PRESSR: Group-IB signs a memorandum of understanding with the UAE Cyber Security Council to enhance efforts to combat cybercrime in the UAE

First published: 18-Oct-2023 13:08:58

Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Group-IB, a leading cybersecurity company, announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with the UAE Cybersecurity Council.

The memorandum of understanding was signed by His Excellency Dr. Mohammed Hamad Al Kuwaiti, Chairman of the Cybersecurity Council of the UAE Government, and Ashraf Kahil, Regional Sales Director of Group-IB in the Middle East and Africa, on October 16, 2023 during the GITEX Global 2023 exhibition in Dubai.

The memorandum stipulates that both parties agree on the necessity of close cooperation and unifying efforts and capabilities in order to develop and disseminate new technologies that will secure the country’s cyberspace.

It is expected that the two parties will cooperate closely in incident response activities, which indicates the continued connection and interest of the UAE Cyber Security Council and His Excellency Dr. Al Kuwaiti with the private sector in the country. To promote a thriving cybersecurity ecosystem, enhancing the safety and security of the country’s residents.

Under the memorandum, the two parties committed to establishing a knowledge-sharing framework that would see all parties sharing information on the latest information security threats, penetration indicators, and new tactics, technologies, and procedures that criminals operating online are exploiting to target the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa region.

This framework also includes an educational path; This paves the way for Group-IB experts to provide customized training in the field of cybersecurity to public sector organizations in the UAE.

This memorandum also establishes a strategic channel for government institutions in the United Arab Emirates to access Group-IB’s comprehensive software for advanced cybersecurity solutions, including threat intelligence , expanded detection and response management , and fraud prevention and digital risks , which have been recognized by many stakeholders. By analyzing it as one of the best solutions in its category.

His Excellency Dr. Mohammed Hamad Al Kuwaiti, Chairman of the Cybersecurity Council of the UAE Government, said: “Cooperation with Group-IB, the leading global company in the field of cybersecurity, came within the framework of the Council’s keenness to enhance the culture and security of cybersecurity, and to enhance ways to confront cyber challenges. And protecting digital services for patients and the sector.”

He stressed the importance of protecting data, and developing the skills of work teams in the field of digital safety and the ability to respond to any challenges related to data and the digital sector, noting in this regard that the Cybersecurity Council is working to build a base and establish a safe and solid infrastructure for cybersecurity in the UAE, and make this The topic is an integral part of the culture of institutions and individuals, and an embodiment of the leadership’s vision and the state’s proactive approach in facing the various challenges imposed by accelerating digital technologies .

Dr. Al-Kuwaiti stressed that cooperation with Group-IB is in this field in light of the rapid technological development the world is witnessing, and the cyber protection systems it requires that preserve health records, ensure information security, and data privacy .

Ashraf Kahil, Regional Sales Director for the Middle East and Africa at Group-IB, said: “Group-IB is pleased to cooperate with the UAE Cyber Security Council, and we believe that this is a historic memorandum of understanding for the company in the Middle East and Africa region.”

Kahil added that by leveraging the extensive experience of the UAE Cyber Security Council, which has a firm commitment to protecting the residents of the UAE, in line with the strategic vision of the UAE government, Group-IB is confident that this agreement will provide A step towards change in the field of digital security in the UAE, and in this regard, Group-IB would like to express its appreciation to the Cyber Security Council in the UAE, and to His Excellency Dr. Mohammed Al-Kuwaiti, for their cooperation throughout the negotiation process.”

Group-IB opened its Cybercrime Center in the Middle East and Africa region in May 2021.

The UAE was chosen as the location for Group-IB's headquarters in the Middle East and Africa region, due to its position as a major global player in efforts to combat cross-border cybercrime.

This regional headquarters provides all of Group-IB's core technology competencies and is staffed by subject matter experts from the company's key business units, which include high-tech crime investigations , digital forensics lab , incident response and threat intelligence , computer emergency response team , and protection teams. From fraud , and the digital risk prevention department.

In September 2023, Group-IB also launched a new innovative learning center at its Cybercrime Combat Centre, based in Dubai.

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About the Cybersecurity Council

The Cybersecurity Council embodies the forward-looking vision of the wise leadership and the proactive approach of the state in facing the various challenges imposed by accelerating digital technologies, through specialized and effective entities capable of providing digital protection and securing advanced infrastructure, ensuring business continuity and regular provision of services in economic, educational, health and social activities. all.

The council’s powers include proposing and preparing the necessary legislation, policies, and standards to enhance cybersecurity for all targeted sectors in the country, submitting them to the Council of Ministers for approval, and following up on their implementation in coordination with the relevant authorities, in addition to preparing, developing, and updating the national cybersecurity strategy in the country, and an integrated national response plan.

The Council works within a strategy consisting of 5 main axes: the first axis is the strategy for capacity building, policies, governance, rehabilitation and building of personal capabilities, programmes, curricula and universities, and building technical capabilities with strategic partners.

The second axis of the strategy is protection and defense by employing these capabilities, while the third axis is awareness and spreading the culture of cybersecurity. The fourth axis is the necessary response to cyber incidents by the competent authorities.

The fifth axis is cooperation at all levels, starting from the Gulf, Arab and global environment, in accordance with United Nations decisions for response centers and information emergency response teams .

About Group-IB

“Group-IB” is considered one of the leading global companies in developing electronic protection solutions dedicated to detecting and repelling electronic attacks, identifying online fraud, investigating high-tech crimes and protecting intellectual property, and is headquartered in Singapore. The company's threat data and research centers are located in the Middle East (Dubai), the Asia-Pacific region (Singapore), Europe (Amsterdam), and Russia (Moscow) .

Group-IB's threat intelligence and attribution system has been ranked as one of the best systems by a group of global research companies such as Gartner, Freester, and IDC. Leading European analysis agency KuppingerCole Analyst AG also praised Group-IB's threat intelligence framework ( formerly known as TDS , dedicated to proactive research and protection against complex and unknown cyber threats ) and honored it as the most prominent framework dedicated to detecting and responding to network threats. The agency also praised the “Group-IB” company itself and granted it the title of the leading company in innovation and development of protection solutions. Global research firm Gartner also awarded Group-IB's Threat Intelligence platform the title of the most prominent supplier of online fraud detection solutions. While Frost & Sullivan awarded Group-IB the Excellence in Innovation Award for its Digital Threat Protection Platform, which is an artificial intelligence-based platform that identifies and mitigates digital risks and confronts commercial impersonation attacks using patented technologies. For the company .

Group-IB is also a prominent partner in global investigations led by international law enforcement organizations and agencies such as Europol and Interpol. She is also a member of the Internet Security Advisory Group of the Europol European Cybercrime Center (EC3) , which was established with the aim of strengthening cooperation between Europol and its non-law enforcement partners .

Group-IB's extensive experience in threat intelligence and cyber intelligence is complemented by an integrated system of advanced software and hardware solutions designed to monitor, identify and prevent cyber attacks. Group-IB's mission is to combat high-tech crimes, protect customers in cyberspace, and help them achieve their goals. To achieve this, Group-IB analyzes cyber threats, develops its own infrastructure to monitor them, respond to incidents, investigate complex high-tech crimes, and designs unique technologies, solutions and services to combat various malicious attacks.

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