Cybersecurity
Establishing specialized cybersecurity industry, focused on human capital and derived by innovation, creativity and excellence
In line with Oman Vision 2040 in creating an infrastructure and advanced technology that enables all sectors and is capable of absorbing the developments and challenges of cybersecurity and the attention paid by the government to economy and income diversification based on technology, knowledge and innovation as well as His Majesty direction to make the digital economy a priority and a tributary to the national economy by, the center have launched the National cybersecurity Industry Development Program “Hadatha”, in 2022 which is one of the main executive programs in the National Program for Digital Economy, cybersecurity become one of the key pillar that contribute to diversifying and empowering the digital economy, which makes Oman National CERT as the first center of its kind in the in the Sultanate and globally that is specialized in cybersecurity industry development and leading national and international initiatives in this field.
Continuing to the efforts made by the Oman National CERT to enhance cooperation in cybersecurity industry development at the national, regional and global levels, it has assumed the management of the operation of the Regional Cybersecurity Centre (RCC) which was established in December 2012 in accordance to the agreement signed between the Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology and International Telecommunication Union (ITU) , with a vision to stimulate the cybersecurity industry development ecosystem at the national, regional and global levels.
The vision of Hadatha Centre is to make Oman a leader in innovation and cybersecurity in the Arab region, by supporting a specialized cybersecurity industry, focused on human capital and based on innovation, creativity and excellence. While the mission of the centers is to enhance the outputs of the National Cybersecurity Industry Program, through the management of knowledge, ideas, research and design of cybersecurity products and services by simulating modeling and testing
- Compatibility with the Cybersecurity Industry Program in the Sultanate, and promoting a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship in cybersecurity and modern technologies, as Hadatha centers contribute to achieving the objectives of the main axes of the Cybersecurity Industry Program in the Sultanate.
- Activating the building of a seamless link between government organizations, the private sector and academic institutions, by strengthening the system of the National Framework for Innovation in the field of cybersecurity in the Sultanate, prepared by Oman National CERT, and activating cooperation and partnership between the concerned official authorities.
- Encouraging research, innovation and development in the field of cybersecurity, enhancing the position of the educational community as an attractive environment for innovation and research and development, and promoting the culture of innovation among Omani youth.
- Making Oman a leader in the field of innovation in cybersecurity in the Arab region, by activating the Cybersecurity Industry Program and its outputs from cooperation programs and joint initiatives between stakeholders to support innovation and stimulate promising investments in economic and social development efforts.
- Localizing technologies in line with global developments, enhancing the skills of Omani youth, and investing their energies to create local technical products in the field of cybersecurity that can be exported to the global market.
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Read More- Enhancing innovation and establishing a national industry in the field of cybersecurity
- Promoting investment opportunities in the cybersecurity sector
- Supporting the creation and development of cybersecurity startups
- Promoting a culture of freelancing and income-generating opportunities in the cybersecurity field
- Supporting and promoting the products and services of national cybersecurity companies regionally and globally
- Building capabilities in the cybersecurity industry
- Developing indicators to measure national readiness in the field of cybersecurity
- Working to meet the requirements of global cybersecurity indicators
- Building digital trust and ensuring the security of the government network infrastructure and digital certification
- Managing and operating the Regional Cybersecurity Center and providing cybersecurity services regionally and globally
- Strengthening regional and international partnerships and cooperation in the cybersecurity industry
The Link: https://cert.gov.om/sp/about
The “Haddatha” program was launched in 2022 as one of the main executive programs under the National Digital Economy Program, in line with Oman Vision 2040. The program aims to build a specialized industry in cybersecurity, with a focus on developing human capital and enhancing innovation and creativity to achieve excellence in this vital field.
The program represents a strategic step towards enabling the digital economy and making cybersecurity one of the core pillars supporting digital transformation and sustainable growth in Oman.
The program includes six main pillars:
- Cybersecurity skills
- Enhancing innovation in cybersecurity
- Supporting and developing small and medium startups
- Exporting services and experts
- Stimulating the market and attracting investment
- Collaboration and promotion
The program benefits the following groups:
- Individuals
- Government entities
- Academic sector
- Startups, small, and medium-sized enterprises
- Investors and the private sector
The Haddatha Cybersecurity Industry Program provides a comprehensive system of services and initiatives for different segments of society, including individuals, government entities, the academic sector, startups, small and medium enterprises, investors, and the private sector.
Participation and benefits can be accessed:
- Locally through the following link: https://cert.gov.om/sp/individuals
- Regionally through the Regional Cybersecurity Center
You can also stay updated on the latest services and initiatives of Haddatha, and learn how to join and participate, through the Center’s digital marketing platforms.
