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UAE Council and Group-IB Form Cyber Defense Alliance

By Geopolitics Desk · · Updated 2026-09-21 08:35 UTC
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The UAE Cyber Security Council and Group-IB have formalized a strategic partnership to boost predictive cyber defense and talent development. The collaboration, announced at GISEC Global 2026, includes plans for a joint Innovation Center of Excellence and deeper integration of adversary-centric intelligence into national defense strategies.

  • According to a report by Zawya, the alliance announced at GISEC Global 2026 will specifically target threat intelligence exchange and joint incident response, with both parties exploring the creation of a shared Innovation Center of Excellence.

    Source: Zawya

  • The UAE Cyber Security Council and Group-IB have launched a strategic partnership to enhance predictive threat defense and joint training.

    Source: group-ib.com
Based on reporting by group-ib.com and Zawya, compiled by the Tradingbird desk.

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