Moro Hub, EY launch UAE’s first AI driven Managed Security Service

Moro Hub, a subsidiary of Digital Dewa, the digital arm of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority in association with EY, announced the launch of its first Artificial Intelligence (AI) driven managed services for Operation Technology (OT) in Cyber Defense Centre (CDC) in the UAE.

EY has been recognised as a GCC leader in professional security services and is known for its innovative services within the global cybersecurity consulting industry.

Hosted in Dubai, Moro OT CDC is powered with next generation technologies such as, Data Lake, Artificial Intelligence, and staffed with real-world experienced data scientists, OT and IoT experts, Threat Intelligent and cyber defense experts. Demonstrating its commitment to enhance the cyber security of UAE’s Critical National Infrastructure, Moro OT CDC continuously monitors the ever-evolving threat landscape and provide appropriate response.

Dr. Ahmed Alketbi, Chief Information Security Officer of Moro Hub, said, “We are pleased to launch UAE’s first in-country OT CDC as a fully Managed Service model in collaboration with EY. Cyber threats targeting Critical Infrastructure are growing at an alarming rate, which may pose threat to human life, environment and operational assets.

“The launch of this service will assist organisations dealing with OT/IoT systems to protect from cyber threats and manage cybersecurity incidents through timely threat detection and swift incident response. We are confident that this new OT Cyber Defense Centre will not only strengthen the region’s cybersecurity resiliency and response capability, but its cutting-edge services and its team expertise, will offer better business efficiency and streamline critical infrastructure safety, reliability, and productivity.”

Operational technologies are increasingly getting connected to business systems to support ever-demanding operational efficiency requirements. This trend has further increased the existing cyber risks faced due to Industry 4.0 migration, Digital transformation, and IT/OT convergence, which increased the exposure of traditionally air-gapped systems to cyber-attack, making it clear that asset owners need to take a stronger, more integrated approach to security.

Clinton Firth, Global Energy Cybersecurity Leader, EY, said, “EY is excited to bring advanced cybersecurity monitoring for critical OT and IoT infrastructure to the region through the partnership with MORO Hub.”

Cybersecurity monitoring on operational networks and IoT is more paramount than ever as the region continues to see a surge of cybersecurity attacks, along with the advancement in digital disruption and integration of OT and IoT systems. Together, EY and MORO Hub will provide world-class cybersecurity monitoring services to clients to address this critical gap in the market.”

Meanwhile Dubai Courts signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Moro Hub, a subsidiary of Digital Dewa, the digital arm of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, to enhance their collaboration in digital transformation and cybersecurity. Leveraging on Moro’s capabilities in the digital security field, the MoU will serve the society’s interest in providing a comprehensive legal framework to combat cybercrime’s activities.

Signed by Abdul Rahim Hussain Ahli, CEO, Institutional Support and Communication Sector, Dubai Courts and Marwan Salem Bin Haidar, Vice Chairman - Digital and Group CEO of Digital Dewa, the MoU comes in line with the efforts of enhancing awareness among society through building a unified and secured technology infrastructure to combat cybercrimes.

Moreover, this agreement reflects the commitment of Dubai Courts to enhance collaboration and partnerships with internal and external organisations as well as exchange knowledge and leverage on expertise as per its mission of ‘achieving precise and swift justice and presenting judicial services accessible to all’ and its vision of being ‘pioneering and internationally distinguished courts’.

Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dewa, said, “To achieve the directives of the wise leadership to improve government performance and enhance cybersecurity, and in line with the National Cybersecurity Strategy and the Dubai Electronic Security Strategy, we are pleased to cooperate with Dubai Courts to promote digital transformation and cybersecurity as well as deal with the challenges and threats that are increasing with the tremendous technical development and the rapid growth in smart transformation and the use of Internet of Things.

“We aim to achieve this by utilising the capabilities of Moro, as cybersecurity is one of the key requirements for smart cities. This cooperation will contribute to providing comprehensive protection against cybersecurity risks, establishing Dubai’s position as the safest city in cyberspace, and making it a benchmark for smart cities.” Tarish Eid Al-Mansoori, Director-General of Dubai Courts, highlighted the importance of enhancing cybersecurity to create a safe environment.