Abu Dhabi. Leonardo and International Golden Group PJSC (IGG), a company in the defense and security sector based in Abu Dhabi, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the aim to build long-term strategic alliances in the Middle East in cyber security. The two companies will define areas of potential cooperation to initiate specific projects in the UAE, with a focus on the design and implementation of Security Operations Centres (Security Operations Centres) for local government agencies. The agreement was announced at ITASEC17, the Italian conference on cyber security held January 17-20 in Venice. IGG, a partner of the Armed Forces, Interior Ministry and other security agencies in the UAE, develops and supplies advanced technologies and solutions through its own capabilities in system integration and a proven track record in product development. Leonardo is an international leader in the design, implementation, and support of information security solutions. (9Colonne)