Dubai National Cybersecurity Unit (DNCCU) has signed a strategic partnership with Thales to collaborate in different cybersecurity strategic initiatives.
28 February 2021, Dubai, United Arab Emirates: The Dubai Electronic Security Center (DNCCU) has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Thales Group, a global leader in cybersecurity technologies and in data protection.
As part of the agreement, the two parties
will collaborate in different strategic
initiatives to achieve the city cyber
security vision. Both parties will work
towards achieving the objectives of the
cyber smart society and innovation domains
within Dubai cybersecurity strategy.
Moreover, the parties will work towards
developing the world class platform to
improve the cyber resilience of the city and
offering the best solutions to the
government and semi government entities in
Dubai.
His Excellency Yousef Al
Shaibani, Director General of the Dubai
Electronic Security Center, said: “We seek
to form and strengthen partnerships with
various stakeholders in the field of
cybersecurity. The new complex will also
facilitate the further development of a
world-class integrated cybersecurity
ecosystem, that will enhance Dubai’s
position as a pioneer in innovation, safety
and security.” added H.E. Al Shaibani.
Bernard Roux, CEO Thales in the UAE said,
“Thales is honoured to be nominated by DNCCU
for this strategic partnership that meets
Dubai’s highest security expectations within
the cyberspace. Due to Thales’ technological
expertise in fields such as Security,
Defence, Aerospace, Space, Digital Identity,
Transportation, AI and Big Data, in which we
offer a unique differentiation in
Cybersecurity. This legacy is behind our
cybersecurity expertise and resilience to
new threats not only on our own solutions
but also on any other solutions in the
market.”
The partnership agreement
coincides with the world’s increasing
dependence on digital services, as a result
of the impacts of COVID-19, which continues
to highlight the importance of protecting
technological infrastructure and cyberspace
in order to ensure business continuity.
February 28, 2021