Black Hat Middle East & Africa (MEA), the cyber industry’s fastest-growing event, will take place in the Riyadh Exhibition & Convention Centre, as it looks to record huge growth in floor space, exhibitors, national and industry pavilions, and speakers. Running from November 14-16, this year’s event...
Smishing is an uncommon word, but makes perfect sense when broken down into its two components - SMS Phishing. As the name implies, these are text messages which have a seemingly innocent request on them, informing you of an upcoming payment, missed payment or interruption in...
Darktrace's innovative cybersecurity solutions continue to evolve, with the introduction of HEAL. The three parts of Darktrace's AI Loop which were fully operational, PREVENT, DETECT and RESPOND have already been covered in previous articles at Security Middle East, however, a quick breakdown of their functionality can...
Following Covid-19, companies around the world entered the age of 'working from home' being commonplace, this, however, led to a number of new tactics for threat actors to utilize. Hot-desking, flextime and BYOD are all things that make the work environment harder to secure. Digital assets...
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...
“Organizations have too much data in too many silos, leading to an incomplete picture of security risks,” said Ely Kahn, Vice President of Product Management for Cloud Security and AI/ML, SentinelOne. SentinelOne Singularity Skylight is uniquely designed to make data normalization and ingestion simple. And customers...
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...
IT and cybersecurity are constantly evolving, and the threat landscape is ever changing. As the world of security advances, so do threats. It's now more important than ever to use technology to our advantage, as Mario Foster, Group CIO at Al Naboodah Group Enterprises in...
Cohesity, a leader in next-gen data management, has announced the general availability of Cohesity FortKnox; the software as a service (SaaS) data isolation and recovery solution. The software adds to the company’s Data Management as a Service portfolio of offerings that run on Amazon Web...
US based Spirion LLC is strengthening its cybersecurity portfolio by partnering and launching in the Middle East with Dubai-based Spire Solutions. The partnership will see the Tampa based company extend its software distribution channels at a global level across both public and private sectors. Spirion President and...
Cybersecurity is ever evolving and growing, and it's clear the industry has come far in recent years. The comparison between now and fifteen years ago is wildly different, and is something IronNet, Inc. has examined closely. Senior solutions analyst Dan Norman from ISF discussed the evolution...
BlackBerry Limited has announced that it has entered into a partnership with the Midis Group to expand its go-to-market sales motion across Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The move comes from the technology company Midis Group, which boasts a network of over 170 affiliates...
Digital Dubai and Al Ameen Service have collaborated to address issues including reporting cybercrime, blackmail and matters of security in its 'WeGotYourBack' campaign. The campaign aims to raise awareness and educate all members of society to reach out to Al Ameen Service as a direct and...
The Saudi Banks Media and Awareness Committee has warned bank customers that they could easily be victims of new fraud methods. The new fraud methods, based on social engineering, target victims and exploit them through psychological manipulation which leads eventually to the disclosure of confidential data...
Saudi Arabia will host the annual Global Cybersecurity Forum (GCF) in November, held by the National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA). This year's theme is "Rethinking the Global Cyber Order" and will see GCF 2022 include key decision-makers and executives from international organisations with expertise in cybersecurity. Additionally, attendees...
Leading technology provider Dawex has announced its successful completion of the System and Organization Control (SOC) 2 Type II certification. This achievement is a demonstration of Dawex's commitment to follow, reinforce and maintain the strictest controls over time in order to ensure and deliver the highest...
Group-IB, one of the global cybersecurity leaders, carried out a deep dive into exposed digital assets discovered in 2021 and identified more than 300,000 exposed databases. The findings showed that in the second half of 2021, the number of public-facing databases increased by 16% to 165,600...
A recent study from the world's leading VPN service, NordVPN, has revealed that 86% of consumers are reasonably concerned about their data privacy. Furthermore, it found that 92% of consumers also fail to protect their privacy, leaving them open to cyber attacks. The study focused on American...
Leading cybersecurity company Fortinet has announced the launch of their new workforce security awareness and training service. The new service will allow companies to further protect their security by advancing their employees’ cybersecurity skillsets and knowledge. A Fortinet survey found that 73 percent of organisations had at...
A new market report has predicted that 90% of all cybersecurity requirements will be able to be fulfilled by a service model in the next three years. The report comes from Help AG's latest State of the Market Report 2022, which focuses exclusively on digital security...
Leading test and measurement equipment provider Keysight Technologies has emphasised the need for cloud visibility and its applications within security. As securing digital assets and infrastructure becomes a central priority for many businesses in light of tighter security measures, it's never been more important for secure...
Cyber security presents many challenges, and with events in Ukraine unfolding further, the question of how far cyber security has come is a hot topic. Senior Solutions Analyst Dan Norman from ISF sat down with Dr Michael Ehrlich to discuss the current state of cyber security...
In the wake of increasing risk of cyber attacks, ATG Digital has highlighted the dangers of visitor data protection. Personal data is under siege from all sides and with notable cases in the headlines including Experian, Lightstone and TransUnion, it's never been more important to tackle...
XDR company Cybereason has strengthened its senior team by hiring Hussam Sidani as Regional Vice President. The move comes as the company continues to expand in the Middle East. Sidani will oversee the company's operations in the Middle East and Turkey as well as being responsible...
Global leader in cyber security solutions and services, Port53 Technologies has announced the opening of its regional headquarters in Dubai. The announcement coincided with its participation at the GISEC 2022 Security Conference held at the Dubai World Trade Center last month. The event provided a platform for Port53...
Jobs and hiring activity within the aerospace, defence and security industries in the Middle East and Africa has risen by 4.6% in February 2022. On the whole, this is a decrease of 0.04% compared with the previous month according to the latest data from GlobalData’s...
A survey from cybersecurity company Trellix has found that more than three quarters (86%) of cybersecurity professionals believe they have been targeted by nation-state threats. The report highlighted that professionals felt they needed increased government support to fight cyber attacks; 9 in 10 respondents think the...
Dubai Police and Digital Dubai are to work together to strengthen cybersecurity and fight cyber security issues. The two parties have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster cyber innovation. Signed at the recently held GISEC, the agreement adds to the existing partnership between the government...
Cybersecurity provider NetWitness has urged businesses to prepare for potential cyber attacks as a result of the Russian Ukraine conflict. NetWitness, an RSA business and globally trusted provider of cybersecurity technologies and incident response services, has released guidance from its Incident Response team urging global enterprises...
Cybersecurity leader Dragos has announced its opening an office in Dubai ahead of its debut appearance at GISEC 2022. Dragos is a specialist in industrial control systems (ICS) and operational technology (OT) environments and has announced its expansion in order to send a strong signal of...
The UAE Cybersecurity Council has tested cyber defence operations via a virtual exercise with 140 collaborating countries. The exercise, named 'Cyber 193', was held in collaboration with Expo 2020 Dubai and the International Telecommunications Union (ITU). Held over a 24 hour period, the cybersecurity project was...
Leader in cloud-native security, Qualys will participate in GISEC 202 to showcase their range of cloud-based IT, security and compliance solutions. The appearance comes as the Middle East saw a sharp surge in cyberattacks since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. In the first half of 2021,...
The latest report from security company ESET has found that ransomware and password guessing are the top two cybersecurity threats. The research summarised key statistics from ESET detection systems between September to December 2021. The data indicated there was a rise in email threats towards the...
Israel's cabinet has appointed Gaby Portnoy to head up the country's National Cyber Directorate. Portnoy will replace Yigal Unna, who stepped down last month, as chief of cyber security. The Israel government confirmed the appointment of the retired military intelligence general on Sunday to news agency Reuters. The...
Cybersecurity firm ColorTokens Inc has announced its long-term commitment to scaling across the Middle East. The US company is currently headquartered in San Jose in California, but wishes to support businesses further afield with their cyber security controls. The award-winning business reduces the complexity of defining...
SaaS platform CyberArrow has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the UAE Cyber Security Council. The agreement took place at the global Intersec conference held in Dubai last month. At Intersec, CyberArrow was awarded for their innovative automation Cyber Security Awareness Platform, which is focusing on...
Saudi Arabia's cybersecurity has seen an increased volume of women taking up roles, as 45% of positions are held by females. The latest statistics published by the Saudi Federation for Cyber Security, Programming and Drones (SAFCSP) have revealed the rise. The global representation of women in...
The Saudi National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) has launched a business accelerator to equip businesses with cybersecurity measures. The launch is part of the authority's plan to encourage and activate domestic cybersecurity industry, as well as spurring innovation. The accelerator will include follow-up, evaluation and application project...
Cybersecurity is now considered as 'essential' in many Middle East sectors, including education, finance, health, retail and transport. The news comes as Riyadh is once again hosting global event the LEAP conference this month. The conference brings more than 400 speakers to discuss the future of...
The new UAE 2021 Cybercrime Law is currently being challenged for impacting the right to free expression. Rights groups say overly broad and vague terminology of the new law will provide authorities with the ability to criminalise and impose lengthy prison sentences, when individuals are exercising...
Elm, a digital security firm in Saudi Arabia, is set to raise $818m after pricing its (IPO) initial public offering for the stock market. The firm, which is owned by the Kingdom's sovereign wealth fund, was priced initially at 128 riyals per share but now looks...
The SANS Institute has announced its latest training program to boost cybersecurity skills in Dubai. SANS are the global leader in cybersecurity training and certifications and plan to offer their training from February 12th to 17th, 2022 at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Waterfront. The event...
The job of cyber security specialist is now one of the fastest growing careers in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, according to recent data. This was closely followed by roles such as data scientist, talent acquisition specialist and back-end developer, as the job market in the...
The UAE National Cyber Security Council and Injazat have signed an agreement to focus on improving coordination and response time to potential cyber-attacks in the UAE. The agreement, known as a strategic MoU, will enable all government and semi-government entities to be safeguarded usuing Injazat’s Cyber...
A total of 887 Kuwaiti websites have been breached and more than 4,360 data files leaked in a 'serious data incident' linked to The Dark Web. The hacked websites vary between government and private institutions, and include various industries such as education, communications and e-commerce. The alleged...
Dubai Police have issued warnings as the number of online scams continues to rise. The force shared tips via their official Twitter account to help the public stay safe and avoid falling victim to scams. The force shared four tips including to be wary of any...
Google has made its first steps as it pledges to invest in long-term security and prevent future cyber attacks by completing the purchase of Israeli company Siemplify. The move to purchase Siemplify was due to its specialism within security orchestration, automation and response (SOAR). Google has not...
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...
IBM Security has announced the results of a global study, based on in-depth analysis of over 500 real-world data breaches occurring over the past year across 17 countries, including the Middle East region, and among 17 different industries. According to the study, the Middle East region is the second...
SANS Institute has announced its upcoming live online training program ‘SANS Summer Dunes August 2021 Live Online’, to be held from 14th – 19th August. Designed to offer flexible access to cyber security training taught by real-world practitioners, the event enables Gulf professionals to protect...
GITEX GLOBAL, rated the world’s best large-scale exhibition, is back and bigger than ever – featuring 6,000+ exhibitors across 2,650,000 SQF of halls, representing 170+ countries as it gathers the world’s most advanced global tech titans and enterprising startups reshaping the digital world.