Dubai cybersecurity index launched

Benchmark will support efforts to ensure a safe cyberspace

Shaikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, on Wednesday launched the Dubai Cyber Index, an initiative aimed at supporting the efforts of Dubai’s government entities to ensure the highest standards of cyber security. The first initiative of its kind in the world, the Index seeks to establish Dubai as the city with the safest cyberspace.

The Index was developed by the Dubai Electronic Security Centre (DESC) as part of its mandate to implement a government information security policy that provides the highest benchmarks of cyber security in the emirate. DESC monitors government entities to ensure compliance with its Information Security requirements in order to ensure effective and secure communication networks and information systems.

Key objectives

One of the key objectives of the newly launched Index is to enhance the readiness of government entities in dealing with cyber crises and emergency scenarios. DESC will support entities in setting up specialised security operations centres and utilise advanced Artificial Intelligence technologies and Big Data analysis to anticipate potential cyber threats.

“Dubai continues to reinforce its leadership in the digital and cyber sector by consolidating the efforts of all government and private institutions and individuals to provide a secure cyber space. It also seeks to make Dubai the most electronically secure city in the world. The Index will measure the progress and readiness of the emirate’s government entities to assess cyber risks and deter threats,” said Major General Talal Humaid Belhoul Al Falasi, Chairman of the Dubai Electronic Security Centre.