Intelligent CIO Middle East Issue 33 | Page 8

NEWS LogRhythm adds UAE’s NESA compliance regulation to platform Area 2071 and SAP collaborate on public sector excellence in UAE Mazen Dohaji, Regional Director for the MENA Region, LogRhythm L ogRhythm has integrated the UAE National Electronic Security Authority (NESA) cybersecurity compliance standards and guidelines into its NextGen SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) Platform. These standards were developed by NESA for government entities in critical sectors to protect the UAE’s critical data and information infrastructure. “Cybersecurity is one of the biggest economic and national security challenges countries face in the 21st century,” said His Excellency Jassem Bu Ataba Al Zaabi, Director General, NESA. “The National Electronic Security Authority was established in line with this modern reality and as soon as it was in place, we immediately initiated a thorough review of federal efforts to defend and protect the nation’s information and communication technology infrastructure. The announcement falls in line with the process we are currently engaged in which puts all necessary policies and standards in place to ensure a comprehensive approach to securing the nation’s digital infrastructure.” Compliance with these standards is mandatory for all government organisations, semi-government organisations and business organisations that are identified as critical infrastructure to the UAE. Not only were the regulations created to keep critical data safe but also to strengthen the security of UAE cyberassets and reduce corresponding risk levels, protect critical infrastructure, improve cybersecurity threat awareness and foster collaboration at national and sector levels in the UAE. 8 INTELLIGENTCIO Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (right) and Steve Tzikakis, President South Europe, Middle East and Africa, SAP, experience Smart City innovations at Area 2071 A rea 2071, the physical embodiment of the UAE Centennial 2071 Plan, has announced that it will be collaborating with global technology company SAP on innovations to help inspire creative minds and fuel digital government. SAP is planning to establish its Leonardo Center at Area 2071, joining a global network. At the centre customers, partners, start-ups and educational institutions can pilot solutions on the SAP Leonardo digital innovation system. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, launched Area 2071, an initiative by the Dubai Future Foundation, as an interactive platform to develop creative solutions. “Area 2071 will be a global lighthouse for public sector excellence, with world governments being inspired by the UAE vision and government’s co- collaboration and co-innovation with our SAP Leonardo Center,” said Steve Tzikakis, President South Europe, Middle East and Africa, SAP. “Area 2071 is bringing together the UAE’s public sector resources and vision, and private sector experience, to enable our future government priorities,” said Abdulaziz Al Jaziri, Deputy CEO at Dubai Future Foundation. “Collaborating on the SAP Leonardo Center will catalyse public sector innovation and train young talents on enabling a fully digital government.” “Our planned Leonardo Center will enable the private sector ambition and strength to explore how to run better, improve people’s daily lives, and transform citizen happiness. We are committed to training young Emirati talents to take the lead in driving future government innovation.” www.intelligentcio.com