According to Rick Vanover, senior director, of product strategy, Veeam, ransomware is indiscriminatory and organisations must be prepared for the fallout. Ransomware attacks continue to grow in frequency. As well as being more common, ransomware is also getting more potent. According to Veeam’s 2023 ransomware trends...
V. Hrytsevich, CEO, of 3dEYE Inc., explores the challenges faced by organisations with traditional on-premise or hardware-based video surveillance approaches and how Pure Cloud Video Surveillance as a-Service (VSaaS) architecture could address these challenges. Cloud computing has become a vital foundation for digital innovation, and Software-as-a-Service...
Security Middle East Magazine took the opportunity to sit down with Sandi Davies, Chief Executive Officer of the International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO), and the Middle East Regional Director, Nadeem Iqbal; to discuss the progress of the foundation, their future ambitions, and the challenges...
Yacine Benamane (below), cpp, Mena & Iran senior regional security manager for Unilever based in UAE, and vice chair of Asis dubai chapter spoke with Meshal Aljohani, cpp, psp, pci, security group supervisor at Aramco. Can you describe your experience in the security industry? The latest research...
Carrie Peter, Managing Director, of Impression Signatures, looks at the challenges of scaling up the use of digital signatures and meeting security compliances. One of the key challenges in embracing a digital environment is balancing how users interact with technology and each other while ensuring total...
Dan Norman, Regional Director, EMEA, ISF, explores how organisations in the Middle East can securely and confidently deploy cloud services. Cloud computing has evolved at an incredible speed and, for many organisations globally, has already become entwined with the complex technological landscape that supports critical daily...
Emad Fahmy, Systems Engineering Manager, Middle East, NETSCOUT, looks at why botnets are one of the more dangerous threats to ISPs and enterprises In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats, distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks have proven to be a persistent and potent menace. Among the various...
Rudie Opperman, Engineering and Training Manager, EMEA at Axis Communications, looks at the vital questions that can ensure your security system investment is sound. Over the next six years, the need for video surveillance is anticipated to increase due to thriving infrastructure development brought about by...
Jamie Collier, senior threat intelligence advisor at Mandiant looks at how cyber threat intelligence teams can be empowered with a requirements-driven approach. The ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats poses significant challenges to organisations worldwide. As threat actors continue to become more sophisticated, it is important for...
Jonathan Keith, SPA member and managing director of k tech consulting, looks at the role of video surveillance, software analytics and open systems in smart city implementation. Smart cities embody the vision of leveraging technology and data to enhance the quality of life, sustainability and efficiency...
A significant part of a smart city’s budget is taken up by security costs. Dr Ryad Soobhany, Associate Professor in the School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences, Heriot-Watt University Dubai, looks at the security risks of smart cities. According to analysis from Frost & Sullivan, technology spending related to...
With almost 88% of data breaches being caused by an employee mistake, a strong human risk management programme with regular employee training and cybersecurity awareness is critical, says Carey van Vlaanderen, CEO of ESET Southern Africa. Ask any cybersecurity specialist about their biggest network safety concern,...
Fears have arisen around artificial intelligence since the coming of the year 2000. With Y2k set to the be apocalypse, and the machines going to overrun us. In a previous article, we looked at how artificial intelligence may one day begin iterating upon itself faster than...
When it comes to the future of artificial intelligence and its use in remote solar monitoring, there are three key things you must consider, according to Mr Bulent Boyaci, technical director at ICU Solarcam Australia, which has recently joined Ai Group. Artificial intelligence (AI) has undoubtedly...
When it comes to implementing facial recognition systems, many companies traditionally opt for custom development, fully aware of the time-consuming and resource-intensive nature of the process, as well as the unpredictability of the outcome. However, the biometrics market now offers new, industry-specific ready-made products that...
Gaurav Saxena, Chief Strategist & Director of Business Transformation at Insprago Digital Solutions and SPA member looks at why cybersecurity is not just a concern for corporations. The security space has witnessed a drastic transformation over the past three decades, whether it is the type of...
Kim Rahfaldt, Director of Marketing and Public Relations at AMAG Technology, looks at why physical security must be involved in the cyber conversation at every level. Securing cyber assets is more than trying to stop people from hacking into a network; organisations must also watch and...
As cyber-attacks soar, here's how businesses can curtail the cost of data breaches according to Toni el Inati rvp sales, meta & cee of Barracuda networks. As the middle east makes a concerted effort to grow its knowledge and skills-based economy, the role of data in...
Ashley Beck, Senior Industry Consultant – Global, Fraud & Security Intelligence Division at SAS, looks at how unethical AI challenges within policing can help to empower more equitable societies. Decision-making processes within policing incidents and investigations have many elements which are fed by information at each...
Over the course of one day, hundreds of top-level security professionals gained the chance to hear from the industry’s thought leaders, as well as network and make new connections with other sector executives at the first-ever Security Middle East Conference. The Crowne Plaza Riyadh Palace Hotel...
As technology advances, physical security systems are becoming increasingly important due to the rising threats, technological advancement, regulatory compliance, and the need for remote monitoring, says SPA member, Arif Almalik, Chief Digital Products Officer, Moro Hub. The protection of personnel, hardware, so ware, networks and data...
This issue Meshal Aljohani, CPP, PSP, PCI, Security Group Supervisor at Aramco, spoke to Abdullah Alshehri, CPP, PSP, PCI, Security Duty Manager at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Saudi Arabia. Describe your experience in the security industry? Coming from a military background, in 2009...
Cyber threats are increasing at a rate far greater than the industry is able to cope with. Despite this, C-suite executives still don’t take cybersecurity seriously enough while boards are not nearly as engaged in cybersecurity as they are in other areas of oversight, says...
Dan Norman, Regional Director, EMEA for the ISF, looks at the challenges and opportunities Saudi Vision 2030 presents, ahead of May’s Security Middle East Conference. Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 is arguably one of the most ambitious and innovative long-term transformational projects ever undertaken by a country;...
Abhay Pandey, Founder and CEO, MAST Consulting, looks at integrating security tools with a cybersecurity mesh. In the developing world, people perceive digitalisation as a synonym for opportunities and possibilities. So, forward-thinking nations such as the UAE are receptive to disruptive technologies and innovations. However, the promise...
In today’s hyper digital world, fraudsters are constantly finding new ways to target consumers, so it’s more important than ever for businesses to protect their customers online, explains Saeed Ahmad, Managing Director, Middle East, and North Africa, Callsign. According to Callsign’s latest study, at least 30%...
High value applications for AI video analytics are emerging at an increasing rate, and are not limited to security alone, writes Dennis Choi, General Manager, IDIS Middle East & Africa. Video analytics, powered by AI, have been transforming security operations with ever more reliable tools for...
Michel Roig, President of Payment & Access at Fingerprint Cards, takes a look at some of the trends, developments and players responsible for making 2022 a big year for biometrics and ensuring the foundations are in place for a transformative 2023. Biometrics have well and truly...
Our panel discussions will cover three key topics which we believe to be critical to the industry right now: addressing Saudi Arabia’s talent gap within the security sector; securing Saudi Vision 2030; and resiliency in the age of digitisation. Securing Saudi Vision 2030 The over-arching aim for...
Khalid Saad Al Medbel, General Director, Information Security, Ministry of Health, takes a closer look at how cybersecurity capabilities can be strengthened with a holistic strategy that puts people at its heart. With security threats becoming ever-more sophisticated and frequent, organisations in the Middle East need...
More and more businesses are implementing multi-factor authenticity through the use of advanced biometrics technology. Face authentication ensures the highest security standards with maximum convenience. Businesses are beginning to offer hybrid and remote work following the major adjustment to workflows during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, with...
The Security Middle East Conference has already gained support from leading companies within the security sphere. We have a number of high-profile companies who are joining us as sponsors, as well as our partner companies too. For our first event, we’re delighted to have Eagle...
Stephen Allen, Senior Product Manager for HID IAMS' Authentication portfolio, looks at Fast Identity Online (FIDO), a form of cryptographic passwordless authentication. How can we be sure that people are who they say they are? The search for a secure, scalable and convenient way to authenticate...
We’re delighted to be launching the Security Middle East Conference – the sector’s newest and boldest event with the aim of advancing the security landscape. As the market-leading and longest-standing resource for the Middle East’s security sector we are well placed to launch this event, which...
Peter O’Connell, Chair of The Security Institute Mid-East Members Group, looks at how the ethos of ‘people drive results’ can be translated to address security challenges. As Chair of the Security Institute Mid-East Members Group (MEMG) I am honoured to hold such a position and proud...
January is always a good time to look forwards to the year ahead. Dan Norman, Regional Director, EMEA for the ISF, predicts what we can expect to see for cybersecurity in 2023. Twenty twenty two was a significantly turbulent year. The geopolitical backdrop was explosive, with...
Hear from key organisations who filmed with Security Middle East Magazine live from Intersec. 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 event’s exhibitors. Short interviews and product...
All eyes were on Dubai in January, as the 24th edition of the annual Intersec exhibition opened its doors to the security industry. With the aim of advancing the security landscape, more than 800 exhibitors from 55 countries packed out the halls of the Dubai World...
With the Security Middle East Conference just months away we’ve been casting our net wide to secure the most influential and inspiring speakers to address our audience. Our highly interactive and much-anticipated conference is bringing together some of the greatest minds from the security industry in...
The experts at Kaspersky have compiled a cheat sheet for escaping crypto-mining attacks. Like company stocks, cryptocurrency too is a volatile market. It has its boom-and-bust phase from time to time. But what doesn’t have a bust phase is cyberattacks. Although the value of cryptocurrencies nosedived...
Deepa Kuppuswamy, Director of Security at Zoho Corporation, looks at private clouds from a security perspective and that important decision of selecting the right cloud deployment model for your organisation’s needs. A critical decision that every business faces at the outset of its digital transformation is...
Security officers are often the first to respond to incidents and are required, at times, to help citizens who find themselves in challenging situations. To train them, there are many courses to support the Security Officer and enhance their capability, explains Simon Rogers, CEO of...
Most organisations will agree that the more video coverage, the better! Fadhl Al-Bayaty, Vice President of Product Management at VuWall, looks at the design challenges of control rooms and what it takes to overcome them to improve efficiency. The security landscape around visualisation has changed so...
With the widespread adoption of the metaverse, the implications for national security are profound. Ali Ayoub, Security and Government Relations Expert, believes the UAE can unlock them before most. Recently, the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), in partnership with PwC, released a comprehensive report on the outcomes...
Mr. Tanzil Mahmood, Security Professionals Association (SPA) member and Director at Human Integration Middle East, looks at what the ‘Control Room as a Service’ model offer to the security market and who needs it Control rooms are designed to ensure maximum compliance with security, safety or operational...
The days of organisations relying on a lone security guard with a flashlight are over. We have seen the first wave of analogue-powered tech with cameras, and are now nearing the end of the second wave of smarter security solutions like video monitoring software. Now...
Zubin Chagpar, Business Group Leader: Microsoft Middle East and Africa, looks at the Great Reshuffle and how organisations can maintain security without compromising productivity. The world of work has become more complex for IT departments and their security teams. From remote and hybrid structures to company-owned...
Leveraging data-driven tech with surveillance will help to keep critical infrastructure protected, says Tertius Wolfaardt, Architecture and Engineering Manager at Axis Communications. Critical infrastructure is never seen nor heard yet serves as our civilisation’s fundamental building blocks. Despite its importance, protecting it remains a challenge that...
More online connections means more opportunity for nefarious individuals or groups to exploit gas and oil companies in the Middle East. Glenn Braverman, VP, International & Foreign Military Sales, Owl Cyber Defense, explains more. In 2012, one of the world’s largest oil companies, Saudi Aramco, was...
Emotion recognition is widely used in customer service, neuromarketing and education – but should it be introduced into security applications as well? Sergei Novikov, CTO and Evgenia Marina, Business Development Director, MENA, from RecFaces advise we should proceed with caution. According to an October 2022 report...