Deloitte Morocco Cyber Center (MCC), a subsidiary of the multinational professional services network Deloitte, and Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) announced a partnership on Friday aimed at strengthening industrial cybersecurity in Morocco and Africa.
The collaboration, signed in Marrakech on the sidelines of the ongoing Gitex Africa 2024, will focus on creating, designing, and implementing a specialized laboratory dedicated to securing operational technologies (OT) and industrial control systems (ICS).
The initiative will enhance the cybersecurity capabilities of the local and African manufacturing industries, according to UM6P in a press release, as quoted by the news agency MAP.
The new laboratory will address emerging cyber threats by focusing on the protection of technical operations and industrial control systems. The statement added that the partnership is a significant step in bolstering the resilience of these industries against cyber-attacks.
Imade Elbaraka, president of Deloitte Morocco Cyber Center, emphasized the importance of the collaboration, stating that “the laboratory represents a major advancement in our shared commitment to safety and technological innovation.”
He noted that the partnership leverages Deloitte’s expertise and UM6P’s advanced research to deliver sovereign cybersecurity solutions tailored to the specific needs of local and African industries.
UM6P president Hicham El Habti expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration, noting that UM6P’s commitment to technological development and research support “sees this partnership with Deloitte Morocco Cyber Center as an opportunity to strengthen the cybersecurity efforts of Moroccan and African industries.”
He added that combining their resources and expertise aims to foster an innovative environment for securing industrial technologies.
GITEX Africa 2024, taking place from May 29 to 31, is one of the largest tech and startup shows in Africa. This event aims to accelerate partnerships and boost the continent’s entrepreneurial and innovation economy.
The event featured hundreds of international exhibitors and startups from around the world.
This edition highlighted the transformative potential of AI in various sectors, including cybersecurity, finance, telecom, agriculture, and education.
It also marked the launch of World Future
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