The ground-breaking N-Raven loitering munition will begin production in April this year with the first delivery expected in October, to meet the demands of armed forces around the world. Announced at the International Defence Exhibition & Conference (IDEX 2023) in Abu Dhabi, Paramount has developed the...
Dan Norman, Regional Director EMEA from the Information Security Forum will be speaking at the Security Middle East Conference in Riyadh on the 9th May. Dan Norman brings expert insights and key knowledge to the discussion regarding the Middle East. Dan’s role at the Information Security...
Ajax Systems has introduced a new innovation to the marketplace, the LightSwitch smart light switch. This product combines the professional security switch with the best-in-class user experience that Ajax Systems have become known for. A number of illumination devices can be synched on the same device and...
Axon Vision took its Edge360 product to the recent IDEX exhibition in Abu Dhabi. Developed by Axon Vision, the Edge360 offers total situational awareness (SA) capability to a squad in a combat vehicle. Using advanced landscape segmentation and scanning, the system can identify threats across a large...
SANS Institute has announced SANS Dubai February 2023 will be held in the Ritz-Carlton, Dubai, from February 27th to March 4th, 2023. The event will be focused on threat detection and elimination, strengthening security architecture and managing a security operations centre, whilst tailoring defences to...
Nearly half (48%) of employees in Saudi Arabia fear losing their jobs to artificial intelligence – yet despite this, the majority (52%) are happy for AI applications to do the dangerous parts of their role. The research comes from Kaspersky, who found that many employees recognised...
Sami Altowaini, advisory board member for the forthcoming Security Middle East Conference, has shared his thoughts on the event and why he chose to be involved. Speaking to the Security Middle East team at Intersec he said: “I am thrilled to be involved in the Security...
Zero Trust Access security systems are set to shine at GISEC Global 2023, taking place between March 14th-March 16th. With discussion of the innovative system replacing VPNs in the middle east, the modern technology takes a ‘zero trust, always verify’ model, expected to be highly...
Qualys Inc has announced it is expanding its Tru Risk platform to serve the needs of both large enterprises and small and medium-sized businesses. The new offerings combine Vulnerability Management Detection and Response (VMDR), Patch Management and Multi-Vector EDR into tailored offerings for small and medium-sized...
Officials from the ministries of the interior for both Iraq and Saudi Arabia have signed a new memorandum of understanding (MoU) – the first in 40 years. The MoU is the first of its kind between the two countries since 1983. According to Iraqi state news...
During the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, Robert M. Lee, CEO and Co-founder of Dragos Inc said that 2022 was the year that cyber-threats began to develop in ways to target industrial control systems in all sectors. PIPEDREAM, a new variation of...
For the first time ever in the show’s history, Security Middle East magazine took along a camera crew to film short clips with some of the Intersec event’s exhibitors. Short interviews and product demonstrations were captured on film so we could share them with our...
In 2023, the artificial is taking centre stage, with advancements in artificial intelligence through breakthrough platforms such as ChatGTP. ChatGPT is the next generation of chatbot, generating eloquent answers to complex questions and delivering informed essay-worthy responses in the process. More recently Google announced the launch...
Paul Ridley has joined the KPMG Defense & Security practice, leading the team from the Riyadh office. After more than 25 years working in the Netherlands, Ridley has taken up the post in KPMG’s advisory business and relocated to Saudi Arabia. In his new role he...
Between the 17 and 19 January 2023, over 43,000 attendees from 131 countries came together for the world’s leading fire, security and safety exhibition. Intersec 2023 was the most popular the exhibition has been in its 24-exhibition runtime, with individuals from across various sectors coming...
Acronis’ latest cyberthreats and trends report for the second half of 2022 has found that phishing and the use of MFA fatigue attacks are on the rise. Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) fatigue attacks are an extremely effective method of cyberattack used in high-profile breaches. This social engineering...
Johnson Controls has announced a new offering in enterprise-grade frictionless access control with the integration of the Software House C•Cure 9000 security and event management system with Alcatraz AI’s the Rock. The Rock is a powerful edge device that uses 3D facial authentication technology to help...
Security Middle East magazine is delighted to announce Genetec is a sponsor for the Security Middle East Conference, which is taking place later this year in Saudi Arabia. The unified physical security software heavyweight will be supporting this exciting new event which will be tackling the...
The META region will remain a target for increased cybercriminal activity, according to the experts at Kaspersky. Data collected from the Kaspersky Security network shows that between January and September 2022, every third user in the META region was affected by both online and offline threats....
Security Middle East magazine talks to Ronita Bhattacharjee, Vice President – Conference, IDC Middle East, Africa & Turkey, to find out more about the upcoming IDC Middle East CIO Summit. 2023 marks the 16th edition of the IDC Middle East CIO Summit. What is the main...
Advanced Electronics Company - a wholly owned subsidiary of Saudi Arabia Military Industries (SAMI) - has formally announced its agreement with Intelligent Security Systems Corporation - ISS to jointly develop business in the security and video analytics sectors. Specifically, the agreement will see the manufacture of...
Artificial intelligence is dominating headlines – with dialogue-based, AI-powered chatbot ChatGPT recently becoming the fastest-growing tech platform ever. And now Google has announced its intention to launch an AI-powered chatbot called Bard. The company has built Bard on its existing large language model, Lamda, and will...
January saw the 24th edition of Intersec and official visitor stats can now confirm that this year’s show proved to be a record-breaking one. There were 43,305 visitors who travelled to Dubai from 131 different countries. The show was held over the 17-19 January under the patronage...
The SANS Institute and The Labour Fund (Tamkeen) have officially launched the second phase of the Cyber Reskilling Programme in Bahrain. The first phase was launched in 2022, and the partnership between the two organisations will see 60 students gain GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC) and GIAC...
The French government is trying to fast-track legislation in time for the 2024 Paris Olympics that could see artificial intelligence in video surveillance be approved. If approved, it would mark the first time that the country has allowed the use of automated video camera surveillance, where...
TDSi has been honoured by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) in recognition of its 30 years of membership of the association. To make this occasion, John Davies, TDSi Managing Director, was presented with a special anniversary trophy by BSIA Director John MacAskill at last month’s...
Iris ID has announced that its IrisAccess iCAM 7S series of advanced multifactor biometric iris readers are the first iris biometric devices tested and verified to meet the Security Industry Association (SIA)’s Open Supervised Device Protocol (OSDP) Secure Profile communications standard for access control security...
VuWall is strengthening its TRx centralised video wall management software with continuous updates to meet evolving needs. The company’s TRx 3.4 was showcased for the first time at last month’s Intersec exhibition. It adds support for SDVoE Multiview mode, video wall mode and USB routing on...
RFA – a specialist IT provider to the alternative investment sector – has announced the evolution of its vulnerability management program to deliver External Attack Surface Management and Dark Web Breach Exposure Monitoring solutions. This advancement of their services will allow them to deliver enhanced solutions...
Ooredoo Kuwait and Ericsson have teamed up to evolve its billing system by implementing Ericsson Billing across the network. The move will enable the 5G revolution across Ooredoo’s Kuwait network and deliver best-in-class billing security. Ericsson’s system implements an information security policy with centralised Identity Management (IDM)...
Kaspersky has achieved a SPARK Matrix award for its managed security services, with service excellence and customer impact both being cited as key drivers of its success. The 2022 SPARK Matrix: Managed Security Services places Kaspersky as a ‘Technology Leader’ ahead of other Aspirants and Challengers....
PERCo unveiled one of its newest additions to the international security market at this year’s Intersec show – where it demonstrated its boom barrier for the overseas market. The GS04 boom barrier is used for vehicle access control to the facility, providing reliability, safety, and usability. It...
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...
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 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...
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...