Cybersecurity today is one of the most essential elements of Information Technology departments, indispensable for individuals and institutions at all levels. They must consider it to protect their entities, operations, and confidential information. Here, I would like to share key points that I hope will be beneficial for you and other users striving to keep themselves safe and secure online.
Firstly, it’s crucial to note that with the advancement of digital technology, particularly artificial intelligence, cybersecurity threats have increased in tandem. Given this, it’s widely accepted by professionals and regulators that they will prioritize countermeasures against such deceptive and conspiratorial activities, especially when potential harm is significant, both for individual stakeholders and institutions. Therefore, electronic safety and security are concepts given the utmost priority by the authorities in the United Arab Emirates and many other socially responsible organizations concerned with their communities worldwide.
Secondly, the extent of the United Arab Emirates’ interest in technical security and other technology applications is evident. The Emirati electronic security law contains articles, specifically Article 3(46), Article 7(43), and Article 24(45) of the Federal Communications and Electronic Information Law of 2020, which stipulate severe penalties ranging from fines to imprisonment for up to 10 years. As for the federal laws of the UAE designed to combat computer and internet crimes, they apply to both residents and non-residents of the country, prioritizing cybersecurity practices to ensure a safe and stable environment. For instance, blockchain technology applications, like the one used by the country’s Ministry of Health, ensure the protection of drug supply policies, guaranteeing their safety and the accuracy of drug data, known as the “Tatmeen” application.
In conclusion, I advise all institutions and companies, regardless of their size and number of employees, to consider having preventive technical monitoring regulations and systems that safeguard them and prevent information leakage. There should be internal regulations to monitor employees and prevent them from illicitly leaking company information, which could result in significant financial damages and tarnish the institution’s reputation. This measure entails seeking IT and cybersecurity experts for guidance, establishing rules, reviewing internal network organization, and identifying and technically and legally combating external hacking attempts before they occur. The same caution should be exercised by phone and computer users, remaining wary of any link, email, text message, or advertisement on any social media platform to prevent hacking or spying on user information, photos, and files.
