DESC inks pact with University of Dubai

Dubai / WAM

Dubai Electronic Security Centre (DESC), signed an MoU with the University of Dubai to promote research in information security, telecommunications and
information systems.
The MoU was signed by Yousuf Hamad Al Shaibani, Chief Executive Director of DESC and Dr. Essa Mohammed Al Bastaki, Director of University of Dubai, in the presence of a number of representatives from both sides.
The partnership aims to strengthen the empowerment of leaders and national capabilities in the field of information security in the UAE, as well as support the enhancement of the status of individuals in society and encourage them to strive and work hard. It also comes in line with Dubai’s Cyber Security Strategy, which aims to strengthen Dubai’s position as a world leader in innovation, safety and security.
Based on the MoU, both parties will work together to raise the level of awareness in the various fields of cyber security by providing the necessary consultation and training content for holding workshops and seminars, as well as organising events to spread scientific awareness in cyber security.
According to the terms of the MoU, Dubai University will embrace a fertile environment that attracts those interested in cyber security, cyber protection, digital forensics, cloud computing, data science, Internet security and open source software security, as well as providing new opportunities in coordination with students and supervisors for training, research and development of cyber security solutions.
Al Shaibani stressed the importance of signing MoUs with academic institutes, which will enhance the status of the individual in the society and the rehabilitation of national capabilities specialized in information security, and support scientific research and innovations in the field of electronic security.
Dr Al Bastaki said, “Dubai Electronic Security Centre is one of the leading centres in the UAE and is responsible for the implementation of electronic
security based on international standards, as well as cooperation with the competent authorities in the field of cyber security. The electronic security specialisation is universally
recognised by ABET.”