As businesses rush to embrace digital transformation in the Industry 4.0 era, recent research by international cybersecurity experts shows that while cyberspace can deliver superior efficiency and productivity benefits, it can also put businesses at severe risk.
Kaspersky spotlights blockchain’s role in accelerating security
Amir Kanaan, managing director, META, Kaspersky, discusses the firm’s latest blockchain-based innovations.
Dubai Police rolls out new app to ease e-crime reporting
As part of its move to bolster their fight against cybercrime, the Dubai Police has launched a new mobile e-crime platform.
Evolve 2019: How strong is your cybersecurity strategy?
Despite the global rise in Ransomware and malware, a recent report showed that 91 percent of assessed UAE-based organizations had …
UAE National Cybersecurity Strategy paves way for new era of cyber resilience
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has launched the “UAE National Cybersecurity Strategy.”
“123456”: undisputed king as most-hacked password
An analysis of the 100,000 most-commonly re-occurring breached passwords confirms that ‘123456’ is the undisputed king of atrocious passwords.
SANS Institute to deliver “deep, hands-on” cyber skills training at Riyadh summit
SANS Institute has announced SANS Riyadh 2019 to help cyber security professionals in Saudi Arabia develop deep, hands-on skills through immersion-style training.
Why vulnerability management and response are more than just checking patches
If enterprises do not have all these resources in-house, they can bring them in as a service from a suitable vulnerability management and response service provider.
Security skills gap brings new and unprecedented risks: SANS Institute MD
Taking part at this year’s GISEC, SANS Institute aims to to urge regional leaders to get tough on tackling the cyber security skills gap.
Cybersecurity a popular career choice in UAE and Saudi Arabia: SANS
Students in the UAE and Saudi Arabia are looking at IT, including cybersecurity, as a prospective career, according to the latest study by SANS Institute.
Breached or not breached: GBM on navigating the regional threat landscape
Hani Nofal, vice president, Intelligent Network Solutions, Security and Mobility, Gulf Business Machines, shares top insights on how organisations can navigate the regional threat landscape.
CybSafe expands distribution footprint with SCOPE ME
Regional value-added distributor SCOPE Middle East has signed a distribution agreement with cybersecurity firm CybSafe.
Why deep learning is vital for endpoint detection and response
Harish Chib, Vice President – Middle East & Africa, Sophos, explains why organisations need an additional layer of deep learning …
WEF names Fortinet as founding partner for cybersecurity hub
Fortinet has announced the company has been named the first cybersecurity founding partner of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Centre …
ESET joins global anti-ransomware initiative
ESET has been announced as the latest partner of No More Ransom, an international initiative between Europol, the Dutch National Police and major cybersecurity organisations.
“Superthreats” to become more prevalent next year, warns McAfee
The McAfee Labs 2019 Threats Predictions Report, identifies rising trends and how they are predicted to change the cyber threat landscape in 2019.
US charges two Iranian hackers over “SamSam” attack
The United States has reportedly indicted two Iranians for launching a major cyber-attack using ransomware known as “SamSam,” Reuters reported. …
Seasons warning: cybercriminals love the holidays too
For most of the world, the holiday season is just around the corner. And in our increasingly connected world, that involves more online activities, from shopping and entertaining to socialising and planning, than ever before.
Spire Solutions to highlight cybersecurity at InterPol General Assembly
Regional cybersecurity expert Spire Solutions is participating at the 87th InterPol General Assembly, organised by the Dubai Police, running from 18th-21st …
UAE-based cybersecurity firm launches digital forensics lab
Cybersecurity firm Digital Insights has launched its digital forensics lab in Dubai to aid and expedite cybercrime investigations in the region.