At the international conference "Fortinet Accelerate25", which concluded yesterday in Berlin, Sharjah Electric, Water Authority and Gas participated through their information technology and communications department, as well as the internal audit department, risk assessment, and risk management. The conference discussed the growing challenges in the field of cybersecurity and proposed innovative solutions to support secure digital transformation.
The events were important for Sharjah, as they underpin its commitment to follow the latest trends in the field of information technologies and cybersecurity, as well as improve its digital capabilities. The representatives from Sharjah included Fatima Ali Asgar, acting director of information technologies and communications department, and Asmaa Yousuf Al-Hosni, director of risk management department, compliance and internal audit management and risk assessment.
Majid Aissah Harimel Al-Shamsi, acting director of corporate services, noted that Sharjah's participation in the conference underscores its ongoing commitment to adhering to best international practices and investing in technical knowledge, which enhances the readiness of systems to counter advanced cyber threats.
Fatima Ali emphasized that participation in the conference provides the opportunity to familiarize themselves with international trends in cybersecurity and exchange experiences with experts from various countries, which contributes to a correct assessment and the use of advanced solutions in compliance with Sharjahâs digital strategies.
Asmaa Yousuf Al-Hosni pointed out that the conference focused on compliance and data management, strengthening the belief in the importance of integrating governance policies with technical solutions. The company plans to explore the possibility of applying these solutions for deeper and more complex support of its system of compliance and risk management.
