According to the most recent NETSCOUT DDoS Threat Intelligence Report, Domain Name System (DNS) 'water torture' attacks increased 353% in the first six months of 2023, overwhelming Authoritative DNS server resources and bringing down critical DNS services. NETSCOUT SYSTEMS, INC, a provider of DDoS prevention...
In a pivotal security revamp the Gendarmerie's encounter with inefficient equipment has led to the development of a groundbreaking surveillance device known as Kapan Solo. In the process of addressing a military mishap, Barış Ünver, CEO of a leading tech firm was approached by a hiring...
In 2022, 72% of UAE companies experienced data security incidents caused by their employees. Ransomware, hacker attacks, DDoS attacks. Internal threats - emerging from employees' lack of knowledge - have been underestimated, until now. After an outbreak of high-profile data breaches and corporate frauds in recent...
Germany-based SMART Technologies ID has launched two new compact Reader Modules, the LEGIC App 6300 and 6310 which provide secure user authentication and access management based on RFID, NFC and Bluetooth Low Energy for enterprise security, smart building, mobility, smart city, supply chain, and industrial...
The silver jubilee edition of Intersec 2024 will be the largest ever, with increased support from key UAE Government bodies. Exhibitor numbers are 20% higher than in 2023, reinforcing the importance of safety, security and fire safety technology in the MENA region. The event will place...
Cybercriminals continue to refine their methods, with more malicious apps finding their way to the app store in the UAE, leaving users at risk. Following global trends, businesses in the UAE are becoming more and more digitised. According to a recent study from AppsFlyer, 9 out...
Cloudlfare Inc continues in its goal to build a better digital landscape through its 2023 Q3 DDoS report, which features a number of insights and trends regarding the DDoS threat landscape - as observed through the global Cloudflare network. The Cloudflare network is one of the...
ISS (Intelligent Security Systems), a leading global provider of video intelligence and data awareness solutions, announced today the launch of its new SecurOS® Motus Pro 702 camera series. Purpose-built for license plate recognition (LPR/ANPR) applications, the Motus Pro 702 series is available in four different models...
With 347 companies exhibiting from 31 different countries, with the main foreign participants from China, France, Germany, Spain and the UK, SICUREZZA 2023 (Fiera Milano, 15-17 November) is preparing to showcase the most advanced security & fire solutions designed to protect goods, property and people. Numbers...
The Cyber Security Council and CPX Holding, a leading provider of digital-first cybersecurity solutions and services, today jointly launched a new report titled “Securing the Future: A Whitepaper on Cybersecurity in an AI-Driven World”. The report examined the intricate dynamics of AI-driven cyber threats and the...
In a world where safety and security are paramount, Monitoreal is proud to announce the launch of the Monitoreal Secure Guard App, allowing Monitoreal users to see what matters most in and around their properties, right from their pockets. Modern living demands modern solutions, and the...
Leading AI nations, businesses, civil society and AI experts, from around the world, will convene at Bletchley Park today for the first-ever AI Safety Summit where they’ll discuss the global future of AI and work towards a shared understanding of its risks. Technology Secretary Michelle Donelan...
IDIS, the largest manufacturer of trusted South Korean-made video tech, has partnered with leading French cosmetic and beauty brand Yves Rocher to help them expand their growing network of stores in shopping malls, tourist hotspots, and prime retail locations. Key to Yves Rocher’s profitability is advanced...
IDIS's video technology's industry-beating reputation for robust cybersecurity was given a further boost at the end of the summer in a series of ethical hacking attempts at the ESS+ International Security Trade Fair in Bogotá, Columbia, which attracted over 15,000 visitors and 150 exhibitors. IDIS was...
Enlighted, a leading property technology company owned by Siemens, has announced the expanded use of artificial intelligence (AI) in its Location Services solution, and the addition of two new partners to the Enlighted AI partner ecosystem. Enhanced's Location Services, a Real-Time Location System (RTLS) - tracks...
One of the leading Risk Management vendors SearchInform launched a security service that enables solving such tasks as data loss prevention, data discovery and classification, access rights audit, regulatory compliance audit, user activity monitoring, forensics and investigation and much more. The There is no such service...
As the market navigates an increasingly precarious business climate punctuated by supply chain issues, evolving compliance regulations, and economic turbulence, the channel looks set for a challenging year. Preparing to protect your business against these market shocks while capturing customer opportunities will be the key to...
The Saudi Vision 2030 initiative pushes businesses of all natures to advance their technologies, elevating the quality of life for those within the Kingdom. Part of this includes the expansion and streamlining of Saudi Arabia's cloud data services - which has already been seen through...
Integrated Access Control and Security manufacturer TDSi announces an update to its GARDiS Web Embedded Access Control System, which now includes up to 12 Doors as standard thanks to a firmware update. Firmware version 3.9 now enables the inclusion of 12 doors (up from eight previously)...
An official enquiry has found that a breach in security led to the devastating parliamentary fire in Cape Town, on January 2nd 2022. Recently, the report on the January 2022 fire concluded. The investigation sought to identify the security breach that allowed an intruder to move...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...