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OIC-CERT Working Group announces new cloud security framework
The Organisation of the Islamic Cooperation-Computer Emergency Response Team , OIC-CERT Cloud Security Working Group , co-chaired by the UAE Cybersecurity Council and National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority , unveiled the OIC-CERT Cloud Security Framework .
It was officially launched by HE Dr Mohamed Hamad Al Kuwaiti , Head of Cybersecurity , United Arab Emirates Government , and HE Dr Ahmed Abdel Hafez , Vice President of the National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority for Cybersecurity Affairs , and Head of the Executive Bureau of the Supreme Council of Cybersecurity , who have been spearheading the initiative since November 2022 . It took place at the GISEC CISO Circle during GITEX .
The framework aims to develop a common security approach for risk assessment and management and an open standard that can be used to mitigate any technical difficulties in the domain of cloud computing for the OIC-CERT member states . The framework is set to revolutionise cloud security governance and compliance for OIC member states . In a collaborative effort , this milestone represents a unified approach to address the pressing need for risk assessment , management , and technical challenges in cloud computing .
HE Dr Mohamed Hamad Al Kuwaiti , Head of Cybersecurity , United Arab Emirates Government , stated : “ The release of the OIC-CERT Cloud Security Framework marks a pivotal moment in our ongoing efforts to bolster cybersecurity in the cloud computing domain .
“ This initiative has been a collaborative endeavour led by UAE and Egypt , and its significance against the backdrop of digital transformation is critical , given that cloud computing powers the future digital economy by enabling other technologies such as AI . This framework offers a comprehensive approach to tackling the ever-evolving challenges of cloud security .”
HE Dr Ahmed Abdel Hafez , Vice President of the National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority for Cybersecurity Affairs , and Head of the Executive Bureau of the Supreme Council of Cybersecurity , said , “ Cybersecurity has received great attention in the Egyptian constitution . As businesses migrate their data to the cloud , securing the cloud infrastructure is becoming increasingly crucial for business continuity , data protection , and regulation .
“ We are glad to jointly cooperate with the esteemed UAE Cyber Security Council , driving the initiative to develop this OIC- CERT Cloud Security Framework to provide high-level strategic guidance necessary for cloud development .” p
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