Cybersecurity in the Arab World: Technological and Sociopolitical Dimensions

Slim Abdennadher; Raian Ali; Marc Dacier; Roberto Di Pietro; Alia El Bolock; Aya Muhanad

doi:10.1145/3737451

Cybersecurity in the Arab World: Technological and Sociopolitical Dimensions

Slim Abdennadher
, Raian Ali
, Marc Dacier
, Roberto Di Pietro
, Alia El Bolock
, Aya Muhanad

Division of Computing & Electrical Engineering

German International University
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
American University in Cairo
Qatar University

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INTERCONNECTED SYSTEMS HAVE become the backbone of modern societies. However, the very same critical role played by these systems brings significant challenges: Securing interconnected systems is not merely a technological necessity, but a cornerstone for safeguarding the economic, political, and social stability of countries.¹⁶ While these challenges are global, the Arab world presents a unique landscape that warrants a nuanced exploration of both.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	72-77
Number of pages	6
Journal	Communications of the ACM
Volume	68
Issue number	10
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1145/3737451
Publication status	Published - Oct 2025

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