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...
KPMG International announced annual aggregated revenues for KPMG firms globally of $35 billion for the fiscal year ending 30 September 2022 (FY22) – an increase of 14% in US dollar revenues from FY21. During continued economic and geopolitical uncertainty, robust numbers and consistent growth were...
Citrus Consulting Services, an information technology consultancy firm, has announced a strategic partnership with Salt Security, a leading API security company. Citrus serves the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa (META) region with its services and will further build its global offering. As part of the announcement, Citrus...
Trend Micro, a global leader in cybersecurity solutions, recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Saudi Cloud Computing Company (SCCC) Alibaba Cloud to protect the enterprises of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from the evolving threat landscape and to promote the localisation of cybersecurity solutions...
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...
The 20th edition of World Cloud & Data Center Show has highlighted how Saudi Arabia can be powered by cloud technology clubbed with data centers. The conference saw a huge gathering of elite IT leaders, international IT pioneers, and tech enthusiasts in attendance. The attendees were...
Dubai Cybersecurity Innovations Park has launched its 'CyberMaster' award as its first non-fungible digital asset (NFT). The complex is the research and knowledge arm of the Dubai Electronic Security Center in Digital Dubai has launched the NFT as part of its efforts in the areas of cyber...
We’re just one month away from the safety and security industry’s global meeting place - Intersecexpo 2023. Exhibitors from over 50 countries are gearing up to showcase 10,000+ products with 10+ official international country pavilions 🌍 Hikvision, Dell Technologies, BMW AGMC, Bristol, NAFFCO FZCO and ZIEL TEKNOLOJİ are among a few of the industry-leading giants...
BCD has developed another security product with its VMS-verified external storage bundles, that work with its existing video software options. The new product joins their existing range of high-availability security solutions including large storage rack-mountable servers, video management software and more. With the advent of Deepstor®, BCD brings...
The 2023 World Police Summit will bring policing innovation to Dubai in March 2023. The Summit will be held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. The Summit, the world’s...
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...
Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), the GCC country's sovereign wealth fund with assets valued at around $450 billion, has led a $196.5 million Series G funding round in cybersecurity startup Snyk Ltd. The round also engaged new investors with Evolution Equity Partners, G Squared and Irving Investors....
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...
The Middle East market for security, safety, and fire protection is on track for double-digit growth over the next four years, according to the latest research analysis. Analysts Frost & Sullivan (F&S) credited the growth to increased demand from regional governments and the private sector as...
The National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) has announced in partnership with the Ministry of Education the launch of a specialised training program to qualify men and women teachers in cybersecurity and child protection on the Internet. The training program is part of a program to develop the...
Issquared, an IT service provider, has announced a partnership with Bulwark Distribution to extend the reach of its cybersecurity solutions to the Middle East. Both entities will combine their expertise to help organisations strengthen their cybersecurity posture and minimise cyber risks. Meanwhile, in addition to a set...
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...
stc Bahrain, a world-class digital enabler, has launched new cybersecurity solutions as part of its partnership with Sirar by stc, the cybersecurity arm of stc Group, with advanced technical solutions that empowers organisations to take control of their digital assets. The new services will revolutionise web...
Cybersecurity company Trellix has released its annual threat predictions report for 2023. Forecasts from the Trellix Advanced Research Center anticipate spikes in geopolitically motivated attacks across Asia and Europe, hacktivism fueled by tensions from opposing political parties, and vulnerabilities in core software supply chains. John Fokker,...
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...
Dubai Airports is introducing a comprehensive new programme to ensure the delivery of a seamless travel experience for those with disabilities; hidden and visible. As part of Dubai Airport’s shared values 'We all meet the world differently', this new initiative will contribute to the UAE Vision...
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...
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,...
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...
Panzura, a leader in hybrid multi-cloud data management, has appointed Katie McCullough to its newly created role of Chief Information Security Officer. Katie will be responsible for security and compliance for the company and customers alike as Panzura continues its ambitious growth trajectory. The appointment follows a...
EDGE is celebrating its third anniversary and marking its swift rise as one of the world’s leading advanced technology groups spanning both the defence and civilian realms. In this short period, EDGE has become a hugely successful and widely recognised global player disrupting industry norms and...
Global security manufacturer, Gallagher has been awarded the Security Software Manufacturer of the Year accolade at the 2022 Security & Fire Excellence Awards. The Security Software Manufacturer award category was created to celebrate the efforts of a security software vendor who has gone above and beyond...
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...
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...
Hewlett Packard Enterprise has announced the launch of its new Emirates and Africa organisation, bringing together the United Arab Emirates (UAE) business with the Africa businesses. The new organisation will be led by Ahmad Alkhallafi, who will oversee HPE’s Operations within United Arab Emirates and the...
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...
Dubai Tourist Police have prepared security plans ahead of tourists arriving in Hatta. Hatta has become a a top tourist destination in Dubai, and Dubai Tourist Police have stepped up action in order to prepare for their arrival including a new security plan, awareness programs and improved...
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...
Dubai Police have trained hundreds of private security guards to deal with traffic accidents and traffic flow. Several training workshops ensured that the guards are qualified in dealing with minor traffic accidents, in a bid to save time and effort for motorists and emergency services. In...
PERCo equipment will be presenting at the Intersec international security exhibition on January 17-19, 2023 in Dubai. PERCo will showcase its access control solutions demanded both in the Middle East and worldwide. Speed Gates PERCo speed gates range includes models with both swing and sliding panels as...
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...
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...
Top leaders in the tech industry gathered at the World Cloud Show in Dubai to present and discuss the crucial data policies and digital frameworks that will drive the next phase of cloud adoption. The panel "Women in Tech" was one of the conference's most...
IDIS, the largest manufacturer of trusted South Korean-made video tech, has enhanced its range of enterprise-class network video recorders with the launch of a powerful new 64-channel model, the DR-8564. The NDAA-compliant 4K recorder delivers outstanding transmission speed and quality using the latest Intel® chipset technology....