TRA, SENAAT Sign Cyber Security Cooperation Agreement

ABU DHABI, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM - 18th Nov, 2018) The Telecommunications and Regulatory Authority, TRA, represented by the UAE Computer Emergency Response Team, aeCERT, and the General Holding Corporation, SENAAT, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, to identify areas of joint cooperation in information and cyber security.

The MoU aims to encourage knowledge exchange and raise Emirati organisations' awareness across various sectors about cyber-attacks, viruses and hacking, while assisting them in handling cyber security issues.

Commenting on the agreement, Mohammed Gheyath, Executive Director Information Security Regulatory Affairs at the TRA, said, "The TRA has a rich experience in information security and is well-equipped to combat piracy and cyber-attacks. We have gained this knowledge after years of hard work, and have spared no efforts to train people, especially Emiratis, to enable them to grow and perform. This MoU with SENAAT is a testament to our commitment to support Federal and government entities and the private sector, to implement best practices in cyber security."

Gheyath stressed that the rapid growth and use of the internet have given rise to multiple risks and threats to information security, which require attention. "Cyber-attacks have now become more vigorous and frequent, and to handle these attacks and mitigate risks, we are working around-the-clock.

Time and again, we have proven our ability to tackle such crises, with a clear aim of positioning the UAE as a cyber-attack free country," he added.

Mahmood Al Hameli, Senior Vice President of business Support at SENAAT, said, "The UAE is witnessing a digital revolution. Over the last decade, there has been an increase in cross-border data connecting the UAE with the rest of the world. Naturally, cyber-security has become important for the public and private sectors alike. With data protection as one of our key priorities, SENAAT is pleased to be a partner of the TRA in benefitting digital development and reducing the risks associated with it. This agreement is in line with the strategic direction of SENAAT, and we have placed considerable importance on maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of data, and are continuing to create an environment conducive to innovation, through best practices that improve overall efficiency and quality, in line with Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030."

As per the MoU, the aeCERT team will provide consultation and guidance on cyber threats and assist in achieving results and protecting systems from cyber-attacks.

The team will also search for and analyse risks, assess relevant organisations, and provide them with the latest digital technologies to lessen their related risks.