Egyptian ITIDA launches e-signature competence centre

Egypt's Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA) has announced the launch of the new Egyptian e-Signature Competence Centre. It is the first of its kind in the Middle East and North African region and will provide significant support and services to countries across the region looking to implement e-government initiatives and digital identity projects in a secure and safe way. Yasser ElKady, CEO of the ITIDA, said the centre is a milestone for Egypt as it represents that knowledge the country is keen to share with its partners in the Gulf region. The centre will greatly help in creating and sustaining digital identity as well as implementing nation-scale projects that require public key infrastructure (PKI), he said.

The Egyptian e-Signature Competence Centre provides comprehensive services and tailored programmes, in Arabic and English. The centre pays a great deal of attention to knowledge transfer and training. Run by a highly skilled group of software and information security engineers, the centre will strengthen its partnership with current and new clients by developing innovative software design technology, rigorous data analysis and ongoing support and consultation.