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Dubai Electronic Security Center brings together International Coalition for Cybersecurity Workforce members at GISEC Global 2026

Enterprise, News, Vendor Dubai Electronic Security Center brings together International Coalition for Cybersecurity Workforce members at GISEC Global 2026 Daniel Shepherd 1 day ago September 22, 2026 The Dubai Electronic Security Center (DESC) hosted a dedicated international session on the. The session focused on strengthening alignment between cybersecurity skills frameworks, professional standards and career pathways.

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What happened

According to TahawulTech · UAE, The session focused on strengthening alignment between cybersecurity skills frameworks, professional standards and career pathways internationally, while enabling Coalition members to exchange expertise and experiences in support of a more connected cybersecurity workforce capable of responding to evolving needs.

What changed

The session also marked the launch of the ICCSW website and the release of the Coalition’s first set of reports and policies, making its outputs available to the wider international community.

Why it matters

From shared frameworks to practical capabilities During the session, Coalition members discussed how national cybersecurity skills frameworks can be better aligned and translated into practical workforce capabilities, supporting greater consistency in the concepts and standards related to cybersecurity skills and professional competencies across different markets.

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