Tata Communications and Zain KSA have entered into a strategic agreement to boost digital transformation and the development of smart cities in Saudi Arabia. The collaboration between the two companies will see them combine efforts to deliver solutions and platforms to roll out smart street lighting,...
At the end of 2021, Group-IB uncovered a worldwide scam campaign that is targeting users in over 90 countries - including the UAE, Oman and Qatar. Deploying the tried and tested techniques of fake surveys and giveaways purporting to be from big name companies, the fraudsters...
Cohesity has appointed James Worrall as head of EMEA channels at the next-gen data company. Prior to joining Cohesity, Worrall held positions at F5 Networks and Juniper Networks, where he had responsibility for developing the overarching EMEA channel programme and strategy. At Cohesity, he will report into...
We’ve got yet more expert security predictions about what we can expect to see in 2022, following on from part one of our security forecasts. COVID-19 as a catalyst The long-term impact of the pandemic, from a business and technology perspective, is manifesting itself in a number...
A leader in OT and IoT security, Nozomi Networks Inc has announced it has formed a partnership with the largest digital enabler in the Middle East, stc. The collaboration will address the growing demand for security services and solutions that can holistically deliver IoT and...
As 2021 draws to a close, security experts are trying to guess at what the threat landscape may look like next year. We speak to some experts to take their predictions and invaluable insights into the coming trends we could be seeing in 2022. Connection across...
With just weeks until Intersec thrusts the security industry into the spotlight, LEGIC is preparing to meet current and potential customers at the show so it can showcase its range of products and services. LEGIC Identsystems was founded over 25 years ago in Switzerland. Since then...
Global security company, Hanwha Techwin will be attending Intersec 2022 from 16-18 January to showcase its range of surveillance solutions built on cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. During its time at Intersec, Hanwha Techwin will be showcasing its products that are particularly suited to surveillance needs...
Another week and it’s another big announcement from Intersec as it reveals yet another high profile guest speaker. Following on from the announcement that the show has lined up ethical hacker Freaky Clown and ex-MI6 Chief Sir Alex Younger to headline, we can also reveal that...
Mastercard and Jordan Kuwait Bank have partnered together to introduce the first ever World Elite card – backed with biometric authentication – in the Middle East and Africa region. The introduction will lead to seamless and secured contactless payments, which will enable the bank’s cardholders to...
Work is more portable than ever, but it also presents fresh security challenges to overcome. SPA’s member of the month Moe Ahddoud looks at how to keep data safe when remote working. Advances in technology have changed the way we work, ushering in a new era...
Cisco’s latest cybersecurity report, Security Outcomes Study Volume 2, has revealed the security practices that really work. According to the study, the practices that can most impact on an organisation’s security programme are: maintaining an up-to-date and integrated architecture; investing in threat detection; and enabling timely...
At its third Special Event, Ajax Systems presented its own wired Fibra technology and product line. According to the company one of the most common requests from industry professionals is for a hybrid security system. The combination of wires and radio allows large and industrial facilities...
Trend Micro has announced the launch of a consumer-focused business in the Kingdom at @Hack. The new company will centre on safeguarding the digital environments of families, homes and communities across Saudi Arabia. Trend Micro H1 2021 mid-year round-up report revealed that home networks in the...
Intersec 2022 will be welcoming ethical hacker, Freaky Clown (FC) to the show, who will be headlining the Cyber Security Lab, held in partnership with UAE Cyber Security Council. As a well-recognised ethical hacker and social engineer, FC will be disclosing secret tactics and his unique...
AI video analytics provider, Irisity is continuing its expansion plans with the opening of a new sales office in the United Arab Emirates. The office will be based in Abu-Dhabi and will be headed up by newly appointed Marc Saunders. Saunders will be Sales Director for...
Vinchin Backup & Recovery v6.5 has been launched offering next-generation, innovative data protection solutions for advanced backup and restore performance. The new release provides multi-tenant management mode for managed service providers to deliver both Backup as-a-service (BaaS) and Disaster-Recovery as-a-service (DRaaS). It features complete data protection...
Saudi Arabia’s first licensed animal shelter, the Riyadh Animal Shelter, was originally equipped with CCTV. However, the video footage needed to be constantly monitored by staff and volunteers reducing the time they had available to care for the animals at the shelter. With limited budgets and...
Kaspersky has signed a strategic agreement with Saudi’s Technology Control Company at the @Hack Infosec Conference 2021. The managed security service provider agreement is in line with Technology Control Company’s commitment to its customers to deliver enhanced managed security services. Speaking to Arab News, Mohamad Hashem,...
Dubai Police has expanded its fleet of exclusive vehicles with a Cadillac CT5. The compact sedan will be hitting the roads of Dubai as a police patrol car. Dubai Police’s commitment to having a versatile fleet of cars ready for any situation means that the CT5...
A global leader in the cybersecurity industry is set to stream its annual signature event, CyberCrimeCon on December 2 2021. The event marks the 10th edition of CyberCrimeCon, and will bring together more than 5,000 global cybersecurity pros for the threat hunting and intelligence conference. As well...
Gallagher's Electronic Perimeter Intrusion Detection System (E-PIDS) has been awarded the latest Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure (CPNI) standards. CPNI is the UK government’s National Technical Authority for physical and personnel protective security and in order to meet the standards, Gallagher had to submit...
Eighty three per cent of companies are failing to encrypt at least half of the sensitive data they hold in the cloud – leaving them open to security breaches. According to the 2021 Thales Cloud Security Study, 57% of companies surveyed say they use at least...
Intersec has announced one the first international headliners for its Dubai show: Sir Alex Younger, former MI6 chief. Although this is the first time Younger has spoken to a UAE audience, he’s no stranger to the Middle East. Throughout his career he was posted to...
Ingram Micro has announced that its Dubai warehouse has been awarded the Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA) FSR (C) certification. The award acknowledges the high-security standards used by the warehouse in the handling and shipping of Ingram Micro’s products. Dr. Ali Baghdadi, SVP & Chief Executive...
The Tawazun Economic Council – the United Arab Emirates’ defence procurement and research arm – has announced a project to develop a new combat management system (CMS) which will be used by the country’s navy and coastguard. The National Combat Management System (NCMS) is being developed...
A new body for border security in the United Arab Emirates had been established in Dubai, with the aim of enhancing coordination between its seven emirates. The Dubai Council for Border Crossing Points Security was set up under a decree issued in September by Sheikh...
Tenable has expanded its strategic relationship with IBM Security X-Force Red so that companies can identify and disrupt attack opportunities before bad actors can leverage them. Comprehensive Active Directory security services work to continuously detect and prevent attacks against the Active Directory and connected environment in...
Dozens of North American firms have confirmed they will participate in the World Defense Show’s dedicated North American zone, next year. Firms – including Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon Technologies, L3Harris Technologies and General Dynamics – will be taking up residence in Riyadh for the show, taking...
Infoblox, a cloud-first DNS management and security company, has appointed Mansoor AlShalahi as its Country Manager for Saudi Arabia. AlShalahi brings over 15 years’ experience to the role working within the ICT industry. Past employers include Hewlett-Parkard, Dell Technologies and F5 Networks. In his new position...
An overwhelming 90% of UAE organisations are anticipating a moderate to substantial increase in demand during the 2021 holiday season, according to research from McAfee Enterprise and FireEye. This expected increase in demand makes organisations more vulnerable to cyber attacks, making peak holiday season a risky...
LEGIC and Sensry have formed a long-term strategic partnership in order to create a secure, end-to-end Industrial IoT sensor platform. The cooperation will combine LEGIC Security Platform with Sensry Wireless Sensory expertise. Sample and prototype kit for the new platform are planned for Q2 2022. Anthony Fitze,...
EDGE, the advanced technology group for defence and beyond, hosted its first workshop with the Ministry of Interior. The four-day event provided a platform for sharing insights, exchanging expertise and innovating ideas for future developments in the industry. During the course of the workshop EDGE entities...
Routed has appointed Axiz Cloud Technologies as a VMWare cloud distribution partner in a move that will help bolster the cloud market in the region. The appointment is not only strategic to help Routed build a resilient and robust channel, but is also necessary to further...
Senstar – a world leader in video management, video analytics and perimeter intrusion detection systems - is celebrating 40 years since it was first incorporated in 1981. The company was originally established with the objective of bringing security technologies originally targeted for military applications to the...
With an ambition to drive continuous collaboration and innovation, Traka has launched two inaugural Experience Centres: one in South Africa and the other in Australia. The Centres will serve as an environment for technology partners, end-users and Traka employees to immerse, educate, empower and innovate through...
Information is vital to our business processes and operations, and because of that, it needs to be properly protected. SPA’s member of the month Moe Ahddoud looks at why information classification is central to an organisation’s information security strategy. Many people still think of IT assets...
If you missed SecurMiddleEast at the end of last month, don’t despair. You can catch the highlights from the security event by heading over to our video channel and hearing from industry-leading experts. One video not to miss is that from our first roundtable, where we...
The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) has established its own cybersecurity centre to improve the protection and security of the financial system’s critical infrastructure in the region. The CBUAE Networking and Cyber Security Operations Centre will carry out operations from the bank’s...
Only 48% of organisations in the Middle East have confidence in their ability to understand the cybersecurity threat landscape in relation to their business, according to new research from Rackspace Technology. Slightly more respondents felt confident in their ability to respond to incidents (59%). Concerningly, 44%...
Gallagher has released the latest version of its award-winning site management software, Command Centre, allowing organisations to easily future-proof their security. Command Centre v8.60 offers a number of enhancements that have been built with the future in mind, as well as useful features. These include an...
Global security technology manufacturer, Paxton, has recruited a new sales team to help accelerate its growth in the Middle East. The company has welcomed Arshad Mecci and Habib Ahmed to its team, in support of its expansion strategy and is anticipating further growth to support its...
Emergency services, security and safety professionals are to benefit from Intersec’s dedicated conference programme. Taking place 16-18 January 2022, Intersec is the leading event for the industry and extensive redevelopment of the show has seen a dynamic conference programme be put in place for visitors to...
Data protection is being prioritised in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) – according to the Enterprise Security Trends in the UAE survey, from IDC and Microsoft. Nine out of 10 organisations in the UAE have said that data protection is the most important priority in...
With cyber incidents the biggest risk to businesses across the globe, the market for cyber security insurance is set to increase, according to Advance Market Analytics’ Cyber Security Insurance Market Insights, to 2026. Cyber security insurance could help businesses to mitigate their losses should they be...
BCD has hired computer industry veteran Adel Mrabet, as it continues its expansion into new global markets. Mrabet will serve as Regional Sales Manager – Surveillance and IoT for North and West Africa on the MERAT team from his Tunisia base. Mrabet’s 20-year career has included...
Data exists to predict, and so prevent, crime - it’s just not yet being analysed, according to Warren Myers, CEO and Co-founder of AURA, security and medical response marketplace. But in the near-future Artificial Intelligence (AI) could be deployed to help fight crime. Said Myers: “There...
The Common Smartcard Solutions Association’s (CSSA) standard has been combined with LEGIC mobile technology to extend closed-loop ePayment capability to smartphones. The CSSA goal is to create and promote an industry standard for vendor-neutral, smartcard-based closed-loop ePayment systems. openCashfile (oCF) is that standard, a data structure...
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is introducing chip-based electronic passports in the coming months with the machine-readable passports featuring additional security elements. The biometric passport will contain an embedded electronic processor chip containing the holder’s biometric information that will be used to authenticate their identity. Should...
After months of preparations and negotiations with the industry’s biggest hitters we’re delighted that the SecurMiddleEast Riyadh proved to be an outstanding success. Over the course of yesterday morning (Wednesday 27 October) we had 40 in-person attendees and over 100 virtual guests joining us from 15...