Article Series: Cybersecurity Threats in the UAE Financial Sector: Expert Insights and Emerging Challenges

In today’s digital economy, the UAE financial sector plays a crucial role in regional and global economic stability. As financial institutions in the UAE become more interconnected and reliant on digital systems, they increasingly find themselves targets for sophisticated cyberattacks. From ransomware and phishing to artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled manipulations, the cyber threat landscape continues to evolve, demanding innovative strategies to defend against these risks.

Continuing our exploration of cybersecurity, ADGMA Research Centre sat down with our Advisory Board member Dr. Keri Pearlson, Executive Director of CAMS (Cybersecurity at MIT Sloan), where she shared insights on key themes regarding the threats facing the UAE’s financial sector. Her insights provide a blueprint for how financial institutions in the UAE can fortify themselves in this challenging environment.