The Industrial Modernisation Centre (IMC) and Middle East Communication Systems (MCS) have signed a cooperation protocol to strengthen digital transformation and cybersecurity across Egypt's industrial sector. The agreement aims to enhance cybersecurity capabilities at Egyptian industrial facilities and improve their readiness to address digital risks and threats. Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem and Minister of Communications and Information Technology Raafat Hindi witnessed the signing of the protocol.
The protocol was signed by Assistant Minister of Industry for Digital Transformation and Executive Director of the IMC Ayman Elbayaa and Chairperson of MCS Tarek Shabka. The agreement seeks to develop the digital capabilities of industrial workers to support business continuity, ensure the stability of supply chains, and strengthen the confidence of local and international investors in Egyptian-made products.
According to Elbayaa, the rapid development of manufacturing technologies and the shift towards smart factories require cybersecurity to be treated as an integral component of industrial modernisation. He added that protecting digital systems, as well as industrial operating and control systems, has become essential to maintaining production continuity and strengthening the competitiveness of industrial facilities.
Elbayaa said the protocol is part of the IMC's efforts to expand industrial and technological transformation programmes and support the shift towards production models that rely more heavily on technology, digitalisation, and Industry 4.0 applications. This move is expected to support the growth of Egypt's industrial sector.
Shabka said MCS is committed to leveraging its specialised expertise and cybersecurity solutions to support Egyptian industrial facilities. He added that the company will work to enhance the protection of operational systems and digital infrastructure, helping industrial companies meet the requirements of digital transformation and smart manufacturing.
The cooperation protocol aims to support the sustainability of production operations and the competitiveness of Egypt's industrial sector. This move is expected to have a positive impact on the country's economy and industrial development.
The signing of the protocol marks a significant step towards strengthening cybersecurity across Egypt's industrial sector. The IMC and MCS will work together to implement the agreement and support the growth of Egypt's industrial sector.
Key points
- Egypt's Industrial Modernisation Centre and Middle East Communication Systems have signed a cooperation protocol to enhance cybersecurity capabilities at Egyptian industrial facilities.
- The protocol aims to develop the digital capabilities of industrial workers to support business continuity and ensure the stability of supply chains.
- The agreement seeks to strengthen the confidence of local and international investors in Egyptian-made products.
