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UAE National Cyber Security Council, CPX ink deal to improve cyber maturity of government entities

Through the agreement, CPX will enable all government and semi-government entities to improve their cybersecurity posture in line with national standards

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The UAE’s National Cyber Security Council (NCSC) and UAE-based cyber solutions and services company, Cyber Protection X Holding LLC (CPX), have inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to work together to enhance the cyber maturity of government entities in the UAE.

Through the agreement, CPX will enable all government and semi-government entities to improve their cybersecurity posture in line with national standards.

The agreement was signed at GISEC, the largest cyber security event in the Gulf region, currently underway in Dubai.

The agreement leverages CPX’s cyber advisory and assessment services to establish the current cyber security posture of government organisations, and implement advanced cyber solutions to close any gaps.

Dr Mohammed Hamad Al-Kuwaiti, Cyber security
Dr Mohammed Hamad Al-Kuwaiti, head of Cybersecurity for the UAE Government

The head of Cybersecurity for the UAE Government, Dr Mohammed Hamad Al-Kuwaiti, said: “CPX’s expertise will help accelerate the cyber resilience of the UAE. It’s these collaborative efforts between the leadership of the country, the NCSC, and partners like CPX that will allow the nation to continue to lead the region in embracing a safe connected digital future.”

The CEO of CPX, Khaled Al Melhi, added: “Organisations that invest in improving their cyber maturity, do better. We are proud to partner with the NCSC and UAE government entities on this journey, limiting their exposure to cyber threats and increasing their exposure to opportunities to innovate and thrive.”

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