The Dubai government has launched the Dubai Cyber Security Strategy that aims to provide integrated protection against the dangers of cyberspace, support for innovation in cyberspace and strengthen Dubai’s position as a world leader in innovation, safety and security.
At the launch ceremony, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, said that cyber security has become an essential requirement in the digital era as the world has become more connected with the spread of smart technologies.
He also called for uniting the efforts of the government and private sector to ensure a secure cyberspace that makes Dubai digitally the safest city in the world. “We want to harness technology to create a new reality in Dubai and a different life, a new model of development,” he said.
The Strategy focuses on five main domains. The first domain aims to raise public awareness on the importance of cyber security, ensuring the building of a society that is fully aware of the dangers of cybercrime, as well as developing the skills and capabilities required to manage cyber security risks among government and private institutions and individuals in Dubai.
The second domain is concerned with innovation and scientific research in the field of electronic security and the establishment of a cyber space that is free, fair and secure, and encourages innovation in Dubai.
The objective of the third domain is to build a secure cyberspace by establishing controls to protect the confidentiality, credibility, availability and privacy of data. The fourth domain will focus on maintaining the flexibility of cyberspace and ensuring the continuity and availability of IT systems in the event of any cyber attacks. In addition, it provides a platform for exchanging information and support in the management of incidents related to cyber security and advanced mechanisms to combat threats.
The last domain is concerned with national and international collaboration, which aims to establish partnerships to consolidate cooperation frameworks with different sectors at the global and local levels to confront threats and risks in cyberspace.
The next phase of the Strategy will see a number of initiatives that will contribute to achieving the various objectives and providing a secure cyberspace for users. M