Moro Hub, the digital arm of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), in association with global consultancy EY, announced the launch of its first artificial intelligence (AI) driven managed services for operation technology (OT) in UAE’s Cyber Defense Centre (CDC).
Hosted in Dubai, Moro OT CDC is powered with next generation technologies such as, data lake, AI, and staffed with data scientists, OT and IoT experts, threat intelligence and cyber defense experts.
The centre provides enhanced cybersecurity to UAE’s critical national infrastructure.
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.
Dr. Ahmed Alketbi, chief information security officer of Moro Hub, said cyber threats targeting critical infrastructure were 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 and IoT systems to protect from cyber threats and manage cybersecurity incidents through timely threat detection and swift incident response,” he said.
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.
Clinton Firth, global energy cybersecurity leader at EY, said 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,” he said.
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