EDGE, Brazilian Army To Establish First-of-its-kind Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence in Latin America
Mohammad Ali (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM – 26th Aug, 2026)
EDGE Group, a UAE-based advanced technology and defence group, and the Brazilian Army, through the Cyber Defence Command (ComDCiber), are launching a Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence (COE). This initiative is a tripartite collaboration between government, industry, and academia, unique in Latin America.
The COE aims to:
- Strengthen Brazil’s cybersecurity capabilities.
- Contribute to regional cyber security through international partnerships.
- Serve as a benchmark for other nations.
Both founding partners, EDGE and the Brazilian Army, will invest directly in the Centre, ensuring its operational effectiveness, independence, and long-term sustainability.
Hamad Al Marar, Managing Director and CEO of EDGE, stated:
"Cyber resilience requires long-term collaboration… This partnership reflects that belief."
The COE will offer specialized services to all Brazilian Armed Forces and federal institutions, including:
- Professional training and certification.
- Cyber incident response and digital forensics.
- Strategic cybersecurity advisory.
- Research and development of cyber defence doctrine.
- National and regional exercise planning.
- Development of cutting-edge cyber defence solutions.
Based on international best practices, the COE aims to position Brazil as a regional leader in sovereign cybersecurity. It will also seek affiliation, cooperation, and recognition with international cybersecurity organizations.
