Microsoft Source · 30 Sep, 08:40 · Artificial Intelligence briefing

Microsoft, UAE Cyber Security Council and Core42 unite to scale AI-powered cyber defense across UAE government

Microsoft, the UAE Cyber Security Council, and Core42 have formed a strategic partnership to enhance government cyber defence capabilities across the United Arab Emirates.

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Microsoft, the UAE Cyber Security Council, and Core42 have formed a strategic partnership to enhance government cyber defence capabilities across the United Arab Emirates. This collaboration focuses on deploying advanced artificial intelligence technologies to detect, prevent, and respond to digital threats more effectively. The initiative aims to strengthen the security infrastructure of UAE public sector entities by integrating Microsoft’s cloud security solutions with Core42’s threat intelligence expertise. This move underscores the region’s commitment to modernising its digital governance frameworks while addressing the escalating complexity of contemporary cyber risks through automated, intelligent defence mechanisms.

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This partnership signals a definitive shift towards AI-driven security operations within the public sector. If you work in IT or governance, traditional manual monitoring skills are becoming obsolete; automated threat detection is now the standard. You must prioritise understanding how machine learning models identify anomalies in real time. Professionals in cyber security should immediately upskill in AI integration, focusing on how algorithms augment human analysts. If you are a manager, learn to oversee hybrid teams where AI handles initial triage. Smart professionals will now study the intersection of policy and technology, ensuring compliance while leveraging automation. Focus on practical implementation of AI tools in security workflows to remain relevant in this evolving landscape.

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