UAE boosts measures for digital safety, thwart cyber attacks

Boasting a remarkable track record in cybersecurity, the UAE established the Cyber Security Council, and launched its Federal Network (FedNet) and its own digital cloud, as well as several initiatives to support digital safety.

Adding to its list of accolades, the UAE maintained its ranking as the fifth top country in the Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) 2020, issued by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the United Nations specialised agency for information and communication technologies.

The GCI is a trusted reference that measures the commitment of countries to cybersecurity at a global level - to raise awareness of the importance and different dimensions of the issue.