ISSUE # 84
Security Advisor ME May 2024
THE RAPID ADVANCEMENT OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) AND MACHINE LEARNING (ML) IS REVOLUTIONIZING THE CYBERSECURITY LANDSCAPE. AS CYBER THREATS GROW …
Check Point
Ram Narayanan, Country Manager Middle East at Check Point, discusses the company’s cutting-edge security solutions and how they provide companies with a 360-degree view of their security posture.
WhiteSwan Security
Rahil Ghaffar, VP – EMEA , WhiteSwan Security explains how it’s crucial for organizations to prioritize identity security because compromised credentials can lead to breaches that are difficult to detect and can cause extensive damage.
OTIFYD
Serkan Yusuf, Director of Services at OTIFYD, discusses OTIFYD’s cutting-edge cybersecurity services and solutions that leverage strategy to drive people, process, information and technology advancement.
What’s Inside
Security Operations Centres to face greater challenges in the coming year
0 21927SOCs to face greater challenges from cybercriminals targeting governments and media.
Kaspersky uncovers advanced Triada trojan preinstalled on counterfeit smartphones
0 4Kaspersky uncovers advanced Triada trojan preinstalled on counterfeit smartphones.
New data: Gen Z embraces AI for social media spending
0 8Gen Z is fuelling a social shopping explosion, with 39% now having purchased and 76% having discovered products on social media platforms.
Museum of the Future to host interactive workshops on AI-driven music, future of food, and wellness
0 93The Museum of the Future, a hub for intellectual discussions, a playground for innovators, and a catalyst for change, is …
Uber and WeRide partner with Dubai’s Road and Transport Authority to bring autonomous vehicles to Dubai
0 66Uber and WeRide partner with Dubai’s Road and Transport Authority to bring autonomous vehicles to Dubai.
Mitsumi Distribution unveils the AI frontier at GITEX Africa 2025
0 46Mitsumi Distribution, a premier IT, Telco, and value distributor across the Middle East and Africa, is poised to participate in GITEX Africa 2025 and showcase a range of future-oriented, AI-driven technology products.
AVEVA announces strategic partnerships at flagship event AVEVA World in San Francisco
0 60AVEVA announces strategic partnerships at flagship event AVEVA World in San Francisco.
Infinite Reality now available on Google Cloud Marketplace
0 82Partnership helps businesses easily deploy Infinite Reality’s Solutions to capitalize on the booming demand for immersive, AI-enhanced experiences.
The backup paradox – why thinking you’re safe might be your biggest weakness
0 80In the digital age, data protection is everything. For over a decade, World Backup Day has served as a reminder …
1st of April joke or a cyberattack – Kaspersky’s tips to avoid both
0 149A recent survey by Kaspersky has showed that 56% of employees and business owners using computers in the UAE region faced a situation when colleagues (29.3%), friends or relatives (26.8%) made jokes with their unlocked computer.
Honeywell appoints TechBridge MEA as authorised distributor
0 99TechBridge Distribution MEA appointed as authorised distributor for Honeywell Mobility, Print & Scan Solutions.
UiPath launches Test Cloud to bring AI agents to software testing
0 116UiPath agentic testing can significantly reduce the 25% of IT budget typically dedicated to traditional software testing methods.
Protect what matters most: Your digital life deserves a backup plan
0 334World Backup Day on March 31 is a reminder that your data only has a future if you protect it …
World Backup Day: Tech leaders universally agree that backing up data is critical, but it’s not enough
0 172World Backup Day: March 31st is World Backup Day, and cybersecurity practitioners and technology leaders from Veeam, Pure Storage, Acronis, …
World Backup Day: 2025 demands smarter backup strategy for individuals, businesses
0 281Take the pledge on March 31 to protect your most valuable digital assets. Don’t be an April Fool. Back up …
Collaboration made easy using a work management platform
0 284Firas Jadalla, Regional Director – Middle East, Turkey & Africa, Genetec Inc, discusses how work management platforms are transforming collaboration in security operations by streamlining workflows and enhancing efficiency as organisations grow in complexity.
Amazon Web Services’ global tour of collaborative spaces and AI experiences set for Dubai debut
0 318AWS GenAI Loft Dubai in partnership with Dubai AI Campus and Nvidia to catalyse new wave of AI investment in UAE’s dominant startup ecosystem.
NIST adds SandboxAQ’s HQC Algorithm to list of post-quantum cryptography protocols
0 404HQC is SandboxAQ’s second co-invented cryptographic algorithm selected by NIST, underscoring its leadership in defining the global standard for quantum-resistant …
Landmark third edition of GITEX Africa Morocco announced in Marrakech
0 294Ministry of Digital Transition and Administration Reform, the Digital Development Agency and GITEX Africa Morocco 2025 organiser announce the landmark third edition in Marrakech.
Kaspersky discovers sophisticated Chrome zero-day exploit used in active attacks
0 267Google has credited Kaspersky for uncovering and reporting the issue, reflecting the company’s ongoing commitment to collaboration with the global cybersecurity community and ensuring user safety.
Lenovo redefines business computing with the ThinkPad X9 Aura Edition
0 295Lenovo launches ThinkPad X9 Aura Edition in the UAE, redefining business computing.
Microsoft partners with Presight on AI accelerator start-up program
0 316Presight, a leading global big data analytics company powered by AI, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Microsoft to …
ServiceNow appoint Saif Mashat as new Area Vice President for the Middle East and Africa
0 333ServiceNow has announced the appointment of Saif Mashat as Area Vice President for the Middle East and Africa, effective April …
Yango Ads expands its presence in the UAE’s growing digital market
0 299As part of its growth in the UAE, Yango Ads is launching new solutions tailored to help local businesses grow their digital revenues.
Infinite Reality acquires iconic music service Napster
0 312In the $207 million deal, Infinite Reality will expand and reimagine Napster, empowering artists with new audience monetisation and engagement capabilities, underpinned by iR’s immersive technology, AI-powered tools, and audience network.
Mindware to showcase AI, Cloud, and Digital Transformation at GITEX Africa 2025
0 302Mindware to showcase AI, Cloud, and Digital Transformation at GITEX Africa 2025.
Western Digital Global World Backup Day survey finds a whopping 87% actively backup their content
0 349Despite positive momentum, many still face challenges with storage limits, time constraints and awareness.
Cohesity’s regional leadership further defined: Gregg Petersen takes on expanded role
0 337Cohesity’s regional leadership further defined: Gregg Petersen takes on expanded role.
Global policy makers, tech giants to convene in Abu Dhabi for inaugural summit on Governance of Emerging Technologies
0 587Shaping Responsible Governance of AI and Emerging Technologies in a Future Digital Economy Dubai — The Advanced Technology Research Council …
“After 40 years of success, the time was right for us to go public, and ring that bell.” – Fayez Ibbini, Alpha Data CEO
0 374CNME Editor Mark Forker sat down with Fayez Ibbini, the CEO and co-founder of Alpha Data, to find out why …