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Cybersecurity Threat Landscape - Cyberattacks are increasing in frequency and sophistication, with the UAE facing over 250,000 attacks daily [10] - These attacks include data leaks, ransomware, scams, and fraud, and are expected to continue due to the adoption of new technologies like AI and quantum computing [10][11] - Cyber warfare is a growing concern, with attacks targeting critical infrastructure and impacting nations, entities, and individuals [15][16] - Cyberattacks are categorized into cybercrimes (motivated by money), cyber terrorism (spreading radicalized messages and misinformation), and cyber warfare (perpetrated by state and non-state actors) [18][19][20] - Data is considered the "next fuel" and a "gold mine" for criminals, who are using AI to perpetrate and orchestrate attacks, leading to significant financial losses, estimated at over $9.5 trillion [11] UAE's Cybersecurity Strategy - The UAE is focused on ensuring safety and security in the digital world, emphasizing human rights and using technology for the benefit of the people [4][5][6] - The UAE has digitized its critical infrastructure across sectors like healthcare, education, energy, and aviation [7] - The UAE's cybersecurity strategy is built on five pillars: governing (policies and laws), developing technologies for human benefit, partnership (collaboration with stakeholders), protecting and defending, and innovation [21][22][23][24] - The UAE promotes cyber awareness and considers the human element as the first line of defense against attacks [13] - The UAE is actively building a defensive network and sharing its expertise globally to combat cyber threats, emphasizing public-private-people partnerships [25]