ISSUE # 94
Security Advisor ME April 2025
Yahya Kassab, Senior Director & GM – KSA & Gulf, Commvault, shares strategic insights on the UAE’s cybersecurity evolution; embracing …
Sophos
Gerard Allison, Senior Vice-President of Sales for EMEA at Sophos, discusses cybersecurity trends, AI-driven security solutions, and the evolving threat landscape in the UAE with CPI Media Group.
SANDBOXAQ
HQC is SandboxAQ’s second co-invented cryptographic algorithm selected by NIST, underscoring its leadership in defining the global standard for quantum-resistant cybersecurity.
BACKUP
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What’s Inside
Security Operations Centres to face greater challenges in the coming year
0 22153SOCs to face greater challenges from cybercriminals targeting governments and media.
stc Group to spearhead multicloud tech innovation with Kyndryl
0 71stc Group will leverage Kyndryl’s expertise to empower organisations with advanced platform technologies, facilitating an agile and secure journey to cloud.
ESET gets recognised in the ECSO Cyberhive Matrix Q1 2025
0 77This recognition comes as a combined evaluation based on user satisfaction and European readiness criteria.
Kaspersky Research Sandbox 3.0: more power, less hardware
0 73Designed for security teams and threat researchers, the enhanced solution provides more flexibility, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness in detecting and analysing modern cyber threats.
Solis poised to transform Dubai’s skyline and deserts into beacons of sustainability
0 80Over three electrifying days at Intersolar Middle East Dubai, Solis Ginlong Technologies reaffirmed its position as the global leader in …
Asustor partners with Sariya Information Technology Company
0 86Asustor Partners with Sariya Information Technology Company to Expand Presence in the GCC.
Championing cyber resilience: Commvault’s vision for secure digital future
0 95Yahya Kassab, Senior Director & GM – KSA & Gulf, Commvault, shares strategic insights on the UAE’s cybersecurity evolution; embracing …
Vertiv to participate at DCD>Connect MENA 2025 in Dubai
0 115Vertiv to Participate at DCD>Connect MENA 2025 in Dubai Showcasing Latest Innovations in Data Centre Solutions.
“When it comes to AI, enterprises need to think big, but start small.” – Seelan Nayagam, DXC Technology
0 93CNME Editor Mark Forker spoke to Seelan Nayagam, President, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa at DXC Technology, to learn …
Bimser opens UAE office to expand regional operations
0 144Enterprise software provider sets sights on regional growth through strategic investments, local partnerships, and AI-powered solutions.
Google Cloud & Cohesity aim to boost cyber resilience
0 164Cohesity Delivers New Innovations with Google Cloud to Help Organisations Gain More Value from Business Data While Preparing for, Responding to, and Recovering from Cyber Threats.
HID redefines secure authentication with new OMNIKEY® SE Plug
0 167Sleek and compact RFID reader conveniently extends passwordless authentication to mobile professionals and field workers.
NTT DATA selected by UPS for digital transformation and modernisation
0 149NTT DATA will also provide end-to-end technology services including a custom data centre collocation, digital transformation and cloud migration.
IBM z17 brings AI to the core of the enterprise to enable new workloads
0 232IBM have announced the next generation of its iconic mainframe following the launch of its IBM z17, which is designed …
Cloudflare acquires Outerbase to expand capabilities for database and agent developer experience
0 197Outerbase acquisition will simplify how developers build intelligent, contextual, and reliable AI applications on the Cloudflare Developer Platform.
20% of security professionals struggle applying security updates in cloud environments
0 184Almost 20% of security professionals admit difficulty applying security updates and patches in web app and cloud environments.
SAS explores fortifying financial resilience with AI and advanced analytics
0 179Reverse stress testing: Fortifying financial resilience with AI and advanced analytics.
Deepfake threats to corporations
0 191Jim Richberg, Head of Cyber Policy and Global Field CISO at Fortinet and Fortinet Federal Board Member, unpacks how deepfake technology is no longer just a political tool, but is now being weaponised against businesses, with implications ranging from financial fraud and reputational damage to executive impersonation and insider sabotage.
Vehere establishes Middle East operations
0 412Vehere establishes Middle East operations to address growing cybersecurity demands.
Plus500 expands UAE presence, launches mainland operations with newly secured SCA license
0 347Global fintech leader reinforces commitment to the UAE, strengthening regional and international growth Dubai — Plus500, a leading global multi-asset …
Opinion: ‘Eight Touchpoints, Zero Resolution – The Cost of Disconnected Customer Journeys’ – Iman Ghorayeb
0 264Iman Ghorayeb, is a seasoned communications professional, perhaps best-known around these parts in her previous role as the Director of …
Opinion: ‘Bridging the AI Gap – From Hype to Enterprise Transformation’ – Mahmood Lockhat, TeKnowledge
0 413Mahmood Lockhat, Chief Technology Officer at TeKnowledge, outlines the best practices and measures that enterprises need to adopt in order …
ServiceNow acquire Logik.ai in a bid to expand its growing CRM footprint globally
0 239ServiceNow has announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Logik.ai, an industry leader with a modern, AI‑powered, and …
Cisco Talos Report: The education sector the most targeted industry for cyberattacks in 2024
0 209The annual report from Cisco Talos has shown that the education sector was the most targeted industry for cyberattacks in …
Continental advances AI Integration to boost efficiency, protect client trust
0 318DIFC-licensed firm strengthens its market position amid rising demand for wealth and succession planning. Continental Group, a leading insurance intermediary …
“In 2018, we were a smartphone company in this region, now we have a different vision, we want to build ecosystems.” – Wassim Chourbaji, Qualcomm
0 185CNME Editor Mark Forker sat down with Wassim Chourbaji, President, MEA & SVP of Government Affairs EMEA, at Qualcomm, to …
Juniper Networks outlines the top service provider trends to watch in 2025
0 244Senior Executives from Juniper Networks have collected their top predictions concerning Service Providers for 2025.
AVEVA appoints Sébastien Ory as EMEA VP Partners & Channels
0 140Sébastien Ory is responsible for defining and implementing the strategy of AVEVA's network of partners and distributors for the Europe-Middle East-Africa region.
DLD, VARA collaborate to boost leadership in realty and virtual assets regulation
0 402Dubai — Following the launch of the pilot phase of the ‘Real Estate Tokenisation,’ one of the initiatives under the …
Uber and WeRide partner with Dubai’s Road and Transport Authority to bring autonomous vehicles to Dubai
0 455Uber and WeRide partner with Dubai’s Road and Transport Authority to bring autonomous vehicles to Dubai.