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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince, Prime Minister and Chairman of the Council for Economic and Development Affairs, have announced the launch of the Global Supply Chain Resilience Initiative (GSCRI). The GSCRI aims to make Saudi Arabia a location of choice...
SANS Institute, the global leader in cybersecurity training and certifications, has announced the SANS Cyber Safari 2022 training programme will be held in Saudi Arabia next month. The training event will be held at the JW Marriot Hotel Riyadh from October 1 to 13, 2022 and...
Crayon, a global leader in IT services and innovation, has announced the appointment of Eyad Halawani as its new Managing Director for Crayon Arabia. Ziad Rizk, CEO Crayon Middle East & Africa, said: "We are pleased that Eyad Halawani has joined Crayon Arabia to lead our...
After the successful 13 editions of Digital Transformation Summit, Exito is all set to host another milestone event with the 14th DTS Saudi Arabia. The event will serve as an ideal platform to enhance the experience of latest insights in 'Transforming Businesses with Emerging Technologies' will...
Riyadh is set to play host to more than 200 international cyber warfare experts at the 5th edition of the Gulf Congress on cybersecurity, which will take place on September 20th 2022, for the first time in Saudi Arabia. The one-day event is scheduled for September...
Delinea, a leading provider of Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions for seamless security, has announced findings from a global survey of 2,100 IT Security Decision Makers (ITSDMs). The survey revealed that 60% of respondents believe their overall security strategy does not keep pace with the threat...
Global leader in cybersecurity training and certifications, SANS Institute has announced its Summer Dunes 2022 training program. The in-depth and comprehensive training will focus on digital forensic methodologies and will teach participants how to mitigate even the most complex cyber-attacks. Held in person at the Crowne Plaza...
Vision 2030, the ambitious strategic framework outlined by Saudi Arabia’s crown prince Mohammad bin Salman, is expected to drive defense expenditure at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.1% from $51.9bn in 2023 to $56.5bn in 2027. The data from GlobalData has been released...
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...
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...
Global leader in AI-driven threat detection and response, Vectra AI, has made a significant senior hire in appointing Taj El-khayat as Managing Director for Growth Markets. Taj has more than two decades of experience bringing high-value technology platforms and solutions to market through a keen...
Research from cybersecurity firm Kaspersky found mobile malware attacks in the UAE have had a steady decline in 2021. Kaspersky revealed that, in 2021, UAE users faced 29% fewer mobile malware attacks than in 2020. However, the cybersecurity firm’s Mobile Threats in 2021 report highlighted that...
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...
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...
Saudi Arabia is intended to form a smart city complete with extreme technology including an artificial moon, robot dinosaurs, flying cars, human gene editing and glow-in-the-dark sand among many other things. The plans have been shared via some private documents reviewed by The Wall Street Journal, as...
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...
Saudi Arabia has called for support from the UAE Security Council to take firm measures against the Iran-backed Houthi militia. The cry comes after there have been recent attacks by the Houthi, the most recent including a targeted terrorist attack at Abu Dhabi International Airport. Mohammed Al-Ateeq,...
Saudi Arabian officials met with their counterparts from the Horn of Africa to discuss security defence strategies. The Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met with US Assistant Secretary of State for Horn of Africa Affairs Molly Phee and the newly appointed envoy for...
US cybersecurity company Resecurity has confirmed its further expansion into the Middle East by creating a dedicated R&D centre in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The new centre is expected to accelerate AI-driven cybersecurity services delivery across the Middle East and Saudi Arabia by working with local talent...
SANS Institute will be delivering interactive, live cybersecurity training to upskill security professionals in Saudi Arabia. SANS Kingdom Cloud Security 2021 is taking place from the 11th-16th September and has been designed to equip participants with practical cyber skills that can be implemented immediately. It follows...
Cisco is helping to upskill 8,000 trainers from the Saudi Federation for Cyber Security, Programming and Drones (SAFCSP) in a move that will help accelerate Saudi Arabia’s digitisation agenda. Through the Cisco Networking Academy (NetAcad), the trainers’ digital skills will be developed in the fields of...
The Middle East and North Africa Information Security Conference represents the biggest Cybersecurity Conference in the MENA region. Hosted by cybersecurity advisory company VirtuPort for the past 9 years, the 2021 event will take place in Riyadh as a hybrid virtual event on 25th -...
KPMG Professional Services in Saudi Arabia has signed an agreement with Aramco, one of the largest energy and chemicals companies in the world, to examine and strengthen the cybersecurity compliance checks across Aramco’s third-parties and suppliers. Aramco has recently implemented the Third-Party Cybersecurity Compliance Certificate (CCC) Programme, a...
Saudi Arabia’s World Defense Show has officially started on Phase 2 of construction of its 800,000 sqm venue near Riyadh – featuring the world’s first purpose-built runway for a defense event. More than one million tonnes of earth have been processed in the first week of...
ISS – Intelligent Security Systems, has appointed Raheel Ahmed Jalili as new technical sales manager for Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. Raheel will manage ISS’ sales strategy, alignment of verticals, channel expansion, and technology partnerships. “We welcome Raheel to the ISS Middle East team,” said Sanjay Phatak,...
According to IDC's annual Saudi Arabia CIO Survey 2020, 25% of enterprises in Saudi Arabia plan to deploy on-premises, dedicated private clouds, multiple public clouds and legacy platforms to meet their infrastructure needs. However, security concerns form one of the three main obstacles towards cloud...
Honeywell is to instal an integrated building management systems across all Mouwasat Medical Services (MMS) hospitals in Saudi Arabia. It will enable MMS to optimise its energy usage and building maintenance across its six hospital locations. Honeywell’s contract is part of MMS’ ‘digital-first’ approach and involves the...
Odyssey Cybersecurity has proudly announced the long-anticipated rebranding of its award-winning ClearSkies™ line of cloud-based products and services, signifying its promise to constantly stay abreast of rapid technological advancements in addressing its customers’ evolving Information Security and Risk Management needs. ClearSkies™ offers fast, robust, flexible, scalable...
Honeywell has been awarded a major contract by SEPCO Electric Power Construction Corporation (SEPCO) to supply connected control, telecommunications, safety and security systems for the King Salman International Complex for Maritime Industries and Services shipyard being developed by Aramco in Ras Al-Khair, Saudi Arabia. When completed,...
Overall spending on information and communications technology (ICT) in Saudi Arabia is set to reach $32.9 billion this year, up 1.5% on 2020. That's according to the latest predictions revealed last week by International Data Corporation (IDC) as it hosted the region's most influential ICT industry figures...
IBM Security has announced the official opening of its first Security Operations Center in Saudi Arabia and the region to provide managed security services to private and government sector customers. Through the center, IBM will offer clients in Saudi Arabia the option of managing their...
A global industry study by Tenable reveals the vast majority of Saudi Arabian organisations (95%) have experienced a business-impacting cyberattack in the past 12 months, according to both business and security executives. The data is drawn from ‘The Rise of the Business-Aligned Security Executive,’ a commissioned...
New dates have been announced for Intersec Saudi Arabia, with the Kingdom’s largest trade fair for security, safety, and fire protection, now scheduled to take place from 15-17 March 2021 at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Centre. The three-day event is organised by Saudi-based ACE...
Intersec Saudi Arabia will be postponed until September, according show organisers Messe Frankfurt. The decision has been made due to growing concerns and travel restrictions brought about by the continuing spread of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) The show, which was due to open at the RICEC Riyadh...
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%...
The spotlight will shine on Saudi’s security, safety, and fire protection industries next month in Riyadh, as international solutions providers look to make inroads in a market that is estimated to grow seven percent year-on-year in 2020. According to analysts 6Wresearch, the combined value of the...
Invixium a manufacturer of modern IP-based biometric solutions has announced a joint distribution partnership with Zone of Multi Resources (ZMR), a key supplier of security, communications and technology solutions servicing Saudi Arabia. With this new agreement ZMR now offers Invixium’s full line of advanced biometric solutions...
Cyber security solutions company, Fortinet has announced that Tabuk University will be the first educational institution in Saudi Arabia to offer the Fortinet Network Security Academy (FNSA) program. The FNSA is designed to develop and train action-oriented cybersecurity experts to manage new and advanced threats...
AI is going to be a big game changer in the global economy, and much of the value potential is up for grabs. A PwC 2018 report estimated that AI could contribute up to $15.7 trillion to the global economy in 2030, more than the...
Only four out of 10 CEOs in Saudi Arabia say their organisation is prepared to thwart any cyber-attack, according to the second edition of the “Saudi Arabia CEO Outlook 2018” report released by KPMG Al Fozan & Partners. Fifty-two percent of Saudi CEOs also believe becoming...