For the first time in its history, SPA members can now get certified through its new online courses. The Online Security Awareness courses, launching soon, have been designed to benefit professionals of all levels. Everyone going through the courses will be certified. The first five courses...
The Under Vehicle Surveillance Systems (UVSS) market is moving into high gear, driven both by regulation and need. As demand has risen, so have formidable options for users. The Middle East has always treated security issues with respect and sophistication, not least in the protection of...
When people think about the consequences of a cyberattack very few consider anything beyond financial and data losses. In reality, the consequences can be far greater, especially when attacks concern industrial organisations. Industrial organisations are responsible for the supply of essential commodities into society, including energy,...
Data security can make or break an organisation, says Philip Ingram, MBE. And as data grows at a phenomenal rate, so too do the risks involved. When you start to talk about data and data growth over the years, the numbers are staggering, they are so...
We’ve already introduced you to our first three SMARt Award winners – Al-Saher International, Earth One Technology L.L.C and DATOS, and now our fourth and final winner is Consquare Consultancy. Consquare Consultancy is led by a true industry icon – Dr Munaf Al Nidawi. As he...
Making their debut at Intersec, the SecurMiddleEast Awards for Excellence in Technology were launched to recognise and reward those firms who are making a significant contribution to the industry. We’re already met two of our winners from last month’s awards, and now we’d like to...
As industries across the Middle East bounce back from the economic turbulence of the last two years, International Data Corporation (IDC) believes there are three broad themes that will shape the tech investment decisions of the region's chief information officers (CIOs) and the organisations they...
A strategic technology partnership between Argus Systems and Video Internet Technologies (VIT) will bring innovative, cutting-edge AI-based solutions to customers in the Middle East, Africa and Indian subcontinent markets. The AI-based solutions include Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR), Facial Recognition (FR), Video Content Analytics (VCA), Intelligent...
It’s time to hear more about another of the SecurMiddleEast Awards for Excellence in Technology SMARt Award winners – who were recognised at this year’s Intersec show. It was with real pleasure that we were able to hand over an award to Director of Earth One...
The first ever SecurMiddleEast Awards for Excellence in Technology (SMARt Awards) took place at this year’s Intersec expo. Organised by Intelligent Security Systems ISS, in partnership with Security Middle East magazine, Intel and Dell/BCD, we were delighted to be honouring four outstanding firms for their...
Excellence in technology, recognising innovation and championing best practice were the order of the day for the launch of the SecurMiddleEast Awards for Excellence in Technology (SMARt awards). The grand inauguration took place at Intersec 2022, in Dubai where we were joined by security experts as...
Registration for IFSEC International 2022, taking place on 17-19 May 2022 at ExCeL London, has officially opened. Secure your place today. After almost three years apart, IFSEC returns in-person to London in May for the biggest gathering of international security professionals in 2022. With a strong focus...
Saudi Arabia, historically a major importer of defense technology, is aiming to localise 50% of military spending by 2030 – unlocking substantial commercial opportunities for global firms. Boeing, Raytheon, and FIGEAC AÉRO Group are among those who have already signed joint venture deals with the...
We’re delighted to be back at Intersec! Reconnecting with industry professionals means we’ve also had the chance to catch up with some of the companies attending the show. Day one of Intersec saw us chatting with Firas Jadalla, Regional Director for Genetec for the Middle East...
US cybersecurity company Resecurity has confirmed its further expansion into the Middle East by creating a dedicated R&D centre in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The new centre is expected to accelerate AI-driven cybersecurity services delivery across the Middle East and Saudi Arabia by working with local talent...
Security company IDIS will showcase its latest secure video technology at Intersec Expo in Dubai from January 16th 2022. IDIS will partner with NIT, an Ingram Micro company, at the global conference held at the Dubai World Trade Centre to showcase the latest in video and...
A total of 887 Kuwaiti websites have been breached and more than 4,360 data files leaked in a 'serious data incident' linked to The Dark Web. The hacked websites vary between government and private institutions, and include various industries such as education, communications and e-commerce. The alleged...
Dubai Police have issued warnings as the number of online scams continues to rise. The force shared tips via their official Twitter account to help the public stay safe and avoid falling victim to scams. The force shared four tips including to be wary of any...
Back in October we were honoured to be able to bring together some of the greatest minds in the security industry for the SecurMiddleEast symposium in Riyadh. Following on from the tremendous success of the Dubai version, the Symposium was the second event that was run...
Google has made its first steps as it pledges to invest in long-term security and prevent future cyber attacks by completing the purchase of Israeli company Siemplify. The move to purchase Siemplify was due to its specialism within security orchestration, automation and response (SOAR). Google has not...
The United Arab Emirates has announced its "Stronger United" commitments for its term on the United Nations Security Council from 2022 to 2023. The commitments will guide the UAE's engagement with the Security Council and UN member states throughout its term, which include securing peace, advancing...
Abu Dhabi Digital Authority has joined forces with telecom operator Etisalat and security software company Trend Micro to strengthen cyber security measures and capabilities within the UAE government. The project, named Cyber Eye, will form a central part of the UAE's current cyber security strategy. The...
Tata Communications and Zain KSA have entered into a strategic agreement to boost digital transformation and the development of smart cities in Saudi Arabia. The collaboration between the two companies will see them combine efforts to deliver solutions and platforms to roll out smart street lighting,...
At the end of 2021, Group-IB uncovered a worldwide scam campaign that is targeting users in over 90 countries - including the UAE, Oman and Qatar. Deploying the tried and tested techniques of fake surveys and giveaways purporting to be from big name companies, the fraudsters...
Cohesity has appointed James Worrall as head of EMEA channels at the next-gen data company. Prior to joining Cohesity, Worrall held positions at F5 Networks and Juniper Networks, where he had responsibility for developing the overarching EMEA channel programme and strategy. At Cohesity, he will report into...
We’ve got yet more expert security predictions about what we can expect to see in 2022, following on from part one of our security forecasts. COVID-19 as a catalyst The long-term impact of the pandemic, from a business and technology perspective, is manifesting itself in a number...
A leader in OT and IoT security, Nozomi Networks Inc has announced it has formed a partnership with the largest digital enabler in the Middle East, stc. The collaboration will address the growing demand for security services and solutions that can holistically deliver IoT and...
As 2021 draws to a close, security experts are trying to guess at what the threat landscape may look like next year. We speak to some experts to take their predictions and invaluable insights into the coming trends we could be seeing in 2022. Connection across...
With just weeks until Intersec thrusts the security industry into the spotlight, LEGIC is preparing to meet current and potential customers at the show so it can showcase its range of products and services. LEGIC Identsystems was founded over 25 years ago in Switzerland. Since then...
Global security company, Hanwha Techwin will be attending Intersec 2022 from 16-18 January to showcase its range of surveillance solutions built on cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. During its time at Intersec, Hanwha Techwin will be showcasing its products that are particularly suited to surveillance needs...
Another week and it’s another big announcement from Intersec as it reveals yet another high profile guest speaker. Following on from the announcement that the show has lined up ethical hacker Freaky Clown and ex-MI6 Chief Sir Alex Younger to headline, we can also reveal that...
Mastercard and Jordan Kuwait Bank have partnered together to introduce the first ever World Elite card – backed with biometric authentication – in the Middle East and Africa region. The introduction will lead to seamless and secured contactless payments, which will enable the bank’s cardholders to...
Work is more portable than ever, but it also presents fresh security challenges to overcome. SPA’s member of the month Moe Ahddoud looks at how to keep data safe when remote working. Advances in technology have changed the way we work, ushering in a new era...
Cisco’s latest cybersecurity report, Security Outcomes Study Volume 2, has revealed the security practices that really work. According to the study, the practices that can most impact on an organisation’s security programme are: maintaining an up-to-date and integrated architecture; investing in threat detection; and enabling timely...
At its third Special Event, Ajax Systems presented its own wired Fibra technology and product line. According to the company one of the most common requests from industry professionals is for a hybrid security system. The combination of wires and radio allows large and industrial facilities...
Trend Micro has announced the launch of a consumer-focused business in the Kingdom at @Hack. The new company will centre on safeguarding the digital environments of families, homes and communities across Saudi Arabia. Trend Micro H1 2021 mid-year round-up report revealed that home networks in the...
Intersec 2022 will be welcoming ethical hacker, Freaky Clown (FC) to the show, who will be headlining the Cyber Security Lab, held in partnership with UAE Cyber Security Council. As a well-recognised ethical hacker and social engineer, FC will be disclosing secret tactics and his unique...
AI video analytics provider, Irisity is continuing its expansion plans with the opening of a new sales office in the United Arab Emirates. The office will be based in Abu-Dhabi and will be headed up by newly appointed Marc Saunders. Saunders will be Sales Director for...
Vinchin Backup & Recovery v6.5 has been launched offering next-generation, innovative data protection solutions for advanced backup and restore performance. The new release provides multi-tenant management mode for managed service providers to deliver both Backup as-a-service (BaaS) and Disaster-Recovery as-a-service (DRaaS). It features complete data protection...
Saudi Arabia’s first licensed animal shelter, the Riyadh Animal Shelter, was originally equipped with CCTV. However, the video footage needed to be constantly monitored by staff and volunteers reducing the time they had available to care for the animals at the shelter. With limited budgets and...
Kaspersky has signed a strategic agreement with Saudi’s Technology Control Company at the @Hack Infosec Conference 2021. The managed security service provider agreement is in line with Technology Control Company’s commitment to its customers to deliver enhanced managed security services. Speaking to Arab News, Mohamad Hashem,...
Dubai Police has expanded its fleet of exclusive vehicles with a Cadillac CT5. The compact sedan will be hitting the roads of Dubai as a police patrol car. Dubai Police’s commitment to having a versatile fleet of cars ready for any situation means that the CT5...
A global leader in the cybersecurity industry is set to stream its annual signature event, CyberCrimeCon on December 2 2021. The event marks the 10th edition of CyberCrimeCon, and will bring together more than 5,000 global cybersecurity pros for the threat hunting and intelligence conference. As well...
Gallagher's Electronic Perimeter Intrusion Detection System (E-PIDS) has been awarded the latest Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure (CPNI) standards. CPNI is the UK government’s National Technical Authority for physical and personnel protective security and in order to meet the standards, Gallagher had to submit...
Eighty three per cent of companies are failing to encrypt at least half of the sensitive data they hold in the cloud – leaving them open to security breaches. According to the 2021 Thales Cloud Security Study, 57% of companies surveyed say they use at least...
Intersec has announced one the first international headliners for its Dubai show: Sir Alex Younger, former MI6 chief. Although this is the first time Younger has spoken to a UAE audience, he’s no stranger to the Middle East. Throughout his career he was posted to...
Trend Micro’s mid-year security round-up report has revealed that it detected and blocked 5,435,089 email threats in Bahrain in the first half of 2021. In addition, it also prevented 670,547 malicious URL victim attacks, 1,122 URL hosts, 219,796 malware attacks and 115 online-related banking malware threats. With...
Ingram Micro has announced that its Dubai warehouse has been awarded the Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA) FSR (C) certification. The award acknowledges the high-security standards used by the warehouse in the handling and shipping of Ingram Micro’s products. Dr. Ali Baghdadi, SVP & Chief Executive...
The Tawazun Economic Council – the United Arab Emirates’ defence procurement and research arm – has announced a project to develop a new combat management system (CMS) which will be used by the country’s navy and coastguard. The National Combat Management System (NCMS) is being developed...
A new body for border security in the United Arab Emirates had been established in Dubai, with the aim of enhancing coordination between its seven emirates. The Dubai Council for Border Crossing Points Security was set up under a decree issued in September by Sheikh...