Saudi Arabia has established a new institute for the Global Cybersecurity Forum (GCF) in Riyadh.
The announcement of the royal decree for the institute was made by Saudi Arabia’s King Salman.
The institute aims to explore the potential of cyberspace and support efforts to boost cyber safety on a global scale.
Uniting global action for cybersecurity solutions
“Aiming to unite global action around the shared principles and values, the GCF Institute will tackle the most challenging cybersecurity issues facing governments, businesses, and individuals,” a statement by the GCF Institute said, adding that it will be a “catalyst for the exchange of ideas, driving thought leadership and developing research to inform policy solutions and action.”
Moreover, the institute is also positioned to facilitate international projects and partnerships to strengthen existing efforts on key initiatives.
The GCF Institute, which will be headquartered in Riyadh, will be headed by an international Board of Trustees, all of whom are responsible for “safeguarding the institution’s sustainability and independence,” the statement said.
The institute will have an Advisory Council, composed of international experts carefully drawn from the government, academia, think tanks, and private sector, the statement added.
Through the launch of the GCF Institute, the annual Global Cybersecurity Forum will continue to bring in experts and decision-makers from the world over “to meet and discuss protecting the most vulnerable in cyberspace, while maximising its benefits for everyone,” the statement said.
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