Author: Mike Dingle

Brigadier Hasan Nasser Al Razooqi, Director of Administrative Affairs of the General Department of Training, officially launched a course designed to familiarise Dubai police inspectors with human trafficking and its transnational aspects, at the end of October. The course is currently ongoing, consisting of 16 workshops...

His Majesty King Willem-Alexander inaugurated the new Royal Boon Edam International B.V. building on Friday afternoon, December 8, in Edam. Celebrating its 150th anniversary, the family-owned company is a global leader in security entrances and architectural revolving doors. Boon Edam has recently invested in the newly renovated...

A vast turnout, popular conferences, and a broad debate on the opportunities of the smart evolution of buildings and cities: SMART BUILDING EXPO 2023, the home and building automation and technological integration event organised by Fiera Milano and Pentastudio, exceeded all of the expectations which...

ADI Global Distribution, a distributor of security products, announced today a new distribution agreement with supplier Belden. ADI customers across the EMEA region will have access to the networking, connectivity and cable product lines from Belden. Belden designs, manufactures, and markets networking, connectivity, cable products and...

Today, the Critical Communications Association (TCCA) announced that the 2024 International Critical Communications Awards (ICCAs) are officially open for entry. The ICCA's stand as a prestigious award show in the critical communications space. The event celebrates excellence and showcases innovation annually, honouring the success of products,...

Managing the risks associated with machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) is a multi-dimensional challenge, says Dan Norman, and as organisations become more dependent on them, securing them will become business critical. Over the last few years, artificial intelligence (AI) has received a tremendous amount...

Germany-based Sensry and Swiss-based LEGIC Ident systems have collaborated to create the NextGenXDK multi-sensor device, an IoT multi-sensor device, which empowers rapid implementation for a wide range of IoT applications that often require secure and managed sensor access and end-to-end data security. [caption id="attachment_15399" align="alignright" width="300"]...

Everbridge has announced that Dubai – the most populous city in the United Arab Emirates – has selected Everbridge’s state-of-the-art Emergency and Incident Management platforms for operational and crisis management, dispatching and incident command in order to manage the full life cycle of a critical...

CPX Holding, a provider of digital-first cybersecurity solutions and services, today announced the launch of its new cybersecurity solution —the CPX Intelligent Threat Detection Platform. Developed in-house, the solution employs advanced cyber-threat-detection technology to safeguard clients against evolving threats. It also collects and processes data from...

Once considered futuristic, the Iron Beam is a laser-based missile defence system. One which uses an amplified fiber laser to generate laser beams to destroy incoming airborne targets. The Iron Beam, or "Light Shield" can be broken down via its step-by-step operations. First a surveillance system identifies...

The first edition of MIBA-Milan International Building Alliance closed at Fiera Milano with more than 80,000 professional operators having attended. The event combined four exhibitions dedicated to the sustainable and smart evolution of buildings and cities -  horizontal and vertical mobility at the GEE-Global Elevator Exhibition,...

Like something out of a movie - the U.S. Military has begun work on 'Biohybrid Robotics' which combine living organisms into mechanical systems that apparently produce 'never-seen-before agility and versatility'. The initial goal of the project, beyond testing the integration of the two 'materials', is to...

No matter the evolution of AI, or cybersecurity, there will always be a need for physical access control. To this end, PERCo has presented new full-height rotor turnstiles. The primary function of these rotor turnstiles is simply controlling who can access a building, and at what...

A new panel discussion featuring experts, Issam Shibany from MVP Tech- A Covergint Company, and Marco Auditore from Milestone Systems, discussing how a unified open platform will be utilized by the MENA region's critical infrastructure and government businesses, featuring moderation from the Information Security Forum's...

Delinea, a leading provider of access and authentication solutions, today (17/11/2023) published a report to reveal insights into the future of passwords. The title of the report, "The Future of Workplace Passwords: Not Dead, but Evolving", found that the majority of 300 US IT decision-makers say...

Jonathan Mepsted, Vice President - Middle East & Africa at Netskope, looks at how organisations can enable genAI tools without compromising their overall security. We have entered a period of unprecedented technological growth. Artificial intelligence (AI), especially Generative AI (GenAI), has become a powerful force for...

TRASSIR is a CCTV systems manufacturer and video surveillance software developer which started in 2002 as a local company, has grown to become a global supplier, and now boasts a presence in over 42 countries. All of TRASSIR company’s advanced solutions are designed in-house. TRASSIR's...

Sajjad Arshad, Business Development Director, AxxonSoft Middle East, looks at the growing role of video surveillance in supporting retail security operations. In an ever-evolving retail landscape, the significance of security measures cannot be overstated. One of the most critical components of modern retail security is video...

The technological landscape is changing at an unprecedented rate. The International Data Corporation has recognized this and is seeking to explore the new wave of technologies with its theme for the 2024 Middle East CIO Summit. The theme in question is "The Future of IT: Rethinking...

Hikvision has released several new security solutions solutions, designed to help oil and gas companies. In an official press release, the company describes how these new solutions fit into the new wave of technologies. Hikvision's AI-powered Solution for the Oil and gas Industry provides advanced technologies...

Haboob, a leading cybersecurity service provider owned by the Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming, and Drones (SAFCSP), has announced its partnership with Google Cloud to deliver Chronicle CyberShield to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. According to the official product description, "Chronicle CyberShield is a comprehensive solution...

Ahead of a new webinar with RecFaces, we caught up with the Business Development Director, MENA Region - Eugenia Marina, who has been making a splash in the industry, from Intersec to other events around Dubai. The Biometrics company are surging in growth, currently operating...

According to the most recent NETSCOUT DDoS Threat Intelligence Report, Domain Name System (DNS) 'water torture' attacks increased 353% in the first six months of 2023, overwhelming Authoritative DNS server resources and bringing down critical DNS services. NETSCOUT SYSTEMS, INC, a provider of DDoS prevention...

In 2022, 72% of UAE companies experienced data security incidents caused by their employees. Ransomware, hacker attacks, DDoS attacks. Internal threats - emerging from employees' lack of knowledge - have been underestimated, until now. After an outbreak of high-profile data breaches and corporate frauds in recent...

Cybercriminals continue to refine their methods, with more malicious apps finding their way to the app store in the UAE, leaving users at risk. Following global trends, businesses in the UAE are becoming more and more digitised. According to a recent study from AppsFlyer, 9 out...

Cloudlfare Inc continues in its goal to build a better digital landscape through its 2023 Q3 DDoS report, which features a number of insights and trends regarding the DDoS threat landscape - as observed through the global Cloudflare network. The Cloudflare network is one of the...

ISS (Intelligent Security Systems), a leading global provider of video intelligence and data awareness solutions, announced today the launch of its new SecurOS® Motus Pro 702 camera series. Purpose-built for license plate recognition (LPR/ANPR) applications, the Motus Pro 702 series is available in four different models...

With 347 companies exhibiting from 31 different countries, with the main foreign participants from China, France, Germany, Spain and the UK, SICUREZZA 2023 (Fiera Milano, 15-17 November) is preparing to showcase the most advanced security & fire solutions designed to protect goods, property and people. Numbers...

In a world where safety and security are paramount, Monitoreal is proud to announce the launch of the Monitoreal Secure Guard App, allowing Monitoreal users to see what matters most in and around their properties, right from their pockets. Modern living demands modern solutions, and the...

Dennis Choi, General Manager, IDIS Middle East & Africa, explains how universities are turning to more capable and flexible video solutions. Just like any large institution, Middle East universities are susceptible to crimes including theft, vandalism and assault. Ensuring the safety of students, staff and property...

Perimeter protection is a crucial aspect of security, whether it be for public, residential or commercial purposes. Ara Ghazaryan, Ph.D, Technical Co-founder and VP of AI at Scylla, looks at how it can work even harder thanks to artificial intelligence (AI). Even in safe regions such...

IDIS's video technology's industry-beating reputation for robust cybersecurity was given a further boost at the end of the summer in a series of ethical hacking attempts at the ESS+ International Security Trade Fair in Bogotá, Columbia, which attracted over 15,000 visitors and 150 exhibitors. IDIS was...

One of the leading Risk Management vendors SearchInform launched a security service that enables solving such tasks as data loss prevention, data discovery and classification, access rights audit, regulatory compliance audit, user activity monitoring, forensics and investigation and much more. The There is no such service...

As the market navigates an increasingly precarious business climate punctuated by supply chain issues, evolving compliance regulations, and economic turbulence, the channel looks set for a challenging year. Preparing to protect your business against these market shocks while capturing customer opportunities will be the key to...

Mobile credentialing enables freight forwarders to reduce costs while increasing supply chain transparency. By Richard Moser and Carl Fenger, LEGIC Identsystems. Continuous technological advancements are reshaping the logistics market. Complex logistic and security challenges can now be solved based on mobile credentialing technology resulting in reduced...

The Saudi Vision 2030 initiative pushes businesses of all natures to advance their technologies, elevating the quality of life for those within the Kingdom. Part of this includes the expansion and streamlining of Saudi Arabia's cloud data services - which has already been seen through...

An official enquiry has found that a breach in security led to the devastating parliamentary fire in Cape Town, on January 2nd 2022. Recently, the report on the January 2022 fire concluded. The investigation sought to identify the security breach that allowed an intruder to move...