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DEWA signs MoU with TRA to enhance online security

The MoU defines the means of collaboration between the two parties in the fields of information security and the mechanism of coordination for the sharing of information and the provision of early warnings and notifications of threats and vulnerabilities in order to facilitate the detection, prevention and respond to the broader set of cyber security incidents such as hacking, viruses and corruption on the Internet.

“Signing this MoU comes as part of the directives of His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, for the importance of enhancing valuable cooperation among national departments and entities to lead to government services enhancement,” Saeed M. Al Tayer, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of DEWA, said.

“Information security is one of our top priorities, and it is always imperative for us to ensure our stakeholders, customers and staff benefits. So we consider signing this MoU between DEWA and TRA as a result of the continuous cooperation to enhance DEWA’s services performance toward our customers in regards of e-services exchange and information security,” Al Tayer added.

Eng. Marwan bin Haider said: “We at DEWA, continuously, develop our systems for the sake of securing our information network against any possible threats, so in this regard aeCERT shall provide DEWA with consultation and awareness on the preliminary threats for better system and electronic data protection enhancement against any cyber attack.

aeCERT will issue preliminary alerts and advisories to DEWA based on the information they provide regarding incidents within its own operating environment,” bin Haider added.

Majid Al Mesmar said: “TRA, as it comes in tandem with the purpose from establishing the aeCERT, is seeking to provide a safer electronic environment for the parties concerned, and aeCERT will aim at providing DEWA with a comprehensive protection scheme for information against the risks associated with the electronic network, while maintaining the safety of the information infrastructure and data confidentiality.

“The TRA introduced “SALIM“ last month, the Emirati Cyber Security Advisor, to provide IT and Internet end users with tips that will protect them against cyber threats and guide them towards a safe cyber culture in the UAE; especially to students,” 
Al Mesmar said.

The event took place at DEWA head office.