Mastercard and UAE Cyber Security Council Sign MoU to Strengthen National Cyber Resilience
Mastercard and UAE Cyber Security Council Sign MoU to Strengthen National Cyber Resilience
Publish Date: 2026-02-05 02:15:00
Source Domain: techafricanews.com
Through this collaboration, both entities will work together to advance cybersecurity resilience by sharing global best practices and supporting the development of forward‑looking cybersecurity policies.
Mastercard has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the UAE Cyber Security Council (CSC) to strengthen trust in the nation’s digital ecosystem. Through this collaboration, both entities will work together to advance cybersecurity resilience by sharing global best practices and supporting the development of forward‑looking cybersecurity policies.
Announced on the sidelines of the World Governments Summit (WGS) 2026 in Dubai, the two entities are also launching a joint report on the current state of the country’s cybersecurity landscape.
The UAE Cyber Threat Insights Report highlights the increasingly complex ecosystem of threat actors targeting organizations, outlining their diverse objectives and the sophisticated methods they employ. It reveals how critical sectors and high‑value national assets are being prioritized by malicious actors, reflecting a broader escalation in cyber risk. The report also underscores the UAE Government’s sustained efforts to strengthen national cyber resilience, particularly through enhanced public‑private coordination, ensuring collective preparedness and reinforcing the country’s leadership in cybersecurity.
The collaboration with CSC will enable Mastercard to apply its extensive expertise in fighting cybercrime and fraud to reinforce the UAE’s cybersecurity posture. Since 2018, the global technology company has invested $10.7 billion in strategic cybersecurity-related acquisitions and future-proof solutions. Over the past 10 years, Mastercard’s AI tools prevented fraudulent transactions worth $70 billion worldwide.
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