Under the auspices of Professor Dr. Mohamed Rashad Abdel Fattah, Acting Director of the City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications, and within the framework of the City's enlightening and community role in raising digital awareness and protecting data in light of the current technological transformation, the City organized an awareness lecture on Monday, January 19, 2026, entitled: "Information Security and Your Personal Life." The City hosted Dr. Mohamed Abdel Fattah, an information security expert and systems engineer at the global company Fortinet, to deliver the lecture. The event was attended by deans of research institutes, members of the research staff and administrators of the City, and IT specialists, at the City's headquarters in New Borg El Arab City, Alexandria.

Professor Dr. Mohamed Rashad Abdel Fattah emphasized that hosting such events aligns with the city's strategy to link scientific research with the rapid pace of global technological advancements. He pointed out that information security has become a fundamental pillar, extending beyond the purely technical aspect to encompass the protection of national and personal security. He added that the City of Scientific Research, as a beacon of innovation and technological applications in Egypt, is committed to its role in knowledge transfer by attracting talent and experts from global institutions such as Fortinet. This ensures a secure research environment that keeps pace with the latest digital transformation standards, contributing to building a scientific community equipped with the necessary tools and awareness to face the challenges of the digital future.

During his lecture, Dr. Mohamed Abdel Fattah, drawing on his international experience, reviewed the latest methods for protecting digital privacy and how individuals can defend against cyberattacks that may target their personal lives, banking information, and work data. He also highlighted the importance of securing scientific research data and information, medical devices, and securing wireless networks and mobile phone transactions. The lecture concluded with an open and interactive dialogue and a rich discussion session where Dr. Mohamed Abdel Fattah answered a wide range of questions and inquiries from the attendees. The audience praised the practical and technical solutions presented by the expert from Fortinet, emphasizing the importance of repeating such lectures, which help bridge the gap between academia and the rapid technological advancements in the global job market.

It is worth noting that Dr. Mohamed Abdel Fattah is a prominent Egyptian figure in the field of cybersecurity, holding the position of Systems Engineer at Fortinet, a leading global company in network and information security solutions. This lent significant scientific and practical weight to the lecture.