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UAE Employees Surpass European Counterparts in Cyber Readiness, Cohesity Study Shows
The UAE workforce has emerged as a regional leader in cybersecurity readiness, outperforming its European counterparts in a new international study conducted by data security firm Cohesity.
The study, which assessed full-time employees in the UAE, UK, France, and Germany, revealed that 86% of UAE respondents feel confident in their ability to detect cyber threats—surpassing the UK (81%), Germany (80%), and France (62%). In addition, nearly 89% of UAE employees trust their organisations' capacity to prevent and recover from cyberattacks.
These findings highlight the UAE's ongoing commitment to digital resilience and AI-driven cyber defence, aligning with its national cybersecurity vision. Government-backed efforts—including regulatory reforms, infrastructure upgrades, and advanced threat detection systems overseen by the UAE Cyber Security Council—have significantly strengthened the country's cyber posture.
The research also pointed to strong employee engagement. Two-thirds of UAE workers said they would report suspicious activity, while over half would alert their IT departments directly—figures notably higher than those in the UK, Germany, and France.
Experts attribute this proactive mindset to regular cybersecurity training, with 66% of UAE employees having received awareness programmes in the past year.
Commenting on the results, Johnny Karam of Cohesity praised the UAE's leadership in the EMEA region, citing a 'strong national focus on AI and digital transformation. ' His colleague Mark Molyneux added that the UAE's model shows how prioritising employee awareness is key to tackling modern cyber threats.
News Source: Emirates News Agency
