ISSUE # 83
Security Advisor ME April 2024
FADY RICHMANY, REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT, EMERGING MARKETS, COMMVAULT, TELLS ANITA JOSEPH IN A CANDID CHAT, ALL ABOUT CYBER RESILIENCE AND …
SANS Institute
Ned Baltagi, Managing Director – Middle East, Turkey and Africa at SANS Institute on the palpable enthusiasm for embracing AI in cybersecurity and the need for comprehensive, continuous professional education, to implement it effectively.
Finesse
Finesse spokespersons-Eljo J P, Chief Business Officer & Director and Yogendar Kumar, Head of Information Security, on the company’s comprehensive approach to IT & OT security.
Veeam
Rick Vanover - Senior Director Product Strategy at Veeam, on how IT teams need to be more technically agile and make the most of reorganizing their cloud environments.
What’s Inside
Security Operations Centres to face greater challenges in the coming year
0 18970SOCs to face greater challenges from cybercriminals targeting governments and media.
stc Group boosts Saudi talent with strategic global partners
0 3stc Group has partnered with world renowned organisations to offer employees comprehensive, on-the-job training and development.
Advanced cyberthreats targeting holiday shoppers
0 5Derek Manky, Chief Security Strategist & Global VP Threat Intelligence | Board Advisor | Threat Alliances at FortiGuard Labs, discusses the how the heightened online activity that accompanies the holiday season can draw the attention of cybercriminals.
Abu Dhabi launches Hub71+ AI to advance startups driving AI innovation
0 31Abu Dhabi — Hub71, Abu Dhabi’s global tech ecosystem, has launched Hub71+ AI, a specialist ecosystem designed to support startups …
“We have created a product that delivers a frictionless, addictive experience for consumers and merchants.” – David Ashford, mimojo
0 59CNME Editor Mark Forker sat down with David Ashford, Chief Product Officer at mimojo, to find out how the revolutionary …
YC-backed CozmoX AI launches MEA’s first voice AI employees platform
0 60The Y Combinator-backed startup introduces fully autonomous AI employees that handle end-to-end business processes with human-like voice interactions. Dubai, UAE …
Hearing Test and Hearing Aid features available today with AirPods Pro 2
0 39Starting today, the world’s first end-to-end hearing health experience with AirPods Pro 2 comes to users in the UAE. This …
Cisco unveils plug-and-play AI solutions, accelerating AI adoption for the enterprise
0 36With an upgraded portfolio, powered by new 800G switches, Cisco highlights strategy to accelerate enterprise AI adoption by offering open, scalable and simplified path to AI infrastructure.
AI, Data Security, and CISO Shifts: Top cybersecurity trends to watch in 2025
0 44AI, Data Security, and CISO Shifts: Top cybersecurity trends to watch in 2025.
emt successfully participates in Black Hat MEA 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
0 38emt Successfully Participates in Black Hat MEA 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in Partnership with Leading Vendors.
BeyondTrust appoints Jim Ortbals as Senior VP of Global Partner Ecosystems
0 45Dubai — BeyondTrust, the global cybersecurity leader protecting Paths to Privilege, has announced the appointment of Jim Ortbals as senior …
Arab National Bank leverages AIOps solutions to enhance customer experiences
0 37Arab National Bank Leverages Riverbed Observability and AIOps Solutions to Execute Major Digital Banking Upgrade and Enhance Customer Experiences.
MENA Fintech Association announces winners of MFTA Awards 2024
0 66Abu Dhabi — The MENA Fintech Association (MFTA), the leading not-for-profit organization committed to fostering innovation and collaboration within the …
Cloudflare report unveils record high government-directed internet shutdowns in 2024
0 96Cloudflare, Inc. the leading connectivity cloud company, today published its fifth annual Year in Review, exploring global Internet insights and …
Authorised Push Payment (APP) scam losses in UAE to grow 43% YOY
0 64ACI Worldwide Scamscope Estimates 43% YoY Growth in UAE APP Scam Losses for 2024, Projects US$30 Million in Losses by 2028.
“2025 will be the technological equivalent of the ‘Big Bang’ with AI at its epicentre” – John Roese, Dell Technologies
0 76John Roese, Global Chief Technology Officer and Chief AI Officer at Dell Technologies, outlines some of the key trends he …
OPSWAT executive predicts his Top 10 cybersecurity trends for 2025
0 82Sertan Selcuk, VP for METAP & CIS, OPSWAT, has provided his 10 cybersecurity trends that the critical infrastructure sector should …
Ericsson enables efficient transformation to cloud native with new Compact Packet Core
0 69The new solution is a future-proof platform enabling the introduction of 5G Standalone and scalable capacity growth.
Infoblox introduces NIOS-X as a service for the modern enterprise
0 75Infoblox introduces NIOS-X as a service that revolutionises deployment of DNS and DHCP capabilities for the modern enterprise.
Huawei Jordan Media Forum spotlights digital transformation in media sector
0 70In line with the Kingdom's Economic Modernisation Vision, Huawei explored the ideal roadmap for digital transformation with media organisations through advanced technologies.
Trend Micro recognised as a Leader in 2024 Gartner Peer Insights Report
0 73Exceptional Customer Feedback Highlights Trend Micro's Unwavering Commitment to Excellence in Cybersecurity, Showcasing Its Ability to Address Complex Threats and Deliver State-Of-the-Art Solutions.
Hub71 announces angel investor support package to boost Abu Dhabi’s startup ecosystem
0 80Abu Dhabi — Hub71, Abu Dhabi’s global tech ecosystem, has unveiled its Angel Investor Support Package, a strategic initiative designed …
AI as the next frontier: Opportunities for channel partners to lead the way
0 84Alexandre Boutin, Director – AI, Mindware, discusses how AI presents significant opportunities for channel partners by enabling new solutions, services and business models.
NetApp appoints Suhail Hasanain as their new Regional Senior Director for MEA
0 96NetApp, the intelligent data infrastructure company has announced the appointment of Suhail Hasanain as the new Regional Director for the …
Alteryx appoints Andy MacMillan as Chief Executive Officer
0 110Andy MacMillian, a software industry veteran has been appointed as the new CEO of Alteryx, in a bid to drive …
LEAP 2025 takes bold step ‘Into new worlds’
0 94A-list business leaders from the global tech industry confirmed to convene from February 9-12.
RACE Model: Building cyber resiliency and mitigating network risks by going back to basics
0 98RACE Model: Building cyber resiliency and mitigating network risks by going back to basics.
Ushering the new Cyber Islamic Golden Era to unleash intelligent transformation
0 100Eng. Badar Al Salehi, Chair of the OIC-CERT & Dr. Aloysius Cheang, Chief Security Officer, Huawei Middle East & Central Asia, discuss their ambitious multi-year plan to strengthen cybersecurity for OIC member states in this exclusive feature.
Pure Storage introduces new GenAI Pod to accelerate AI innovation
0 92Company also announces certification of FlashBlade//S500 with NVIDIA DGX SuperPOD for the most demanding AI data centre requirements.
UAE’s AI Office partners with UiPath to advance AI skills in line with national strategy
0 99Collaboration to enable AI upskilling of UAE talent and AI-powered automation solutions development.