Cybersecurity & Safety – UAE
Introduction
Until recently, cybercrime and the danger of data theft were seen to be problems only faced by industrialized nations. However, as digitalization in both government and business increases, countries in the Middle East are increasingly coming to appreciate the need of cybersecurity preparation. When it comes to the pace of digital consumer adoption, the United Arab Emirates is among the world top countries. These factors, in addition to consumers casual attitude toward online security and the absence of sufficient cybersecurity safeguards in critical
industries, make the United Arab Emirates an interesting target for cybercriminals. While official statistics on the frequency of cybercrime in the United Arab Emirates are hard to come by, reports on waves of crippling malware assaults and private sector studies provide light on the scope of the problem. This paper will use three indicators to assess the current status of cyber readiness and security measures in UAE: the economic costs of cybercrime, the vulnerability of the human target, and the development of the national cybersecurity plan.
Cybersecurity & Safety – UAE
Literature Review
Since cyber-attacks on the UAE's financial institutions and government organizations became a major problem in 2012, 2013, and 2014, cybersecurity has been at the center of policy formulation and defensive strategy in the UAE. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) planned to increase its expenditure on homeland security by more than 33 percent, reaching more than $10 billion by 2024 (Siyam & Hussain, 2021). Cybersecurity in the country has improved because to increased funding, yet many experts still believe it is not sufficient. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is an attractive target for state produced information collecting activities because to its dependence on the Internet of Things and an increasingly connected population (Gibbs, 2020). Specifically, the cyberattack capabilities of Iran and Israel pose serious risks to the UAE. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has increased its investment in cybersecurity and is planning to establish a cyber command as part of its tactical defense strategy.
Cybersecurity & Safety – UAE
According to Al Shamsi, 2019, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is experiencing a shortage of competent cybersecurity professionals in the business and governmental sectors to that which is being experienced worldwide. The government has taken on longer-term projects, such as the construction of the Information Security Research Center (ISRC) at the Khalifa University, which provides the only MSc and PhD degrees in cyber security in the country, and internet safety courses aimed at young people and children. The United Arab Emirates (UAE)
standing as a regional digital pioneer is largely attributable to the government encouragement of innovation and the use of technology.
FedNet was developed by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to give all branches of the federal government quick and easy network access to a shared pool of customizable computer resources. One of FedNet many benefits is the improvement it brings to cybersecurity in the United Arab Emirates thanks to its robust and reliable design. This is accomplished by way of an encrypted private network in the cloud using Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS). According to AlDaajeh et al. (2022), FedNet staff must keep a watchful eye on the network at all times, looking for signs of wrongdoing and acting swiftly to correct any problems they find. For FedNet security events, a Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system is run by a security operations center (SOC) that is staffed around the clock, every day of the year. Multiple more initiatives are being undertaken by the UAE to keep and improve cybersecurity.
Cybersecurity & Safety – UAE
Research Design Methods
This research will employ a qualitative approach. Qualitative data will be used in the analysis and description of the legal framework and its historical evolution of cyber security and safety in the UAE. Data collected from sources such as yearly reports, articles in books, journals, and newspapers, etc. will also be used to conduct a study of the impact of cybercrimes and the legal framework for compacting them in the UAE. The informational resources that will be used are electronic resources, such as articles, books, and website content. The research process will
involve using both primary and secondary resources. The study will also analyze one of the top organizations in the country and identify whether the government has put in place enough cyber security measures.
Conclusion
The United Arab Emirates must be prepared to take on a higher load of cyber-attacks as it pushes for more digitalization and innovative applications of technology across all aspects of society, including e-government, the Internet of Things, and online banking. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been a prime target for cybercriminals because to lack of policies and the country widespread usage of such technology and the internet. Increasing connection increases susceptibility, and more sophisticated cyberattacks pose a threat to individuals and businesses
alike in today interconnected world. The UAE should accelerate the rate at which it implements cyber security policies and safety measures.
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