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08 December 2016
The global flow of data is rapidly becoming as important to economic development as the flow of oil, goods and services between nations, according to experts. Experts said Qatar taking important steps to encourage young people to pursue their ambition and to provide a secure framework for digital innovation.
Speaking on the second day of The Euromoney Qatar Conference, which concluded yesterday, Khalid Al Hashmi, Assistant Undersecretary, Cyber Security, Q-CERT (Qatar Computer Emergency Response Team) outlined the work his organisation is undertaking to ensure Qatar continues to enjoy the highest level of information security. “The threat landscape is growing as the level of digitisation increases across society,” explained Al Hashmi.
“We are seeing that companies are now facing a higher level of risk across their supply chain, as they look to outsource more processes and move more operations into the Cloud. Q-CERT is working in alliance with regional and international bodies to exchange information about online risks and ensure the highest level of protection for Qatar,” he said.
More than 600 international and national delegates attended The Euromoney Qatar Conference 2016 held at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel. There was strong interest in the on-stage discussions on Day Two, which focused on the role of technology, innovation and the measures in place to support Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).
In a keynote interview, Sara Alkhelaifi, Computer Engineer, Financial Stability and Cyber Security, Qatar Central Bank “Like many developed nations, Qatar is still realising its digital potential, working hard to promote programmes that enable citizens to access services and realise their ambitions through digital channels.”
The global flow of data is rapidly becoming as important to economic development as the flow of oil, goods and services between nations, according to experts. Experts said Qatar taking important steps to encourage young people to pursue their ambition and to provide a secure framework for digital innovation.
Speaking on the second day of The Euromoney Qatar Conference, which concluded yesterday, Khalid Al Hashmi, Assistant Undersecretary, Cyber Security, Q-CERT (Qatar Computer Emergency Response Team) outlined the work his organisation is undertaking to ensure Qatar continues to enjoy the highest level of information security. “The threat landscape is growing as the level of digitisation increases across society,” explained Al Hashmi.
“We are seeing that companies are now facing a higher level of risk across their supply chain, as they look to outsource more processes and move more operations into the Cloud. Q-CERT is working in alliance with regional and international bodies to exchange information about online risks and ensure the highest level of protection for Qatar,” he said.
More than 600 international and national delegates attended The Euromoney Qatar Conference 2016 held at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel. There was strong interest in the on-stage discussions on Day Two, which focused on the role of technology, innovation and the measures in place to support Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).
In a keynote interview, Sara Alkhelaifi, Computer Engineer, Financial Stability and Cyber Security, Qatar Central Bank “Like many developed nations, Qatar is still realising its digital potential, working hard to promote programmes that enable citizens to access services and realise their ambitions through digital channels.”
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