Cyber ​193: UAE Cybersecurity Council holds virtual exercise with 140 countries

Cyber ​193: UAE Cybersecurity Council holds virtual exercise with 140 countries

In collaboration with Expo 2020 Dubai and ITU, the international exercise simulated more than 20 cyber scenarios

By WAM Published: Sun 20 Mar 2022, 2:47 PM

The UAE Cybersecurity Council, in collaboration with Expo 2020 Dubai and the International Telecommunications Union (ITU), conducted a virtual exercise, titled, "Cyber 193."

The one-day international cybersecurity exercise, hosted by the UAE via video conferencing and cloud computing methods, took place amidst current global events and associated challenges, which require greater international cooperation to create a cyber-united world capable of addressing emergencies and crises.

The exercise, which was attended by more than 140 countries, represented a new international initiative led by the UAE, based on its belief in promoting peace, tolerance and human solidarity and reinforcing international cooperation.

The exercise took place as part of Expo 2020 Dubai.

Eman Al Awadhi, Deputy Director of Cyber Security and Resilience at Expo 2020 Dubai, and Adel Mohamed Darwish, Director, Regional Office of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) for the Arab States, attended the event.

Dr Mohammed Al Kuwaiti, President of the UAE Cybersecurity Council, told the Emirates News Agency (WAM) that the exercise will support the cyber defence operations of the UAE and all participating countries, to counter various cyber attacks, encourage global