#535 Inside Tech Investigations & Cyber Legal Battles With IT Expert & Arbitrator Ahmed Bahgat

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. ⸻ 👤 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 ⸻ 🔑 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 ⸻ 📚 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.) ⸻ 🤝 Connect With Ahmed Bahgat 🔗 LinkedIn: — https://www.linkedin.com/in/bahgatexpert/