UAE to host gathering of leading global IT security standards body

DarkMatter through the endorsement and support of the Emirates Authority for Standardisation & Metrology, and the UAE’s National Electronic Security Authority, is set to host the next scheduled meeting of the global Information Technology security standards body, the International Organisation for Standardisation Subcommittee 27, in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

A working group of up to 350 international experts are expected in Abu Dhabi to address issues related to privacy and information security standards.

Faisal Al Bannai, DarkMatter’s Chief Executive Officer said, “As a UAE-based cyber security firm, DarkMatter, together with ESMA and NESA, welcomes members of the working group SC 27 to the UAE. Protecting the future of our nation and all parties who work and live here is our overarching ambition, and securing cyber space and digital environments is a key element in achieving a prosperous future.”

The meetings of the ISO/IEC JTC 1 SC 27 will include the presence of 52 voting members and 18 observing members of ISO, developing a deeper understanding of global IT security challenges as well as discussing cutting-edge solutions.

Harshul Joshi, DarkMatter’s Senior Vice President of Cyber Governance, Risk & Compliance, and Global Standards Editor for SC 27 said, “During our week-long session, we aim to advance the global cyber security cause in a bid to further enhance our ability to protect information and encourage responsible business practices across industries.”