Every technological wave brings with it a plethora of vulnerabilities. With the cybersecurity landscape constantly changing, how can today’s organisations prepare for the threats ahead?
Dirty secrets of network firewalls uncovered
IT managers lack visibility to about 45 percent of their organisation’s network traffic, creating significant security challenges. In fact, nearly a quarter of them are blind to as much as 70 percent of their network traffic.
Cybersecurity is a continuous battle: Bulwark
Jose Menacherry, managing director, Bulwark Distribution on how customers should consider safeguarding from cybersecurity threats as a “continuous battle”. At …
Bulwark to showcase portfolio at InfoSecurity ME
Bulwark Technologies, UAE-based IT security value-added distributor, will be exhibiting at InfoSecurity ME, which will be held in Abu Dhabi …
Cleaning up security flaws with cyber hygiene
As Cisco’s former CEO John Chambers famously said, there are only two types of companies – those that have been …
Credit card info of many UAE residents stolen: report
Credit card details of many UAE residents have been stolen and the central bank has asked financial institutions to inform …
Reseller Middle East applauds elite Hot 50 winners
In the sixth edition of Reseller Middle East’s Hot 50 Awards, players across vendors, distributors and systems integrators, were applauded …
Five security tips for mega-sale weekend
John Shier, senior security advisor, Sophos, urges customers to stay alert during the mega shopping sale over the next few …
Experts: Uber’s hack cover-up shocking
Uber’s hack cover-up has brought the issues of increasing cybersecurity attacks and approaches of handling a security breach to the …
Can next-gen endpoint security platforms keep enterprises safe and sound?
The value of endpoint protection platforms is that they can identify specific attacks and speed the response to them once they are detected.
Down the rabbit hole: Beware of Bad Rabbit ransomware
The ransomware prompts users to download an Adobe Flash update when visiting an infected website instead of attacking a weakness in the computer’s security.
Bad Rabbit ransomware hits Eastern Europe
A new ransomware strain named Bad Rabbit is wreaking havoc in many Eastern European countries, affecting both government agencies and …
Karl Heinz: ‘Synchronised Security’ key to better data protection
Karl Heinz, vice president, CEEMEA, Sophos, shares insights on cyber threats such as ransomware-as-a-service and how having a ‘Synchronised Security’ strategy can help organisations strengthen their security postures.
Security Advisor ME recognises excellence in IT security
The second annual Security Advisor Middle East Awards saw prominent players in the information security industry, including private and public sector CISOs and CSOs, gather in the UAE to celebrate achievements from the regional IT security space.
Strategic alliances: Regional Value-Added Resellers
While relationships have commanded the business environment in the Middle East, value-added resellers (VARs) play an even bigger role as …
How threat intelligence can help businesses turn the tide on cybercrime
In the recent past, we have seen an alarming trend – attackers becoming faster innovators than the defenders. With increasing complexities around cybersecurity, the need for threat intelligence is becoming more apparent.
Brand Builders: Rising stars of the regional IT marketing
Intelligent marketing strategies have the ability to put a brand on the map and increase its sales and reputation considerably. …
How SISD protects students and employees from cyber threats
Recognising the need to manage increasing critical security risks and monitor growing number of devices in the organisation, the Swiss International Scientific School in Dubai opted to deploy network and endpoint security solutions to protect its students and employees from cyber threats.
Petya ransomware: Can we be safe?
The latest ransomware attack, an offshoot of Petya dubbed by security researchers as “NotPetya” and “GoldenEye” is wreaking havoc across the globe, crippling computers in its wake.
Bulwark’s Thomas: Timely training is critical for partners
Bulwark Technologies aims to continue its focus of bringing in niche security technologies into the region. Speaking to Tahawul Tech …