OIC-CERT Strategises for Cyber Resilient Member States

Date: 12/12/2016

The General Secretariat of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) is hosting the OIC – Computer Emergency Response Team’s (OIC-CERT) Annual General Meeting and Conference 2016 with the theme “Towards Cyber Resilient Ummah" from 11-14 December 2016.

The Annual Conference is an initiative by the OIC-CERT to enhance cyber security and raise awareness through international cooperation among its members and other information security organisations.

“The event offers an opportunity for partnerships and collaboration pertaining to cyber security, which has become a very critical issue and several member states have suffered from breaches and hackers,” said the OIC Secretary General Yousef A. Othaimeen.

This year’s event, which focuses on strategising towards achieving a Cyber Resiliant Ummah, will feature Steering Committee Meetings, Technical Workshops, Annual General Meeting and Annual Conference.

OIC-CERT an Affiliated Institution of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), is committed to achieving peace and cooperation in the field of information and communication technologies (ICTs) which have become a crucial factor of development and stability.

The objective of the OIC-CERT is to provide a platform for members to explore and develop collaborative initiatives and possible partnerships in matters pertaining to cyber security that shall strengthen their self-reliance in the cyber space.

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