Credence Security – a pan-EMEA specialty value-added-distributer and its sister companies, Cyber Security South Africa and Cyber Security Africa Distribution, have been consolidated under a unified brand identity called Trinexia. Vivian Gevers, Chief Operations Officer, Trinexia, said, "We are confident that in this new chapter, we...
According to research from LinkedIn, digital security is one of the fastest-growing job sectors in Saudi Arabia, alongside sustainability, sales and technology. Both security operations centre analyst and cybersecurity managers make the top 10 of the most in-demand jobs in the region, with traditional security guards...
According to website Numbeo, Qatar is the safest place in the world. Numbeo publishes reports ranking countries’ safety based on the crime rate in relation to the laws of the countries. Qatar has topped the list for the past five years, taking over from Japan in...
Cybersecurity platform company SentinelOne has opened a new Dubai office to support its regional growth plans in the Middle East and Africa. As the company continues expanding into new markets, the new facility will serve as the regional hub for SentinelOne’s Middle East, Turkey and Africa...
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Bahrain (TRA) has teamed up with Cyber Ranges for cyber drill exercises to ensure any issues are spotted and addressed. In collaboration with Cyber Ranges, the TRA ran a security drill for operators to allow them to test their ability to...
More than half (67%) of top-level managers in the UAE and KSA have admitted that a miscommunication within their IT security team has resulted in a cybersecurity incident. That’s according to a global survey from Kaspersky – which also revealed 97% of non-IT respondents experienced miscommunication...
The Middle East is increasingly attracting more fintech companies, but with that comes the challenge of navigating issues such as risk and compliance. Gergo Varga, Content Evangelist at SEON, explores some possible solutions. The Middle East is increasingly regarded as a key hub for cutting edge...
Ledger is providing hard wallet solutions for UAE Arts DAO members to safeguard cryptocurrency. Hard wallet solutions keep your vital data offline in a hardware wallet, allowing only the owner access. Cryptocurrency is a ‘private key’ and it is this little piece of data that is...
Congratulations to Secure Logiq - who was recognised for its efforts in offsetting the carbon of the electronic security manufacturing sector. The company took home the award for Security Sustainability service of the year at this year's Intersec Exhibition. Secure Logiq's company ethos is based on...
Well, that's a wrap. Intersec is over for another year. The Security Middle East magazine team enjoyed meeting everyone at the show and having the opportunity to hear from expert speakers and thought leaders; exploring the newest innovations set to hit the market; and forging...
After successful 15 editions of Cyber Security Summit, Exito is all set to host another milestone event, which serves as an ideal platform to enhance insights of Kenya’s Cyber Security Models for Tomorrow. The Cyber Security Summit is an invitation-only, in-person event exclusively for cybersecurity leaders...
Kuwait has announced it has installed smart traffic cameras in a bid to boost road safety. The new cameras are able to detect mobile phone useage from drivers, record illegal turns, recognise when drivers and passengers are not wearing seatbelts, and identify speed limit and traffic...
The region’s retailers may currently be under less pressure than their counterparts in Europe and America, but they still need video solutions to help them worker harder and smarter, writes Dennis Choi, General Manager, IDIS Middle East & Africa. With increased oil revenues insulating GCC economies...
The Women’s Training Institute of the Saudi Arabian Armed Forces saw 255 female recruits graduate last week. The newest recruits to the Saudi Arabian Armed Forces specialise in both diplomatic and Hajj and Umrah security. The latest batch of recruits follows on from the first-ever female recruits...
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has undergone rigorous evaluation and auditing processes by the British Standards Institution in order to obtain the ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certification. This is the highest international standard in Information Security Management that is available. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD &and CEO...
The first day of Intersec has been a whirlwind success and the Security Middle East team has been pleased to renew connections and forge new working relationships too. It's great to see so many industry people gather to share ideas, experiences and best practice. There's been...
Video analytics saw a massive growth last year, as the benefits of this AI-powered software are being realised. Liana Meliksetyan, Chief Commercial Officer at NtechLab outlines the important developments in the facial recognition market The global video analytics market is currently estimated at $5.9 billion and...
Chief Executive Officer of Infoblox, Jesper Anderson has announced his retirement, with Scott Harrell appointed as the new President and Chief Executive Officer of the Enterprise security company. Anderson will continue to serve on the Board of Directors and support Harrell through the transition to his...
Big things are about to happen at Intersec so we hope you’re ready! The show opens its doors to the security industry tomorrow morning and everyone in the know will be there. There’s no better time to reinforce those ever-important business relationships and to forge...
A list of the most powerful armies in the world for 2023 has been published by Global Fire Power, with Egypt taking first place for the most powerful Arab and African armies. Globally, the US took the number one spot, followed by Russia, then China. A...
With just one day to go until Intersec opens its doors to the security industry, Maxxess is preparing to announce its major project wins and highlight successful case studies including the landmark Jumeirah Al Marsa hotel and harbour development, the RUI Resort Hotel, the multi-use...
Applied Value Group has invested $1 million in CatchProbe Intelligence Technologies Corporation – a company that develops new generation integrated digital intelligence products to eliminate misinformation in cyber intelligence products. According to CatchProbe, its platform is the only product in the world in the field of...
Comm Port Technologies will be attending Intersec in Dubai next week, where it will showcase the expertise it has built up after 25 years of designing and manufacturing specialised security vehicle inspection systems. Comm Port Technologies’ staff will be on stand S3-A12 at Intersec and ready...
The Kuwaiti government has formed a strategic alliance with Google Cloud to support its digitisation efforts in the public sector. The agreement, the value of which is currently unknown, will encompass digitising government services, migrating and storing national data securely on the cloud and setting up...
Quanika will be making its first-ever Intersec appearance this year, as it showcases its next-generation silo-free security and site management software at the Intersec exhibition. The company will be joining Axis Communications on stand S1-G14, where visitors can find out more about its Enterprise access control...
One of the main concerns over data expansions is security. Mark Semenenko, Director, Solutions Architecture at Immuta, looks at how data access can be modernised. Many enterprises are focused on building data-driven digital-first businesses. Yet problems around data control and access, paired with the difficulty when...
Qatar is looking to non-motorised transport to help reduce pollution and traffic flow – and in doing so will make other modes of transport much safer and secure for users. The newly updated transport plan for Qatar – the Transportation Master Plan for Qatar 2050, includes...
The first B2B enterprise marketplace for the cybersecurity industry in the Middle East has officially been recognised as a great place to work. AmiViz has been certified as a Great Place to Work following a thorough and independent analysis carried out by Great Places to Work...
Don’t fall at the first hurdle when it comes to protecting your mission-critical applications. Find the right server for enterprise surveillance to stay protected. Servers are mission-critical for many companies and need to be protected from any scenario that could lead to either the loss of...
IDIS is set to launch its newest range of NDAA-compliant edge AI cameras and other new appliances at this year's Intersec exhibition - to be held in Dubai later this month. The new flexible and scalable range of deep-learning options lets organisations of any size reap...
Oman Air has partnered up with HSBC for a new currency partnership, offering the bank's 'Global Disbursement' service from a centralised hub in Oman. The new partnership is expected to boost security as well as enhance efficiency. The fast money transfer service will allow for numerous currency...
A new state-of-the-art self-service banking kiosk is allowing Al Salam Bank customers to carry out a number of financial services independently - and most importantly safely and securely. The kiosk is fully equipped with the Benefit Company’s biometric and e-KYC (know your customer) authentication technology, to...
Muscat Municipality has signed an agreement with private security company, Security and Safety Services, to ensure that Oman’s beaches, parks and public places are kept clean, free of vandalism and public nuisance. The first-of-its-kind agreement will see Security and Safety Services carry out surveillance along beaches...
Hanwha Techwin has published its predictions for how they see the future of video surveillance heading in 2023. 1: How AI tech is used effectively In the video surveillance industry, AI has evolved to the point of reducing the frequency of false alarms and enabling accurate forensic...
Technology Innovation Institute launches competition to develop advanced thermal imaging algorithms Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council’s Technology Innovation Institute (TII) has launched ‘Infrared Tracking Challenge’, a crowdfunding competition to create AI solutions that are capable of tracking objects in the dark. Autonomous ground vehicles are able...
If you were expecting 2023 to ease up on the fraudulent activity think again. According to Callsign, this year is set to see new fraud vectors emerge, further eroding the digital trust in banks, telecoms, social media, ecommerce platforms and other digital providers. Prediction 1: Dormant...
The National Cyber Security Agency has honoured 38 officer candidates in the Ministry of Defence for their participation in securing cyberspace in Qatar throughout the FIFA World Cup 2022. HE President of the National Cyber Security Agency Eng Abdulrahman bin Ali al-Farahid al-Malki, who attended the...
Johnson Controls has gained accreditation for its OpenBlue suite of connected solutions through WiredScore, a global leader in the assessment and certification of digital connectivity and smart technology in homes and offices worldwide. The Accredited Solutions programme certifies that smart, connected building products perform to...
We’re delighted to announce that Mr Tawfeeq Alsadoon, Executive Director at Red Sea Global, will be one of our speakers at next year’s inaugural Security Middle East Conference. Mr Alsadoon will be joining our audience of high-level security professionals in Saudi Arabia on May 9th to...
Planning for the Security Middle East Conference in Saudi Arabia next year is underway and our advisory board is working hard to ensure the success of the event. On our advisory board we have key figures all highly experienced within the industry and well-placed to help...
Freevolt has launched its next-generation biometric smartcard products based on the LEGIC security platform. S-Key is a patented, battery-less, fingerprint-activated smartcard that seamlessly integrates with the LEGIC security platform. It can prevent unauthorised and criminal access to restricted areas as well as eliminate the risk of...
Next year Security Middle East magazine celebrates its 25th birthday and so it seems a particularly fitting time to launch our brand-new conference which will debut in Saudi Arabia in May 2023. The Security Middle East Conference 2023 will be highly interactive and bring together the...
LexisNexis Risk Solutions has released its first Global State of Fraud and Identity Report and revealed that while businesses globally have seen a 38% increase in malicious bot attacks over the past year, for digitally-based businesses the growth was a massive 155%. And in worrying...
To build a secure and sustainable society, it is vital that we accelerate the move towards smarter cities, says Martin Yates, CTO, Injazat. The urgency to move towards smart cities has been fuelled by the rapid urbanisation we have witnessed across the globe in the recent...
Integrated tech for global security: protection, disruption, sustainability The 24th edition of Intersec will unite the industry and accelerate conversations to explore strategies and source technologies for the challenges faced by global security leaders and professionals. Register your participation and be a part of the success story,...
It’s natural to believe that with more cameras comes more security, but that is not the case, explains SPA member Mr Eric Brouwers. There are now over 1 billion video surveillance cameras in the world and that number is increasing rapidly. With this proliferation of CCTV...
Security Middle East magazine talks to Ibrahim Azab, Regional Sales Director for CyberRes, MEA, about how security operations are evolving in the Middle East and how the CyberRes suite of products can help organisations stay ahead. How have security operations and technology operations become more closely...
David J. Gill, Registrar, RCSP (Register of Chartered Security Professionals) looks at why more Middle East-based security professionals are working towards chartered status. There are many professional disciplines that are widely recognised by Royal Charter such as engineering and accountancy. However, until 2011 when the Register...
Alex Nicholl, Show Director for Messe Frankfurt Middle East has revealed that the January 2023 show will put technological breakthroughs at the heart of the proceedings. He said: “We anticipate up to 30,000 security, emergency response, safety and cybersecurity professionals attending Intersec 2023, where technological breakthroughs...
The ISF’s Dan Norman looks at how Middle Eastern organisations can establish a stream of trustworthy data for effective threat insights. In turbulent times organisations pine for predictability and stability. Especially today, where organisations are still navigating the covid 19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine and...