The Dubai Electronic Security Center announced the launch of a series of innovative initiatives and projects to strengthen digital security and cyber infrastructure of the Emirate and advance in the development of specialized talents in the sector. The announcements that became the conference and the Gulf Information Security Conference (GISEC Global 2025), held in the Dubai World Trade Center From May 6 to 8, where the center participates as the official cyber security partner of the Government.
Zero trust evaluation tool and guide
Among the new initiatives is the tool and the Zero Trust Assessment Guide, a significant leap in obtaining the Governmental Networks of Dubai. It also includes a comprehensive guide for the implementation of the zero trust model, emphasizing the continuous verification of identity and access rights.
This practical tool helps local organizations and entities in the transition to a zero confidence framework. It ensures the protection of critical systems and data in complex and dynamic technological environments, thus reducing the risk of internal violations and threats.
The guide will be implemented in several government entities in Dubai Using advanced technologies, including multifactor authentication, network segmentation, continuous monitoring of digital traffic and data classification based on sensitivity levels.
These measures minimize exposure to cyber attack and guarantee a quick response to violation attempts, despite the challenges such as the integration of the new system with the existing infrastructure and the maintenance of a perfect user experience.
Ethaq Plus initiative
The Dubai Electronic Security Center He also launched the advanced “Ethaq Plus” initiative to raise digital trust and allow safe and reliable organizational transactions. The service provides certified certified certificates to protect data and communications, verify authenticity and support the adoption of reliable digital identities and advanced security models that reduce cyber risks at the institutional level.
Information Security Officers Certification Program
As part of its efforts to develop national talent, the center introduced the ISR officers certification program to equip people in several government sectors with knowledge and skills to implement information security regulations. The program also helps to cultivate a new generation of Cybernetics Officers, strengthening the resilience and sustainability of Dubai government operations.
Preparation for quantum technologies
In preparation for future threats derived from advances in quantum computing, DESC launched the cryptography guide after as much. This guide prepares Dubai digital infrastructure to counteract emerging threats based on quantity. The initiative marks a strategic step to ensure that Dubai’s digital defense remains at the forefront, safeguarding the data, services and the prosperous digital future of the city.
He Yousuf Hamad Al Shaibani, Executive Director of the Dubai Electronic Security Center, said: “At the Dubai Electronic Security Center, we are committed to merge a resistant and safe cybernetic environment promoted by innovation and gauling proactability that they give to Callenges. 2025 reflects our vision of construction of a reliable and reliable world aligned with the objective of Dubai. Dubai of becoming the goal of Safetst.
To Shaibani added: “By adopting concepts such as Zero Trust and the development of advanced national platforms, we reaffirm our commitment to provide strategic solutions that support government and private entities to protect their criticism. dates And services, which allows them to accelerate digital transformation with confidence and efficiency. We also believe that investing in national talent is the cornerstone of cultivating a new generation of cyber security leaders capable of guaranteeing the sustainability of Dubai digital security. “
Specialized cyber security challenges
The center launched the last edition of Dubai Cyber Challenge Duration the Event, dedicated to Dubai Government entities. The challenge aims to evaluate and improve the cybersecurity skills of the participants while compliance with the promotion with the Center’s Information Security Regulations (ISR).
The competition has approximately 30 carefully designed tasks that simulate applications and government services commonly used in Dubai. With different levels of difficulty, the challenges allow participants to test their cyber security skills in several scenarios.
In addition, DESC is organizing the championship of the Ciber Defense School in Association with Techfirm, which has attracted more than 300 applications for university students throughout The EAU.
Participants compete in an advanced environment that simulates real -world cyber security challenges, responding to cyber attacks and identifying security vulnerabilities. The winners will receive valuable prizes worth AED 130,000, supporting the development of their skills and careers in cybersecurity.
