3. Cloud Computing
4. Digital Identity Management
Cloud Computing is considered one of the recent technological
solutions aiming at achieving maximum benefit from the
information infrastructure. Cloud computing is characterized
by decentralized stores for data and programs replacing
traditional computers. The “clouds” designate interconnected
computers in remote networks, away from the user. The
PC becomes one station to reach the server. Thus, it is
important to keep pace with the progress in this technology
by elaborating its relevant policies:
Digital Identity Management is fundamental to the further
development of the Internet Economy. The growing local,
regional and international economies led to the rapid
evolution of internet based activities and services. Digital
Identity Management emerged as a concept to regulate
the privacy and security of such activities. DIM includes:
establishing the infrastructure, disseminating relevant
applications and securing cyberspace transactions. The
Ministry of Communications and Information Technology
adopts the following policies in the area of digital identity
management:
a-Promoting the use of cloud computing technologies
Establishing a framework of cooperation with relevant
entities
Stimulating the use of cloud computing through
awareness-raising, skills development and education
Researching relevant legislation
Developing educational curricula in this field
Boosting confidence in the use of cloud computing
technologies
Promoting graduate research in cloud computing and
encouraging the development of university networks
in the cloud
Examining challenges and the best ways to address
them
Examining possible cooperation frameworks with
regional and international organizations
b-Developing cloud computing technologies
Promoting interoperability in cloud computing
applications
Exchanging best practices
Human capacity building
Promoting investments in cloud computing
infrastructure in developing countries
Raising awareness of the challenges associated with
the use of cloud computing, such as issues related to
competition and taxation
Certifying IT professionals working in cloud computing
to ensure privacy, security and quality standards in
cloud computing contracts
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a-Raising awareness about digital identity and
promoting its use across all sectors
Familiarizing policymakers with the main concepts of
digital identity and related issues
Shifting from a paper based identity card system to
a digital system
Raising awareness of the benefits associated with
digital identity management, such as e-signature
and authentication
b-Protecting privacy and personal security in cyberspace
Developing and implementing digital identity
management systems that protect privacy of users
and security of data
Using of technology to support privacy and security
c-Promoting digital identity uptake and the
development of related standards
Supporting efforts to increase the quality and quantity
of services requiring digital identity
Incremental mandatory shift to digital identity
Developing technical standards to guarantee flexible
and efficient exchange of data with no prejudice to
market competitiveness
d-Developing digital identity management practices,
and promoting the provision of value-added services
via the internet
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