The UAE is working to develop three new cybersecurity policies by the end of 2024, according to a report by the Emirates News Agency (WAM), which cited Dr Mohammed Hamad Al-Kuwaiti, Chairman of the UAE Cybersecurity Council.
Speaking to WAM, Dr Al-Kuwaiti said the policies will cover “cloud computing and data security”, “Internet of Things security” and “cybersecurity operations centres”.
He further explained that the executive regulations for the “encryption” law, which sets standards for securing data transmission, are expected before 2024.
UAE to bolster cybersecurity policies by 2024
According to the Dr Al-Kuwaiti, the UAE possesses the capabilities and resources to become a global data hub, which powers its drive to enact laws and policies that help regulate this strategic sector and forge regional and international partnerships with the public and private sectors, the report aid.
The digital transformation across health, energy and other sectors in the UAE is creating “a growing need for an advanced cybersecurity system,” the report added.
Dr Al-Kuwaiti explained this is to protect critical infrastructure from potential attacks, “especially given the evolving AI solutions used by various entities.”
He added that protecting institutions from threats such as “data leaks, identity theft, intellectual property infringement” is important.
The UAE reportedly faces cyberattacks targeting sectors like finance. However, Dr Al-Kuwaiti affirmed the country’s system “continues to repel and thwart such attacks, identify the hackers, and deal with them as per the highest international standards.
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