TRA takes part in Critical Infrastructure Protection Congress

The two-day event focuses on the strategies and activities taken to protect and secure vital assets and processes that are essential for the functioning of a society and economy. The congress discussed the strategic planning of critical infrastructure protection at a national level and the policies and processes deployed by corporate suppliers of critical national infrastructure.

Keynotes and Case Studies, which were discussed during the congress, branched out to include a variety of tools that can be used to protect such infrastructure from acts of terrorism, sabotage and natural disaster.

This timely Congress provides essential support to key public and private sector practitioners as they seek to protect the region’s critical infrastructure in the interests of a stable regional and global economy.

Mohamed Nasser Al Ghanim, Director General of the TRA said: “The National Computer Emergency Response Team (aeCERT) is making a major effort to create safe cyber environment at all levels. The potential dangers that could affect the ICT infrastructure are diverse and should be handled with care and caution.”

Eng. Meshal Bin Hussain, aeCERT Head of the Cyber Security Operations delivered a keynote discussing the practical responses for preventing and detecting cyber threats to critical information and infrastructure. Bin Hussain demonstrated the current challenges in preventing cyber threats in the UAE, highlighting the aeCERT initiatives to protect critical national infrastructure.

Eng. Meshal briefed the participants about the cyber security incident statistics and the ultimate goals for protecting the UAE against cyber threats and thoughts for the future. Numerous renowned speakers, representing many countries and organizations, delivered valuable contributions covering various aspects of protecting the critical infrastructure.