Dubai Cyber Drill Strengthens National Infrastructure Cybersecurity
The Dubai Cyber Drill was successfully carried out by the Cyber Security Council and Immersive Labs, a pioneer in people-centric cyber resilience. Enhancing UAE businesses’ cybersecurity skills, especially against threats that target Critical National Infrastructure (CNI), was the main goal of this event.
Engagement in Important Sectors
Representatives from 25 significant organizations from industries including government, healthcare, telecommunications, and financial services participated in the exercise. An awards ceremony honoring exceptional participation and achievements marked the event’s conclusion.
Dr. Mohamed Al Kuwaiti’s Keynote Address and Expert Leadership
Dr. Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, Head of the UAE Cyber Security Council, gave a keynote lecture as part of the project, which was led by top cyber crisis specialists. Executive and technical teams were among the participants in these dynamic, practical learning events, which focused on best practices for controlling and mitigating cyber threats.
A Coordinated Strategy to Strengthen Cybersecurity
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Al Kuwaiti emphasized the value of collaborations such as these. “Our dedication to enhancing cybersecurity in both the public and private sectors is demonstrated by our partnership with Immersive Labs to provide realistic cyber drills. Securing our vital infrastructure requires quantifiable, experiential learning,” he said.
Enhancing Cyber Resilience from a Human Perspective
These ideas were echoed by Eyas Hawari, Senior Managing Director at Immersive Labs, who emphasized the importance of a human-centric approach to cyber resilience. Encouraging people to protect crucial national infrastructure is essential to combating quickly changing threats. This aim is perfectly aligned with our work with the Cyber Security Council,” Hawari stated.
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