Sheikh Hamdan launches Dubai Cyber Index to enhance cybersecurity among government entities

Sheikh Hamdan launches Dubai Cyber Index to enhance cybersecurity among government entities

The Index was developed by the Dubai Electronic Security Center (DESC). Image courtesy: Dubai Media Office

Dubai has launched a new initiative to enhance the cybersecurity measures in place to safeguard government entities in the emirate.

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, launched the Dubai Cyber Index on Wednesday, the first of its kind in the world, that will drive the emirate's digital transformation.

"The Index's launch aligns with the Dubai Cyber Security Strategy to protect our city from cyber threats and support its innovation and economic growth amid technological advances. We persist to enhance Dubai's position as a global leader in cybersecurity,“ tweeted Sheikh Hamdan.

We have launched the Dubai Cyber Index, the first of its kind in the world. The Index will reinforce the cybersecurity performance of various government entities across Dubai in the global race to cyber resilience. pic.twitter.com/AhCv39Ss1k

“” Hamdan bin Mohammed (@HamdanMohammed) July 8, 2020

The Index was developed by the Dubai Electronic Security Center (DESC) as part of its mandate to implement a government information security policy.

The DESC monitors government entities to ensure they are adhering to its information security protocols facilitating effective and secure