The Cybersecurity Council launched an awareness campaign, targeting government and private institutions, and all members of society, under the title “The National Cybersecurity Campaign… A Year of Digital Awareness and Education.” It seeks to enhance awareness of the dangers of cyberspace, and the various ways to protect against cyberattacks, and calls for the importance of Take caution to avoid falling victim to phishing attacks, which use technology to trick digital users into obtaining their personal information and data..
The National Cybersecurity Campaign comes as a translation of the directives of the UAE’s wise leadership, out of its belief in the importance of information and data security in light of the tremendous digital developments the country is witnessing. These directives emphasize the necessity of providing a safe digital environment for citizens and residents alike, and enhancing awareness of the dangers of cyberspace and ways to protect against it..
The campaign, which continues over the course of a full year, includes 52 topics, with a new topic every week, which comes within the Cyber Pulse initiatives, various aspects of cybersecurity, including directions and advice on how to identify suspicious emails, and the importance of knowing emerging threats, in addition to continuous updating. For programs and applications, and the use of secure communications applications over the Internet.
Through awareness campaigns and communication with the public, the Council aims to increase awareness by enhancing society’s understanding of the nature of electronic threats and how to deal with them, in addition to providing them with the knowledge and tools necessary to detect and protect against these attacks, and to promote safe behavior with the best practices and preventive measures..
The National Cybersecurity Campaign seeks to enhance the culture of cybersecurity in all sectors of society and support safe digital transformation in the country. And spreading awareness of the dangers of electronic attacks, and providing best practices to protect against these risks, ensuring a safe digital environment for everyone.
It also constitutes one of the most important goals of the Cybersecurity Council, making cybersecurity a general and daily culture that includes all members of Emirati society, in addition to raising the level of awareness among individuals that cyber threats are not limited to large institutions only, but can also affect them and their families..
His Excellency Dr. Mohammed Hamad Al Kuwaiti, Chairman of the Cybersecurity Council, pointed out that the “National Cybersecurity Campaign” comes in light of the increase in cyber threats and their impact on all aspects of daily life in light of the tremendous digital developments that the country is witnessing, and in confirmation of the country’s government’s commitment to providing a safe digital environment for residents. It has all.
His Excellency affirmed the Council’s belief in the importance of enhancing awareness and spreading culture among societies to confront these challenges, as the awareness of individuals and institutions is considered an important foundation in protecting Emirati society from cyber attacks in light of technological development and the increasing cyber threats that accompany it..
In this context, the Chairman of the Cybersecurity Council called on all individuals and institutions to follow up on the campaign and actively participate in it. With the aim of achieving a safer cyberspace for all, out of belief in the responsibility that must be exercised in confronting these threats.
Dr. Mohammed Al-Kuwaiti explained that the national cybersecurity campaign is in line with the “We are the Emirates” vision, which aims to build an interconnected and effective society, capable of keeping pace with global developments in various fields. The campaign seeks to enhance the participation of all members of society in building a safe digital environment, which contributes to achieving the “We Are the Emirates” vision for a prosperous future..
He added that the campaign is not limited to the UAE only, but rather seeks to share its experiences and best practices with the entire world, based on its awareness of the importance of international cooperation in the field of cybersecurity, and the necessity of enhancing the exchange of information and expertise with other countries to ensure a safe digital environment for all..
The National Cybersecurity Campaign includes a set of awareness content on the Council’s various platforms on social media, along with various coverage of the Council’s activities and efforts, including seminars, workshops, and exhibitions, as well as security warnings regarding threats and security updates announced by the Center, with the aim of consolidating the Council’s message. To enhance cybersecurity in the UAE.
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