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UAE launches Operation Digital Shield

Censys and Rilian launch Operation Digital Shield to strengthen UAE critical infrastructure cyber resilience. The launch in the UAE forms part of a wider expansion of Operation Digital Shield across the Middle East, Turkey and Africa (META) region.

Security Middle East · UAE Cyber5 August 2026 at 4:00 PM GST1 evidence link

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According to Security Middle East · UAE Cyber, Ryan Elzein, Regional Director for Europe and the Middle East at Rilian, said Operation Digital Shield is designed to help organisations identify sensitive data, understand security gaps and prioritise remediation efforts.

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