Group-IB and UAE Cyber Security Council Announce Strategic Partnership to Advance Predictive Cyber Defense
Collaboration will focus on threat intelligence, incident response and cybersecurity capacity building and plans for a joint Innovation Center of Excellence to strengthen the UAE’s digital resilience
Group-IB, a leading creator of predictive cybersecurity technologies to investigate, prevent, and fight digital crime, today announced a strategic partnership with the UAE Cyber Security Council (CSC) during GISEC Global 2026.The two organizations will focus their cooperation on threat intelligence exchange, coordination on incident response, and a joint program of technical training and workshops for UAE cybersecurity practitioners.
The collaboration builds on the UAE’s established position as a regional leader in cybersecurity, combining the Council’s national cybersecurity vision with Group-IB’s adversary-centric intelligence, investigation expertise and predictive cybersecurity capabilities. As the UAE continues to advance one of the world’s most ambitious digital transformation agendas, sustaining that momentum depends on intelligence shared at speed between government and private sector — anticipating how adversaries operate, rather than responding after the fact.
Areas of cooperation are expected to include the exchange of intelligence on cyber risks, threat actors, malicious infrastructure, malware, attack techniques and indicators of compromise. The organizations also intend to explore how intelligence on adversary behavior and infrastructure can be used to identify emerging threats earlier, support preemptive defense and improve readiness before attacks materialize.
Capacity building will be another focus, with both parties seeking to collaborate on specialized training, technical workshops, educational materials and joint working groups. These initiatives aim to support the development of national cybersecurity talent and strengthen practical readiness across the UAE’s digital ecosystem.
As part of the collaboration, Group-IB and the UAE Cyber Security Council also intend to explore the establishment of a joint Innovation Center of Excellence in the UAE. The initiative would provide a platform for cybersecurity innovation, knowledge exchange and capability development, bringing together Group-IB’s global expertise and regional threat intelligence with the Council’s national cybersecurity vision. Further details on the scope and activities of the initiative will be defined as the collaboration progresses.
H.E. Dr. Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, Head of Cyber Security for the UAE Government, stated:
Dmitry Volkov, CEO of Group-IB, stated: “Cybersecurity has traditionally focused on detecting and responding to attacks already underway. We believe the next step is to give defenders more time, using adversary intelligence, technology and AI to anticipate what is coming and take action before impact. Our collaboration with the UAE Cyber Security Council is an opportunity to put this Prediction-First approach into practice through intelligence sharing, investigations, capability development and coordinated response.”
Ashraf Koheil, Vice President of Sales, META and ANZ, Group-IB, added: “The UAE continues to demonstrate strong leadership in digital transformation and cybersecurity. This partnership creates an opportunity to bring Group-IB’s global expertise and regional threat intelligence closer to the country’s cybersecurity priorities. By working with the Council on knowledge exchange, capacity building and practical cooperation, we aim to contribute to a more resilient digital economy and deliver long-term value to the UAE’s cybersecurity ecosystem.”
The partnership underscores both organizations’ shared commitment to countering evolving cyber threats through proactive defense, knowledge exchange and public-private cooperation. The organizations will formalize the scope of their cooperation in the coming months. This will include defining the scope and priorities of the proposed Innovation Center of Excellence. It also reflects Group-IB’s continued investment in the region and its commitment to supporting national cybersecurity priorities through intelligence-led, locally relevant capabilities.
About UAE Cyber Security Council (CSC)
The Cabinet of the UAE formed the Cybersecurity Council in 2020 to support the UAE’s commitment to achieving a safer digital transformation. It is headed by H.E. Dr. Mohamed Al Kuwaiti and comprises a variety of federal and municipal authorities in the UAE. The Council is tasked with developing legislative and regulatory frameworks that address various issues, including cybersecurity and cybercrime, as well as securing present and upcoming technologies. Learn more at www.csc.gov.ae
About Group-IB
Established in 2003, Group-IB is a leading creator of predictive cybersecurity technologies to investigate, prevent, and fight digital crime globally. Headquartered in Singapore, and with Digital Crime Resistance Centers in the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Central Asia, and the Asia-Pacific, Group-IB delivers predictive, intelligence-driven defense by analyzing and neutralizing regional and country-specific cyber threats via its Unified Risk Platform, offering unparalleled defense through its industry-leading Cyber Fraud Intelligence Platform, Cloud Security Posture Management, Threat Intelligence, Fraud Protection, Digital Risk Protection, Managed Extended Detection and Response (XDR), Business Email Protection, and External Attack Surface Management solutions, catering to government, retail, healthcare, gaming, financial sectors, and beyond. Group-IB collaborates with international law enforcement agencies like INTERPOL, Europol, and AFRIPOL to fortify cybersecurity worldwide, and has been awarded by advisory agencies including Datos Insights, Gartner, Forrester, Frost & Sullivan, and KuppingerCole.
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