- The CSC and Commvault announced the launch of a dedicated Innovation Center of Excellence in Abu Dhabi
- It will act as a regional hub for cyber resilience research
- The CoE aims to foster collaboration among government entities, critical infrastructure operators and more
The UAE Cyber Security Council (CSC) and Commvault announced the launch of a dedicated Innovation Center of Excellence in Abu Dhabi.
The Innovation Center of Excellence (CoE) was launched during Commvault’s SHIFT Dubai roadshow at the Museum of the Future.
It will act as a regional hub for cyber resilience research, innovation, and digital infrastructure protection, featuring dedicated workstations and demo areas to showcase Commvault’s capabilities in real-life scenarios.
The CoE aims to foster collaboration among government entities, critical infrastructure operators, universities, startups, and global technology partners to support the UAE’s vision for secure digital transformation.
This collaboration supports the UAE’s national vision for secure digital transformation by bringing together government entities, critical infrastructure operators, universities, startups, and global technology partners within a single collaborative ecosystem.
A key component of the initiative is the planned establishment of a regional Commvault Readiverse environment that includes our flagship simulations, Minutes to Meltdown and Minutes to Recovery, enabling government agencies and enterprises to experience live cyberattacks and recovery scenarios, strengthening preparedness against evolving threats.
“Cyber resilience is a national imperative, and it requires more than the ability to defend; it requires the capacity to recover. This Centre of Excellence with Commvault directly advances that capacity, bringing enterprise-grade recovery simulation and structured talent certification to the UAE’s government entities and critical infrastructure operators. It is a concrete step in building a digitally sovereign nation, prepared for the threats of today and ready for those of tomorrow,” said H.E. Dr Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, Head of Cybersecurity for the UAE Government.
Fady Richmany, Corporate Vice President, Emerging Markets – CEE, CIS, and META, commented, “We are delighted to partner with the Cyber Security Council on this project, as together we look to fortify organisations in the UAE in their journey to achieve true resilient operations. By leveraging Commvault’s expertise in operational efficiency and cyberresilience with the strategic leadership of the UAE Cyber Security Council, this initiative will reinforce the UAE’s position as a global leader in cybersecurity innovation and trusted digital infrastructure.”
