ENEC, UAE sign agreement to increase cyber security in energy industry

ENEC, UAE sign agreement to increase cyber security in energy industry

“This is an important step in the journey to evolve the nation’s cyber strategies and further advance its intellectual wealth," says CEO of the energy corporation

Published: Sun 9 Oct 2022, 1:37 PM

The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) on Sunday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the UAE Cyber Security Council to support the development and review of national level strategies, polices and standards for the cyber security of the UAE energy sector.

The agreement was signed at ENEC Head Quarters in Abu Dhabi by Mohamed Ibrahim Al Hammadi, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of ENEC and Dr Mohamed Hamad Al Kuwaiti, Head of Cybersecurity for the UAE Government.

The collaboration is part of ENEC’s commitment towards progressing cyber security in the UAE’s clean energy sector, enhancing resilience and deploying best-in-class technology. The MoU will elevate the strategic partnership between the two entities through the exchange of information, expertise and training support, with ENEC providing experts for the establishment of a national-level Security Operations Centre.

Mohamed Ibrahim Al Hammadi, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of ENEC, said: “This is an important step in the journey to evolve the nation’s cyber strategies and further advance its intellectual wealth. Cybersecurity is a critical