, which recovers 1GB of data in just 20 seconds and supports 2PB in a compact 2U rack.
Huawei’s new SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) solution was also unveiled, providing integrated AI protection across cloud, network, edge, and endpoint layers with real-time threat analysis and automated defenses.
Saudi Collaboration Highlighted in Live Q&A
During the open Q&A session, Zamil Safwan, Chief Editor of Saudi ICT Shopper News, asked:
“Can you share a notable example of how Huawei collaborated with governments or enterprises in Saudi Arabia to strengthen network security infrastructure and establish unified cybersecurity frameworks?”
Mr. Wu responded with a timely revelation:
“In 2024, Huawei launched its SASE solution and reached a strategic cooperation agreement with Jurassik, a key network service provider in Saudi Arabia. Huawei brings advanced AI-based cybersecurity technologies, while Jurassik contributes local market expertise—together offering a more comprehensive security framework for enterprises in the Kingdom.”
Murphy further added that Huawei supports Saudi Arabia’s cybersecurity strategies not only through enterprise solutions but also via educational partnerships with local universities to strengthen talent pipelines.
Final Thoughts
The panel reinforced Huawei’s position as a cybersecurity innovator, especially in AI-integrated defense systems. With a strong focus on collaboration, compliance, and local partnerships, Huawei aims to be a key enabler of secure digital transformation across the Middle East and beyond.
