In this episode of The CTO Show with Mehmet, we sit down with Ahmed Bahgat, a leading IT expert, digital forensics specialist, and court-appointed arbitrator who has handled 600+ cyber and technology-related cases across the UAE, GCC, and Canada.

From cyber breaches and data leaks to AI deployment disputes and cryptocurrency investigations, Ahmed shares real-world insights into modern digital crime — and how organizations should protect themselves before it’s too late.

Whether you’re a founder, executive, or tech leader, this episode will give you a rare insider perspective on the legal, technical, and business complexities shaping cybersecurity and AI in today’s digital economy.

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👤 About Ahmed Bahgat

Ahmed Bahgat is an IT expert, digital forensics specialist, and arbitrator with over 20 years of experience across oil & gas, banking, retail, and government sectors.

He is certified in blockchain, AI, and IT service management, and serves as a registered expert in federal courts across the UAE, Bahrain, and beyond.

He has led IT across 18 countries and has been assigned to 600+ cyber and tech disputes, covering:

• Cyber fraud & data theft

• AI implementation conflicts

• Cryptocurrency cases

• Internal data abuse & insider threats

• Digital forensics & evidence analysis

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🔑 Key Takeaways

✅ The rise of cyber disputes and AI legal cases in the UAE & beyond

✅ How digital forensics works in real investigations

✅ What executives MUST know before signing tech contracts

✅ Why “we’re too small to be hacked” is dangerous thinking

✅ How poor data governance and access control lead to legal liability

✅ The growing trend of private AI models for government & enterprises

✅ Real examples of data leakage and fraud incidents

✅ Steps every company should take to build digital readiness

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📚 What You Will Learn

• How cybercrime and digital evidence are handled legally

• Key mistakes companies make with data & cybersecurity

• Why proactive cyber policies save companies millions

• What founders should know about AI risk & compliance

• How to protect your business from internal & external threats

🕒 Episode Timestamps

00:00 – Intro

01:00 – Ahmed’s journey from engineer to cyber arbitrator

04:00 – Why hands-on tech experience matters in legal cases

06:00 – The reality of cybercrime and tech disputes in the region

08:30 – Why companies ignore security until disaster strikes

11:00 – Digital forensic tools and processes explained

14:30 – Mapping digital evidence to UAE federal cyber law

17:00 – Common enterprise security gaps (and why they fail)

20:00 – Insider threats and financial fraud case examples

22:00 – Cryptocurrency, AI & social media disputes on the rise

24:00 – Private AI vs public AI — what companies should know

27:00 – Final advice for business leaders & tech teams

🔗 Resources Mentioned

• UAE Federal Cybercrime Law (Law No. 34 of 2021)

• Digital forensics tools: FTK, Wireshark, UFED

• Local cyber agencies (Dubai Police Cyber Dept., etc.)

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🤝 Connect With Ahmed Bahgat

🔗 LinkedIn: — https://www.linkedin.com/in/bahgatexpert/