‘Cyber Shield’ fortifies Kuwait’s digital frontlines; protects 65 government entities from cyber threats
The five-year project is overseen by the Central Agency for Information Technology (CAIT) in collaboration with major global partners — including Google, which manages the operation of the central response system.
As part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen the cybersecurity infrastructure across government institutions, Kuwait is advancing rapidly toward enhancing the digital readiness of ministries and government institutions to confront evolving cyber threats.
This comes, according to Al-Rai daily, through the expansion of the Government Cyber Shield Project (GOVSHIELD) — one of the state’s most strategic initiatives to safeguard its technological infrastructure.
According to informed sources, the project provides a centralized protection network that now covers 65 government entities, utilizing 24/7 cybersecurity monitoring through a Central Response Center.
This center oversees government IT systems, detects and neutralizes cyberattacks before they occur, and mitigates potential risks to ensure system stability and resilience.
The sources underscored the critical role of the Cyber Shield in empowering government entities to respond effectively to cyber incidents while aligning Kuwait’s digital defenses with the highest international standards.
The five-year project is overseen by the Central Agency for Information Technology (CAIT) in collaboration with major global partners — including Google, which manages the operation of the central response system.
The sources added, that the project offers continuous monitoring services, incident investigations, and proactive threat management.
It also provides rapid response capabilities, encompassing penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, cyber defense evaluations, secure system architecture design, and specialized consulting services to help ministries and agencies enhance their resilience and defense capacity against cyber risks.
