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In today’s Cloud Wars Minute, I spotlight a groundbreaking partnership between Google Cloud and the UAE.
Highlights
00:04 — The UAE Cyber Security Council and Google Cloud have announced a strategic initiative aimed at strengthening the UAE cybersecurity framework and enhancing its global leadership in this field. Ultimately, this initiative aims to prevent an estimated $6.8 billion in cybercrime losses by 2030.
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00:57 — Cristina Pitarch, managing director, EMEA Google Cloud Security, said: “Our shared goal represents a powerful combination of digital infrastructure, a hub for innovation, and a training ground for the next generation of cyber defenders.”
01:23 — Thisis a wonderful example of shared goals that we often see play out in the technology sector. In this situation, Google Cloud is enabling the UAE to develop a cybersecurity foundation through its commitment to building scalable cloud security infrastructure, which will undoubtedly influence and advise global strategies.
