Tomas Protivanek, Product Manager, Fire Detection, Johnson Controls takes a closer look at the key points security professionals should be aware of when detailing a fire evacuation alert system. When it comes to fire safety in highrise structures, swift and controlled evacuation is paramount. As building...
As part of the 20th Cybersecurity Awareness Month campaign Emre Tezisci, Product Marketing Manager at Barracuda, shares with us some of the advice we love to ignore (but really shouldn’t). Deleting an unwanted app from your phone may not solve all the issues. Simply deleting an...
Presight, the region’s leading big data analytics company powered by generative AI, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with New Jersey-based Intelligent Security Systems (ISS). This strategic collaboration, which was formalized with a signing ceremony on the Presight stand at GITEX GLOBAL 2023 in Dubai,...
Trend Micro Incorporated, a global leader in cybersecurity, is participating at GITEX GLOBAL, taking place from 16th to 20th October at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Aligning with Cybersecurity Month, Trend Micro has reinforced its commitment to cybersecurity at their showing at GITEX GLOBAL, In an...
Intercede, the global leader in digital identities, today announced that it will launch a solution for Enterprise Managed FIDO (Fast IDentity Online) Authentication, at Authenticate 2023 in California. Last year it was reported that Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems were installed on approximately 1.4...
Under-vehicle imaging systems (UVIS) have proven to be critical for checkpoints that require high security. Yet despite this not all UVIS are created equally. We take a look at how Rapiscan | AS&E’s Gatekeeper Intelligent Vehicle Undercarriage Scanner (IVUS) performs. Unfortunately, many under-vehicle screening systems on...
The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (ICP) is working on a model project whereby kiosks will allow UAE nationals and expatriates to renew their passports and Emirates' IDs instantly. The state-of-the-art kiosks have up till now been positioned in popular malls. However,...
Ingram Micro, a leading global technology and supply chain services provider, today announced a distribution agreement with Supermicro, a total IT solution provider for cloud, artificial intelligence (AI)/machine learning (ML), storage, and 5G/edge. The collaboration authorizes Ingram Micro to distribute Supermicro's selection of high-quality hardware for...
Those concerned about becoming a cybersecurity headline will do well to dwell on orchestration. Writing for our Cybersecurity Awareness Month coverage, Vibin Shaju, VP Solutions Engineering EMEA, Trellix, says it is the quickest route to a safer environment. The headlines are plentiful, as are their numbers...
As Data Centres continue to revolutionize the way business is done in the Middle East, companies are facing an inevitable question - how will we encrypt our data? In the following article, we break down what goes into that decision, which encryption keys prove effective and...
Genesys®, a global cloud leader in AI-powered experience orchestration, has announced the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as its latest full-service Genesys Cloud CX® region. The launch means local businesses facing regulatory compliance and data residency obligations in the UAE and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) will...
Global Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP), SecurityHQ, have announced their partnership with leading IT consulting company and valued IBM gold partner, Inspire for Solutions Development. Based out of Riyadh, Inspire provides enterprise IT solutions across Jordan, Egypt, KSA, Qatar, Oman, and UAE, and specialises in helping...
What is Al Murabba? Designed to redefine the Skyline of Saudi Arabia, the huge cube-shaped skyscraper named Makuub, seeks to be the size of over 20 empire-state buildings. The cube will contain two million square metres of shops and cultural attractions, being built as part of the...
Nutanix, a leader in hybrid multi-cloud computing, today announced new features in the Nutanix Cloud Platform to strengthen organizations’ cyber resilience against ransomware attacks on unstructured data. New features, available today in Nutanix Data Lens and Nutanix Unified Storage solutions, enable organizations to detect a threat,...
“This is the first time we have participated at the Intersec exhibition. It can be said that this is our debut," says Eugenia Marina, Business Development Director, MENA region, RecFaces. RecFaces debuted at Intersec, which was held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on October 3-5,...
Eugeniya Marina, RecFaces Business Development Director for the MENA Region, looks at the role of facial recognition technology in shaping urban development. In the last 10 years, urbanism has made a giant leap from the spheres of housing, community services and transport to the digital heights...
James Gerber, CFO of SimSpace, unpacks why organisations should take a ‘train-to-failure’ approach to prepare for their worst day in cyber, for our Cybersecurity Awareness Month coverage. We are in an undeclared cyber war. Recent geopolitical unease has ushered in the first hybrid war, incorporating espionage,...
As organizations across Saudi Arabia progress ambitious smart city initiatives, Genetec, a global leader in unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, is set to return to Intersec Saudi Arabia with a unified portfolio of security and cutting-edge analytics solutions that ensure people,...
Ajax Systems, Europe’s largest developer and manufacturer of security systems, has united efforts with City Systems, one of the leading distributors of security solutions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. City Systems has 14 years of experience in working with advanced security systems, with a focus on...
Traka Assa Abloy’s key management systems were installed to help Jubail O&M Company streamline its operational processes. THE CHALLENGES There are more than 230 staff operating at a single site, meaning the process of managing and controlling the facility’s critical keys to electrical switchgear, hazardous systems, vital...
Freshworks Inc. today released the findings of its second annual “State of Workplace Technology” report, which found a 71% increase in the number of software applications on the IT team’s work computers over the last year. To manage this spiralling complexity, the report found that...
etisalat by e& and Progress Security Systems are delighted to announce a groundbreaking collaboration that will reshape the landscape of security solutions. This strategic partnership aims to provide unmatched security services to etisalat by e&'s vast customer base. Progress's expertise in advanced security technologies is at...
Ingram Micro Inc., a global leader in technology and supply chain services, today announced a new distribution agreement with Zoho, to bring Zoho's suite of products to multiple countries across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The primary focus of this initiative will be...
Returning for its fifth year, Intersec Saudi Arabia is to take over the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Centre (RICEC) from the 3-5 October. This year, the show will have over double the space it had last year – with the event taking place over 15,000sq...
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...
Security Middle East had the opportunity to sit down with CEO of cyber-risk prevention firm KATIM, Didier Pagnoux. KATIM is the sole provider integrating sovereign classic and post-quantum cryptography, developed in UAE’s designated National Crypto Centers in our products. Based in Abu Dhabi and having...
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...