Oryxlabs-UAE Cyber Security Council MoU: Dubai, United Arab Emirates – In a significant move to bolster cybersecurity in the UAE and the wider region, the UAE Cyber Security Council and ORYXLABS, a leading provider of advanced cyber solutions and and EDGE Group company, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The partnership aims to coordinate efforts on information security and digital resilience, sharing insights on security risks and jointly responding to incidents.
This agreement builds upon the organizations’ collaboration on the State of the Nation: GCC Report, which was also released during GITEX Global 2024. The report provides a comprehensive analysis of cybersecurity challenges across the GCC region, underscoring the importance of coordinated efforts to strengthen its cyber resilience.
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A Strategic Partnership
Sumit Dhar, CEO of ORYXLABS, emphasized the importance of the collaboration with the UAE Cyber Security Council. “Our partnership establishes a clear framework to enhance information security and strengthen digital resilience across the UAE and the wider region,” he said. “By aligning efforts, we are better positioned to address security risks, close identified gaps, and safeguard critical infrastructure and national assets from emerging cyber threats.”
Dr. Mohamed Al-Kuwaiti, Head of the Cybersecurity Council, expressed his pleasure in the ongoing partnership with ORYXLABS and EDGE, emphasizing the importance of strengthening collaboration between the public and private sectors to unite efforts in safeguarding digital security infrastructure. He highlighted that cybersecurity is a cornerstone of digital transformation, requiring a high degree of flexibility to keep pace with rapid changes that bring potential challenges and threats, along with promising opportunities.
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The State of the Nation the region, offering essential insights into the current landscape, identifying gaps in implementation, and outlining actionable recommendations for improvement. The report highlights the critical role of public-private partnerships in assessing and advancing national cybersecurity efforts.
Based on extensive data collection and analysis, the report provides an unprecedented, data-driven understanding of the region’s email security landscape. With over 13 million data points analyzed across the UAE, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, and Kuwait, the report offers valuable insights for organizations to improve their cybersecurity posture.
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ORYXLABS: A Leader in Cybersecurity
ORYXLABS specializes in developing advanced software designed to continuously assess, monitor, protect, and enhance networked environments. Its award-winning products, including DNS FIREWALL and DISCOVERY, focus on key areas such as attack surface management, risk assessment, and DNS monitoring and protection.
The partnership between the UAE Cyber Security Council and ORYXLABS is a significant step forward in strengthening the region’s cybersecurity capabilities. By combining their expertise and resources, the organizations are well-positioned to address the evolving cyber threats facing the GCC region and safeguard its digital future.
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