du's secure web hosting solution is rated as one of the best and most effective in the region, protecting organisations against cyber security threats using a proactive multilayer approach

DUBAI, UAE, 22 December 2016

Today, there are over three billion global internet users – 40% of the world’s population – driving growth in digital service, support and sales interactions that require businesses to host their web-based services in a secure environment to ensure high level of confidentiality, integrity and availability

Hosted in the UAE, Secure Web Hosting solution from du integrates innovative layers of security that work in tandem to deliver a unique and holistic approach to protect an organisation’s web services from cybersecurity threats. It was purpose-built to ensure business continuity by maximising security, availability and performance.

“In today's digital era, a secure web presence is critical to the success of any organisation. As global security threats continue to grow, we developed Secure Web Hosting to provide government institutions and large enterprises an efficient and effective way to secure their web presence. It minimises risks from cyberattack and enables organisations in the UAE to effectively protect their profits, customer experience and reputation,” said Fahad AlHassawi, Chief Commercial Officer at du.

Secure Web Hosting guards enterprises against cyber security attacks with a proactive approach to security. All websites are analysed and put through rigorous penetration testing. Security policies are customised to ensure it serves the specific needs of an organisation as well as its security objectives.


Positioned among the most comprehensive web security solution within the Middle East, Secure Web Hosting from du is an award winning platform that offers organisations a reliable and seamless managed service for securing their web services and ensuring business continuity.


Customers that use du’s Secure Web Hosting benefit from a comprehensive custom solution, unique within the UAE market. With seven security layers monitored and managed 24x7 by du enterprise SOC (Security Operations Centre), customers face reduced risks in security breach and threats to business continuity.

For more information, please visit www.du.ae/managedservice

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About du
du is a vibrant and multiple award-winning telecommunications service provider serving over 8 million individual customers with its mobile, fixedline, broadband internet, and Home services over its 4G LTE network. du also caters to over 80,000 UAE businesses with its vast range of ICT and managed services. Since its launch in 2007, du has many UAE firsts to its credit, including introduction of Pay by the Second® billing system, IPTV and self-service portal.

du is ideally placed to support the realisation of UAE Vision 2021 and transformation of Dubai into a Smart City. du is also the official strategic partner of the Smart Dubai Office and the platform provider for Smart Dubai. Following the successful testing of the Middle East’s first Internet of Things (IoT) network, du is on course to complete deployment of its IoT network in 2016.

Brand Finance ranked du as the 12th most valuable brand in the Middle East in 2016. du previously won the coveted Brand of the year title by Superbrands Middle East in 2013. The company has been recognised with several other awards such as ISO 27001 certification of Managed Security Services and having the distinction of opening UAE’s first LEED Platinum Certified Green Shop. du also has the unique distinction of the first telecom in the world to release Sustainability Report based  on GRI-G4 guidelines in 2014. du is also credited with du’s world-class teleport is the largest of its kind in the Middle East and ranked among the top teleports in the world by World teleport Association.

As an Emirati business, du is vested in supporting innovation and entrepreneurship in the UAE. The company has, on average, had an Emiratisation rate of 34% since 2013 across its entire business. Human capital is a key focus area for the company, and the company employs nearly 2000 people from over 60 nationalities. du has won Gallup Great Workplace Award for two consecutive years.

du is 39.5 percent owned by Emirates Investment Authority, 19.75 percent by Mubadala Development Company PJSC, 19.5 percent by Emirates Communications and Technology LLC and the remaining by public shareholders. Listed on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM), the company trades under the name ‘du’.

For more information visit www.du.ae

For further information, please contact:
Saugat Chatterjee
Brand & Communications
du
Mobile: +971559367045
Email: Saugat.Chatterjee@du.ae

Layal Dalal
Communications Manager
MSLGROUP
Email: layal.dalal@mslgroup.com

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