With an incredibly large number of individuals coming and going from the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development at all times throughout the day, PERco equipment has been installed to ensure the highest quality of access control. PERCo's reliable access control equipment manages fast passages to...
BCD has announced Harmonize Remote Monitoring and Management to simplify multiple module systems. BCD recognises that technology is advancing at pace, resulting in constantly updating systems and ever-changing challenges for businesses of all shapes and sizes. To support this rapid evolution, BCD is releasing the Harmonize...
The world's largest non-profit association of certified cyber security professionals, (ISC)², has announced it's signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the UAE Cybersecurity Council to provide increased training and professional developments to enhance the UAE cybersecurity workforce. As part of the MoU, (ISC)² will support...
Akamai Technologies, Inc has announced the deployment of a new scrubbing centre in Dubai, positioning its DDoS protection platform to deliver the strongest security protections to organisations across the Middle East. As the Middle East continues to develop its Saudi Vision 2030 plan, the amount of...
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...
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...
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...
Swimlane, the low-code security automation company, has announced its expansion to the Middle East, Turkey and Africa (META) with the appointment of Ashraf Sheet as vice president of the region. Sheet will build on the increasing demand for Swimlane security automation throughout META while accelerating the...
The 17th global edition of World Cyber Security Summit is gearing up with the goal of constructing a security framework for organisations in Jordan, in a bid to battle cyberthreats. The summit is taking place on 15 – 16 August 2022 in Jordan, and features...
Dan Drayton has been promoted to Divisional Director for the EMEA Sales Region for Paxton, the international security technology manufacturer. Drayton has been with Paxton for nearly ten years and during this time, he has guided the company's team of business development experts in France, Germany, South...
Resecurity, Inc., a U.S.-based cybersecurity company providing managed threat detection and response, recently exhibited its solutions and shared its expertise at the World Defense Show in Saudi Arabia. Founded by Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI), World Defense Show is a fully integrated...
Security companies LogRhythm and SecLytics have collaborated to reshape the cybersecurity capabilities across the Middle East. The partnership will aim to offer improved high-performance analytics and threat intelligence capabilities, as well as working to reduce new and develop risks in the region. Through the partnership, LogRhythm and...
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...
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%...
Seventy four per cent of organisations say that damaging cyberattacks are a result of vulnerabilities in the technology that was put into place during the pandemic, according to Tenable Inc. In the Beyond Boundaries: The Future of Cybersecurity in the New World of Work report, it...
LogRhythm has now closed nominations for its upcoming Pinnacle Awards which will acknowledge standout industry leaders who are solving today’s greatest security challenges. The awards will recognise security leaders, programs and organisations that are making positive contributions to the industry. Award categories include Security Leader of...
More streamlined, cost-efficient options for integrating Axis Communications network door controllers, cameras, and audio devices are now possible thanks to a new technology integration between Quanika and IPConfigure. The integration between Quanika’s access control and visitor management software and IPConfigure Orchid VMS enables more affordable, powerful,...
In its new technical report, the ICAO has made recommendations for the design of digital travel authorisations. With SmartTravel from Veridos, a leading provider of integrated identity solutions, public authorities can now adopt the ICAO guidelines through a quick and flexible implementation process. The International Civil...
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority's (DEWA) has appointed a consortium led by Moro Hub (Data Hub Integrated Solutions LLC), a subsidiary of Digital DEWA, the digital arm of DEWA, Ghantoot Group, Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), the global leader for smart healthy and sustainable buildings and...
Border security and law enforcement authorities are being urged to increase their investment in anti-counterfeiting devices as the trade in fake Covid 19 documents grows. Latest news reports indicate an ‘explosion’ in the underground trade in counterfeit documents, says the International Hologram Manufacturers Association, with fake...
Multi-location businesses, such as retail franchises, building management companies, and chain establishments, are often challenged to understand why certain sites are more successful, productive, or optimised effectively for safety than others. Leadership is left wondering what factors are responsible for success, how less profitable stores...
Genetec Inc. has shared the results of its ‘Physical Security in EMEA 2021’ report, based on insights from over 1,500 physical security professionals. The report takes a closer look at how physical security teams across Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) are leveraging technology to...
Smiths Detection, a leading threat-detection and security-technology company, will supply a full suite of passenger baggage screening equipment for Kuwait’s new International Airport Terminal 2, which is currently under construction. Smiths Detection, a leading threat-detection and security-technology company, will supply a full suite of passenger...
Honeywell has committed to become carbon neutral in its operations and facilities by 2035 through a combination of further investment in energy savings projects, conversion to renewable energy sources, completion of capital improvement projects at its sites and in its fleet of company vehicles, and...
Global video data infrastructure leader, BCDVideo has launched their new A&E Security Specifiers program, which is open for online registration through the BCDVideo website. This tailored program will allow specifiers to leverage BCD’s two decades of experience and partnerships through an easy-to-use online portal, offering plentiful...
Leading email defence company Vade Secure has partnered with Global Security Network (GSN), a UAE-based company that has spent more than 20 years delivering security solutions in the Middle East. GSN’s customers in the region will now be able to use the Vade Secure predictive...
The latest release of “Intelligent Insights” from Bosch offers a software widget update that supports safe social distancing. Intelligent Insights is an “AIoT” video software solution – which combines the connectivity of physical products with the application of artificial intelligence (AI) – that gives customers...
Global cybersecurity leader Forcepoint has announced the introduction of Dynamic User Protection that redefines modern user activity monitoring (UAM) and insider threat protection with the industry’s first cloud-native solution to deliver out-of-the-box functionality with no policy configuration. Through this capability, security teams are now empowered...
CEOs in Saudi Arabia view information security as a potential source of competitive advantage and critical to engender trust with key stakeholders, according to the results of the Saudi Arabia CEO Outlook report by KPMG. The firm surveyed a range of top-level business leaders in the Kingdom with 64%...
Intersec 2020, the world’s leading security, safety, and fire protection trade show,held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, today opened its doors to the latest security safety solutions and three days of agenda-setting discussion, as global industry sources...
PELCO Inc has announced that Jean-Marc Theolier, CEO, will be leaving the organisation and Brian McClain, COO, will take the role of President, leading the recently independent company while the search for a new CEO is finalised. Transom Capital Group acquired the Company in May...
Mimecast a leading email and data security company has announced the winners of its Middle East Partner Awards 2019. Five channel partners from the UAE were recognised across six categories for their performance over the past year. Mimecast revealed the winners during its annual Mimecast Partner...
Panasonic will leverage its innovative technologies and solid track record in high-profile global events as it gears up to empower business organisations participating at mega events, like the upcoming Expo 2020 in Dubai. The company also announced that it will deploy skilled experts on site...
The acquisition of Paramount Group’s newly launched, next generation armoured personnel carrier, the Mbombe 4, was announced by the United Arab Emirates at IDEX 2019, the largest defence and security Expo in the Middle East. The announcement was made by the UAE’s Ministry of Defence on the first...
Despite being fully aware of security risks following the introduction of high-profile legislation like GDPR, workers in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) have the worst cybersecurity discipline in the world and displaying signs of ‘security fatigue’, according to a study by Aruba, a Hewlett...
ABC Verdun has invested in a state-of-the-art cabling infrastructure from R&M which will serves as the platform on which critical mall services including internet, point-of-sales systems, CCTV, digital signage, and the Building Management System (BMS) now run. ABC was the first retailer to introduce the mall...
The 2nd edition of Intersec Saudi Arabia will be held from 24 – 26 April 2018 at the Jeddah Centre for Forums and Events. The event will feature two insightful forums which bring together all the key stakeholders from regulators, government authorities, solution providers and end-users...
Manufacturers of PSIM systems must stop penalising end-users with costly upgrades and maintenance agreements if the true benefits of integration are to be enjoyed, writes Stephen Smith, managing director of Integrated Security Manufacturing Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) systems have come a long way in an...
More than 50 leading organisations and solution providers in the region came together for the GCC Governance, Risk and Compliance Forum at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek at the end of September. This cross-sector B2B forum attracted chief risk officers, chief compliance officers, heads...
Security software solutions provider Cortech Developments welcomed 60 delegates from across the region for its first Open Innovation Event (COIE) in Muscat recently. The COIE was a showcase for some of the latest advances in high security, fire and building control technology and a platform for...
USD 1.5 trillion investment opportunities over the next decade will propel Iran as the ‘go to market’ in the Middle East, according to new analysis from Frost & Sullivan. The Iranian government's 2025 strategic economic plan aims to double the economy from the current USD 415...