Under the Patronage of Lt General Dhahi Khalfan Tamim, Dubai Police Commander-in-Chief

In line with its strategy to further develop and enhance the performance of the telecommunications sector in the UAE, the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) represented by the Computer Emergency Response Team (aeCERT) – formed to facilitate the detection, prevention and response of cyber security incidents on the Internet –participates in the “Children Protection Against ICT Crimes” forum that was hold on Tuesday, the fifth of October at the Center of Studies and Research of the Police Academy in Dubai. The forum will discuss the repercussions of online crimes that are targeting children.

aeCERT took part in the forum by a platform that showcased a number of services about different aspects of electronic safety, giving users, i.e. both children and parents, the latest technologies that can ensure a safe electronic environment for them. aeCERT members also handed out flyers and presented “Salim” games, which provide useful information to children regarding the optimal use of the Internet and the way of handling the potential dangers that may arise daily whilst using the world Wide Web. The episode of “Shabaiyat el Cartoon” was shown, where “Salim” appeared and which was aired during the Holy month of Ramadan.

Aiming to offer the participants in the forum more details, a keynote was presented, shedding light on the new features of the twenty-first century which is known as the Era of Information Revolution. The presentation explained the different sorts of electronic dangers directed at children, how to avoid them and the role of parents, guardians and those responsible in schools and teaching institutions in providing help and granting advice to children, in addition to the monitoring role entrusted to them.

The participation of aeCERT in the forum tackled many subjects and covered the biggest number of risks that face children while surfing in the internet, starting with unethical websites and others that contain violent scenes, in addition to the web pages whose content contradicts our traditions and religious and social values. Moreover, other subjects were discussed related to the wrong online behaviors, such as talking with strangers and exchanging personal information and pictures through social websites.

To stay updated with the latest news of aeCERT, please visit the following website: www.aecert.ae. You can also visit the TRA booth at Gitex.