The new programme, including new certification and re-aligned partner levels, is designed to help partners build expertise on the full range of the vendor’s network security products, extend service offerings and expand into new areas of the security market.
Kaspersky: Critical infrastructure faces severe threats
Cyber-terrorism attacks against power grids, water supply systems, chemical plants and other critical infrastructure loom as a threat that could become harsh reality before slow-moving agencies act to secure them better, says the head of Kaspersky Lab.
Fortinet to host ME partner show
Cybersecurity firm Fortinet will kick-off its regional Advanced Technology roadshow across the Middle East region, starting from March 16, 2015.
‘Incredibly advanced’ hackers hit ME infrastructure
A cyber-espionage group with a toolset similar to ones used by U.S. intelligence agencies has infiltrated key institutions in countries including Iran and Russia.
emt Distribution appoints new CISO
IT security products distributor emt Distribution has announced the expansion of its team with the appointment of Erdal Ozkaya as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).
Chambers vows VMware triumph as revenue climbs
Cisco Systems posted quarterly revenue and profit gains that included growth for its software-defined networking products, and Chairman and CEO John Chambers used the news to lay down the gauntlet to SDN rival VMware.
Dubious cause, dubious outcome
As Chief Information Security Officer of automated threat response firm CSG Invotas, Peter Clay always has his hands full. He tells CNME about his pain points, processes that can ease the burden on IT security, and the shortcomings that the industry faces.
Dubai gov summit: Smart Cities about human needs
A personal dashboard that plans the day ahead for you by evaluating preferences with real-time recommendations could soon be a reality, according to experts addressing the third Dubai Government Summit.
82% of UAE IT Heads ‘extremely vulnerable’
Leading UAE IT decision-makers have agreed that cybersecurity threats are growing in intensity and scale across the region.
Paladion opens Bengaluru GSOC
Managed security services provider Paladion Networks has announced today the opening of its new Global Security Operations Centre (GSOC).
ESET updates partner programme
A year after the introduction of the ‘ESET Partner Programme’ specifically tailored for the Middle East, the security solutions vendor has overhauled the programme to ‘streamline partner evaluation’.
Strategising future goals
Partners need to prepare for new opportunities created by Internet of Everything era, as organisations look for strategic support, says Meghan McCarthy, Regional Sales Manager, Partner Organisation and Commercial Segment, Cisco UAE.
NSA ‘monitored North Korean networks’ since 2010
The U.S. National Security Agency has had a secret foothold for years in North Korea’s networks and saw signs of the Sony Pictures Entertainment attack but only in retrospect grasped its reach and depth, The New York Times has reported.
StarLink signs distribution deal with Palo Alto Networks
Under the terms of the agreement, it will sell and support the vendor’s enterprise security platform offering through its network of channel partners to enterprise and government customers in the GCC.
Lessons learned
2014 has already gone down in history as the year of the data breach. As we move into the new year, what have we learned from our past that will aid us in the futures.
2015: What’s in store for UAE IT
Rabih Dabboussi, General Manager, Cisco UAE, discusses some of key the technology trends that will drive growth and will impact …
Hackers widen corporate scope in 2014
According to Kaspersky Lab, the company’s Global Research and Analysis Team has reported on seven advanced persistent cyber-attack campaigns (APTs) in the past year.
No compromise
Fabrizio Croce, Regional Director, Southern Europe and Middle East, WatchGuard discusses the importance of guarding encrypted traffic, and offers his predictions for 2015.
Tripwire acquired by old-hand cabling firm
Not long ago security firm Tripwire was on the hunt for acquisitions. This week it was on the receiving end of one as ancient cable equipment maker Belden splashed $710 million in cash to buy the company.
Future fears
The threat intelligence market, and the world of IT security more generally, may be the fastest growing and changing aspects of the technology industry. The gap between those in the know and those still desperately trying to catch up in terms of security know-how is growing ever wider.