DarkOwl Returns to The International Cybersecurity Forum

April 16, 2023

At the end of March, DarkOwl participated in FIC, The International Cybersecurity Forum, in Lille, France for the second year in a row.

Now in its 16th year, FIC proudly asserts itself as the preeminent gathering in the realm of digital security and trust. Positioned as a cornerstone event in the European cybersecurity landscape, FIC distinguishes itself by fostering an inclusive environment that unites every facet of the cybersecurity ecosystem. From end consumers to service providers, law enforcement agencies to academic institutions and consultants, FIC’s scope encompasses them all.

With a dual mission, FIC addresses the operational hurdles of cybersecurity while also championing the development of a digital future aligned with European values and interests. This holistic approach ensures that attendees and sponsors gain comprehensive insights into the state of cybersecurity in Europe and have the opportunity to glean knowledge from industry luminaries.

At FIC, the over 20,000 attendees have unparalleled access to both end-users and providers of solutions and services, facilitating discussions on both tactical challenges and strategic imperatives in cybersecurity.

“Ready for AI?”

The theme of FIC 2023, was “Ready for AI?”. According to a recent report by Forbes, the artificial intelligence (AI) market is projected to reach $407 billion by 2027 and 64% of businesses expect AI to increase overall productivity.

To build relationships and trust, and share the value and essential need of darknet data for any cybersecurity posture, David Alley, CEO of DarkOwl FZE based in Dubai and Magnus Svärd, Director of Strategic Partnerships, based out of DarkOwl’s headquarters in Denver, CO, represented DarkOwl at FIC.

In addition to networking and conversations at the booth, top minds of the space have the platform to share thought leadership, innovations and the latest in the cyber security space. Speakers were present from all across Europe and the world: France, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Belgium, the United States, Netherlands, Germany, Spain, Canada, Singapore, Poland, Norway, Romania, Mexico, South Africa, China, Thailand, and more. Topics ranged from industrial infrastructure cybersecurity, quantum-resistant cryptography, identity security, international cybersecurity law, AI and counterterrorism, digital crime, social engineering, cybercrime trends, trust and safety in the cloud, and many more. Many of the presentations throughout the three days were not just thought leadership, but also practical presentations – showing the “how to.”

David and Magnus both expressed that they experienced “non-stop traffic” and kept busy on the show floor throughout the event meeting new prospects and showcasing our industry leading darknet platform, Vision UI, and meeting with several current clients and partners. With many current clients present, the DarkOwl team was able to spend time understanding how we can best optimize and elevate our current partnerships and how we can continue to provide the most value as their darknet data provider, focusing on continuing to build up our customer relationships and building trust. The DarkOwl team is confident there will be many follow ups and successful connections coming from our participation at FIC and looks forward attending The International Cybersecurity Forum in 2025.