UAE Cyber Minister launches report

UAE Cyber Minister launches report

Report highlighting The Future Of Cloud Security in the Middle East launched by HE Dr Mohamed Al-Kuwaiti, Head of Cybersecurity for UAE Government

DUBAI, UAE: A report on The Future of Cloud Security in the Middle East highlights the importance of sovereign cloud, hybrid cloud, and talent as key challenges and trends facing organisations in the region.

The report was launched by today by His Excellency Dr Mohamed Al-Kuwaiti, Head of Cybersecurity for the UAE Government at the Cybersecurity Innovation Series (CSIS) event held at The Meydan Hotel.

The report is endorsed by the Cyber Security Council and OIC-CERT. Dr Al-Kuwaiti is also the co-chair of the OIC-CERT Cloud Security Working Group.

The survey of 584 cloud and cyber security professionals and decision-makers in the region was commissioned by Cyber magazine, Technology magazine, and Business Chief – published by BizClik Media.

The results of the survey were analysed and discussed at roundtable events in Dubai and Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates, sponsored by Huawei, with expert speakers and an invited, select audience of leading cloud security professionals.

Speaking at the launch of the report, HE Dr Al-Kuwaiti highlighted the leading role that the UAE is playing in fighting cyber crime.

“It is important to understand