As part of the Faculty of Engineering's keenness to keep pace with the latest technological developments and enhance cooperation with industry leaders to bridge academic knowledge with practical applications, the Conferences Committee at the faculty, in partnership with RSA Egypt, a global leader in identity security and digital security, organized a specialized scientific lecture titled "DECODING IDENTITY SECURITY", under the patronage of Prof. Dr. Amr Abdel Salam Shaat, Dean of the Faculty.

The event was held at the Multi-Purpose Hall (MPU) in the International Programs Building, in the presence of an elite group of faculty members, students, and those interested in the field of cybersecurity. It witnessed notable interaction from the attendees, especially undergraduate students from the Computer and Systems Engineering and Electronics and Communications Engineering departments.

The lecture featured the participation of experts and specialists from RSA Egypt, who reviewed the latest concepts and trends in cybersecurity and information security, focusing on the importance of identity security and access management in protecting institutions and digital systems, and shedding light on technical solutions that help institutions face evolving security challenges.

The lecture addressed three main pillars:

• Overview of RSA: Reviewing the company's history, mission, and global standing in digital security.
• Identity and Access Management (IAM): Introducing identity security concepts and their practical applications, and their role in enhancing digital protection and managing access to systems and resources.
• RSA Solutions and Strategies: Reviewing a range of solutions, including ID Plus, identity governance and lifecycle management, and the Agent ID solution, while explaining their role in supporting identity security strategies in institutions.

The lecture was delivered by an elite group of experts from RSA Egypt:

• Eng. Mohamed Zohny – Regional Sales Engineering Manager at RSA.
• Eng. Mahmoud El Kest – Principal Technical Support Engineer at RSA.
• Eng. Mina Tawfik – Senior Technical Support Engineer at RSA.

This lecture comes within the framework of the partnership between the Faculty of Engineering and RSA Egypt, reflecting the importance of cooperation between academic institutions and global companies specialized in technology and cybersecurity, and contributing to providing students with the opportunity to learn about the latest solutions and practical applications, and develop their technical skills in accordance with labor market requirements.

The faculty affirms its continued organization of scientific events and joint initiatives that support the exchange of experiences between academics and industry specialists, and enhance students' readiness to participate effectively in the future of digital transformation and cybersecurity.