A recent report indicates that a significant majority of organizations in the UAE have fallen victim to cybercrime, particularly through email-based phishing attacks. A staggering 86 percent of companies have encountered at least one successful attack, and 44 percent of these incidents resulted in direct financial losses. Notably, the hospitality industry has also been affected by this concerning trend. Focused on the critical issue of security in the digital transformation of the hospitality industry, the session highlights the vulnerabilities arising from the interconnected nature of digital technologies like AI and IoT. Key takeaways • Awareness of potential security threats to digital networks • Emphasizing the role of stakeholders as guardians in ensuring robust cybersecurity measures in the dynamic digital