The FedNet team is responsible for observing and monitoring the events and procedures of the FedNet round the clock, ensuring that the necessary actions are taken in case of errors or violations. A Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system is operated by a dedicated 24/7/365 security operations centre (SOC) to manage all security events within FedNet.
The UAE is taking several other efforts to maintain and strengthen cybersecurity. Some of these efforts are mentioned below.
The UAE dedicated a Computer Emergency Response Team (aeCERT) to improve the standards of information security in the UAE and protect the IT infrastructure from potential risks and violations. aeCERT aims to support and ensure a safer cyberspace for the UAE nationals and residents and disseminate information about threats, vulnerabilities and cybersecurity incidents.
Launching initiatives on cybersecurity
‘Cyber Pulse’ is an initiative that aims to encourage community members in the UAE to play a part in cybersecurity efforts. It seeks to enhance public awareness on suspicious online activities and the necessary steps to be taken from becoming a victim of ePhishing.
The initiative provides training courses, workshops and lectures about cybersecurity, and information on how community members could protect themselves in the digital world.
The first phase of the initiative targeted women and families. The second phase targeted students.
General tips
Web users should not:
Users should:
Signs of being a victim of electronic fraud (eFraud)
Signs include:
What should victims of eFraud do?
Victims of eFraud must not give in to any threats. They should report such incidents to official authorities immediately.
‘Cyber Pulse’ was launched by the UAE Cybersecurity Council, in collaboration with strategic partners.
The UAE Computer Emergency Response Team (aeCERT) jointly with Aqdar, launched the initiative Salim, an online cybersecurity advisor, with the slogan 'Towards a safe cyber culture'.
The goal of this initiative is to spread knowledge about cyber safety to the entire community and have a generation that has integrated knowledge about information security and is mindful when conducting activities online.
This initiative from TRA aims to train top UAE students to serve as ambassadors in promoting and spreading cybersecurity awareness across the UAE. Read about other cybersecurity initiatives in the UAE.
In 2016, the Dubai Police’s Al Ameen service in cooperation with the UAE's Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) organised a cyber-blackmail awareness campaign. The campaign aims to protect victims from blackmailing by chasing all criminals in all parts of the world, in addition to issuing requests to the Interpol to hunt these criminals wherever they are. Read more on cyber blackmailing and how to stay safe.
The UAE’s National Cybersecurity strategy aims to create a safe and strong cyber infrastructure in the UAE that enables citizens to fulfill their aspirations and empowers businesses to thrive. The updated version of the strategy was launched in 2019 by Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA), the entity which is responsible for the ICT sector and digital transformation in the country. The strategy is based on 5 pillars and 60 initiatives aiming to mobilise the whole cybersecurity ecosystem in the UAE.
The emirate of Dubai launched the Dubai Cyber Security Strategy (PDF, 2.67 MB) which aims to strengthen Dubai's position as a world leader in innovation, safety and security. One of the main domains of the plan is to build a secure cyber space by establishing controls to protect the confidentiality, credibility, availability and privacy of data. Read more on the Dubai Cyber Security Strategy.
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