Intelligent CISO Issue 07 | Page 34

P RE D I C T I V E I NTELLIGEN CE  Left, Faisal Al Bannai – Founder and MD of DarkMatter; third from right, Dr Aisha Bin Bashr, DG of Smart Dubai; second from right, Hamad Obaid Al Mansoori, DG of TRA and Dr Rauda Al Saadi, DG of ADSSSA, right security and confidentiality when conducting online transactions. This effectively removes one of the biggest hurdles to large-scale automation and digitisation and drives forward our plans to transform Dubai into a leading Smart City, all the while making people’s lives easier and happier.” HE Hamad Obaid Al Mansoori, Director General of the TRA, said: “The vision of Smart Dubai and the expertise of TRA is a strong combination that has made the mission of integrated government services a reality, thereby benefiting the citizens, residents and visitors of the UAE. The launch of the UAEPASS service is a special moment for us, as it exemplifies our efforts in line with the directives of our great leaders to make the UAE the most digitally advanced nation of the world.” Al Mansoori stated that the TRA is accelerating its march towards smart transformation in the UAE to deliver its advantages to the public. Faisal Al Bannai, Founder and Managing Director of DarkMatter Group, the solution provider of the UAEPASS, said: “Aligned with the UAE leadership’s vision to accelerate the Digital Transformation of the nation, DarkMatter Group is proud to be the partner bringing this solution to its government customers. “Digital ID platforms are essential elements of an overall Digital Transformation strategy. This platform is built on robust cryptography techniques with authentication and verification methods that meet international standards. The UAEPASS will be a 34 digital enabler that automates many government and private-sector services, while reducing cost and putting services at the fingertips of all citizens, residents and businesses across the UAE.” To register for UAEPASS, users can download the application from iOS and Android app stores and sign up in three steps: Scan their Emirates ID card, verify their mobile number and email address, and set their UAEPASS PIN. Existing DubaiID and SmartPass users can migrate their existing account easily through the app. To complete the verification process and obtain digital signing capabilities, users can visit the nearest UAEPASS kiosk. Blockchain technology In line with Abu Dhabi’s vision to accelerate sustainable, social and economic development through Digital Transformation, Abu Dhabi Smart Solutions and Services Authority (ADSSSA) in partnership with DarkMatter Group has announced the strategic direction for the adoption of Blockchain technologies. Through the partnership, DarkMatter Group has designed and developed the Blockchain technologies locally and will facilitate its deployment under three parallel tracks with short, medium and long-term goals. It features a cross-platform private Blockchain implementation through a software development kit that integrates proprietary cryptographic schemes and protocols, among others. Blockchain technologies have been gaining traction among governments worldwide as one of the most recent developments that has the potential to transform the core of government services and reshape the structure of governance. It provides users with the ability to cross-check data within one system, safely and securely. Once implemented, it will offer massive reduction in paper usage as well as facilitate various types of transactions. Issue 07 | www.intelligentciso.com