We’re kicking off Cybersecurity Awareness Month with a closer look at privileged access management, by John Hathaway, Regional Vice President, iMETA at BeyondTrust. IBM’s 2023 edition of its Cost of a Data Breach report puts the Middle East’s average at US$8 million, which is almost double...
According to Veracode, applications developed in the Middle East currently have more security flaws than those developed overseas. Findings showed that 80% of applications tested, and developed in EMEA regions had at least one security flaw. Across all regions analysed, EMEA also has the highest percentage...
With less than two months to go before its inauguration, SICUREZZA 2023, the biennial international exhibition dedicated to security & fire solutions, unveils its program providing a preview of the topics and protagonists of an edition that promises to be a major opportunity to understand...
Large companies in Saudi Arabia expect low levels of security threats next year and to increase their usage of cutting-edge technology, cementing the country’s position as one of the best countries in the region to do business. That’s according to the first-ever World Security Report published...
The Middle East region has been affected by several major fires over the years sadly resulting in people losing their life and millions of dollars' worth of damage. The region is known for its hot and arid climate, which makes it prone to wildfires and other...
Multiple instances of PERCo equipment will be presented at the Intersec international security exhibition on October 3-5, 2023 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Catch the descriptions below: PERCo will showcase access control solutions demanded both in the Middle East and worldwide. Such as the ST-11 Speed gate with...
RecFaces, a global provider of Facial Recognition Solutions, announces its participation at Intersec Saudi Arabia 2023, which is taking place from October 3-5, 2023, at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Centre, in Riyadh. RecFaces will exhibit its software solutions based on facial recognition technology, which...
SentinelOne, an autonomous cybersecurity platform company, announced the elevation of Meriam El Ouazzani as the Regional Sales Director for the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa (META) region. Prior to her appointment as Regional Sales Director, she was Regional Channel Manager for the META region at SentinelOne....
After the outstanding success of the inaugural Security Middle East Conference in May this year, we’re delighted to announce that we’ll be returning in 2024 – with another industry-defining event. The first-ever Security Middle East Conference – brought to you by the same team at Security...
Colonel Feras Mohammad Abdulla Belhasa Alshamsi, Director of Central Operations Department, Dubai Civil Defense, spoke to Security Middle East magazine about its recent deployment of the Everbridge SAGA Incident Response System. Can you tell us about your involvement in the SAGA Incident Response System project? As the Project Owner,...
Intelligent security systems – ISS has managed to rapidly establish itself as a leading provider of advanced security technologies in Saudi Arabia. We find out the back story and the reasons for their success. Saudi Arabia has become the prime target market for a host of...
Are you prepared for managing multiple identities in the cloud? Morey Haber, chief security officer, BeyondTrust, looks at how to stay safe in the cloud. For many Middle Eastern enterprises, the cloud is the new neighbourhood for business, commerce and socialisation. Advertised as up-and-coming, it has...
High Street Capital and the BCD Board of Directors have announced Jim Gross as its new Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Gross will also join the company’s Board of Directors. BCD is the leading North American hardware manufacturer for video surveillance infrastructure, acting as the largest Dell OEM...
SentinelOne, a global leader in autonomous cybersecurity, and Mandiant, Inc., part of Google Cloud, today announced an expanded strategic partnership through which they intend to arm organizations of all sizes with industry-leading threat intelligence capabilities directly within the SentinelOne Singularity Platform. Through the expanded partnership, SentinelOne...
Security can be a gateway to tourism - finds Videonetics, after their recent conversion of a small town in India, led to a bustling tourism business making the most of the safe streets. The town, in Arunachal Pradesh in India, envisioned a paradise of a well-managed,...
It can be difficult to understand all aspects of a situation when you're currently engaged with it - as a result, police around the world are utilising bodycams as a means of managing evidence from a scenario. Evidence Management Systems assist an officer in a number...
According to Rick Vanover, senior director, of product strategy, Veeam, ransomware is indiscriminatory and organisations must be prepared for the fallout. Ransomware attacks continue to grow in frequency. As well as being more common, ransomware is also getting more potent. According to Veeam’s 2023 ransomware trends...
“We are delighted to announce our forthcoming appearance at Intersec Saudi Arabia at the beginning of October. This will be our first appearance at the show since the pandemic but follows up on a number of connections and conversations that we started back in June...
IDCUBE, the pioneer of AI-enabled Access Control solutions, proudly announces the North American launch of its platform which includes Access360.ai, Access360.helix and GreenID. With a relentless commitment to transforming security in the MEA market, IDCUBE brings forth advancements that redefine Access Control and environmental responsibility. IDCUBE’s pursuit...
Ingram Micro today announced a distribution agreement with Okta, a leader in cybersecurity solutions to cover Bahrain, Kuwait, Iraq, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Egypt. This collaboration enables Ingram Micro to expand its security solutions portfolio for resellers and managed service providers...
The biggest security & fire trade show in the Middle East is right around the corner - with Intersec Saudi Arabia prepared to break records and catalyse developments in the marketplace. Intersec Saudi Arabia has a broad, yet poignant goal - to open conversation about the...
ISS (Intelligent Security Systems), a leading global provider of video intelligence and data awareness solutions, announced today the launch of three new analytic detectors. The detectors – Fallen Person, Fighting and Fare Evasion – to be released alongside SecurOS 11.6, the latest version of ISS's renowned...
V. Hrytsevich, CEO, of 3dEYE Inc., explores the challenges faced by organisations with traditional on-premise or hardware-based video surveillance approaches and how Pure Cloud Video Surveillance as a-Service (VSaaS) architecture could address these challenges. Cloud computing has become a vital foundation for digital innovation, and Software-as-a-Service...
The Middle East region has been affected by several major fires over the years sadly resulting in people losing their lives and millions of dollars' worth of damage. The region is known for its hot and arid climate, which makes it prone to wildfires and other...
A drone shot down flying into Jordanian territory from Syria was found to be laden with crystal meth. The border guard commented via an official statement: “The border guard forces, in coordination with the narcotics control department and the military security services, monitored an attempt by...
With millions of transactions taking place every day around the Middle East, armoured vehicles are utilized to move mass amounts of money from one place to another, in this article, we take a look at what goes into an armoured vehicle, including its various mechanisms...
Top CISOs from Uber, Zoom, Snap Inc, Huawei, Netflix, and others confirmed for the Executive Summit, while the three-day event will also host the launch of the Black Hat MEA 966 Chapter. Black Hat Middle East & Africa (MEA), the cyber industry’s fastest-growing event, is on...
Ending a seven-year diplomatic rift, the ambassador from Iran is expected to arrive in Riyadh in the coming days. In June of this year, the Iranian embassy was re-opened in Saudi Arabia, following its closure seven years ago. Iran's new envoy to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,...
Financial Technology and Banking Security in Saudi Arabia continue to boom, due to the continued development of several innovative projects as part of the Saudi Arabia Vision 2030. Data Centres are being founded across the Middle East. Allowing for deeper customer interactions and transaction analysis -...
Biometric security has been implemented in malls across Kuwait, as part of an effort from the Ministry of the Interior to enhance nationwide security. The Avenues Mall was the first to have a biometric station set up. Instead of a time-consuming process at an official office,...
Jon Hill, Account Executive, Transport & Public Safety at Genetec looks at how we should be taking a proactive approach to safeguarding both cyber and physical security for transport. The transport industry has a difficult history of cyberattacks. When NotPetya was unleashed in 2017, the malicious...
Home Surveillance solution company Ring has announced that their second generation of Indoor Camera will be coming to the UAE. The company have added a wide range of features that will allow the product to stand out in its field, such as a manual, removable privacy...
Security Middle East Magazine took the opportunity to sit down with Sandi Davies, Chief Executive Officer of the International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO), and the Middle East Regional Director, Nadeem Iqbal; to discuss the progress of the foundation, their future ambitions, and the challenges...
Yacine Benamane (below), cpp, Mena & Iran senior regional security manager for Unilever based in UAE, and vice chair of Asis dubai chapter spoke with Meshal Aljohani, cpp, psp, pci, security group supervisor at Aramco. Can you describe your experience in the security industry? The latest research...
Cybersecurity comes as one interconnected package, stopping breaches, analysing malware and reinforcing servers and workflow along the way. However, physical security stands as a more modular design, to meet the various needs of an establishment. One may have fences, another may have gates. One business...
RecFaces, an international developer of biometric software solutions with facial recognition functions, announces its participation in the international conference Innovation Airport Summit, which will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on September 4 and 5. The company will be represented by Mohammed Bajarsh, Head of...
HID, the world's leading provider of trusted identity solutions, recently announced it now offers companies the integration of employee badges into digital wallets, allowing for convenient, seamless access to the workplace. The integration will allow employees to easily access all parts of an establishment, through the...
Carrie Peter, Managing Director, of Impression Signatures, looks at the challenges of scaling up the use of digital signatures and meeting security compliances. One of the key challenges in embracing a digital environment is balancing how users interact with technology and each other while ensuring total...
As part of the ongoing technological revolution happening within the Middle East, as part of a number of digital initiatives, Blockchain Technology has begun gaining significant developmental traction. Blockchain Technology is a decentralized, transparent form of transaction that is applicable to various industries. Finance, Healthcare, Supply Chain...
Dan Norman, Regional Director, EMEA, ISF, explores how organisations in the Middle East can securely and confidently deploy cloud services. Cloud computing has evolved at an incredible speed and, for many organisations globally, has already become entwined with the complex technological landscape that supports critical daily...
Emad Fahmy, Systems Engineering Manager, Middle East, NETSCOUT, looks at why botnets are one of the more dangerous threats to ISPs and enterprises In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats, distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks have proven to be a persistent and potent menace. Among the various...
In market news, Amiviz, the pioneering B2B cybersecurity enterprise marketplace has seen impressive growth across critical metrics in the recent months. The company have suggested the cause of the growth is due to their dedication to delivering exceptional services, whilst placing strong value on their user...
Rudie Opperman, Engineering and Training Manager, EMEA at Axis Communications, looks at the vital questions that can ensure your security system investment is sound. Over the next six years, the need for video surveillance is anticipated to increase due to thriving infrastructure development brought about by...
Black Hat Middle East & Africa (MEA), the cyber industry’s fastest-growing event, will take place in the Riyadh Exhibition & Convention Centre, as it looks to record huge growth in floor space, exhibitors, national and industry pavilions, and speakers. Running from November 14-16, this year’s event...
Following the success of Blackhat USA, Cybersecurity company Delinea carried out an extensive survey to understand the momentum of the IT security industry. The survey polled 100 industry professionals. Of these 100, 54% said that “passwordless” is a viable concept while 79% agreed that passwords are...
In a first for the UAE, Etisalat by e& is set to offer its customers personal cybercrime insurance, according to GulfToday. Subscribers are to receive SMS text messages inviting them to take up the offer of this insurance, with prices starting from just AED5 per month...
Jamie Collier, senior threat intelligence advisor at Mandiant looks at how cyber threat intelligence teams can be empowered with a requirements-driven approach. The ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats poses significant challenges to organisations worldwide. As threat actors continue to become more sophisticated, it is important for...
Bahrain’s Interior Ministry has recently revealed the six types of cybercrimes that pose the most danger to the country’s society and economy in a bid to raise more awareness of digital crimes. They were: child sexual exploitation, online stalking, viruses, bank card fraud, hacking and digital...
Jonathan Keith, SPA member and managing director of k tech consulting, looks at the role of video surveillance, software analytics and open systems in smart city implementation. Smart cities embody the vision of leveraging technology and data to enhance the quality of life, sustainability and efficiency...
A significant part of a smart city’s budget is taken up by security costs. Dr Ryad Soobhany, Associate Professor in the School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences, Heriot-Watt University Dubai, looks at the security risks of smart cities. According to analysis from Frost & Sullivan, technology spending related to...