UAE navigated global tech crisis swiftly, says Cybersecurity Council Head
All sectors and infrastructure functioning optimally
Abu Dhabi: Dr. Mohammed Hamad Al Kuwaiti, Head of the UAE Cybersecurity Council, has highlighted the country’s effective management of the recent global technical disruption, noting “despite this, the UAE has emerged stronger than ever, with all sectors and infrastructures seamlessly recovering and functioning optimally.”
He attributed this success to the council’s partnership with CrowdStrike, which has provided robust and sustainable systems to address global digital challenges while ensuring business continuity.
Dr. Al Kuwaiti underscored that this collaboration is part of a broader effort to build a sustainable cybersecurity future. The partnership with CrowdStrike has been instrumental in the swift recovery of the UAE’s digital systems from the worldwide technical outage.
He noted that the collaboration with CrowdStrike is built on three core pillars of cybersecurity. The first is “People,” through initiatives like Cyber Pulse, which have fostered a culture of cybersecurity awareness.
“Working with CrowdStrike, we have ensured that everyone in society collaborates to share best practices, addresses issues, and stays vigilant against social engineering and phishing attacks,” he said.
The second pillar is “Technology,” which utilises CrowdStrike technologies and the CSC NSoC to detect and respond to outages using AI in conjunction with various service providers and hyperscalers.
“Their unwavering support and automated analysis have enabled rapid fixes and continuous monitoring across all sectors,” Dr. Al Kuwaiti noted.
The third is “Processes”, involving CrowdStrike’s swift information flow through established robust SOPs and ConOps, which has ensured clear governance across both public and private sectors.
This has facilitated the dissemination of accurate information and prevented the spread of misinformation and disinformation.