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aeCERT- ’Enhancing Security Awareness Across UAE’
The United Arab Emirates Computer Emergency Response Team (aeCERT) is the cyber security coordination center in the UAE. It is established by the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) as an initiative to facilitate the detection, prevention and response of cyber security incidents on the Internet.Vision
Be the leading trusted secure cyber coordination center in the region.
Mission
To sustain a resilient and vigilant ICT infrastructure against a broader set of cyber security threats.
To build a secure and safe cyber culture in the United Arab Emirates.
Goals
Enhance the cyber security law and assist in the creation of new laws.
Enhance information security awareness across the UAE.
Build national expertise in information security, incident management and computer forensics.
Provide a central trusted point of contact for cyber security incident reporting in the UAE.
Establish a national center to disseminate information about threats, vulnerabilities, and cyber security incidents.
Foster the establishment of and provide assistance to sector-based Computer Security Incidents Response Teams (CSIRTs).
Coordinate with domestic and international CSIRTs and related organizations.
Become an active member of recognized security organizations and forums.
