Abu Dhabi Systems and Information Centre Signs MoU with Kaspersky Lab

• Partnerships with the private sector are a key component of Abu Dhabi’s ICT strategy
• 84 Abu Dhabi government entities to benefit from the partnership

Abu Dhabi, June 12, 2017 – The Abu Dhabi Systems and Information Centre (ADSIC) has signed a partnership MoU with the leading global cybersecurity company Kaspersky Lab, to boost cooperation and benefit 84 Abu Dhabi-based government entities by providing advanced technical solutions to the UAE capital’s e-Government.

As part of the agreement, Kaspersky Lab will employ its technical expertise and solutions, while providing their products at competitive rates, with the aim of reinforcing the cybersecurity environment of ADSIC and its strategic partners from the government sector. Moreover, a series of awareness workshops will be organized as part of the MoU to benefit from knowledge transfer and international best practices.

“The enhancement of the information security domain is a key strategic priority for ADSIC in light of rapid digital transformation in order to protect information and data in our capacity as the government entity responsible for developing Abu Dhabi’s ICT sector", said H.E Rashed Lahej Al Mansoori, Director-General of ADSIC.

H.E Al Mansoori added, “ADSIC is committed to facilitating all necessary requirements through its strategic partnerships with leading members of the ICT private sector to provide our government partners with added value by benefiting from their technical expertise to meet the various needs of Abu Dhabi’s e-government. We are pleased to enter into this partnership with Kaspersky Lab, a global company with a strong track record of cybersecurity.

“It is essential for any governmental organization to serve its customers in a flawless manner and in today’s world of constantly evolving cybercrime this is not possible without strong security measures. Therefore, Kaspersky Lab is proud to sign a MoU with Abu Dhabi Systems and Information Centre that strives to make the Abu Dhabi government more effective and efficient in delivering their services. I believe that this agreement will be beneficial for both sides and I hope it is the beginning of a fruitful long-term cooperation”, said Maxim Frolov, Managing Director META, Kaspersky Lab.