Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) hosted a group of some of the most important Estonian info security experts, to lead a workshop on info security, and raise awareness in about cyber risks and dangers. The workshop was held at DEWA's Sustainable Building in Al Quoz, and was attended by HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA, and other DEWA staff.

"DEWA is committed to carrying out the vision of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to attain Dubai's prepare for sustainable advancement, by adopting the current methods and integrating them into all its online operations. We continually apply techniques to assure the security and dependability of our services and are keen to enhance Dubai's position as a role model for smart cities. DEWA is dedicated to providing electricity and water services at the greatest standards of accessibility, performance, and reliability. To attain this, we are constantly analyzing all the possibilities and dangers that may influence the functional processes or the quality of services supplied to our clients. This process is followed by implementing preventative measures and alternative strategies to make sure the best outcomes, and boosting DEWA's level of global competitiveness in all its operations," stated Al Tayer.

"Today's workshop is a chance to gain from the most recent practices and updates, in support of DEWA's vision, the fast growth of the details network, and the world's increasing need for the Internet. To attain our vision to become sustainable ingenious world-class utility, and to support electronic integration in all services, DEWA counts on implementing the most updated requirements necessary to keep abreast of advancements in e-services, especially Information Security," added Al Tayer.

Al Tayer stressed DEWA's commitment to embrace the very best international requirements of details security to maintain its position as one of the prominent government organisations in Dubai. DEWA is likewise dedicated to presenting its workers and groups to the most recent security solutions, to deal with different present and future difficulties, by improving cooperation with the best regional and worldwide info security system organisations.

"We comprehend the value of dealing immediately with prospective security hazards, and have developed the very first cyber defence centre to predict dangers ahead of time and conduct any needed preventative treatments to protect data, by monitoring our services and technical possessions all the time, managing incidents with care, and limiting the effects of possible hazards. We arranged this workshop and hosted info security experts from Estonia to benefit from their experiences and skills, to offer premium, innovative, and highly-efficient services, to accomplish the joy of employees and consumers, while surpassing their expectations and requirements," stated Moza Al Akraf, CIO of DEWA.

DEWA has ended up being a pioneer for embracing the very best global requirements of info security, and obtained the prestigious International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) 27001 certification in 2010. This certification was later on updated to the ISO 27001:2013 in 2014. To this day, DEWA still holds this certificate. DEWA is the first organisation in the Middle East to apply the SAP system for threat management. The new SAP system allows further integration, supplying spec flexibility, and incorporated reporting and monitoring of the functional business threats. It likewise provides the very best info system that supports decision-making.