The event will take place during GISEC GLOBAL 2025 at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 6-8 May 2025, introducing unparalleled opportunities for networking, collaboration, and investment. As cybersecurity threats escalate globally, GISEC North Star is designed to foster an ecosystem of innovation and resilience by connecting global minds in cybersecurity technology, venture capital, and enterprise solutions.

Revolutionising Cybersecurity Innovation & Investment
As an anchor of GISEC Global, GISEC North Star will serve as a premier platform where disruptive startups can showcase their innovations, connect with leading global investors, and engage with key industry leaders across various sectors. The event will feature cutting-edge showcases, live demos, and panel discussions with top minds in cybersecurity technology and business.

“We are thrilled to expand GISEC’s role in the global cybersecurity ecosystem through our partnership with Expand North Star. GISEC North Star is committed to bringing together the brightest minds in cybersecurity, empowering startups with unparalleled access to the resources, networks, and investments they need to thrive in today’s fast-evolving digital landscape,” said Nawaz Ali, Commercial Director at GISEC Global.

Connecting the Global Cybersecurity Community
GISEC North Star’s expansive setup is designed to attract the best cybersecurity talent from across the globe, uniting startups, investors, and visitors to collaboratively tackle the sector’s most pressing challenges. With participants from over 160 countries, the event will foster diverse and impactful exchanges that shape the future of global cybersecurity.

A One-Stop Hub for Cybersecurity Startups and Investors
Designed to promote collaboration and growth, GISEC North Star is set to showcase breakthrough innovations that address critical challenges in cybersecurity, ranging from AI-driven threat detection to secure data management solutions. Investors will have an unprecedented opportunity to connect with and support promising startups driving advancements that safeguard the future.

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Anna Gasparyan, Business Development Manager at SARD Anti-Cheat, who represented the company at the pitch battle, remarked on the win: “The reach of GISEC Global spans from the Middle East to Africa and Europe. Being acknowledged as the best in this extensive region and receiving praise from globally influential jurors is a tremendous honour for us. It reaffirms that we are on the right path, and SARD Anti-Cheat is on the verge of achieving global success.”

GISEC serves as a vital platform for exchanging ideas and innovations among cybersecurity professionals and companies. This year’s participants included industry leaders like Cisco, Kaspersky, Microsoft, Amazon Web Services, and Cloudflare.

At the expo, the SARD team showcased SARD Anti-Cheat, a recent innovation designed to address a major challenge in the video game industry – cheating and hacking in online games. SARD Anti-Cheat helps gaming companies safeguard their revenue and ensure a fair competitive environment for players.

“Our main goal at GISEC was to showcase the capabilities of SARD Anti-Cheat in a region that is pivotal for the future of cybersecurity. It was inspiring to see our proposed solution and our vision for further development recognized as the best amid intense competition,” stated Tigran Gyurjyan, co-founder of SARD Anti-Cheat.

SARD Anti-Cheat employs a sophisticated mix of AI and kernel-level methods to offer an innovative solution in the field. SARD Anti-Cheat combines AI and kernel-level methods in an innovative approach to security. While currently focusing on video game security, the company’s long-term strategy includes expanding its solutions to cover broader areas.

“Our top priority is to stand out in the international market. To achieve this, we continually enhance our product to stay ahead of new challenges and threats. Being part of events like GISEC helps us keep up with industry trends, make important connections, and join the global cybersecurity community. Winning the “Best Startup in the Region” award at GISEC serves as further motivation for our entire team to keep innovating and expanding our influence in the cybersecurity field,” says Sevada Gyurjyan, co-founder of SARD Anti-Cheat.

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