Right now, ransomware is the great white shark of cyber-attacks, the most feared malware of all, and both corporate and home users are running scared.
F5 Networks reveals results of recent Infosec survey
F5 Networks has announced the findings of a survey into current concerns in the security community, conducted at the recently held Infosecurity Europe 2016 show in London.
Trend Micro helps customers fend off ransomware attacks
Recognising the growth and impact of ransomware, Trend Micro, has taken new approaches to helping customers defend against ransomware with new offerings.
HPE CTO to step down
Nine months after Hewlett-Packard Enterprise (HPE) separated from HP’s PC and printer group and a month after it said it would spin off its enterprise services division, CEO Meg Whitman has announced more changes that will see the company’s CTO Martin Fink leave at the end of the year.
Building the next Smart City
With Dubai Expo 2020 also on the horizon, the government is solidly behind smart development initiatives. As the UAE ushers in this new era of advancement, much has been predicted and promised about the integration of ICT into every aspect of completed city developments.
Going virtual
Network Function Virtualisation (NFV) promises to significantly change the way telecom networks are built and operated. However, there remain several challenges to widespread adoption.
McAfee Labs Report reveals new mobile app collusion threats
Intel Security has released its McAfee Labs Threats Report: June 2016, which explains the dynamics of mobile app collusion, where cybercriminals manipulate two or more apps to orchestrate attacks.
Telefonica, Fortinet team up to offer MSS
Telefonica and Fortinet have recently announced a strategic alliance agreement that will add Fortinet’s Security Fabric architecture into Telefonica’s portfolio of managed security services (MSS).
Telefonica, Fortinet announce strategic alliance agreement
Telefonica and Fortinet have recently announced a strategic alliance agreement that will add Fortinet’s Security Fabric architecture into Telefonica’s portfolio of managed security services.
Microsoft opens new centre of excellence for oil and gas
Microsoft has launched a new Middle East and Africa centre of excellence for oil and gas in Dubai, built specifically to assist customers in driving digital transformation, cost cutting and optimisation of their operations across the region and the world.
Kaspersky Lab hosts Emerging Markets Partner Conference
Kaspersky Lab has recently hosted its annual Emerging Market Partner Conference, which gathered more than 100 visitors from 42 countries in Barcelona, Spain, from 30th May to 2nd June.
Building a resilient region
Last month, CISO Council and Digital Alliance, organised the inaugural Middle East Security Awards and Conference (MESA).
Dell announces new SonicWALL ATP service
Dell has launched SonicWALL Capture Advanced Threat Protection Service, which according to the company, enhances organisations’ ability to safeguard against today’s shape-shifting cyber threats.
Symantec launches IoT solution for combatting zero-day attacks
Symantec has introduced its new Anomaly Detection for Automotive solution to protect smart vehicles against zero-day attacks.
Exclusive strategies
Reseller ME sits down with the recently appointed Managing Director of Exclusive Networks ME, Nathan Clements to learn more about company developments and plans for the year.
GITEX 2016 to spotlight startups
GITEX Technology Week is set to feature new sections at its 2016 outing, including areas dedicated to virtual reality and international startups.
Palo Alto retains top position in Gartner Magic Quadrant
Palo Alto Networks has announced it has been recently positioned by Gartner in the leaders’ quadrant of the Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Network Firewalls for the fifth consecutive year.
Infoblox releases DNS Threat Index for Q1 2016
Infoblox has recently released the Infoblox DNS Threat Index for the first quarter of 2016, which highlighted a 35-fold increase in newly observed ransomware domains from the fourth quarter of 2015.
Malwarebytes partners with Redington Gulf Value Distribution
Malwarebytes has recently announced the appointment of Redington Gulf Value Distribution as its first distributor in the Middle East.
Combatting ransomware
Alain Penel, Regional Vice President, Middle East, Fortinet, discusses 10 steps for protecting your organisation from ransomware.