At GITEX 2017, Fidelis Cybersecurity aims to demonstrate how its latest platform, Fidelis Elevate, empowers security teams and raises an …
Vantage point: CSO Perspectives Conference
Security Advisor ME hosted its inaugural CSO Perspectives conference in Dubai, last month, bringing together thought leaders to discuss how information security leaders can work towards aligning current strategies with business objectives.
UBF launches threat intelligence sharing group
The UAE Banks Federation (UBF), the professional representative body comprising 48 member banks operating in the UAE, has today launched …
Identifying partners’ role in securing IoT
Consulting firm BCG predicts $267B will be spent on IoT technologies, products, and services by 2020. This means intensifying IoT-enabled …
HP Inc. unveils new solutions at global partner event
At HP Inc.’s largest global partner event, HP Reinvent, the company shared its vision for protecting print in the workplace, …
Fortinet spotlights ‘Security Fabric’ for ‘borderless’ enterprises
Fortinet, during its participation at this year’s GITEX, will focus on the extended capabilities of the Fortinet Security Fabric.
UAE official news agency cloned in bid to spread ‘fake news’
Wam tweeted on Tuesday that “attempts to fabricate the #WAM website have been made by unknown sources.”
Mimecast warns against latest email exploit ‘ROPEMAKER’
Using this latest exploit, Mimecast claims that a malicious actor can change the displayed content in an email at will.
Infoblox names new director for Middle East & Africa region
Infoblox has announced the promotion of Ashraf Sheet to the role of regional director for the Middle East and Africa regions.
Securing the network in the age of IoT
The recent spate of ransomware attacks has put the spotlight back on network security, making it an uphill battle for almost all organisations in the region. With hackers always trying to get into networks though new and creative ways, the spending on network security, especially on firewalls/UTM products, have gone through the roof.
Schneider Electric partners with Claroty
Claroty which specialises in Operational Technology (OT) network protection, and Schneider Electric are partnering to address safety and cybersecurity challenges for the …
Palto Alto Networks signs data exchange deal with Interpol
Palo Alto Networks is formalising its cooperation with the INTERPOL Global Complex for Innovation (IGCI). Palo Alto Networks is the …
TRA upgrades Fednet security systems
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority has announced the completion the Federal Network (FEDNet) security systems upgrade in a step aimed at …
Nanjgel: People, processes and technology define security
Jude Pereira, MD, Nanjgel Solutions, says building a robust security strategy comes down to people, processes and technology. Recent ransomware …
Knowledge is power: SEWA chairman Dr. Rashid Alleem
When Dr Rashid Alleem was handpicked by the Ruler of Sharjah, His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammed Al-Qassimi, to lead Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority’s transformation journey in April 2014, he knew how important his work would be in driving the emirate’s critical infrastructure.
Neustar expands global partner network across EMEA
Neustar, Inc., a neutral provider of real-time information services, has expanded its international partner network across Europe and the Middle …
‘No more ransom’ celebrates its first year
About one year ago the No More Ransom initiative was launched by the Dutch National Police, Europol, McAfee and Kaspersky …
Attivo Networks teams up with McAfee
Attivo Networks has announced that its Attivo ThreatDefend now integrates with the McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator platform to provide a comprehensive solution for advanced threat …
NES highlights importance of Smart Grid security
Over the last two months, the world has been subject to two major ransomware attacks. The most recent being an …
Mimecast: 25% of over 45M inspected emails are ‘unsafe’
Mimecast Limited has revealed the results of its third quarterly Email Security Risk Assessment (ESRA), a report of the results of tests which measure the effectiveness of incumbent email security systems.