Morocco reinforced its role as a regional cybersecurity leader at the inaugural session of the Arab Cybersecurity Ministers Council, held Monday in Riyadh. Represented by the Directorate General for the Security of Information Systems (DGSSI), under the National Defense Administration, Morocco presented a forward-looking vision for enhancing regional cooperation to address emerging cyber threats.
At the summit, Morocco emphasized the importance of cybersecurity as a key pillar for national stability and development, highlighting the need for collective action to address the complexities of the digital era. The country expressed full support for the creation of the Arab Cybersecurity Ministers Council, seeing it as an essential opportunity to form a unified Arab approach to securing the digital space.
Morocco showcased its significant progress in cybersecurity, citing comprehensive reforms in strategic, legal, and technical areas designed to protect national information systems and ensure a secure digital economy. During the discussions, Morocco advocated for initiatives such as a unified Arab cybersecurity strategy, joint cyberattack simulations, and regional platforms for information sharing.
The country also called for strengthening the Arab cybersecurity industry and aligning positions on cybersecurity in international forums. Through its participation, Morocco reaffirmed its commitment to regional cooperation in building greater digital resilience.
The Arab Cybersecurity Ministers Council, established by Saudi Arabia under the League of Arab States, aims to improve collaboration among member states and address pressing cybersecurity challenges in the region. Morocco’s active participation highlights its vision to shape a secure and unified digital future for the Arab world.
Morocco’s cybersecurity efforts have earned it a place among the top five Arab nations in the 2024 Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI). The country’s cybersecurity score has surged from 82.4% in 2020 to 97.5% this year, according to the latest report from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). This remarkable progress places Morocco alongside leading nations in the region, such as Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, and the UAE, and positions it among the world’s “role-model” countries in cybersecurity, alongside the United States and the UAE, surpassing countries like Switzerland and China.
