NEWS
Abu Dhabi
Digital
Authority
and Trend
Micro launch
cyberdefence
challenge
CAFU to provide on-demand
vehicle maintenance services
with ‘CAFU Essentials’ in
partnership with ExxonMobil
A
bu Dhabi Digital Authority (ADDA) has
held the ‘Cyber Defense Challenge’, in
partnership with Trend Micro, to strengthen
the protection of servers and hybrid cloud
data centres operated by organisations in
Abu Dhabi. The initiative comes in line with
ADDA’s strategy to collaborate with the
private sector and enhance cybersecurity
which is one of the main pillars of Abu
Dhabi’s Digital Transformation agenda.
ADDA and Trend Micro have signed a
MoU to adopt the latest cybersecurity
solutions and conduct a series of awareness
workshops for IT government employees.
ADDA implements a common security
transformation framework for all Abu Dhabi
government entities.
The Cyber Defense Challenge seeks to
support the technical infrastructure and
cyber ecosystem in Abu Dhabi and the
UAE. The one-day hands-on workshop led
IT professionals to experience simulated
cyberattacks and adopt a ‘think like a
hacker’ approach.
Mohamed Geyath, Executive Director –
Information Security Operation Sector, ADDA,
said: “Abu Dhabi Digital Authority continues
to engage in initiatives that increase the IT
protection of the Emirate and the country’s
digital infrastructure, systems and data.
“The Cyber Defense Challenge is one of the
strategies that ADDA supports and promotes
to help strengthen our security capabilities
following innovative solutions and training,
and thereby enhancing the skills of our
human capital.”
The workshop saw major participation from
the public sector, including Chief Information
Security Officers, security architects,
infrastructure engineers and DevOps.
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INTELLIGENTCIO
T
he MENA region’s first-ever fuel on-
demand mobile application, CAFU
has announced the expansion of its
services, by introducing CAFU Essentials.
A new service under the CAFU brand,
CAFU Essentials will provide on-demand
maintenance services such as oil, battery
and tyre change, as well as fuel system
cleaning, for motorists across Dubai,
Sharjah and Ajman. Users will be able to
enjoy these services through the CAFU app.
“Drawing inspiration from the vision
of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al
Maktoum, Vice President and Prime
Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai,
we are committed to playing a role
in building a future-centric, digital
economy,” said Rashid Al Ghurair,
Founder of CAFU. “Last year, we
introduced CAFU with the ambition of
bringing innovation and convenience
to the residents of the UAE by helping
them save time, and enabling access
to fuel services across Dubai, Sharjah
and Ajman. As market leaders and
pacesetters, we are thrilled to announce
the expansion of our services to include
vehicle maintenance services, all
accessible from the CAFU application.”
The introduction of vehicle maintenance
services transforms CAFU into an end-
to-end solution for vehicle owners, at
home, work or play, saving time and
money. All services will be run by fully-
trained operators, in a simple, safe and
convenient manner. Accessible at the
touch of a button, the CAFU application
will also feature the integration of
sophisticated AI and Machine Learning
capabilities, making the service efficient
and intelligent.
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