As technology advances, physical security systems are becoming increasingly important due to the rising threats, technological advancement, regulatory compliance, and the need for remote monitoring, says SPA member, Arif Almalik, Chief Digital Products Officer, Moro Hub. The protection of personnel, hardware, so ware, networks and data...
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Artificial intelligence (AI) removes the human component of reacting to a cybersecurity threat. Machine learning and pattern recognition, when combined with the mass amounts of data that can train artificial intelligence, which is located across the cyber landscape - and in particular the Internet of Things...
This issue Meshal Aljohani, CPP, PSP, PCI, Security Group Supervisor at Aramco, spoke to Abdullah Alshehri, CPP, PSP, PCI, Security Duty Manager at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Saudi Arabia. Describe your experience in the security industry? Coming from a military background, in 2009...
LexisNexis® Risk Solutions today released the results of its annual Cybercrime Report, an analysis of data from 79.8 billion transactions processed through its LexisNexis® Digital Identity Network® throughout 2022. The report, Trust and Collaboration as Foundations to Fight Fraud, shows that the global digital attack...
Serco, International Public Services company with roots in defence capabilities, have announced Jeff Miller will be taking the role of Director, Security and Defence in the Middle East. The position highlights the role Serco seek to play in the future of the Middle East Security...
SANS Institute, the global leader in cybersecurity training and certifications, has just opened the third edition of its Cyber Reskilling Program in Bahrain, in partnership with The Labour Fund (Tamkeen). The registration window is open now and closes on the 19th of June 2023. The SANS...
If current trends continue, the global firewall as a service market value is expected to reach US$30.9 billion by 2033. The increased demand for advanced security solutions and services to limit the risk of cyber attacks is creating new prospects for growth. Enterprises’ increased demand for...
Cyber threats are increasing at a rate far greater than the industry is able to cope with. Despite this, C-suite executives still don’t take cybersecurity seriously enough while boards are not nearly as engaged in cybersecurity as they are in other areas of oversight, says...
Recently, the SPA Team had the opportunity to interview Reza Rassool, CTO of RealNetworks, who shared his thoughts on combining Edge Biometrics with Mobile Technology, as a means of creating more effective Access Control. "We have come to expect that enhanced security entails further inconvenience for...
The real estate market in Dubai experienced a record-breaking year in 2022 surpassing a whopping $65 billion. Despite global headwinds, the real estate market in the quaint but booming city continues to leap over other metropoles even with the current state of the global economy. Verve...
International biometric software solutions developer RecFaces has integrated their ID-Gate facial recognition system into iSpace, a high-tech office in Dubai. Access Control at iSpace Smart Office has been improved and streamlined as a result of RecFaces ID-gate facial recognition technology. Authorized personnel and guests have their...
Dan Norman, Regional Director, EMEA for the ISF, looks at the challenges and opportunities Saudi Vision 2030 presents, ahead of May’s Security Middle East Conference. Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 is arguably one of the most ambitious and innovative long-term transformational projects ever undertaken by a country;...
Touchless Biometric Systems has unveiled the BIOMANAGER ENTERPRISE, a platform that unifies data gathered by multiple biometric security solutions onto one interface. This platform is usable on all kinds of devices, guaranteeing efficiency, comprehensive functionality and top-level security. This means that all records gathered from biometric access...
We had our inaugural conference in Riyadh in Saudi Arabia on the 9th May 2023, featuring keynote speakers discussing important topics, panels exploring what matters to C-suite executives and sponsors networking with other security professionals on the day. On the day, we had three keynote speakers...
Abhay Pandey, Founder and CEO, MAST Consulting, looks at integrating security tools with a cybersecurity mesh. In the developing world, people perceive digitalisation as a synonym for opportunities and possibilities. So, forward-thinking nations such as the UAE are receptive to disruptive technologies and innovations. However, the promise...
New research from Banklesstimes.com has revealed that the Cam4 Data Breach in March 2020 was the biggest data breach in history - exposing 10,880 million records. It dwarfs the second biggest attack – which was the 3,000 million records exposed in the Yahoo data breach...
The Qatar National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) is to launch the National Data Classification Policy which will look to establish a unified scheme and help organisations understand the basic principles of data classification. The policy will serve as the foundation for data governance in the country’s...
In today’s hyper digital world, fraudsters are constantly finding new ways to target consumers, so it’s more important than ever for businesses to protect their customers online, explains Saeed Ahmad, Managing Director, Middle East, and North Africa, Callsign. According to Callsign’s latest study, at least 30%...
The Gulf Cooperation Council countries are currently working through plans to launch a regional Schengen-style visa for tourists, which will help to boost economic growth in the area, according to Bahrain’s Minister of Tourism. Fatima al-Sairafi addressed the audience at the Arabian Travel Market show in...
The Security Middle East Conference 2023 has officially begun! Over 300 C-level decision makers, security influencers and industry thought leaders have come together to discuss the pressing issues that define the sector. Through discussion that takes place in Riyadh today, leaders will shape the industry towards a...
High value applications for AI video analytics are emerging at an increasing rate, and are not limited to security alone, writes Dennis Choi, General Manager, IDIS Middle East & Africa. Video analytics, powered by AI, have been transforming security operations with ever more reliable tools for...
Artificial intelligence continues to make its mark in all aspects of industry and culture, now, as part of its ongoing Qatar National Vision 2030, Qatar has implemented artificial intelligence (AI) into its judicial system. With the updated system, the use of AI is expected to enhance...
The UAE Cyber Security Council and Oracle have agreed to work together to help strengthen the UAE's cybersecurity framework and empower the existing IT infrastructure in the region. The goal of the Memorandum of Understanding signed by His Excellency Dr Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, Head of the...
The financial landscape is rapidly evolving and industry players must keep up, to this end, the International Data Corporation has announced that the Middle East edition of its IDC Financial Services Congress 2023 will take place on June 13th. Hosted at the Ritz-Carlton at the Dubai...
How many times have you had to enter a password today? May 4th marks World Password Day - but is it time to rethink this security feature? Morey Haber, Chief Security Officer at BeyondTrust considers passwords' role in modern society. Today, the most common storage medium...
Michel Roig, President of Payment & Access at Fingerprint Cards, takes a look at some of the trends, developments and players responsible for making 2022 a big year for biometrics and ensuring the foundations are in place for a transformative 2023. Biometrics have well and truly...
Hikvision has enhanced its ColorVu technology with Super Confocal and Smart Hybrid Light Technologies allowing for sharp imaging and precise focusing even in ultra-low light. The software comes with flexible 'hybrid' lighting to ensure clear imaging in any scenario. “By upgrading ColorVu technology, we aim to elevate...
A performance evaluation meeting of the General Department of Criminal Investigation, Dubai Police, has revealed a significant decrease in the crime rate for the first period of 2023. The meeting was chaired by Lieutenant General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief for Dubai Police. He praised the...
A new collaboration between a tech entrepreneur and a Saudi Arabian company will incorporate AI and machine learning to offer a whole new level of security against modern threats. Ioannis Antypas, a London-based cybersecurity expert, will be working to create cutting-edge solutions that can detect and...
Our panel discussions will cover three key topics which we believe to be critical to the industry right now: addressing Saudi Arabia’s talent gap within the security sector; securing Saudi Vision 2030; and resiliency in the age of digitisation. Securing Saudi Vision 2030 The over-arching aim for...
Launched by Saudi's Ministry of Education, a new cybersecurity campaign targeting those who study online has been launched. The purpose of the campaign is to raise awareness of the threats to cybersecurity a company, student, or individual faces whilst studying online, teaching how to combat these...
Qognify, part of Hexagon, a leading provider of video and enterprise incident management solutions, and Gallagher, leading manufacturer of flexible, integrated access control solutions, today announced the release of an integration between Qognify VMS and Gallagher access control. In regard to physical security, only combined information...
Khalid Saad Al Medbel, General Director, Information Security, Ministry of Health, takes a closer look at how cybersecurity capabilities can be strengthened with a holistic strategy that puts people at its heart. With security threats becoming ever-more sophisticated and frequent, organisations in the Middle East need...
Secure Logiq and BriefCam have announced a partnership to serve the companies' shared customer base better. With BriefCam's innovative video analytic solutions and Secure Logiq's servers designed explicitly for HD surveillance, the door is opened to innovative, powerful new security solutions, greater than the sum of...
GISEC Global 2023 took place in March, featuring industry veterans and thought leaders coming together to discuss the future of security in the Middle East and the way in which security initiatives will be implemented in other sectors. Discussion focused on evolving digital security solutions as...
More and more businesses are implementing multi-factor authenticity through the use of advanced biometrics technology. Face authentication ensures the highest security standards with maximum convenience. Businesses are beginning to offer hybrid and remote work following the major adjustment to workflows during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, with...
The Security Middle East Conference has already gained support from leading companies within the security sphere. We have a number of high-profile companies who are joining us as sponsors, as well as our partner companies too. For our first event, we’re delighted to have Eagle...
TRASSIR, CCTV systems manufacturer and video surveillance software developer is expanding its global footprint with its licence plate recognition (LPR) tool, AutoTRASSIR, now working in the Middle East, Latin America and Ireland. AutoTRASSIR is an AI smart module that can identify, record and search events containing...
Stephen Allen, Senior Product Manager for HID IAMS' Authentication portfolio, looks at Fast Identity Online (FIDO), a form of cryptographic passwordless authentication. How can we be sure that people are who they say they are? The search for a secure, scalable and convenient way to authenticate...
HID, a worldwide leader in trusted identity and physical security solutions, today announced its inaugural State of the Security Industry Report, which revealed that c-level decision makers and security influences across the industry are concerning themselves with five common threads that are dictating the direction...
Dubai International Financial Centre, (DIFC), the leading international financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia region has hosted 10 leading regions' banks and FinTechs to discuss the challenges facing the financial sector. The roundtable was hosted by Mohammad AlBlooshi, Head of DIFC Innovation...
Following an intensive period of testing, the global hardware partnership between Secure Logiq and VCA Technology has yielded its first benefits. The two manufacturers have fine-tuned their solutions in order to determine the best combinations of software and hardware from the two brands, that will set new...
We’re delighted to be launching the Security Middle East Conference – the sector’s newest and boldest event with the aim of advancing the security landscape. As the market-leading and longest-standing resource for the Middle East’s security sector we are well placed to launch this event, which...
Kathryn Petralia has agreed to serve as the Chair of the Global Board for the Financial Data and Technology Association (FDATA Global) for an initial two-year term. Petralia is Co-Founder and President of Keep Financial, a fintech compensation platform designed to bring together employees and employers...
SEGULA Technologies, a renowned global engineering enterprise, is establishing two officers to support its Middle East business. The purpose of these offices is to support Middle East consumers working within the energy, aerospace, defense, rail, manufacturing, naval and automotive sectors, covering the full scope of competencies...
The Dubai Police has successfully integrated its ballistic identification network with Interpol's database. This will help the force compare over 1.8 million ballistic fingerprints worldwide in under an hour. "This significant milestone enhances the Force's efforts in unravelling the mysteries of crimes, identifying the type of...
The latest worldwide spending guide from the International Data Corporation (IDC) predicts spending on security solutions and services in the Middle East and Africa will increase 7.9% in 2023 to reach a market value of $6.2 billion. Security software will account for the largest share of...
The inaugural edition of the Middle East PropTech Innovation Summit 2023 will be taking place on May 23-24 at the Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah, UAE, organised and managed by Verve Management. The summit seeks to gather and discuss information relevant to property technology, with topics...
Biometric identity management systems are a technological evolution point for electronic access to public services. At the moment, the implementation of these systems require several elements including a method of secure user identification. Through having one reliable biometric identification system in place, newer functionalities can be...