Group-IB, which specialises in preventing and investigating high-tech crimes and online fraud, recently announced the key findings from its annual ‘Hi-Tech Crime Trends 2017’ report.
Arab World Online 2017 report released
The Mohammed bin Rashid School of Government (MBRSG) has released a report titled The Arab World Online 2017 today (Wednesday, …
DIFC Courts CEO Mark Beer: legal industry desperately needs IT transformation
“Does society want people to feel confident in solving their problems in a court?” DIFC Courts CEO Mark Beer OBE …
Blockchain, ransomware dominate RSA Conference 2017 agenda
RSA Conference has announced the agenda for this year’s event, which includes keynotes and engaging sessions on hot topics such as blockchain, AI and cloud.
DIFC Courts launch new tech division
The region’s technology and construction companies can now choose to have their most complex commercial disputes resolved by a specialised …
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 …
McAfee enhances offerings to strengthen human-machine teams
McAfee has announced several new innovations that expand machine learning and automation capabilities to strengthen human-machine teams.
IBM launches new mainframe to combat data breaches
IBM has unveiled IBM Z, capable of running more than 12 billion encrypted transactions per day. The new system also introduces …
IBM unveils new encryption technology to limit data breaches
The new system introduces a breakthrough encryption engine that, for the first time, makes it possible to pervasively encrypt data associated with any application, cloud service or database all the time.
STME urges UAE businesses to protect IT systems
STME, an IT solutions provider and systems integrator operating in the Middle East, has issued a strong warning to the …
Don’t take the bait: 11 tips to thwart phishing attacks
From rewarding employees for savvy security smarts, to showing them how breaches are relevant to their every-day duties, we’ve got the phishing prevention tips you need.
IT SEC set to host cybersecurity awareness workshop
IT SEC, an information security consultancy and training firm, has announced that it will be hosting the IT SEC Academy Cybersecurity Awareness Seminar on 3rd August 2017.
Kuwait sets up social media monitoring committee
Kuwaiti daily Al Qabas reported that the governmental committee will comprise representatives from the ministries of foreign affairs, interior, information and endowments.
Farsight Security and Infoblox sign reseller partnership
Farsight Security, a provider of DNS Intelligence, and network control company Infoblox have announced a reseller partnership that will integrate …
EastNets adopts AI tech to minimise financial fraud
EastNets, a provider of global compliance, risk and payments solutions, has integrated artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities across its family of solutions.
ADSIC signs MoU with Kaspersky Lab
As part of the agreement, Kaspersky Lab will provide advanced technical solutions to 84 government entities within the UAE capital’s e-Government.
UAE, Saudi, Egypt, Bahrain cut diplomatic ties with Qatar
The UAE has given Qatari diplomats 48 hours to leave the country, citing their “support, funding and embrace of terrorist, extremist and sectarian organisations”, WAM said.
Are enterprise users aware of security’s crucial role?
When talking about security breaches what often comes to mind are the nefarious external attack groups. However, the biggest threats to information security could come within the four walls of the organisation and more often than not it’s the non-malicious, unsuspecting employee.
White hats
Alex Bennett, technical writer, Firebrand Training, explains why ethical hackers hold the top job in 2017.
SearchInform unveils DLP solution at GISEC
SearchInform is demonstrating its next generation Data Loss Protection (DLP) solution at GISEC 2017. With an increasing number of cybercrimes and cyberattacks …