DarkMatter Group, a leading digital and cyber\ntransformation firm, and Khalifa University of Science and Technology, have\nannounced the launch of a US$1.5 million Cyber Security Research Award (CRA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
University students, graduate research assistants,\nresearchers and faculty from both local and international institutions are\nbeing invited to present ideas that could potentially advance the field of\ncybersecurity in the era of Smart and Digital Cities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The announcement came during a media roundtable that was\norganised at the Khalifa University Main Campus in Abu Dhabi and was attended by\ntop officials from DarkMatter and Khalifa University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe sustainability of our Smart City future depends on\ncreative and robust cybersecurity infrastructure and solutions to combat rising\nthreats within today\u2019s digital landscape,\u201d said Dr Shreekant Thakkar, Chief\nScientist, Advanced Research of DarkMatter Group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWith the unveiling of the Cyber Security Research Award\n(CRA), we are one step closer towards uncovering breakthrough solutions that\nwill futureproof our connected, digitalised cities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAt DarkMatter Group we encourage research and are proud to\nbe fostering a collaborative ecosystem that will leverage the skills and\nexpertise of private, public, and academic entities in a bid to create a safer,\nmore secure society for all.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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