{"id":190805,"date":"2026-02-26T07:13:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-26T12:13:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/testing.news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/26\/morocco-showcases-digital-and-cybersecurity-ambitions-in-madrid\/"},"modified":"2026-02-26T08:30:13","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T13:30:13","slug":"morocco-showcases-digital-and-cybersecurity-ambitions-in-madrid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/testing.news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/26\/morocco-showcases-digital-and-cybersecurity-ambitions-in-madrid\/","title":{"rendered":"Morocco Showcases Digital and Cybersecurity Ambitions in Madrid"},"content":{"rendered":"

Morocco Showcases Digital and Cybersecurity Ambitions in Madrid<\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.moroccoworldnews.com\/2026\/02\/280860\/morocco-showcases-digital-and-cybersecurity-ambitions-in-madrid\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Publish Date: 2026-02-26 07:13:00<\/a><\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAgadir \u2013 At the Pre-Ministerial Summit on Piracy, Cybersecurity, and Justice in Madrid, where it is invited as guest of honor, Morocco outlined on Wednesday its strategy for digital transformation and cybersecurity, presenting itself as a regional leader committed to building a secure and inclusive digital future.<\/p>\n

The Pre-Ministerial Summit gathered judges, regulators, and institutional representatives from Latin America to address how justice systems can integrate new technologies while safeguarding cybersecurity and the broader digital ecosystem.
\nMorocco\u2019s Ambassador to Spain Karima Benyaich reaffirmed the country\u2019s determination to advance a digital transition that is both secure and centered on people\u2019s needs, underlining that this vision is guided by the leadership of king Mohammed VI and is rooted in long-term structural reforms.
\nMorocco has made significant strides in modernizing its technological infrastructure and implementing national cybersecurity strategies.\u00a0
\nA regional cybersecurity frontrunner
\nThese reforms have strengthened the country\u2019s global standing. Morocco now ranks 34th worldwide in the Global Cybersecurity Index, consolidating its position as a regional frontrunner.
\nThe advances in the sector go hand in hand with efforts to reinforce political stability and legal certainty, essential factors for economic growth.\u00a0
\nDuring the event, Ambassador Benyaich received an award recognizing Morocco\u2019s sustained efforts in digital transformation and cybersecurity, a distinction that reflects the scale of reforms undertaken to establish the country as a technological hub.
\nIn addition to its strategic reforms and high-level policy work, Morocco\u2019s cybersecurity sector has experienced rapid economic growth, emerging as one of the most dynamic segments of the national digital economy.\u00a0
\nA recent industry report shows that the country\u2019s cybersecurity market has\u00a0 reached approximately USD 1.2 billion. This upward trend is driven by a 30 percent surge in cyberattacks, increasing digital adoption, and significant investment by both public and private actors, the report indicates.\u00a0
\nIt adds that the growth reflects expanding demand for services such as managed detection and response (MDR), security operations center (SOC) support, threat intelligence, and incident response across sectors including government, finance, telecommunications, healthcare, and manufacturing.\u00a0
\nKey cities like Casablanca, Rabat, and Tangier have become hubs for advanced cybersecurity activity, further illustrating how Morocco\u2019s strategy is translating into concrete market development and positioning itself as a regional cybersecurity leader. <\/p>\n

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