DIEZ hosts a high-level session to promote cybersecurity awareness

  • Date: 24-May-2023
  • Source: Zawya
  • Sector:Technology
  • Country:UAE
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DIEZ hosts a high-level session to promote cybersecurity awareness

Dubai, UAE – Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ), in collaboration with Thales, a global leader in cybersecurity technologies and data protection, and the Dubai Electronic Security Center (DESC), part of Digital Dubai, hosted an awareness session on cybersecurity at Dubai Airport Freezone (DAFZ).

The session united professionals to discuss the way forward for achieving the highest levels of resilience and the utmost security protection against cyber threats to safeguard the digital ambitions of tomorrow. This is in line with DIEZ’s continuous efforts to support the objectives of Dubai’s Cybersecurity Strategy, which focuses on providing integrated protection against the dangers of cyberspace and strengthening Dubai’s position as a world leader in innovation, safety, and security.

DIEZ is committed to collaborating with major players in the public and private sectors to yield new opportunities across different industries to promote sustainable development and the move towards transforming Dubai into a smart city that can keep pace with the latest technologies and meet the growing needs of the local community and global businesses.

Amna Lootah, Director General of Dubai Airport Free Zone Authority (DAFZ), said: “Our rapidly evolving world demands a more intentional and coordinated approach to cyber defence, thus DIEZ is committed to building strong