(ISC)² UAE Chapter has signed an MoU with Huawei to promote cybersecurity awareness, professional training and certification. The initiative supports knowledge transfer and education towards a robust talent pool for cybersecurity capacity building in the UAE. It will also help create and maintain a strong and vibrant cybersecurity local ecosystem to position the UAE as a regional and global trusted digital hub.
Moreover, the initiative aims to harness the power of collaboration between the tech industry and other key sectors in the UAE to elevate cybersecurity and privacy protection.
Anumod Xavier, (ISC)² UAE Chapter spokesperson said: “UAE’s cyber safety and digital security strategy aims to protect citizens and residents’ cyberspace as well as reinforce digital trust. As the leading global organization involved in cybersecurity training and certifications, we support this mission by empowering UAE cybersecurity professionals with the skills and competencies to safeguard the country’s digital economy. Our partnership with Huawei significantly expands our capabilities, leveraging the company’s decades-long experience and expertise in protecting some of the world’s most critical assets.”
Aloysius Cheang, Chief Security Officer, Huawei UAE said: “The agreement between (ISC)² UAE Chapter and Huawei marks a major milestone in the development of a strong and vibrant local cybersecurity ecosystem. Cyber threats are constantly changing, and this agreement will go a long way in nurturing a cybersecurity ecosystem with talented and professional cybersecurity participants. Additionally, the partnership demonstrates both parties’ long-term commitment to sustainable development in the UAE as a leading global digital hub.”
The joint efforts of an international cybersecurity professional association and a global digital leader constitute a significant step in establishing a more secure, trustworthy, and prosperous cyber oasis in UAE. Both parties will promote cybersecurity awareness, professional training and certification for cybersecurity participants in UAE while facilitating UAE’s cybersecurity knowledge transfer and education. Those efforts will ultimately nurture a strong cybersecurity talent pool to enhance the UAE cybersecurity capacity building.
