Emirates Post Group signs MoU with TRA's aeCERT for safeguarding information security

Holding Group and the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) have a
signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to safeguard information security through the UAE Computer Emergency Response Team (aeCERT), an initiative of the TRA.


The MoU was signed by Mr. Fahad Eisa Al-Hosani, Acting President of Emirates Post Group and Mr. Mohamed Naser Al Ghanim,
Director General of TRA, at a ceremony that was attended by senior
officials from both sides.

Under the MoU, Emirates Post Group and aeCERT will
collaborate in the fields of information security and work out mechanisms for information sharing and provision of early warning and notification of threats, in order to facilitate the detection, prevention and response to cyber security incidents, such as hacking, viruses and corruption on the Internet.

"The rapid growth of information network and widespread use of the Internet have made organizations vulnerable to risks and threats to information security," said Mr. Al-Hosani. "We are pleased to sign this MoU with the TRA as it will
help Emirates Post Group to address various cyber threats, prevent their occurrence and limit the degree of impact
once they occur, through the expertise of aeCERT."

Mr. Mohamed Al Ghanim said: "Through this agreement, the TRA will be able to ensure a secure electronic environment
by safeguarding information from the dangers of the web and maintain confidentiality and information data owned by Emirates Post Group and other parties that have signed up with aeCERT."

Under the terms of agreement, aeCERT wil provide Emirates Post Group with consultancy, education and
awareness; act as a central point of contact to coordinate all communication with national and international authorities and CERTS; issue preliminary alerts and advisories; conduct risk analysis and assessment and provide proactive services to measure the quality of information security.

aeCERT, set up by the UAE Council of Ministers as per Decision No. 89/5 of 2008, represents the national team for Computer Emergency in the UAE. The TRA, represented by the aeCERT team, has launched 'Salem,' an e-guide to
protect the web, to complement the first phase of the awareness campaign. 'Salem' provides guidance on how to protect information from web risks. The TRA seeks to sign agreements with different institutions, both private and
public, to ensure cyberspace security for all Internet users and an ideal environment to develop the UAE's communications and information technology sector to rank amongst major global centers.

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