Qatar to establish cyber security committee

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http://www.arabianbusiness.com/qatar-establish-cyber-security-committee-537614.html

By Courtney Trenwith
arabianbusiness.com
6 February 2014

Qatar has announced it will establish a national cyber security committee to 
oversee the country’s fight against cyber crime and prevention strategies.

The committee, which has been approved by the Cabinet, also would be involved 
in the protection of vital infrastructure and information, communication 
services and associated database technology.

It will be responsible for safeguarding the nation’s security, financial and 
economic interests and improve Qatar’s competitiveness capabilities, as well as 
advise companies, institutions and individuals.

The draft law also requires institutions to establish individual frameworks for 
dealing with cyber security and to allocate funding within their budgets.

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