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Zawya –
PureHealth, the largest healthcare platform in the Middle East, has integrated its in-house Cyber Security Operations Center (SOC) with the National Security Operations Center operated by the UAE’s Cyber Security Council.
This integration aims to strengthen cybersecurity efforts and protect sensitive clinical and patient data.
The agreement allows for real-time sharing of threat intelligence, enhancing the capabilities of SOC teams and providing valuable insights into the nation’s threat landscape.
The integration with the UAE Cyber Security Council is a significant milestone following a previous agreement to strengthen cybersecurity initiatives in the healthcare sector.
This move reaffirms PureHealth’s commitment to data security and contributes to the overall enhancement of national cybersecurity.
It is also the first integration of its kind by a healthcare entity in the UAE.
The Head of Cybersecurity for the UAE Government, Dr.
Mohammed Hamad Al Kuwaiti, expressed satisfaction with the agreement and emphasized the need to protect national achievements against emerging threats.
He highlighted PureHealth as the first healthcare entity to integrate with the cloud and commended the UAE’s Cybersecurity Council for building a robust base and infrastructure for cybersecurity.
PureHealth’s CEO, Farhan Malik, emphasized the importance of cybersecurity in the evolving digital healthcare landscape.
He mentioned that aligning the Cyber SOC with the UAE Cyber Security Council’s SOC will enhance cyber resilience through real-time threat intelligence sharing and enable proactive response to escalating cyber threats.
As a technology-driven healthcare platform, PureHealth is committed to ensuring the security and protection of patient data and actively contributing to national cybersecurity enhancement.
The healthcare sector has consistently experienced the highest average data breach costs globally, making cybersecurity a paramount concern.
By spearheading the creation of a resilient healthcare ecosystem, PureHealth aims to harmonize scientific innovation with cutting-edge technology and reshape healthcare for future generations.
The UAE’s Cyber Security Council is responsible for proposing legislation, policies, and standards to enhance cybersecurity across targeted sectors.
It implements a 5-pillar strategy that includes building capacity, protecting and defending, raising awareness, responding to cyber incidents, and promoting cooperation at international levels.
PureHealth operates an extensive network of healthcare facilities, including hospitals, clinics, diagnostic centers, pharmacies, and health tech solutions.
The company is focused on introducing the healthcare of the future and unlocking time for humankind by leveraging groundbreaking innovations and advancements in the field.
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