(ISC)² UAE Chapter and Huawei to jointly accelerate UAE cybersecurity capability and ecosystem

  • Date: 29-Dec-2022
  • Source: Zawya
  • Sector:Technology
  • Country:UAE
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(ISC)² UAE Chapter and Huawei to jointly accelerate UAE cybersecurity capability and ecosystem

UAE: (ISC)² UAE Chapter, a non-profit professional cyber security organization involved in cybersecurity training and certifications signed an MoU with Huawei to promote cybersecurity awareness, professional training and certification. The initiative supports knowledge transfer and education towards a robust talent pool for cybersecurity capacity building in the UAE. It will also help create and maintain a strong and vibrant cybersecurity local ecosystem to position the UAE as a regional and global trusted digital hub. Moreover, the initiative aims to harness the power of collaboration between the tech industry and other key sectors in the UAE to elevate cybersecurity and privacy protection.

Anumod Xavier, (ISC)² UAE Chapter spokesperson said: "UAE's cyber safety and digital security strategy aims to protect citizens and residents' cyberspace as well as reinforce digital trust. As the leading global organization involved in cybersecurity training and certifications, we support this mission by empowering UAE cybersecurity professionals with the skills and competencies to safeguard the country's digital economy. Our partnership with Huawei significantly expands our capabilities, leveraging the company's decades-long experience and expertise in protecting some of the world's most critical assets."

Aloysius Cheang, Chief Security Officer, Huawei UAE said: "The agreement between (ISC)² UAE Chapter and Huawei marks a major