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

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By Varun Godinho
Gulf Business
09 July 2020

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.

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 communication
networks and information systems.

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