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SARA ALZAABI (ABU DHABI)
As the world increasingly relies on data centres and cloud infrastructure, the UAE Cyber Security Council remains at the forefront of addressing challenges that arise from digital transformation.
The UAE Cyber Security Council participates in the ongoing World Crisis and Emergency Management Summit 2025 (WCEMS), turning the spotlight on cyber threats as part of the risks that should be considered in resilience strategies.
Building resilience and working together are necessary to ensure readiness for any future threats or attacks, said with Dr. Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, Head of the UAE Cyber Security Council.
"At the council, we have been actively involved in addressing the challenges posed by digital transformation. Today, everything is moving towards the cloud or relying on various servers, data centers, and infrastructures," he said in an interview.
"Our approach to tackling these issues centers on raising awareness about cyber culture. We collaborate with all stakeholders to ensure that data security is prioritised, the privacy of individuals is protected, and we strike the right balance between privacy, security, and readiness. This balance is crucial to us, which is why we conduct numerous drills focused on cyberattacks, cyber terrorism, and cyber warfare," Al Kuwaiti added.
"Our ultimate goal is to complete the entire cycle, working together to build resilience in the face of these evolving threats."
The UAE has set the goals, standards, and best practices for responding to many crisis and emergency situations, Al Kuwaiti said.
"As we have seen, this applies across various challenges-be it Covid-19, cyberattacks, or geopolitical and financial issues. The key to our success lies in the collaboration between all entities, working together to respond effectively to these crises. We cannot work in isolation. We need everyone involved."
