The main objectives of ITU-T SG17 Regional Group for Arab Region (SG17RG-ARB) are as follows:
A. To encourage active participation of Arab administrations, regulators ,operators and industries in Rapporteur's meetings, workshops and other ITU-T SG17 events, taking into consideration their limited capabilities to attend SG17 meetings in Geneva;
B. To encourage discussions on ICT security challenges facing by member states and identify with other stakeholders the relevant priorities of the region in the field of security;
C. To encourage Arab countries to contribute actively to reflect Arab region’s real problems and needs in developing ITU-T security Recommendations;
D. To report periodically the outcomes and deliverables of ITU-T SG17 and similar technical bodies in order to disseminate and share best practice on security matters;
E. To strengthen standard-making capabilities within the Arab region in accordance with WTSA Resolution 44 on "Bridging the Standardization Gap" (Rev. Hammamet 2016);
F. To assist Arab administrations, regulators , operators and industries on the implementation of ITU-T Recommendations;
G. To identify training needs on ICT security for the operators and regulatory authorities in the region and coordinate the organization of technical tutorials in the region on such topics jointly with ITU-T SG17;
H. To facilitate collaboration between ITU-T SG17 and the ITU Arab regional office and other regional organizations in Arab region such as Arab Computer Emergency Response Teams (Arab-CERT) in matters relating to ICT security and Arab Information and Communication Technology Organization (AICTO);
I. To present a progress report of its activities to every SG17 meeting, if necessary.
Point of contact for the kick-off meeting is Ms Wala Turki Latrous (
wala.latrous@cert.mincom.tn).
SG17RG-ARB will report on its leadership and progress in its first status update to SG17.
