Introduction:

Information technology projects are among the most important tools for digital transformation. They aim to develop, implement, or upgrade systems, applications, and technological infrastructure to support the achievement of an organization’s strategic goals, improve service quality, and enhance operational efficiency. Government institutions are undergoing rapid digital transformation, making information operations and IT projects fundamental pillars for achieving institutional efficiency and supporting decision-making. With the increasing reliance on digital systems, information protection and securing technological infrastructure have become strategic elements for ensuring business continuity and mitigating cyber risks. The British experience is one of the world’s leading models in managing IT projects, data governance, and building information security and cybersecurity systems. It relies on global frameworks, standards, and institutional practices that have contributed to raising the efficiency of digital services and enhancing information security.

This workshop aims to review the most prominent features of the British experience in managing and securing information operations and IT projects, highlighting best practices, lessons learned, and their potential application in developing organizations.

Program Objectives:

• Modern technologies for information operations.
• Managing IT projects according to global best practices. Risk Management and Business Continuity in IT Projects.
• Review of the UK Strategic Framework for Information Operations.
• Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies and Their Role in Developing Information Operations and Enhancing Projects.
• Drawing Lessons Learned and Their Application in Developing National Policies and Building Capacity.

Workshop Topics:

• Modern Projects and Technologies for Information Operations.
• Organizational Structure and the Role of Relevant Authorities, and the Use of Appropriate Project Management Methodologies.
• Artificial Intelligence and Technologies for Developing and Enhancing IT Projects.
• Information Governance and Critical Infrastructure.

Combating Disinformation and Influence Campaigns.

• Requirements for Building a National Information Operations System.
• Human Capacity Development, Continuous Training, and Applications of Artificial Intelligence.
• Risk Management, Information Security, and Cybersecurity.
• The UK National Strategy, Lessons Learned, and Best Practices in Incident Response.

Target audience:

IT departments and centers – Infrastructure and operations departments – Applications and systems departments – Information governance departments – Network and information security departments – IT project staff – Digital transformation – Information technology and data management departments – Information systems governance – Risk and compliance management – ​​Cybersecurity.