Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) said one of its subsidiaries, Moro Hub (Data Hub Integrated Solutions), is now a Dubai Electronic Security Center (DESC)-certified cloud service provider (CSP) in the UAE.
DESC has developed a CSP Security Standard, which outlines requirements and guidelines for CSPs and those organizations consuming any cloud services.
The CSP Security Standard mandates CSPs to comply with international best practices for cloud services. It is based on global information security standards such as ISO/IEC 27001:2013; ISO/IEC 27002:2013; ISO/IEC 27017:2015; ISR:2017 v.02 and CSA Cloud Control Matrix 3.0.1, said a statement from Dewa.
As part of the extensive DESC certification process, Moro Hub has implemented the Information Security Management System, complying with all international standards for CSPs, it stated.
These controls were then verified through a comprehensive auditing process by an external certification body appointed by DESC, said the statement.
Ensuring compliance with the CSP Security Standard is a mandatory requirement for CSPs looking to offer cloud services for government and semi-government entities in Dubai, it added.
Moro Hub CEO Mohammad Bin Sulaiman said: "The certification demonstrates Moro Hub’s commitment to providing secure cloud computing platform and services to our customers."
With this, Moro Hub becomes a DESC-certified CSP after successfully complying with the regulatory body’s security standards for offering cloud services in the UAE.
Moro Hub is a local digital service provider with a state-of-the-art data centre facility in the UAE. It is a Dewa subsidiary and a Dubai 10X enabler. The company’s diversified portfolio includes colocation, cloud, digital, cyber security, and professional and managed services.
"As a DESC-certified CSP, our customers know that we have gone through a detailed process to ensure all their cloud service requirements are being met as per superior global standards and best practices," observed Sulaiman.
"The certification further strengthens Moro Hub’s position as customers’ preferred partner for their end-to-end cloud service demands," he added.
Sulaiman said: "When it comes to cloud services, customers’ biggest reservations have been around security and data privacy issues, migration costs, lack of market maturity and non-alignment with IT or business requirements. With the segment expected to grow exponentially, those customers who address these issues early on will be much ahead of the curve."
"As a specialist, Moro Hub is dedicated to assisting customers in their cloud and digital transformation goals," he stated.
Moro Hub’s cloud operations and data storage infrastructures are fully operational within the UAE. The company’s cloud platform is designed to meet the complete privacy and data protection requirements of its customers, he added.
