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...
Dubai Police have issued a stern warning to cybersecurity hackers setting their sights on state institutions. Cyberattacks and digital threats will now be met with a minimum five-year prison term and fines of up to AED1.5m ($409k). The stark warning comes as the cost of cybercrime to...
Kaspersky research has revealed employees in the UAE believe that the better robots become at different tasks, the fewer jobs will remain for humans. The data showed the majority of employees (76%) believe that robots should be more widely used across different industries, however, many...
Tata Communications has collaborated with Intertec, a major systems integrator in the UAE, to establish The Cyber Security Operations Center. Tata Communications will provide its Cyber Security Operations Center (SOC) and managed security services to the UAE to improve the cyber defences of local businesses. Collaborating...
Vectra AI, the leader in Security AI-driven hybrid cloud threat detection and response, has released a report on "The Evolving role of Network Detection and Response (NDR)". The report highlights why today’s security teams find it increasingly difficult to detect and stop cyber threats targeting their...
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...
Owl Cyber Defense Solutions, the global market leader in hardware-enforced cross domain and data diode network security solutions, has announced the launch of its first multi-domain cross-domain solution (CDS) V3CDS. V3CDS is a versatile, scalable transfer CDS designed for voice, video teleconferencing (VTC), full motion video...
Genetec, a leading technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, is cautioning organisations of all sizes to be vigilant about the cybersecurity risk posed by legacy access control systems. Christian Morin, Vice President of Product Engineering and Chief Security Officer at...
From January to September 2022, various types of malicious objects were blocked on 37.9% of ICS computers in the UAE, according to Kaspersky ICS CERT statistics. Of these, most attacks on ICS infrastructure came from the Internet (20.6%). 14.6% of attacks were made through email...
Cohesity, a leader in data security and management, has announced that it is partnering with the 'who’s who' of cybersecurity to give customers more ways to win the war against cyberattacks. The Data Security Alliance combines best-in-class solutions from industry-leading cybersecurity and services companies with exceptional...
A group of cyber hackers are targeting Saudi Arabia, according to publicised leaked data from Smart Link BPO Solutions. The group, calling themselves "Justice Blade" claim to have stolen a significant volume of data, including CRM records, personal information, email communications, contracts and account credentials. The group has also...
Organisations must be diligent in their use of new and proven security measures to defend against a continually evolving threat says Ned Baltagi, Managing Director, Middle East and Africa, at SANS Institute. Today, ransomware stands as a significant money-maker for nefarious individuals, and is no longer...
Brytlyt has partnered with Gulf Software Distribution, a value-add distributor based in Dubai. This collaboration gives Brytlyt access to a large new customer base in the Gulf region and represents exciting new opportunities for business growth. Gulf Software Distribution is an award-winning distributor focused on IBM's software...
Confluent, the data streaming pioneer, has announced that Confluent Cloud is now available to customers in the United Arab Emirates through Microsoft’s local Azure data centres in the country. Fred Crehan, Area Vice President for Emerging Markets at Confluent, said: "Data sovereignty and residency is increasingly...
Mazen Dohaji, Vice President (iMETA), LogRhythm looks at how companies can stay ahead of future threats in the Middle East region. Over recent years, the Middle East has become one of the leading adopters of digital technologies. Governments throughout the region are launching incentives to drive...
Barracuda’s analysis of cyber threats detected by its XDR platform through 2022 has revealed the severity of individual attacks grew in vacation months. The data indicated that whilst the volume of attacks dipped significantly between February to May, and again between July to September, the severity...
Building on their global reselling relationship, established in 2021, Cohesity and Lenovo have now teamed up to deliver pretested and certified solutions bringing Cohesity’s modern data security and management platform on Lenovo’s ThinkSystem servers. The expanded partnership delivers validated solutions designed to protect enterprise data from...
CrowdStrike, a leader in cloud-delivered protection, and Ernst & Young LLP, a leading organisation in cyber risk consulting services, has announced a global alliance. The companies have expanded their relationship to deliver Cloud Security and Observability services globally, powered by the CrowdStrike Falcon platform. This collaboration...
Aramco's Meshal A. Aljohani achieved the ASIS International certifications triple crown in June 12, 2022, a feat accomplished by fewer than 330 people worldwide. Meshal is currently serving as Security Group Supervisor at Aramco and says the knowledge gained while studying has been significantly beneficial in...
Callsign, the digital trust pioneer, has announced its Dynamic Interventions capability controlled by its Orchestration Engine. This technology allows organisations to detect social engineering scams in real-time and intervenes when fraud is detected, delivering contextually relevant and personalised messages protecting the user from becoming a victim...
Nozomi Networks, the leader in OT and IoT security, has announced that its Vantage solution has won the "Cloud Based Network Security Solution of the Year" award in the 6th annual CyberSecurity Breakthrough Awards program. The program was conducted by CyberSecurity Breakthrough, a leading independent market...
SANS Institute, the global leader in cybersecurity training and certifications, has announced its interactive training program; SANS Gulf Region 2022. The program will aim to enhance cybersecurity skills and prevent cyber-attacks and detect adversaries with actionable techniques taught by top global cybersecurity practitioners. The event will...
The Women in Cyber Security Middle East (WiCSME) will conduct their 3rd annual conference November 8th & 9th. The 2022 conference theme is “Connecting Minds, Creating Safer Future”. The theme represents the role of WiCSME in connecting the cybersecurity women of Middle East and North...
Ramtech has announced it will be working alongside businesses Argus and Hyfire to form 'The Orama Group' to combine the expertise of industry leading wireless solutions providers. This new collective will serve to push innovation and expand geographical reach, in order to further meet the wireless...
ESET, a global leader in cybersecurity, has announced a new strategic thrust to reshape the company’s diverse digital security offerings and go-to-market model for fast-growing corporate clients. ESET is using its 30 years on the cybersecurity market including industry-leading threat research and consistent product innovation to...
KPMG Lower Gulf and the UAE Cyber Security Council have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to help build a cyber infrastructure in the nation. The partnership will focus on raising awareness of cybersecurity and cyber safety amongst students, with a focus on crimes and legalities....
Black Hat, one of the most respected informational security event series internationally, is gearing up to bring together the top minds in information security to Riyadh this November, as part of an iconic 3-day event. Taking place from the 15 to 17 of November at...
Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU) has partnered with the Emirates Society to launch the 'UAE Technology Pioneers' program to encourage and foster the innovative as well as creative skills of talented Emirati youths. This is deemed as a significant addition to the University’s other key...
The UAE government's Cyber Security Council has signed a strategic partnership with CPX Holding to facilitate swift and coordinated responses to future cyber incidents in the UAE. The agreement was signed during GITEX Global between His Excellency Dr. Mohammed Hamad Al Kuwaiti, Head of Cyber Security...
CPX Holding, a UAE-based leading provider of digital-first cybersecurity solutions and services, and Huawei have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore and deliver strategic projects that support UAE's advancement as a top trusted digital hub for the region. The memorandum was signed by Khaled...
PROW, the UAE-based provider of Cybersecurity and Data Management, has announced their expansion into the key markets of Bahrain and Uzbekistan at the 2022 edition of the Gulf Information Technology Exhibition (GITEX). At the event, PROW also highlighted their youth mentorship program in the Middle East,...
Nozomi Networks, the leader in operational technology (OT) and Internet of Things (IoT) security, has returned to GITEX Technology Week to educate visitors about growing vulnerabilities stemming from the rapid convergence of OT and IT systems in an increasingly digitalised world. GITEX Technology Week 2022...
As part of Cybersecurity Awareness Month this October, we are looking at key topics affecting cybersecurity from threat detection and risk management to defence technologies and practices. Firstly we're looking at what the cybersecurity threat landscape is like in 2022, particularly as cyber criminals become...
Siemens Smart Infrastructure has unveiled the latest version of Desigo CC, its integrated building management platform for the digitalisation of buildings of any size. With the software update, Desigo CC V6 now offers native cloud connectivity, an improved user experience and is among the first building...
CPX Holding, a UAE-based leading provider of digital-first cybersecurity solutions and services, and Spire Solutions, a leading cybersecurity solution provider and value-added distributor in the Middle East and Africa, have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate in assisting organisations along their digital transformation journeys. The...
SANS Institute, the global leader in cybersecurity training and certifications, has announced the launch of its updated OnDemand platform. SANS utilised direct student and customer feedback to shape the all-new OnDemand experience that includes enhanced features for students to be more successful. This release follows...
Swimlane – the low-code security automation company, has announced it is expanding into the Middle East, Turkey and Africa (META). Ashraf Sheet has been appointed Vice President of the region and will build on the increasing demand for Swimlane’s security automation, whilst accelerating the company’s...
A major study by Trellix, the cybersecurity company at the forefront of extended detection and response (XDR), has found the majority of UAE-based cybersecurity professionals are feeling overwhelmed by the rapid escalation of cyberthreats. This comes despite increased commitments from senior management and access to...
No doubt you’ve heard the buzz about eXtended Detection and Response… but do you fully understand what it’s all about, asks Zeki Turedi, CTO of EMEA at CrowdStrike. Jargon and buzzwords are commonplace in the cybersecurity industry. It can often be challenging to demystify the latest...
Allurity, with bases in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, has acquired Spanish multinational Aiuken Cybersecurity as an important step in its journey to becoming Europe's leading cybersecurity provider. Aiuken brings an entire SOC platform spanning three continents, as well as its Cloud Security and SOC-as-a-Service...
NETSCOUT SYSTEMS, has announced that it has completed validation of the integration of its Omnis® Cyber Intelligence (OCI), its Palo Alto Networks partner, to help customers reduce security risks. OCI is the central console for its advanced network detection and response solution, with Palo Alto Networks Panorama™...
Trellix, the cybersecurity company at the forefront of extended detection and response (XDR), has announced that it will be making its GITEX debut at the 2022 edition of the show. The next GITEX show will be held in Dubai, UAE from October 10-14. Under the theme...
ColorTokens, a leading innovator of autonomous Zero Trust cybersecurity solutions, announced that it has partnered with FVC, a market-leading provider of tangible solutions across essential areas of enterprise computing: unified communications, unified collaboration, audio-visual, infrastructure and information security in the Middle East. The partnership between FVC...
IT and cybersecurity are constantly evolving, and the threat landscape is ever changing. As the world of security advances, so do threats. It's now more important than ever to use technology to our advantage, as Mario Foster, Group CIO at Al Naboodah Group Enterprises in...
CyberKnight Technologies, the cybersecurity focused distributor headquartered in Dubai, has announced a new partnership with Owl Cyber Defense. Owl Centre Defense is the leading provider of hardware-enforced security solutions for military, intelligence and critical infrastructure organisations, strategically aimed at addressing cybersecurity threats impacting critical infrastructure and...
Genetec Inc., a leading technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, has announced a major new release of its flagship unified security platform, Security Center. With version 5.11, customers will have access to every module of Security Center, including Omnicast™ (video...
SANS Institute, the global leader in cybersecurity training and certifications, has announced the SANS Cyber Safari 2022 training programme will be held in Saudi Arabia next month. The training event will be held at the JW Marriot Hotel Riyadh from October 1 to 13, 2022 and...
Dragos Inc., the global leader in cybersecurity for industrial controls systems (ICS), has announced the expansion of its global agreement with Emerson, a leader in software, technology, and engineering and one of the world’s largest manufacturers of industrial controls. With this agreement expansion, Emerson has validated...
Cybereason has issued a global Threat Analysis Report investigating the Ragnar Locker ransomware gang and its attacks on networks of global critical infrastructure operators. Attacks from Ragnar Locker first emerged in 2019, and since its debut hundreds of companies have become victims of their ransomeware attacks....
Dan Norman, from the ISF considers what the future of ransomware holds for companies in the Middle East. Companies across the Middle East are acknowledging ransomware as a key threat and cross-border law enforcement are challenging threat actors more proactively… However, attackers will slowly but surely...