Cyber Security Council’s Post

Libya cybersecurity is classifed with less than 70% that means lack of security readiness against potential IT or OT threats. Urgent plan is needed to handle this weakness, specially preparing technical aspects such as human capacity to face any cyber attack in near future.

Saudisation is a key component of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, which seeks to increase the participation of Saudi nationals in the workforce across sectors. In recent years, the Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) has promoted Saudisation in specific professions and sectors where national statistics show high numbers of Saudi graduates in relevant core subjects. Most recently, the MHRSD introduced consulting professions to the policy, and includes a 40% quota requirement for financial, business, and cyber security consulting specialists. Our insight by Sara Khoja and Sarit Thomas summarises the key measures in this area: https://bit.ly/4aa4Q4E Our dedicated Doing Business in Saudi Arabia Hub helps businesses stay informed and understand the latest developments and opportunities: https://bit.ly/3QB9HEx #saudiarabia #saudisation #vision2030 #employment #doingbusiness

After the recent Global Cybersecurity Forum held in Riyadh, a remarkable event that brought together leading minds to discuss and shape the future of cybersecurity, I am excited to share that our Kingdom has achieved a significant milestone by being recognized as a pioneering model in the United Nations Cybersecurity Index for 2024. This prestigious classification as a role model is a testament to Saudi Arabia’s dedication to excellence in cybersecurity. Our perfect score across all 83 sub-indicators underscores the Kingdom’s comprehensive approach to cybersecurity. This includes our resilient legal framework, effective regulatory measures, and strong international cooperation. Our commitment to capacity building, including specialized training, awareness campaigns, and advanced technical measures, has set a global benchmark. This achievement is a direct result of our leadership's visionary guidance and the collaborative efforts of the National Cybersecurity Authority and the Saudi Information Technology Company. It reflects our successful strategy of centralizing cybersecurity governance while decentralizing operational tasks to enhance national security and technical sovereignty. Being recognized as a global leader in cybersecurity is an honor and a reflection of our continuous efforts to protect our digital infrastructure and foster innovation. I am proud to be part of this transformative journey and look forward to further advancements in our cybersecurity landscape. https://lnkd.in/dCEGta5s #cybersecurity #saudiarabia #globalleadership #uncybersecurityindex #innovation #nationalsecurity #enterpriseriskmanagement #datamanagement #governanceandrisk #strategicplanning

My recent analysis focuses on the cybersecurity dynamics in the Middle East, highlighting the escalating cyber attacks occurring between Israel and Iran. #cybersecurity #Isreal #Iran #APTs #threatintel #MENAregion

Fortune Arabia referenced Acronis' latest #cyberthreat report, highlighting the #UAE's impressive ranking among the best countries in reporting #malware attacks, standing at 28.6%. This places the UAE alongside Singapore and Spain, according to Acronis' report covering #cyberprotection activities for the second half of the year.

The #cybersecurity #awareness session that has been arranged by Ministry of Oil and Environment and delivered by National Cyber Security Center Bahrain. The awareness session normally help the employees to become familiar with the potential types of cyber threats, such as phishing emails, social engineering attacks, malware, and ransomware. This knowledge enables them to identify potential risks, take appropriate precautions, and proactively report suspicious activity. Many thanks for Jawaher Al khaja for her efforts to deliver this valuable and fruitful session.

UAE is among the top in global #cybersecurity! A proud moment for the UAE, getting a place in tier 1 of ITU's Global Cybersecurity Index 2024 – the highest of the five tiers reserved for countries that demonstrate a strong commitment in all five cybersecurity pillars. This achievement reflects our national commitment to building a secure digital future. Let’s continue to make cybersecurity a priority and ensure the UAE remains a global leader in this critical space. Cyber Security Council Hadi Anwar #CyberResilience #GlobalCybersecurityIndex #DigitalDefense

Cristiane Guedes PhD Ahmed AlRashed , MBA ,MSc Security means classification, while metadata classifies, or sorts, the data. Whatever tool it may be, without treasure map, NO treasure can be found. Metadata is an enabler for data analytics. It is like a human-curated treasure map for treasure hunting. Without metadata, NO data can be found/retrieved, even by the most advanced technologies, like AI, etc. https://lnkd.in/g-aJFnXR AI, specifically, ChatGPT, failed our first go/no-go test. Is there any data solution, AI or NOT, that can answer the following questions of patent intelligence, sorted by multilingual census geographical locations? "Who, in the Ontario province of Canada, have new US patents granted on the nearest Tuesday (Eastern Time), when the USPTO releases the newly granted US patents on a weekly basis?" "Who, in the "江蘇" province of China, have new US patents granted on the nearest Tuesday (Eastern Time), when the USPTO releases the newly granted US patents on a weekly basis?" With our intellectual property (IP), a Chinese-English multilingual metadata, we can get the full list answers for the above questions. This is a fact. Do you or any of your contacts need our expertise/IP to do the data analysis that AI can't do?

Reaching the top is never accidental—it’s the outcome of meticulous strategy, collaborative effort, and a readiness to embrace calculated risks. Achieving the #1 position demands a balance of innovative thinking and resilience, supported by a clear vision and strong execution. However, staying at the forefront is where true leadership is tested. As challenges evolve, particularly for those leading the charge, continuous adaptation becomes critical. Stability doesn’t come from resting on past successes, but from driving forward with foresight, agility, and a commitment to ongoing excellence. The journey is not just about being first; it’s about maintaining a long-term competitive edge in an ever-changing landscape. Great achievement Dr. Mohamed Alkuwaiti and your team.