Seventy countries to gather in Abu Dhabi for Regional Cybersecurity Week

Seventy countries to gather in Abu Dhabi for Regional Cybersecurity Week

ABU DHABI, 8th October, 2023 (WAM) -- The UAE Cybersecurity Council will organise the Regional Cybersecurity Week 2023 from 8th to 12th October, in cooperation with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the Arab Regional Cybersecurity Center (ARCC). The event will be held in Abu Dhabi, under the title “Cybersecurity Innovation and Industry Development.”

The Regional Cybersecurity Week 2023 is the largest cyber event in the Arab and Islamic countries, sponsored by the United Arab Emirates.

Over 100 experts and speakers from 70 countries, including the 57 member states of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), as well as 10 international organisations, will attend the week to discuss the best international strategies and experiences in the field of cybersecurity.

In addition to traditional cyber attack simulation exercises, this year's week will also feature a new virtual infrastructure model of the state, which will allow participants to experience the impact of cyber attacks in a realistic way.

The week includes about 50 events that cover a wide range of cybersecurity topics, including the latest trends and developments in cybersecurity, challenges and threats facing cybersecurity, strategies and best practices for cybersecurity

incident response and recovery, and cybersecurity education and awareness.

The events also include the 11th Regional Cyber