Al-Awadi: An Integrated Cybersecurity System

Abeer Al-Awadi, Chairperson of the National Cybersecurity Authority, affirmed the Authority’s commitment to unifying national efforts and enhancing cooperation with government entities, thereby supporting the development of an integrated national cybersecurity framework and contributing to the realization of a secure and resilient Kuwaiti cyberspace. This statement was made in her address at the orientation conference on the government’s “Cyber Shield” program, as well as the cybersecurity services and initiatives offered by the Authority to government entities and the mechanisms for utilizing them, all aimed at strengthening digital protection and enhancing the readiness of government entities to address cybersecurity threats.

Al-Awadi stated that the conference is part of the Authority’s efforts to bolster cooperation with government entities, raise cybersecurity readiness levels, and develop national capabilities in cybersecurity, thereby supporting the protection of government assets and information and enhancing the capacity to confront cyber risks and threats. She added that the Authority provides a range of services to government entities, including cybersecurity assessments and testing, a Security Operations Center, incident response, and cyber threat intelligence, alongside security consulting and services related to cybersecurity governance and policies.

She emphasized the importance of strengthening coordination and integration with government entities, enabling them to leverage available services according to their needs, which contributes to improving the efficiency of detecting and identifying cyber threats, enhancing incident response, and supporting business continuity.