GCC hosts first meeting of cybersecurity executive committee

RIYADH: The Gulf Cooperation Council Executive Committee for Cybersecurity held its first meeting, with the participation of officials from ministries, agencies and centers concerned with cybersecurity in the region, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday.  

During the meeting, officials discussed joint frameworks, policies and procedures in various sectors that address cyberthreats, with the aim of improving cooperation in the field of cybersecurity among GCC countries.

The virtual meeting also discussed developing mechanisms for the exchange of knowledge and experience and in support of the region’s cybersecurity industry.