In conformity with its policy of providing a secure electronic environment with limited cyber threats, the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) represented by the National Computer Emergency Response Team (aeCERT) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Dubai Customs. The MoU aims at joining forces in the IT security field to safeguard the cyber security infrastructure.

As per the MoU, aeCERT will offer its expertise regarding the Dubai Customs electronic security to pave a rewarding cooperation between TRA and Dubai Trade in three areas: network security, electronic systems and IT infrastructure.

Representing the regulatory authority, H.E. Mohamed Nasser Al Ghanim, Director General, signed the MoU with Mr. Yousef Al Sahlawi, the Acting Senior Executive Director of Corporate Affairs and Executive Director of Policies and Legislations Division at Dubai Customs during their participation in GITEX Technology Week among the presence of staff and media elites.

From his side, H.E. Mohamed Nasser Al Ghanim, Director General of TRA, stated: “The authority commits to providing its expertise in the field of electronic security for governmental entities when security threats continue to increase and multiply, thus jeopardizing internet users.”

Mr. Yousef Al Sahlawi lauded the services being delivered by TRA reckoning that Dubai Customs pay due consideration to the information security issue under its engagement with more than 100.000 clients.

“the MOU with TRA will support Dubai Customs effort in maintaining information security and confidentiality,” Al Sahlawi said.

The MoU sets the framework for IT barter that could be utilized to anticipate cyber threats and respond to it. Through this framework, the team will have the ability to identify potential threats and support the electronic system of Dubai Customs, in addition to working on developing its response methodology and procedures.

The automated aeCERT team aims at enhancing the standards and practice of IT security. It also commits to preserving a safeguarded cyber security infrastructure in parallel with the TRA strategy which aims at securing a safe electronic outer space for the country, its citizens and residents.