Abu Dhabi Department of Energy inks MOU with Cyber Security Council to bolster UAE’S energy sector security

The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DOE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Cyber Security Council to enhance the security of the UAE’S energy sector.

“The DOE will cooperate with other Abu Dhabi government entities in an effort to improve government performance, within the fast-paced digital transformation in the UAE,” the Department of Energy said in a release.

The MOU was signed during a meeting between Ahmed Mohammed Al Rumaithi, undersecretary of the Department of Energy in Abu Dhabi, and Mohammed Hamad Alkuwaiti, head of cyber security for the UAE Government.

The MOU aims to align the efforts of the DOE and the Cyber Security Council as they develop and disseminate innovative technologies that enhance the digital and cyber security capabilities of the energy sector in Abu Dhabi.

“Both parties will exchange expertise and data in fields related to information and communication technologies, cyber security risks, electronic espionage, hacking, cyberterrorism, and disinformation campaigns, among others, which are increasing in pace with the accelerated adoption of modern technologies,” the release said.

The MOU includes information sharing about the spread of malware and promising solutions in the field of information security, as well as participation in awareness building, educational programmes and scientific research.

The two parties will organise mutual workshops, conferences and educational visits, and cyber security training in diverse sectors.

Speaking at the event, Al Rumaith affirmed the department’s priority to ensure the security of information and communication technology, protect its data and networks from cyber threats and avoid potential damage.